1. CSUMB Experience Fusion... Fall 2003 Counselor Conference California State University, Monterey Bay

2. Fall 2003 Counselor Conference Experience Fusion... CSUMB’s Uniqueness “Outcomes based” and not “Sit In Time” Student must complete a “Capstone Project”, which includes a research component to graduate from CSUMB Interdisciplinary Majors Residential campus Wireless Campus Graduation Requirements Service Learning Computer Literacy Second Language Understanding of Global issues

3. Fall 2003 Counselor Conference Experience Fusion... What’s New at CSUMB WASC Accreditation (July 2003) In regards to Outcomes Based Learning and Service Learning “..the University (CSUMB) now stands, as described by the accreditation team, on the verge of being a national model” -Ralph Wolff, WASC Executive Director Math B.S. (Fall 2003) Management & International Entrepreneurship major re-named Business Administration (Fall 2003) New Science Building (Fall 2003) Minor in Psychology (Fall 2003) Outdoor Swimming Pool(Fall 2003) First Vista Undergraduate Program in the Nation – Leon Panetta Institute

4. Fall 2003 Counselor Conference Experience Fusion... Academic Programs 13 Interdisciplinary undergraduate majors, including our Liberal Studies on-line degree completion program CLAD/BCLAD multi-subject teaching credential Single Subject Teaching Credentials: English, Social Studies, Math, Science, and Foreign Language: Spanish or Japanese Special Education Credential: (Mild/Moderate Level 1 and 2) Master Degrees: Education, Management & Information Technology, Marine Science and Public Policy Student at Sea, Study Abroad Program, and National Student Exchange Program

5. Fall 2003 Counselor Conference Experience Fusion... Otter Sports and Clubs Sports/Division –Men’s Sports: basketball, cross country, golf, sailing and soccer –Women’s Sports: basketball, cross country, golf, sailing, soccer, and volleyball –Division III- National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) as members of the California Pacific Conference. Clubs ( partial list ) –Disk Golf Club –Baseball Club –Folklorico Dance Club –Tennis Club –Outdoor and Boating –Recreation Activities –Men’s and Women’s Rugby –Wrestling Club –International Club

6. Fall 2003 Counselor Conference Experience Fusion... Residence Halls (CSUMB is currently operating nine halls, which house approximately 1200 students) Standard $3,485 (per year) Mandatory Meal Plan $2,200 (per year)

7. Fall 2003 Counselor Conference Experience Fusion... Transfer Student & Family Housing (CSUMB currently houses 900+ upper division students) 2003-2004 –2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 1 Car Garage (Rent includes utilities & cable) –Shared (2 per room) Unfurnished: $340 per month –Own Bedroom Unfurnished: $540 per month –Own Apartment Unfurnished: $975 per month

8. Fall 2003 Counselor Conference Experience Fusion... Financial Aid & Cost of Attendance Grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans 65-70% of CSUMB students receive some form of financial aid $1100 Housing Scholarship (per year) General Scholarship application for all scholarships Approximately 10% of students work at CSUMB Fees and Registration: $ 1,927 per year (approximately) www.fafsa.ed.gov

9. Fall 2003 Counselor Conference Experience Fusion... Upcoming Otter Events for Fall 2004 On-Campus Admissions Day: October 18 th Statewide spring receptions: (March and April 2004) Early registration, advising, and orientation for fall 2004: June and July Guaranteed freshman housing: Apply by May 1 st Fall 2004 application filling period: Oct. 1 st - Nov. 30 th Financial Aid: January 2 nd - March 2 nd EOP: October 1 st – March 2 nd For more information: 831-582-3738 or www.csumb.edu/info