Largest enrollment in CSUMB's history

Aug. 22 was move-in day at Cal State Monterey Bay, where incoming students said hello to new roommates and goodbye to parents.

Over the weekend, freshmen and transfers were joined by returning students for the start of classes on Aug. 25.

Total enrollment for the fall semester is expected to be about 6,500, including 1,336 freshmen – a 61 percent increase over last year – 883 transfer students and 200 international students.

On-campus housing is full, with approximately 47 percent of students residing in university residence halls and apartments.