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93 existing CSUMB questions, grouped by decision.
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Getting Housing7 questions
- Are first-year students required to live on campus?
- When should my student apply for housing?
- Can my student apply for housing before being admitted?
- Does applying early improve the chance of getting a preferred dorm?
- What happens if my student does not receive housing or is waiting for space?
- Does a housing offer guarantee my student's preferred dorm or room type?
- Can my student get an exemption from a first-year live-on requirement?
Contracts & Cancellation5 questions
- Is the Cal State Monterey Bay housing contract legally binding?
- Can we cancel the housing contract before move-in?
- Can my student get out of the housing contract after moving in?
- What happens to housing if my student withdraws, transfers, graduates or studies abroad?
- Can we sign an off-campus lease while keeping the dorm as a backup?
Cost & Billing5 questions
Financial Aid4 questions
Meal Plans3 questions
Rooms10 questions
- Can my student choose a residence hall and room type?
- Are single rooms available?
- Is gender-inclusive roommate housing available?
- Can students of different genders live together in a CSUMB residence-hall room?
- What is the difference between traditional, connecting/private-bath and apartment-style CSUMB housing?
- How many students share a bathroom?
- What furniture is already provided?
- What size sheets does my student need?
- Do Cal State Monterey Bay residence halls have air conditioning?
- Can my student bring a portable air conditioner?
Roommates6 questions
- Can my student choose their roommate?
- Is a requested roommate guaranteed?
- Can requesting a particular roommate reduce our room or dorm options?
- What should my student do if they do not get along with their roommate?
- Can my student change rooms after move-in?
- My student looked up their roommate online and thinks they are incompatible. What should we do?
Residence Life3 questions
Rules & Amenities5 questions
Problems & Maintenance2 questions
Guests & Rules6 questions
Safety & Security7 questions
- Should my student have renter's or personal-property insurance?
- If my student's belongings are stolen or damaged, will CSUMB reimburse us?
- How safe are Cal State Monterey Bay residence halls?
- Where can I see Cal State Monterey Bay's crime and safety record?
- Are dorm buildings locked?
- What happens during a residence-hall fire alarm?
- How will my student know about a campus emergency?
Cars & Transportation1 questions
Health & Privacy6 questions
- What should my student do if they become seriously sick or injured in the dorm?
- Can I call Housing and ask what is happening with my student's room or roommate problem?
- Can parents access a college student's education records if the student is our tax dependent?
- Can CSUMB tell parents about an under-21 alcohol or drug violation?
- Does FERPA still apply if my Cal State Monterey Bay student is only 17?
- Can the college contact parents during a serious health or safety emergency?
Accessibility4 questions
- How does my student request disability-related housing accommodations?
- If an accommodation is approved, does that guarantee a particular dorm or room?
- Can my student have a service animal or emotional-support animal in campus housing?
- What if my student has a severe food allergy or special dietary need?
Move-In & Breaks3 questions
Housing guidance6 questions
Off-campus housing10 questions
- How much does off-campus housing near California State University, Monterey Bay really cost?
- Where should I live off campus near California State University, Monterey Bay?
- How should I compare commuting, transit, and parking for housing near California State University, Monterey Bay?
- What should I know about leases, guarantors, and deposits near California State University, Monterey Bay?
- How do I find and choose roommates for off-campus housing near California State University, Monterey Bay?
- How do I avoid rental scams and evaluate off-campus housing near California State University, Monterey Bay?
- When should I start looking for off-campus housing near California State University, Monterey Bay?
- What should I check about utilities, pets, parking, and subletting near California State University, Monterey Bay?
- What renter and tenant rights should I know near California State University, Monterey Bay?
- How do subleases, relets, and short-term housing work near California State University, Monterey Bay?