Yes. Family members may visit, but the resident is responsible for the guest and must follow registration, roommate-consent and building-access rules.
Can parents and other family members visit the residence hall?
CSUMB's 2026–27 Community Standards require prior roommate/suitemate approval for overnight guests and registration with SHRL. Residence buildings remain secured by student ID, so guests do not receive independent resident access.
Do Cal State Monterey Bay residence halls have a curfew?
The current Moving-In and Living On Campus page says there is no curfew for residents. Quiet hours, guest rules, access controls and conduct standards still apply.
What are quiet hours?
The current Community Standards page links the 2026–27 standards and states quiet/courtesy expectations. Students should use the current-year standards for exact hours because finals and weekend schedules can differ.
Can overnight guests stay in my student's room?
CSUMB's current Community Standards require all overnight guests and residential visitors to be registered. The host is responsible for guest behavior, and limits apply to frequency and length of stays.
Is alcohol allowed in Cal State Monterey Bay residence halls?
The 2026 move-in page lists alcohol and illegal drugs, including cannabis, among prohibited housing items and directs residents to the Housing License Agreement and Community Standards for the full alcohol policy.
Are pets allowed in residence halls?
CSUMB lists fish as the ordinary residence-hall exception and allows approved pets in certain East Campus family housing. Disability-related service and emotional-support animals follow SDAC/Housing procedures.
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