| 2025-2026 Chance of Placement | ||
| Host Pay | | | Open |
| Home Pay | | | Closed |
| Campus Availability & Deadlines | ||
| 2026-2027 Chance of Placement | ||
| Host Pay | | | Open |
| Home Pay | | | Limited |
| Understand Chances of Placement | ||
Academics
Registration- Campus Catalog
- Schedule of Classes
- When will I register? With juniors
- Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance
Masters level programs and Nursing.Unique Academic Programs
- Marine Science - CSUMB is on the Monterey Bay, a protected Marine Sanctuary and classes may be held on the Bay.
- Sustainable Hospitality Management - We have a wonderful Sustainable Hospitality Management program that helps students to get hands on experience working for local eco-friendly resorts, spas, recreation locations, etc.
- Environmental Science Technology and Policy - We offer Environmental Science as well as Environmental Science, Technology and Policy which focuses not only on the science aspects but the policy aspects as well.
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students
Accounting, Agricultural Business, American Sign Language... ++ show all
Conditions
GPA and Other Academic Requirements- General Eligibility Requirements
- No students accepted from NSE members within my own state
- Full-year exchange Accepted
- Single term exchange Accepted
- TOEFL: must have a score of 500.00 paper or 61.00 Internet
- IELTS: must have a score of 6.00
- Not available
- Will accept Home/Host Pay
- Will accept Home/Host Pay
Tuition / Finances
Finances
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice.
- Pay resident-rate tuition to your host campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your home campus
- Estimated cost: $3042.
- Figures are based on full-time enrollment.
- Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.
- Host Payment: 17
- Home Payment: 17
Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
| Purpose | Amount | Period | Plan | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Deposit | $150 | Mandatory | ||
| Parking Fee | $211.50 | Semester | Host & Home | Optional |
| Course Fees / Materials | Varies | Semester | Host & Home | Mandatory |
Important Notes: Some classes such as photography, surfing, and kayaking, have activities fees attached to the class. Usually, these fees are under $75, sometimes as low as $5. The health insurance is required of incoming international students only (approximately $800 per term). If a student plans to live in on campus housing there is a $50 non-refundable housing application fee.
Room / Meals
On-Campus Housing Per Semester
- On-Campus Housing
- Approximate cost: $8757 (includes meals)
- Approximate monthly cost: $2500
- Proximity to campus: 4-10
- Local Public Transportation Available to Campus
NSE students may live on campus. Students must complete their housing application before arrival. On campus spaces are available on a first come first served basis. The sooner the student applies for housing the more likely they are to receive one of their top choices. Off campus housing is becoming more common but public transportation from off campus housing is quite limited and requires a great deal of pre-planning. Living in East Campus has a lower monthly cost, however students will need to purchase a modem/router to connect to the internet and the rooms are more sparsely furnished. It is approximately 2 miles to main campus and students should plan to ride a bike, drive or take a bus to get to classes from East Campus. Northquad, Promontory or the Residence Halls are recommended for NSE students wanting to live on campus.
Meal Plans
- Campus Meal Plans
- Meal purchase is required for on campus living.
Please check the website below for up to date costs and a sample menu. Students living in Northquad (Vineyard and Pinnacles apartments) or residence halls are required to purchase a meal plan. Students living in Northquad (Strawberry Apartments), Promontory and East Campus are not required to purchase a meal plan. The prices stated include whole meals as well as "dining dollars" and are estimates. For more detailed information and additional meal plan options please visit https://csumb.edu/csc/meal-plans/.
Resources
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| Purpose | Amount | Period | Plan | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $800 | Semester | Host & Home | Mandatory |
Important Notes about Health Insurance
This health insurance is mandatory only for J-1 and F-1 international students enrolled at CSUMB. American students will not be enrolled in the CSUMB health insurance plan and will instead need to purchase their own insurance coverage. However, all students enrolled at CSUMB will have access to the health care facilities regardless of which insurance plan they carry.
Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $800 per semester.
Requirements
Other Health Related Comments
American students will not be required to have health insurance coverage or show proof of health insurance coverage though it is highly recommended that they secure their own health insurance coverage. Only International students will have health insurance automatically purchased for them after admission. Charge will be added to their account. Hepatitis B immunization is only required for students who are 18 years old or younger.