🎉 #CalStateMontereyBay has been ranked the #2 University in the Western Region for Social Mobility by the U.S. News & World Report! (@usnews )
But that’s not all — we’re also proud to be:
🏅 #7 Top Public Schools for Regional Universities
🎖️ #8 Best Colleges for Veterans
Check out the link in our bio to learn more and discover why YOU should #ChooseCSUMB for your future! 💙🌊🌟🦦🫶😍🙌📚
#TheStrengthOfUs #CollegeRankings #CSUMB2025 #OtterPride #CSUMBGrads #OtterExcellence
🥹 And suddenly, there is no next semester…
Yesterday, we had the privilege of celebrating
the incredible accomplishments of over 2,000 #CSUMBGrads as they crossed the stage and
turned the page into to their next chapter.
Congratulations, Otters. We can’t wait to see where life takes you next. 💙✨🎓🔥🌊🦦🌟
#CSUMB #Graduation #Commencement #ClassOf2026
🌟 A sky full of stars for our #CSUMBGrads!
Today, #CalStateMontereyBay celebrated the hopes, dreams and accomplishments of the classes of 2025 and 2026!
We’re INCREDIBLY proud of everything you’ve achieved and can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make on the world! No matter where your next chapter takes you, always remember that you’ll have a home here at #CSUMB.
Once an Otter, always an Otter. Your future starts now. 💙🎉🤩🎓🔥🌊🙌🎉
#Commencement #Graduation
🎓 Tassels turned, dreams unlocked!
Congratulations to the #CalStateMontereyBay Classes of 2025 and 2026! 🤩🎉🦦🫶🌊💙
#CSUMB #Commencement #Graduation #ClassOf2026
🎓 #CSUMBGrads, IT’S TIME!
Today, you walk across the stage and OFFICIALLY become part of the #CalStateMontereyBay legacy.
Here’s to every late-night study session, every breakthrough, every friendship and every moment that brought you here. Your hard work, determination and resilience have led to this milestone, and this is only the beginning.
Share the celebration with us! Tag us in your graduation photos so we can cheer you on. For livestream info, parking, FAQs and everything you need for today’s ceremony, visit the link in our bio! 🎓🎉📸🤩🔥🌊💙🦦
#Graduation #Commencement #ClassOf2026
🥹 Oh nothing, just the last four years staring back at us…
#CSUMBGrads, tomorrow is more than just a ceremony. It’s a celebration of all of the late nights, early mornings, friendships that turned into family, and memories that went by way too fast.
Every step, every challenge and every win led you here.
Take it all in, and we can’t wait to see you tomorrow! 🎓🎉🦦💙🫶🌊
#CSUMB #Graduation #ClassOf2026 #ClassOf2025
✅ Spring semester down, what’s next?
We asked our #Otters what they have planned over the summer, and their answers are all over the map!
From jobs and internships to travel, rest, and celebrating graduating, our Otters are making the most of their well-earned break. Whatever your plans may look like, here’s to a season full of growth, adventure and time to recharge.
What are your summer plans? Let us know below! ⬇️👀☀️😎🌊💙🔥💪
#CSUMB #Summer #MontereyBay #University
🎓 #CSUMBGrads, your moment is here!
Commencement 2026 is right around the corner, and we can’t wait to celebrate all that you’ve accomplished! As you prepare to cross the stage, here are a few key reminders for the big day:
⏰ Arrive by 8:00 a.m. at Rabobank Stadium in your regalia (caps, gowns, tassels).
🚗 Graduate drop-off will be in Parking Lot P (no parking permitted in that lot).
🚦Expect heavy traffic and allow extra time for parking.
📲 Have your stage pass ready, printed or saved on your phone for easy scanning.
➡️ Follow staff directions for lineup and the processional into the arena.
✅ Join us for the processional route and ceremony rehearsal on Friday, May 15, from 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Rabobank Stadium. This rehearsal is not mandatory, but is highly recommended for all grads who plan to participate in the ceremony.
Visit the link in our bio for full Commencement details, schedules, maps and other lineup information. We CAN’T WAIT to celebrate with the classes of 2025 and 2026! 🎉🦦🌊🎓👩🎓👨🎓🔥
#Graduation #Commencement #ClassOf2025 #ClassOf2026
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📚 Finals mode: ON!
It’s finals week, #Otters! Whether you’re powering through late night study sessions, meeting up with classmates one last time, or presenting your final projects, all of your hard work has brought you here. Stay focused, take it one step at a time, and don’t forget to take care of yourself along the way!
You’ve got this! 📖💻🔥🤩🌊🦦💪
#CSUMB #FinalsWeek #University
💐 Happy Mother’s Day!
Today, we recognize and celebrate all of the mothers and mother figures whose support, guidance and encouragement play a vital role in our student success at #CalStateMontereyBay.
Whether it’s helping with move-in, answering late-night phone calls, cheering from the crowd at Commencement, or offering words of encouragement during challenging moments, your unwavering belief in your Otter means more than you know.
To all of our Otter moms and those who support our Otters: thank you for everything you do and for being such an important part of the #CSUMB journey! 💙🦦🤩🔥💪🌊🙌
#MothersDay #University #College
⏱️ Four years really does feel like four minutes…
#CSUMBGrads: In just ONE week, you’ll cross our 2026 Commencement stage and dive into your next chapter.
What started as move-in day, new faces, and nervous excitement turned into unforgettable memories, lifelong friendships, late-night study sessions, and moments that shaped who you are today. Through every challenge, every success, and every milestone, you kept going, and now your moment is finally here.
As you prepare to turn your tassels and celebrate everything you’ve accomplished at #CSUMB, remember that this is more than a finish line. It’s the beginning of something new. 🦦🌊💙🥹🙌👋🌅
#Graduation #Commencement #ClassOf2026
✨ Lights, Camera, Otters! #CSUMBGrads, we are LOVING all of your grad photos! From scenic shots around campus to creative cap and gown moments, your creativity, smiles and stories are all shining through.
Keep tagging us and sharing your favorite moments as you celebrate this huge achievement. We seriously can’t get enough, and are SO excited to celebrate with you next weekend! 🎓📸🤩🌊🦦🔥🫶
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#Graduation #Commencement #ClassOf2026
