Why Choose CSUSB?

Nestled into the foothills of the high and rugged San Bernardino Mountains, California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a picturesque campus home to approximately 20,000 students completing coursework in 70 baccalaureate and master’s degree programs. The inland Southern California location is within an hour’s drive of beaches, deserts, and mountain ski resorts, and an easy jumping off point to visit popular tourist destinations like Los Angeles, San Diego, and Palm Springs.

CSUSB is consistently ranked nationally as a “best value school” for the high educational rigor and low cost of degree attainment. The College of Business and Public Administration has received special praise, ranked among the most innovative business schools in the U.S. and within the top 20 in the world according to European CEO Magazine. The campus also boasts an observatory, alligator research lab, two museums, glass blowing studio, mariachi band, maker space, state-of the-art performing arts theatre, extended reality interdisciplinary technology innovation hub, and community garden. CSUSB has also been recognized nationally for its high student voter participation, strong support for student success, and diverse student body.

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CSUSB offers a wide variety of programs, events, clubs, and other opportunities to get involved with campus life and create community:

• Student government includes an at large representative for international students

• The Theatre Arts Department offers year-round student productions

• Coyote Radio provides students with opportunities to hone their broadcasting skills

• Intramural sports teams provide camaraderie and competition 

• Adventure trips include camping, hiking, kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, snowboarding, surfing and cultural excursions

• Volunteer opportunities enable you to give back and get involved in local organizations, events, and neighborhoods

• The CSUSB Libraries Makerspaces provide equipment for 3D printing, scanning, modeling, and audio/video editing 

• Coyote Lanes is a bowling alley in the SMSU North Student Union

• Coyote Connection connects you with hundreds of student clubs 

• LatinX Center, Pan African Student Success Center, First Peoples' Center and Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American Center spaces promote cultural awareness through hosting events and providing a relaxing atmosphere for students to study and hang out between classes

Additional services to students include:

• Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): Individual counseling, group counseling, and wellness workshops

• Career Center: Receive career advising and assistance with composing and formatting your resume 

• Writing Centers: Get help with your writing and review assignments before they are submitted

• Tutoring: Assistance with coursework in biology, chemistry, finance, mathematics, statistics, and general study skills

• John M. Pfau Library: Workshops are available to increase your research skills, research librarians to assist with your class projects, and study rooms for group projects and study sessions. Use CSU+ and Interlibrary Loan to request books and journal articles from other libraries, free.

• Campus Escort Services: University Police Department walk you between campus locations if you are uncomfortable walking alone, 24/7

• Laptop lending if you need one, and technology support to help you use it

• Services to students with disabilities, including note takers, alternative format materials, sign language interpreters, on campus mobility assistance, and assistive technologies -- apply for services

• Queer and transgender students, women, veterans, and neurodiverse students resource centers

International students can also apply for any on-campus student assistant position that is not "work study only." These positions are listed on the general CSUSB employment webpage under "Student Assistants (state side)."