Future `Runner Day

Future `Runner Day is not mandatory but is encouraged. This is a preview day for admitted fall 2025 students and their families to visit and tour campus. Those students who commit to attending CSUB will be invited to a mandatory orientation at a later date.

9am - 2pm.

Incoming first-year students are encouraged to bring their official in-progress high school transcripts. Incoming transfer students are encouraged to bring their official in-progress or final college transcripts.

All our parking lots will be open this day and parking will be complimentary for our visitors. The preferred parking lots for this event will be lots H and I near the Icardo Center (please refer to our campus map).

We will have staff and golf carts available to assist anyone who needs help getting to and from our various locations.

We will offer light continental refreshments that morning. We will also have various food trucks and campus eateries open with food/drinks for purchase.

Yes! We will have an area where students can submit their Intent to Enroll and receive some CSUB swag once they do.

We will have various campus tours occurring this day (full campus, Student Recreation Center, Walter Stiern Library, Student Housing, school buildings, etc.). Additionally, we will have various presentations and school showcases.

Yes, we encourage students to bring their families to this event.

Although we love our fur babies, only service animals will be allowed this day.

We strongly encourage all students to RSVP so our campus can plan accordingly.

Absolutely! This event is to give students a preview of CSUB and all that it has to offer. We hope you will choose CSUB!

Dress comfortably and wear comfortable walking shoes. March weather in Bakersfield can be unpredictable, so dressing in layers is best. Our CSUB Bookstore will also be open if you would like to purchase CSUB gear.