California State University, East Bay

An Education as Unique as You

With nearly 130 programs, flexible formats, and transfer-friendly pathways, Cal State East Bay is built for real students with real lives. Whether you’re working, transferring, returning to school, or just getting started, you’ll find an educational experience shaped around your goals and a community invested in your success.

UNDERGRADUATE GRADUATE ONLINE PROFESSIONAL & CONTINUING EDUCATION

Unlocking Potential, Opening Doors

At Cal State East Bay, we help you unlock your potential and discover strengths you didn’t know were there. Through hands-on learning, research, and real-world experience, your potential becomes your pathway forward.

And the results speak for themselves:

62.5% of undergraduates are first-generation
Top 2% nationally for social mobility
150,000+ alumni making an impact in the Bay Area and beyond

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Support That Stays With You

At East Bay, support isn’t an add-on — it’s part of your journey. From tutoring and advising to wellness, housing, and financial resources, we make sure you have what you need to stay on track and thrive.

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Pause. Focus. Think Deeply. Learn Profoundly.

Whether you come to one of our physical locations or join us online, Cal State East Bay offers a modern-day safe haven — a place to pause, focus, and sharpen your strengths so you can step confidently into what’s next.

Catch a Pioneering Spirit

Life at East Bay extends far beyond the classroom. Join clubs and organizations, cheer on Pioneer athletics, and find the experiences that shape your college journey and your future.

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Fresh Eyes on a Brighter Future

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From Foster Care to Fintech

Wolfgang Mundt found family through foster care and tapped his East Bay community for guidance to fulfill the vision he set for himself.

Alumna Litzy Serrano a sign that says "I am resilient"

The Hayward Healer

Litzy Serrano expected college to be a solo journey — until she found a community ready to support her every step of the way.

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Rewriting the Equation

Brittany Karki has been many things in her career journey — a forklift driver, a beautician and an artist — before returning to college, where she discovered her path in quantum physics.