Save the Date - Saturday, April 6, 2024 9am - 2pm
California State University, Bakersfield's Future 'Runner Day will take place Saturday, April 6, 2024. Future 'Runner Day is by invitation only and its purpose is to provide an open house day for all admitted Fall 2024 students and their families to get excited about the campus and commit to attend CSUB. This event will offer campus tours, showcases, and presentations from our various schools. Admitted students should expect additional communication as the event date approaches. We look forward to seeing you. Go 'Runners!
RSVP for Future `Runner Day
To RSVP for the event, complete the RSVP for Future `Runner Day form.
SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT!
Students who submit their Intent to Enroll on or before Future 'Runner Day have the chance to win a $1,000 scholarship! Ten students will be drawn and the requirements are as follows:
- Must be a new undergraduate student attending CSUB for the first time.
- Must be a California Resident.
- Must have submitted your Intent to Enroll on or before the day of the event.
- Must visit the Intent to Enroll booth on the day of the event to complete their entry.
- Entry must be received by 1:00pm on the day of the event.
To be entered into our drawing, be sure to stop by our Intent to Enroll booth located in front of the Student Union. Once a student submits or shows that they have submitted their Intent to Enroll, they will recieve a swag bag and their drawing ticket to complete and enter into the drawing. Winning tickets will be pulled at 1:30pm and eligibility will be verified prior to announcing the winners. Scholarships will be applied to the student's account prior to the start of the Fall term, pending verification. Winners do not need to be present to win.
Day of Event:
Our event will begin promptly at 9am in the Icardo Center, please arrive early. Check-in will begin at 8am. Enter campus from Camino Media (South side of campus) at Roadrunner Drive. Parking lots H & I are the closest to the Icardo Center and are the preferred lots.
Parking is complementary in all CSUB lots.
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Campus Map & Directions
FAQs
Q: Is Future 'Runner Day mandatory?
A: Future 'Runner Day is not mandatory but is encouraged. This is a preview day for admitted Fall 2024 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.
Q: What time does this event begin/end?
A: 9am - 2pm.
Q: Where should I go when I arrive to campus?
A: Icardo Center - Use our 3D Campus Map
Q: What should I bring?
A: 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.
Q: Where can I park, and will I have to pay?
A: 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 & I near the Icardo Center (please refer to our campus map).
Q: What if I require assistance getting to and from a location?
A: We will have staff and golf carts available to assist anyone who needs help getting to and from our various locations.
Q: Will food be provided?
A: We will offer light continental refreshments that morning. We will also have various food trucks and campus eateries open with food/drinks for purchase.
Q: Will I be able to commit to attend CSUB on this day?
A: Yes! We will have an area where students can submit their Intent to Enroll and receive some CSUB swag once they do.
Q: Will I be able to tour campus Facilities?
A: 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.
Q: Can I bring my family?
A: Yes, we encourage students to bring their families to this event.
Q: Can we being dogs to this event?
A: Although we love our fur babies, only service animals will be allowed this day.
Q: What happens if I don't RSVP?
A: We strongly encourage all students to RSVP so that our campus can plan accordingly.
Q: Can I still attend this event even if I am not sure if I will be choosing CSUB?
A: Absolutely! This event is to give students a preview of CSUB and all that it has to offer. We hope you will choose CSUB!
Q: What should I wear?
A: 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.
Additional Questions?
Still have questions? Email us at futurerunnerday@csub.edu.