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Welcome to 51³Ô¹ÏOnline Campus

51³Ô¹Ï at East Bay’s Online Campus offers award-winning online and hybrid programs designed for busy working adult learners. Our format enables students to pursue their college education in a flexible and affordable way. Whether you are completing your bachelor’s degree, earning a master’s degree, or getting a certificate, CSUEB provides quality online courses, experienced faculty, and dedicated support staff to help you achieve your academic and career goals.
  • 51³Ô¹Ïhas three campuses — Hayward, Concord and Oakland.

  • Sixty-two percent of 51³Ô¹Ïstudents are the first in their family to go to college.

  • More than 60% of 51³Ô¹Ïstudents are female.

  • CSUEB has 15 athletic teams and competes in NCAA Division II.

  • More than 130,000 alumni contribute to the economic, social and cultural quality of life in the East Bay and beyond.

  • 51³Ô¹Ïoffers more than 40 high-quality continuing education degree and certificate programs for working professionals.

  • Campus In Action logo

    51³Ô¹Ïis committed to promoting civic engagement among students and has signed a Campus Compact Civic Action Statement.

  • Notable alumni include the late MLB Hall of Famer Joe Morgan, California Wellness Foundation President and CEO Judy Belk, Tony-winning actor James Iglehart and former CSU Chancellor Timothy P. White.

  • In 2021, 51³Ô¹Ïbecame the first public university in California to be honored by the National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment.

  • At the Green Biome Institute, faculty and students are sequencing the genomes of the mysterious and disappearing plants that could benefit humans.

  • Access and retention programs for transfer students, including Sankofa and GANAS, smooth the transition from community college and lead to higher student involvement and graduation rates.

  • The annual Cultural Awareness Month series gives recognition to specific communities represented at the university and includes well-known guest speakers from each of those communities.

  • Within the region, 51³Ô¹Ïalumni influence more than $2.5 billion in industry activity.

  • 51³Ô¹Ïranks #25 in CNBC’s Top 50 US Colleges that Pay off the Most.

  • Alumnus Gene Luen Yang (MS ’03, Education) was the recipient of a prestigious MacArthur Foundation “Genius Grant."

  • The Pioneers for H.O.P.E. program supports students facing homelessness, food insecurity, and other various crisis situations.

  • The Wall Street Journal recognizes CSUEB as a Top 10 college in the west for diversity.

  • The Wall Street Journal recognizes CSUEB as a Top 10 college in the west for diversity.

  • Pioneers logo

    Cal State East Bay's 15 athletic teams compete within NCAA Division II.

  • The Chronicle of Higher Education consistently names 51³Ô¹Ïas one of the most diverse public institutions in the continental U.S.

  • 51³Ô¹Ïoffers more than 40 high-quality continuing education degree and certificate programs for working professionals.

  • 51³Ô¹Ïwas noted for its exceptionally diverse student body, ranking as one of the most diverse four-year public college on the U.S. mainland by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

  • CSUEB has won a HEED award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine for six straight years. The award honors universities that have shown exceptional commitment to diversity and inclusiveness.

  • 51³Ô¹Ïoffers 48 bachelor's degrees, 56 minors, 34 master’s degrees, 23 credentials and certificates and one doctoral degree.

51³Ô¹Ïhas three campuses — Hayward, Concord and Oakland.

Sixty-two percent of 51³Ô¹Ïstudents are the first in their family to go to college.

More than 60% of 51³Ô¹Ïstudents are female.

CSUEB has 15 athletic teams and competes in NCAA Division II.

More than 130,000 alumni contribute to the economic, social and cultural quality of life in the East Bay and beyond.

51³Ô¹Ïoffers more than 40 high-quality continuing education degree and certificate programs for working professionals.

Campus In Action logo

51³Ô¹Ïis committed to promoting civic engagement among students and has signed a Campus Compact Civic Action Statement.

Notable alumni include the late MLB Hall of Famer Joe Morgan, California Wellness Foundation President and CEO Judy Belk, Tony-winning actor James Iglehart and former CSU Chancellor Timothy P. White.

In 2021, 51³Ô¹Ïbecame the first public university in California to be honored by the National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment.

At the Green Biome Institute, faculty and students are sequencing the genomes of the mysterious and disappearing plants that could benefit humans.

Access and retention programs for transfer students, including Sankofa and GANAS, smooth the transition from community college and lead to higher student involvement and graduation rates.

The annual Cultural Awareness Month series gives recognition to specific communities represented at the university and includes well-known guest speakers from each of those communities.

Within the region, 51³Ô¹Ïalumni influence more than $2.5 billion in industry activity.

51³Ô¹Ïranks #25 in CNBC’s Top 50 US Colleges that Pay off the Most.

Alumnus Gene Luen Yang (MS ’03, Education) was the recipient of a prestigious MacArthur Foundation “Genius Grant."

The Pioneers for H.O.P.E. program supports students facing homelessness, food insecurity, and other various crisis situations.

The Wall Street Journal recognizes CSUEB as a Top 10 college in the west for diversity.

The Wall Street Journal recognizes CSUEB as a Top 10 college in the west for diversity.

Pioneers logo

Cal State East Bay's 15 athletic teams compete within NCAA Division II.

The Chronicle of Higher Education consistently names 51³Ô¹Ïas one of the most diverse public institutions in the continental U.S.

51³Ô¹Ïoffers more than 40 high-quality continuing education degree and certificate programs for working professionals.

51³Ô¹Ïwas noted for its exceptionally diverse student body, ranking as one of the most diverse four-year public college on the U.S. mainland by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

CSUEB has won a HEED award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine for six straight years. The award honors universities that have shown exceptional commitment to diversity and inclusiveness.

51³Ô¹Ïoffers 48 bachelor's degrees, 56 minors, 34 master’s degrees, 23 credentials and certificates and one doctoral degree.

Pursue Your Future Through East Bay Online

If you are ready to get started on the path towards achieving your dreams, or contact our Office of the Online Campus to get more information about earning a degree online. 51³Ô¹Ïwelcomes you to join our community from wherever you are. 

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Online Campus News

Re-envisioning an Instructional Design System for Higher Education: A Case Study for Online Course Curriculum Development

An Instructional Design System for Online Course Curriculum Development

Based on the review of most available instructional design models and on significant experience working in collaboration with faculty, CSUEB instructional design team propose a... Read More

CSUEB Ranked #40 as the Best ROI Online Colleges

CSUEB Rank #40 as the Best ROI Online Colleges for 2019. List provided by the CollegeCensensus.com

Excellence in Assessment Award

CSUEB Receives Excellence in Assessment Award

This is an award that acknowledges Cal State East Bay’s strong commitment to our students. It recognizes the collaborative work of our faculty, staff, and students collectively... Read More