Life at CBU
Life at CBU Overview
Pursue personal excellence and spiritual growth through CBU’s programs, clubs and organizations and support services geared toward every stage of your journey.
Housing and Dining Overview
Two of the first questions you may ask about life on campus at CBU are: Where will I live? and what will I eat? CBU has eleven award-winning dining locations, serving everything from smoothies to burgers, as well as a variety of dorms and apartment buildings.
International Center
The International Center on campus provides academic and immigration advising for international students, hosts events and ongoing programs to promote cultural understanding across campus and serve as a bridge to connect international students to the greater CBU community.
Conversation Partner Program
The conversation partner program pairs domestic and international students who will then meet once a week for a minimum of one hour. Students will not only improve their English but also have an opportunity to learn about one another's country and culture throughout their conversations.
Cultural Events
CBU hosts several cultural events throughout the year from Lunar New Year to the Festival of Colors. Each year, we kick things off with Taste the Nations, where students have the opportunity to try food from many different regions of the world.
See Yourself Here
CBU hosts many events and field trips throughout the year to connect international students to the greater CBU community and to provide opportunities to experience life in Southern California.
Expand itemInternational Celebration Week
International Celebration Week is promoted by the U.S. Department of Education and celebrated on college campuses all over the United States. We highlight multiple aspects of culture throughout each day of the week through events that highlight music, food, sports, and games.
Expand itemTaste the Nations
Taste the Nations is our kick-off event each year where students have the opportunity to try food from many different regions of the world, and hear about other ways CBU is engaging in cultural awareness throughout the school year.
Expand itemMidnight Madness
This high-energy event kicks off basketball season by introducing the men's and women's basketball teams to hundreds of cheering students packed into the gym. School spirit is raised with games and relays like the dunk contest and 3-point shootout, and free food and prizes for the fans. You must wear your CBU Crazies T-shirt to get in the door. Tickets sell out quickly.
Expand itemCultural Cafe
Cultural Café is a once-a-month opportunity to highlight and experience a different culture through food, music, games and art. Each month we partner with our international students to provide an opportunity for them to show their culture to the CBU community. This is a chance to experience something new and meet some great people in the process.
Expand itemIntramurals
Interested in sports or want to try something new? Our rec sports teams include: basketball, flag football, volleyball and soccer. Sports are a great way to connect with others who have a similar interest and meet some new people.
Expand itemFestival of Color
Festival of Color is a night to celebrate Indian culture, one of our largest international student population on campus. The evening starts with a bazaar where students can bargain for food, henna, and chai. The bazaar is followed by student performances representing traditional Indian style dancing. Finally we end with the Color Throw, the highlight of the event.
Expand itemTaste the Nations
Taste the Nations is our kick-off event each year where students have the opportunity to try food from many different regions of the world, and hear about other ways CBU is engaging in cultural awareness throughout the school year.
Expand itemFestival of Color
Festival of Color is a night to celebrate Indian culture, one of our largest international student population on campus. The evening starts with a bazaar where students can bargain for food, henna, and chai. The bazaar is followed by student performances representing traditional Indian style dancing. Finally we end with the Color Throw, the highlight of the event.
Expand itemiChapel
We understand our students come from all different backgrounds and beliefs. International Chapel (iChapel) is an opportunity to learn more about Christianity in a smaller, discussion-based setting. As undergraduate students at CBU, you are required to attend 15 chapels in a semester and iChapel is a great way to meet this requirement.
Expand itemTaste the Nations
Taste the Nations is our kick-off event each year where students have the opportunity to try food from many different regions of the world, and hear about other ways CBU is engaging in cultural awareness throughout the school year.
Expand itemCultural Excursions: Oak Glen
Cultural Excursions occur several times a year and are a chance for students to experience diverse cultures across California through food, art, historical sites, music, architecture and lifestyle. In Oak Glen, students can participate in apple picking, a classic autumn activity.
Expand itemTaste the Nations
Taste the Nations is our kick-off event each year where students have the opportunity to try food from many different regions of the world, and hear about other ways CBU is engaging in cultural awareness throughout the school year.
Expand itemOutdoor Adventures: Joshua Tree
CBU offers opportunities for students to embark on outdoor adventures in California and beyond. In past trips, students have traveled to Joshua Tree National Park, San Diego, Yosemite National Park, Utah, and more.
Expand itemLunar New Year
Lunar New Year is an important holiday for many of our international students and we want to celebrate alongside them! Millions of people around the world celebrate Lunar New Year, and every year on campus we ring in this holiday with food, boba milk tea, a photo booth with traditional East Asian clothing, and student and professional performances.