University Police Department
The University Police Department (UPD) is open 24 hours a day, year-round and is located east of the Science III Building, just next to the old gym.
All around campus are bright yellow poles with blue lights, which are emergency phones and will automatically dial to the UPD dispatch center. An information button can be found on these phones for non-emergency questions.
All on campus emergencies or crimes should be reported to UPD. Here are just a few reasons why:
- Average response time of less than two minutes.
- Officers are ‘real’ officers and can take all crime and traffic reports/investigations.
- Dispatch at UPD knows campus locations to best route fire and medical as needed.
Other services provided by UPD include:
- Safety Escorts – An officer or CSO will walk with you anywhere within the campus limits if you feel unsafe (available 24 hours).
- Cable Service – UPD personnel can assist with jump starting a dead vehicle battery. They cannot assist with locked keys in vehicles, out of fuel, or flat tires.
- Lost and found – many items lost on campus end up being
- Bicycle Registration – UPD can document and photograph your bicycle information for you. In the event that your bicycle ever goes missing (even off campus), UPD can provide you with the information for your bike so an appropriate report can be made.
- RAD (Rape Aggression Defense) – UPD holds a three-day self-defense course at least once a year. This class is free of charge and co-sponsored by the SRC. Advertising can be found on posters around campus, on the UPD Facebook and Instagram beginning one month prior to the class.
Parking Tips from UPD:
During the first couple weeks of the new semester, traffic and parking will be heavy. It’s important to allow extra time to find parking and make your way around campus. Parking Lots H & I, located on the southern end of campus, are typically the easiest to find parking in.
Here are a few other suggestions:
- Parking permits are required year-round at all times. There is no “grace period” for having a permit in your vehicle, unless otherwise specified for an event.
- Park legally only in one stall. Do not park in reserved or special business.
- If parking citation is received, you have 30 days to pay or contest, otherwise fees increase.
Parking citations are reported to DMV and unpaid cites can result in suspension of vehicle registration. Information to contest citations can be found on the back of the parking ticket.
Contact UPD:
Emergency Landline: 911
Direct Dial/Cell Phone Emergency: (661) 654-2111
Non-Emergency: (661) 654-2677
Walter W. Stiern Library
Whether you’re hoping to squeeze in some quality study time or perhaps attend one of the many events that campus hosts, the Walter W. Stiern Library is at the center of it all. Students have access to services and information that furthers student learning and research. Librarians are on-site to provide in-person assistance, as well as online help for students to do research and find sources for papers and assignments.
Inside the library, you will find: computers, printing services, study rooms (including a 24-hour study room), a multimedia lab and, of course, books. Available for checkout are: laptops, iPads, headphones, books, DVDs and more. The Library website also offers hundreds of databases and articles.
For more information on the Walter W. Stiern Library, its resources and the events held in the Dezember Reading Room, you can visit the Library website.
Get Involved
Want to join a club, but don’t know where to start?
The university has a lot to offer. The Office of Student Involvement, located in the Student Union, oversees 125 student organizations including 12 Greek organizations and five clubs on the Antelope Valley Campus.
RunnerSync is the place for students to see all of the events or visit pages of clubs they might be interested in. If students would like to start their own club, there are instructions posted on the bulletin board in the Student Union.
A new addition, Runner Tracks, will also give students a roadmap to involvement on campus. It will feature educational videos, events and activities to complete. More information about this service can be found on RunnerSync.
A Club Fair will also take place on Wednesday, Sept. 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Runner Quad, which will allow students the opportunity to walk around and talk to individuals at booths
You can also take a break in the Student Union and use one of the five different game systems. Students can browse the game library, check out a game using their student ID card and play Xbox 3 or 4, Xbox 360 or Xbox One or Wii U.
Career/Internships
The Center for Career Education and Community Engagement is dedicated to helping students find their path, whether it’s with an internship that lasts for a semester or a job that furthers their career by the time they graduate.
Here are just a couple ways students can get started:
- All internships (including for-credit, academic internships), on-campus, and off-campus jobs are listed on handshake: https://csub.joinhandshake.com/.
- Students can schedule a 45-minute appointment with a Career Counselor through Handshake to discuss:Resumes
- Cover Letters
- Graduate School
- Major and Career Exploration
- Interview tips and practice
The Career Center office also hosts Career Expos, information sessions and networking opportunities for students throughout the academic year to directly connect them with employers looking to actively recruit CSUB students for full-time, part-time and internship positions.
Dining Options:
CSUB offers a variety of dining options on campus, whether you forgot your lunch and want to grab a sandwich or salad at Runner Express (located on Red Brick Road), something fast like Panda Express or Which Wich or want to spend time sitting down and in conversation with friends at the Runner Café. Should you need your morning coffee or an afternoon pick-me-up, there’s also a Starbucks, located in the Student Union. Don’t forget about Walter’s in the Library, if you need a snack or something quick after a long study session.
If you’re on campus all day, there are options for breakfast, lunch and dinner, which will keep you satisfied and
The Runner Café has made a few changes for this upcoming semester! Now, all are welcome to come in and enjoy the company of friends without making a purchase. Students, faculty, staff and visitors are welcome to purchase a snack, a meal or opt out if they choose.
Dining Dollars
Dining Dollars are loaded on your card and use with just a simple swipe of your school ID card and work just like a debit card. Each time a purchase is made, the cost of the purchase, is subtracted from your account automatically. The Dollars are available to everyone and can be used at the Runner Cafe, Retail locations, Coffee locations, and Grab &Go.
We sell Dining dollars in $99 increments. By utilizing Dining Dollars, 10% is taken off of the entire purchase at the register.
If you have some funds left at the end of the spring semester, 50% of those dollars will go to charity.
Dining hours are listed below:
Runner Café
Monday –Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday – 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Starbucks
Monday –Thursday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Panda Express & Which Wich
Monday – Thursday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Walter’s
Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Closed Sunday (all items from Walters will be available in the Runner Café)
Runner Express
Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Friday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Curbside
Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Food Pantry
The Food Pantry is open to students, faculty and staff, and located just north of the Student Union before reaching Parking Lot M. Each visitor is allotted one visit per week and up to 16 points per visit. Items include: side dish or non-food item, like granola bars, canned fruit or a full-size toiletry item; a meal, with items such as: canned soup, chili or top ramen; and another item lasting for multiple meals, like box of pasta, dry beans and boxed cereal.
A Pop-Up Pantry is also an event put together every Monday by the Food Pantry and Edible Garden to bring free produce to students, faculty and staff, thanks to the generous donations from vendors and farmers at the Haggin Oaks and F Street Farmers Market. It’s important to remember to bring your own reusable bag.
For the hours of operation and more information about the Food Pantry, visit their website and the Popup Produce Pantry, here.
Campus Programming
The first semester is always busy with activity from Week of Welcome activities to Runner Nights. It can be hard to keep track of all of the important dates and special events that campus has to offer. The goal is to create a community by enhancing the student life and promoting student development. Through diverse programs, collaborative efforts and leadership opportunities, students are able to come together to learn and engage with the student life on campus.
For the complete schedule of Week of Welcome activities, visit this link.
Athletics
Show your school spirit by wearing your blue and gold, Rowdy printed t-shirts and attending a CSUB game this fall!
First Home Game Dates for Fall Sports
- Women’s Soccer: Sunday, Aug. 25, 6 p.m., vs. Idaho – Main Soccer Field
- Men’s Soccer: Friday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m., vs. Saint Mary’s – Main Soccer Field
- Volleyball: Friday, Sept. 20, 11 a.m., vs. Idaho – Icardo Center
For the complete fall sports schedule, visit https://gorunners.com or follow the teams’ individual handles on social media to stay up-to-date with information on other events throughout the year.
Students can also get in free with their CSUB ID. So, don’t leave home without it!
Associated Students, Incorporated (ASI)
ASI is the voice of the students. They exist to provide the official voice and represent through students’ opinions on university and statewide affairs. ASI seeks to assist in the rights and interests of individuals and the student body at large, by providing resources, programs and events to encourage student leadership.
ASI Board of Director’s meetings are open to attend on Friday afternoons from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in ITV Studio Center C to express concerns and important items.
If you’re interested in running in the 2019 ASI Elections, stay tuned for the Path to the ASI Elections starting in February 2020. You can also find out more information about the ASI Board of Directors, bylaws, budget and more on the ASI website.
Student Health Center
Student Health Services helps promote a healthy campus community by providing quality, caring, cost-effective healthcare and health promotion services. The Student Health Center has physicians, nurse practitioners, and nursing staff, plus x-ray, clinical laboratory and pharmacy services ready to provide basic health care to enrolled students.
SHS hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (no medical services from 12-1pm). Services are free to CSUB students. Visit our website at www.csub.edu/healthcenter, or call us at (661) 654-2394, for questions or for more information.
Student Recreation Center
The Student Recreation Center is more than just a gym – it’s all about helping students living a healthy lifestyle through activities, wellness and workshops to attain that goal. The Student Recreation Center offers intramural sports, group exercise classes, wellness workshops, rock climbing, outdoor adventures trips, free bike check-outs, personal training, small group training, a high ropes challenge course, and much more. Come in and explore! The membership you have at the SRC is included in your student fees, which means during academic sessions, all you need is your student ID. See all of the programs and services we offer at our annual Rec Fest event on the first night of the Fall semester, Monday, August 26, 2019, from 5PM-7PM in the Student Recreation Center. There’s something for everyone here!
For a complete list of activities, classes, services provided and hours, visit the SRC website.
Services for Students with Disabilities
Services for Students with Disabilities exists to provide support services that enable every student, regardless of disability, to have access to a University education at CSU Bakersfield.
Services for Students with Disabilities provide information and services regarding service animals (classroom accommodations), disabled parking and student appeals procedures just to name a few.
These services are at no cost and assistance is confidential. If you need assistance or services through Students with Disabilities, please find more information located on their website.
Stay Connected
It’s a digital world we’re living in, and the best way to stay connected for all things CSUB is through the CSUB social media channels, as well as the CSUB app. There’s always something going on around campus, whether it’s a lecture or a Campus Programming event, don’t miss out on the important dates. Be sure to follow the following social media accounts below.
Social Media Accounts to Follow:
- CSU Bakersfield (@csubakersfield)
- Campus Programming (@campusprogramming)
- ASI (@csub_asi)
- CSUB Athletics (@csubathletics)
- The Kegley Institute of Ethics (@KegleyEthics)
- The Walter W. Stiern Library (@WWStiernLibrary)
- CSUB Student Recreation Center (@csubsrc)
- CSUB Antelope Valley (California State University, Bakersfield in the Antelope Valley)
Important Dates/Events to Keep in Mind:
- Transfer Connect: Welcome Back Social – Tuesday, August 27 – Student Union Multipurpose Room, 5 p.m.
- Runner Luau – Friday, August 30 – Stockdale Court, 6 p.m.
- Rowdy Run (During halftime at the women’s soccer game) – Friday, Sept. 6 – 7 p.m., Main Soccer Field
- Runner Day – Monday, Sept. 16 – CSUB Antelope Valley
- First Brown Bag Session – Thursday, September 19 – Stockdale Room (inside Runner Café), Noon – 1 p.m.
- 15th Annual Kegley Institute of Ethics Fall Lecture, Doré Theatre at CSUB – Saturday, Sept. 28 - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Runner Nights Fall Carnival – Friday, Sept. 13 – 9 p.m.
Other important dates for the remainder of the semester and academic year can be found at CSUB.edu or on our social media platforms!
.jpeg?auto=webp)
.jpeg?auto=webp)
.jpeg?auto=webp)
.jpeg?auto=webp)
/1x.jpeg?auto=webp)
/1x.jpeg?auto=webp)
/1x.jpeg?auto=webp)
/1x.jpeg?auto=webp)
/1x.jpeg?auto=webp)
/1x.jpeg?auto=webp)