As the first and only public, four-year university in Ventura County and the only university to open nationwide in 2002, California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) will celebrate its Grand Opening on August 16, 2002.
Committed to academic excellence, community involvement, environmental responsibility and student leadership, CSUCI will open its doors to students on August 26, 2002. The new university will provide students with invaluable opportunities to fulfill their dreams of attaining a 21st century college education. The 670-acre tranquil and historic campus will offer academic excellence and innovative programs to meet the diverse needs of the surrounding communities and businesses.
California State University Channel Islands will provide access to top educational resources and expert faculty directly in the community's backyard. The university will offer a vibrant learning community with a student population that reflects the increasing cultural and ethnic diversity of its surrounding region.
Opening Ceremony
August 16, 2002
Noon
(For best parking, please arrive by 11 a.m.)
California State
University Channel Islands
One University Drive
Camarillo, California
First day of classes
August 26, 2002