CSUSB Alert: Power has been restored to the San Bernardino campus; normal operations will resume Friday, July 26th.

Power to the San Bernardino campus has been restored as of 9:55 a.m. Normal campus operations will resume Friday, July 26th. Essential staff with questions on whether to report should contact their appropriate administrator. Facilities Management will be working to check all building systems including HVAC, elevators and fire alarms. If power has not been restored in your work area when you return, please report that to Facilities Planning and Management at (909) 537-5175. The Palm Desert Campus remains open and operational.

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Mission Statement


Mission Statement


The College of Natural Sciences will enhance the quality of life and health of the communities it serves by promoting educational, social, economic, scientific, and cultural advancement through:

  • Establishing centers of academic leadership in the fields of biology, chemistry, computer science, geology, health science, kinesiology, mathematics, nursing, and physics;
  • Meeting the emerging and identified needs of the community;
  • Developing new academic programs to meet future challenges;
  • Linking research and teaching that will benefit K-12, undergraduate and graduate education;
  • Applying interdisciplinary approaches for the solution of problems;
  • Preparing students for advanced studies;
  • Fostering camaraderie and providing a safe environment for faculty, staff, students, and administration;
  • Enabling students and faculty to achieve their full potential in their quest for learning and teaching; and,
  • Cultivating the appreciation of the relevance of the sciences in everyday life through outreach and public education