Welcome to Online Campus

Welcome to Cal State East Bay's department of Online Campus. Online Campus is part of Academic Affairs and partners with every academic college on campus. We are a faculty support department made up of Instructional Designers that help faculty design and improve their online courses according to Quality Assurance, and System Admins that assist with technical and administrative needs regarding Canvas LMS and 3rd party vendors.

Find your path

Choose the option that fits and we'll take you to the right starting point:

For current students →

Canvas help, study tips, support services. Get help with your online courses.

For faculty →

Course design, accessibility, AI guidance, training, and Canvas support.

Training & certification →

Workshops and Quality Matters credentials for faculty and staff.

How online learning works at Cal State East Bay

Fully online programs

100% online. Coursework runs asynchronously through Canvas, with occasional synchronous meetings depending on the program. No campus visits required - perfect for working adults and out-of-area students.

Hybrid programs

Blend online flexibility with select on-campus or synchronous Zoom sessions. Schedules vary by program; check each program page for details.

Recognition and quality

Cal State East Bay has been recognized for sustained excellence in online learning:

  • Ranked among the best online colleges in the U.S. by OnlineU.
  • National recognition by the National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment (NILOA) for meaningful assessment of online student learning.
  • Quality Matters (QM) certified courses across multiple programs.

Get in touch

Office of Online Campus
Library Building (LI), Room 2800
25800 Carlos Bee Boulevard, Hayward, CA 94542
Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm

Email online@csueastbay.edu, call 510-885-2700 (also the 24/7 Canvas support number for faculty and students), or .

See our full contact directory →