The following are a few of the most useful resources students can utilize for their campus experience. See the CSULB Smart Map for even more functions and resources beyond this list.
Walking Directions from Buildings
Note: These instructions demonstrate using directions by entering a starting point. Note that if you use "From my location" as your starting point, location services must be active on your mobile device for that setting to work.
Alternative Written Instructions:
- When visiting the CSULB Smart Map page, click Buildings By Category under the Locations tab.
- Click the category of the building you wish to view. Since the video is using the Library as an example, click Administrative Buildings.
- Scroll to the Library (LIB) and click on it.
- In the top left corner, select the third diamond icon for Directions.
- Select the Person Icon for walking directions. Then type the starting point of the directions. For this video, it's G7 Parking Lot.
- Click Get Directions.
- Drag the interactive map to the starting position and click the + in the top right corner to zoom in
- Drag the map to follow the highlighted route to the destination of the Library.
QR Code Sharing
The campus’ smart map is more interactive with the addition of shareable QR codes. To help students, staff, faculty, and visitors navigate the 323-acre campus, the technology can be used to make getting around campus so much easier. While it includes detailed renderings of buildings, dining options, parking lots, and more, users can get turn-by-turn walking directions, find accessible pathways, and locate outdoor Wi-Fi spots.
Consider using the QR codes and shareable links in your departmental and program event materials.
Buildings by Category
If you need help locating a specific building, Buildings by Category offers a categorized list of buildings on campus on the map, along with images.
Outdoor Wi-Fi Locations
Select the Outdoor Wi-Fi box for a highlighted version of the interactive campus map to showcase the areas on campus with outdoor Wi-Fi. 
Accessibility
Need wheelchair accessible routes, locations and more? See Accessibility.
Student Resources: For Each College and More
Each specific college offers valuable student resources and is highlighted on the map with specific building numbers. Beyond each college, there are also university wide resources available.
Technology: Computer Labs and Help Desk
See Technology for computer labs and the Technology Help Desk locations.
Health and Safety
Health & Safety highlights areas throughout campus that offer health and safety resources for all students.
Shuttle Information
Campus Shuttle Stops not only show the various shuttles and their specific routes that run throughout campus, but provides a live tracker for each stop that gives an approximate arrival and departure time.
Parking & Transportation
For more information on where to park on campus and additional transportation information such as bus stops, see Parking & Transportation.
Self-Guided Tours
Experience a lovely interactive Self-Guided Tour of the campus from your device as it offers both panoramas and images of different areas on campus. Directions to any of the tour spots are also provided, along with additional tours such as the Japanese Gardens.
Food & Dining
Hungry on campus? Food & Dining provides a list and highlights it on the map of where to grab a bite on campus.