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An international second post-baccalaureate applicant is a student who wishes to study at our university on an F-1 (student) visa who has already completed a post-secondary degree from a regionally accredited university within the United States or outside the United States that meets our accreditation standards and wishes to pursue a second bachelor's degree.

Please note:  Second bachelor degree students must complete the prerequisite courses for the major at a regionally accredited community college or university prior to being accepted into these programs.  Local community colleges can be found on assist.org.

Minimum University Admission Requirements

• Equivalent of a Bachelor's Degree from an institution that meets our accreditation standards
• IMPORTANT NOTE:  All foreign degrees not completed in the US MUST be submitted to one of the approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agencies.
• Overall 2.5 GPA or higher in the overall degree or last 60 units attempted (individual programs may require a higher GPA)
• Satisfy English Language Proficiency Requirement  

*Appeal process for special consideration due to extenuating circumstances/demonstrable hardship may be considered, submit appeal to: eladmissionsappeals@csusm.edu.

IMPORTANT: Please note that the Temecula programs may have higher than minimum GPA requirements and require additional tests and/or specific pre-requisite coursework. Please contact the Temecula Office for more information.

How to Apply

Submit the following items:

• Transcripts
  • All official post-secondary school records including certificates, examination grades, degrees or diplomas in the original language of issue through the postal mail in a school-sealed envelope
    
    • Applicants who have studied in the U.S. are required to have the U.S. institution(s) send official transcript(s) directly to CSUSM. If you are attending a California community college, you may be able to send your transcripts electronically. Confirm with your school to check if this option is available. 
  • Official English translations of all academic records including certificates, degrees or diplomas
    
    • IMPORTANT NOTE:  All foreign degrees not completed in the US MUST be submitted to one of the approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agencies.
• Affidavit of Financial Support
  • Affidavit of financial support, must include bank statements dated within last six months or scholarship letter (International Student Requirement) 
    • Fall 2026: Affidavit of Financial Support
    • Spring 2027: Affidavit of Financial Support
• Passport
  • Copy of your Passport
• English language requirement
  • Satisfy the English Language Proficiency Requirement

Contact the Temecula Office for detailed information on the application process.

Send all OFFICIAL transcripts and translations directly to the address below.

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Official transcripts and test scores must be received before issuance of I-20 for student visa.

Office Location:

Located in the Extended Learning Building (across from the Quad)
5th Floor #588
288 Campus Way
San Marcos, CA 92078

 

PARKING GARAGE ADDRESS:
295 June Way
San Marcos, CA 92078 

Phone: (760) 750-4844  Fax: (760) 750-3138

Email: iapply@csusm.edu

 

Mailing Address:

California State University San Marcos - International Admissions

333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 USA