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After you have applied to CSUSM, follow the next steps to make sure the rest of your admissions process goes smoothly.

Next Steps

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Login to your MyCSUSM

Your ID and password was sent to your email address that was listed on your application. Use your assigned login information to access your MyCSUSM Student Center and regularly check your admission status. Outstanding items will be listed on your "To Do List." Send us any items listed by the posted deadlines. 

Submit the following items:

  • All official secondary-school records including certificates, examination grades, degrees or diplomas in the original language of issue must be submitted through the postal mail in a school-sealed envelope
  • Official English translations of all academic records including certificates, degrees or diplomas
  • Affidavit of Financial Support including bank statements or scholarship letter
  • Official TOEFL or IELTS score report - log into your MyCSUSM student portal to see if you are required  to submit this item
    • If you do not have a passing TOEFL or IELTS, conditional admission is available. Please let us know by email at: intappl@csusm.edu if you want conditional admission
  • Copy of your Passport

EXPEDITE PROCESSING: UPLOAD YOUR DOCUMENTS HERE for an admissions decision 

IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT I-20:   Due to COVID 19, the spring 2021 courses will be offered in all-virtual format. Note that you will be fully admitted to CSUSM for the spring 2021 term, even though you are studying remotely.  You will come to CSUSM to attend in person classes as soon as we are allowed to do so. However, you must send your official transcripts  through postal mail and have your test scores sent directly to CSUSM prior to the start of the term.

When will we send out admission decisions? Your application will be reviewed as soon as we receive your documents. You will be informed of an admission decision promptly.

Once admitted, you will receive your admission offer via email along with detailed instructions on how to request your I-20.  The international admissions advisors from Global Education will send you details about orientation and the sevis process.  Please be sure to carefully watch your email since this is our primary means of communication.

Office Location:

Hours of Operation: PHYSICALLY CLOSED until further notice. Please note that all services are available virtually. Please email us at: intappl@csusm.edu 

Located in the Extended Learning Building (accross 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: intappl@csusm.edu

Mailing Address:

California State University San Marcos - International Admissions

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