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An international first-time freshman applicant is a student who wishes to study at our university on an F-1 (student) visa, who is applying to one of our bachelor's degree programs and who has not yet completed post-secondary coursework at a college or university.

APPLICATION FILING PERIODS:

• SPRING 2020: August 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
• FALL 2020:   October 1, 2019 - May 1, 2020

To apply, submit the following:

APPLICATION FEE CAN BE WAIVED FOR 2019-2020! 

1. University Application: 
   • TWO OPTIONS:
     • OPTION ONE: Apply online at www.calstate.edu/apply- Email intappl@csusm.edu if you need assistance. Resource for the online application: Application Guide for online application      
     • OPTION TWO: Use the  paper application – Application fee automatically waived.            
       
2. All official academic records including certificates, examination grades, degrees or diplomas in the original language of issue through the postal mail in a school-sealed envelope.
3. Official English translations of all academic records including certificates, degrees or diplomas
4. Affidavit of Financial Support including bank statements or scholarship letter.
5. Official TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge English score report - once you apply, you will be given online access to a student portal where you can check if you are required to submit a test score. If you do not have a passing test score OR if you have not yet taken a test, guaranteed conditional admission is available through our English language program.
6. Copy of your Passport

EXPEDITE PROCESSING: UPLOAD YOUR DOCUMENTS HERE for an early admission decision

IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT I-20: Please be advised that you must send your official transcripts  through postal mail and have your test scores sent directly to CSUSM from testing agencies  before we can issue the I-20 for the student visa.  

Admission Requirements

• Are or will be a high school/secondary school graduate or equivalent
• Equivalent of a "B" (3.0) grade point average
• SAT or ACT recommended but not required
• Satisfy English Language Proficiency Admission Requirement for admission purposes with ONE of the following:
  • TOEFL score of 61 iBT with writing score no lower than 19 and no section score below 14
  • IELTS overall band score of 5.5, writing score no lower than 5.5 and no section score below 5.0
  • Cambridge English B2 First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE), C2 Proficiency (CPE) minimum score of 168.  (160 and above eligible for pathway program)

  • Attended a high school where English was the principal language of instruction for 3 years (confirm with our International Admissions Office to see if your school is eligible)

    Conditional admission is available through our language program if you do not have a passing IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge English score.  The minimum GPA required for conditional admission is 2.7. 

Test credit accepted: Advanced Placement (AP),  A/AS levels, College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) (see International Admissions office for details and other test credit accepted)

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

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