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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.

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APPLICATION DEADLINES

• FALL 2025:  October 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
  
  • Classes will start on August 25, 2025 for Fall 2025 intake (Open to all majors) 
• SPRING 2026:  August 1, 2025 - November 15, 2025
  
  • Classes will start on January 20, 2026 for Spring 2026 intake (Open to all majors) 

To apply, submit the following:

• University Application

  TWO OPTIONS:

  OPTION ONE:   Apply online at www.calstate.edu/apply  -Email iapply@csusm.edu for assistance. Resource for the online application: Application Guide for online application 

  OR,  if you are having difficulty, you can apply with the paper application:

  OPTION TWO: Use the paper application, download fillable form and return to us   

• Transcripts
  1. 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. Copies will be accepted for the admission decision process. Submit unofficials immediately to: UPLOAD YOUR DOCUMENTS
  2. Official English translations of all academic records including certificates, degrees or diplomas

  NOTE:  Official international coursework marksheets/transcripts must be sent through postal mail directly to CSUSM after you have been accepted

  US coursework can be sent electronically. US schools and colleges can send US transcripts directly to CSUSM at transcripts@csusm.edu.

• Affidavit of Financial Support

  Submit your affidavit of financial support form, must include bank statement.

  Fall 2025 and Spring 2026: Use this form: Affidavit of Financial Support 

  Or, submit loan or scholarship letters for I20 issuance. 

• Passport
  Submit a copy of your passport. Please make sure that the copy is legible and not blurry
• English proficiency requirement
  English Language Proficiency Requirements | Global Programs and Services (GPS) | CSUSM

EXPEDITE PROCESSING: UPLOAD YOUR DOCUMENTS to submit your documents for fastest processing

IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT I-20:   Please be reminded that 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. US institutions can send US transcripts electronically to transcripts@csusm.edu.

Admission Requirements

• Are or will be a high school/secondary school graduate or equivalent
• Equivalent of a "C+" (2.5) grade point average  
• SAT or ACT recommended but not required
• Satisfy English Language Proficiency Admission Requirement

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 2.0.

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: iapply@csusm.edu.

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