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Program Dates and Costs
To better serve our students, the ALCI of CSU San Marcos is happy to use a rolling admissions process (no priority deadlines).
We recommend submitting applications as early as possible. We encourage our students and partners to keep in mind visa timelines, university class enrollment, housing, travel plans and other factors during this time.
University Access Program (UAP)
This innovative program offers qualified students a dedicated advisor and the opportunity to earn university credits towards a bachelor's degree or select master's degrees at CSU San Marcos. Costs includes tuition, mandatory student fees and recreation fees. English language support, academic/personal advising and tutoring services are also included. Health insurance is required and is an additional cost. ASK ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS (alci@csusm.edu). Applicants must submit a bank statement, dated within the past 6 months, showing a balance equal to or greater than the total estimated cost shown above.
| Session/Semester | Start Date | End Date | Tuition & Fees Per Semester | Estimated Living Expenses | Total Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2024 | January 16 | May 16 | $8,650 | $8,140 | $16,790 |
| Fall 2024 | August 19 | December 14 | $8,950 | $12,752 | $21,702 |
The premier Intensive English Pathway Program accepts students of all levels of English ability and offers qualified students an option to take English language courses along with university courses.
| Session/Semester | Start Date | End Date | Tuition & Fees Per Semester | Estimated Living Expenses | Total Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2024 | January 16 | May 16 | $5,950 | $8,140 | $14,090 |
| Spring 2nd Entry 2024 | March 18 | May 16 | $4,300 | $4,070 | $8,370 |
| Summer 2024 | June 2 | August 9 | $4,650 | $4,070 | $8,720 |
| Fall 2024 | August 19 | December 14 | $6,150 | $12,752 | $18,902 |
| Fall 2nd Entry 2024 | October 17 | December 14 | $4,500 | $6,376 | $10,876 |
Costs includes tuition, mandatory student fees and recreation fees. Book fees are included. Health insurance is highly recommended and is an additional cost.
Applicants must submit a bank statement, dated within the past 6 months, showing a balance equal to or greater than the total estimated cost shown above.
*Conditional Admission tuition, fees, and estimated living expenses are different for students seeking conditional admission to CSU San Marcos. Please refer to the Tuition and Fees page under International Admissions for total estimated costs for undergraduate and graduate programs.
Study @ CSU San Marcos
Study @ CSU San Marcos is a non-degree program for visiting/fee-paying international students who want to enroll in university classes (undergraduate or graduate) for credit for one or two semesters at California State University San Marcos.
| Session/Semester | Start Date | End Date | Tuition & Fees Per Semester | Estimated Living Expenses | Total Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2024 |
January 16 |
May 16 | $6,350* | $8,140 | $14,490 |
| Fall 2024 |
August 19 |
December 14 | $6,750* | $12,752 | $19,502 |
Study @ CSU San Marcos MBA Programs*
| Session /Semester | Tuition & Fees | Estimated Living Expenses | Total Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMBA 10-units Fall 2024 | $7,200** | $12,752 | $19,952 |
| SMBA 10-units Spring 2025 | $7,200** | $12,752 | $19,952 |
*Standard tuition rate includes registration for 12 units for undergraduate programs, 9 units for graduate programs and mandatory student fees/recreation fees. Study @ CSUSM students are responsible for paying for their own course textbooks, lab fees, etc. Health insurance highly recommended and is an additional costs.
**A student can mix graduate MBA courses with undergraduate courses for prorated costs. Please contact the ALCI for specific tuition details.
Applicants must submit a bank statement, dated within the past 6 months, showing a balance equal to or greater than the total estimated cost shown above.
Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language (TESL/TEFL) Certificate
| Session | Priority Application Deadline | Start Date | End Date | Tuition Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Spring 2024 |
January 1, 2024 | January 23 | May 9 | $2,400 |
| Summer 2024 | June 1, 2024 | June 24 | August 2 | $2,400 |
Please note that tuition and fees and deadlines are subject to change without notice. All costs are in USD. For the most up-to-date information, please contact ALCI at alci@csusm.edu.