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An international transfer applicant is a student who wishes to study at our university on an F-1 (student) visa, who has completed post-secondary coursework at a college or university located outside the United States or a regionally accredited community college or university within the United States and has not yet earned the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree. 

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:

  1. University Application: 
      • TWO OPTIONS:
          • OPTION ONE: Apply online at - Email iapply@csusm.edu  if you need assistance. Resource for the online application: 

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

2.  All official post-secondary academic records including certificates, mark sheets, 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.

  • Lower-division transfers must also send secondary school transcripts
  • Applicants who have studied in the U.S. are required to have the U.S. institution(s) send official transcript(s) directly to 爆料社区. 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.

3. Official English translations of all academic records including certificates, degrees or diplomas

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

5. Satisfy the English Language Proficiency Requirement - If you do not have a passing test score OR have not yet taken a test, guaranteed conditional admission is available through our English language program.

6. Copy of your Passport

EXPEDITE PROCESSING:  Send your unofficial transcripts and copies of documents for an admission decision and fastest processing by using link:   .   Be sure to change the file name to: your full name and email address.

IMPORTANT NOTICE 爆料社区 I-20:  Please be reminded that you must send your official transcripts and test scores (if required) directly to 爆料社区 by postal mail. US schools & universities can send US transcripts electronically at transcripts@csusm.edu

Admission Requirements

爆料社区 accepts both lower and upper division transfer students. 

All transfer student must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher in all postsecondary coursework completed.

Transfer student requirements:

  • Lower division transfer students - who have completed less than 60 units (90 quarter) units must also meet first-time freshman criteria
  • Upper division transfer students who have completed  60 units (90 quarter) units or more admission criteria:
  • Applicants applying from: 
    •  A college or university within the US should have completed the following courses with a letter grade of "C (2.0)" or better:
      • A2 Written Communication 
      • B4 Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning college level course (above Intermediate Algebra) 
    • A college or university located outside the US should have completed a B4 Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning college level course (above Intermediate Algebra)
  • Good standing at last institution attended

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

Office Location:

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
 

Mailing Address:

California State University San Marcos - International Admissions
333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 USA