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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

(Open to all majors)

• FALL 2025:  October 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
  
  • Classes will start on August 25, 2025 for Fall 2025 intake
• SPRING 2026:  August 1, 2025 - November 15, 2025
  • Classes will start on January 20, 2026 for Spring 2026 intake
• WILL OPEN SOON:  FALL 2026:  October 1, 2025 - June 1, 2026 
  • Classes will start on August 31, 2026 for Fall 2026 intake

To apply, submit the following:

• University Application

  IMPORTANT NOTE FOR SPRING ONLY: As a freshman applicant, you must select "undeclared" as your major on the online application and reach out to the email: iapply@csusm.edu to declare your major.

  TWO OPTIONS:

  OPTION ONE: Apply online at   -Email iapply@csusm.edu for assistance. Resource for the 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:
  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 爆料社区 after you have been accepted.

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

• Affidavit of Financial Support

  Submit your affidavit of financial support form, must include bank statement(s) dated within the last 6 months.

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

EXPEDITE PROCESSING: to submit your documents for fastest processing

IMPORTANT NOTICE 爆料社区 I-20:   Please be reminded that you must send your official transcripts  through postal mail and have your test scores sent directly to 爆料社区 prior to the start of the term. US institutions can send 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),  , 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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