How to Apply

Step 1: Are you academically eligible for admission?

Please review academic qualifications before applying.

Step 2: Submit an Online Application

Apply online at Cal State Apply: www2.calstate.edu/apply/international(opens in new window). When creating your account, please select "F-1 visa" as an international student. A $70 fee is payable online at the time of application.

IMPORTANT: Statement of purpose and recommenders' email addresses are required to complete the application.

For help completing your application, please use the International Student Application Guide (PDF) (PDF), or email us with questions: apply@csuchico.edu. 

Step 3: Submit Supporting Documents

Please be advised that all materials submitted during the application process become University property.

Submission Deadline

Submit all required documents/exam scores within two weeks of the application deadline. Only complete applications will be reviewed.

Send official academic records by international mail/courier:

• Applicants with an Indian bachelor's degree must submit university-attested academic records (not college-attested)
• Applicants with a Chinese bachelor's degree must also submit a graduation certificate

Address:

International Graduate Admissions
California State University, Chico
940 West First Street
Chico, CA 95929-0680
USA

Upload digital supporting documents:

Document upload page

• Professional word-for-word English translation of academic records (if university issued in a language other than English)
• CV/résumé, and/or other documents (if required by program)
• Copy of passport biographical information page
• Financial support documents

Transmit digital exam scores:

Proof of English language proficiency 

• TOEFL: select university code 4048 to electronically send official scores to Chico State.
• IELTS: contact IELTS or upload a digital copy of the Test Report Form. 

GRE (if required by program): select university code 4048 to electronically send official scores to Chico State.
 

Admission Decision

An Admissions Evaluator will communicate with you throughout the admissions process and inform you via e-mail when a decision has been made by the department to which you applied.

Admission Denials – Appeal Process

If you feel there is new, serious, and compelling information that might affect our admission decision, you may submit an appeal. 

https://www.csuchico.edu/international/apply/grad/index.shtml

International students applying for a master’s degree program must meet academic performance, education, and language requirements.

Academic Performance

2.5 cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) on the US 4 pt. scale and 2.5 GPA in the last 60 units/credits of an acceptable earned bachelor's degree.

Education

Completion of an equivalent to a US 4-year bachelor’s degree.

Courses

Pre-requisites vary depending on the graduate program.

English Language Proficiency

Satisfy the English Language Proficiency Requirement and submit qualifying English exam scores.

Tests

Most programs do not require test scores. The GRE exam is only required for Computer Science MS applicants whose bachelor’s degree is not from an ABET accredited school in a computer science related discipline.

https://www.csuchico.edu/admissions/international/requirements.shtml#masters

NOTE: Late applications may be accepted on a case-by-case basis. Please email apply@csuchico.edu.

https://www.csuchico.edu/international/apply/application-filing-periods.shtml

Please send student details, documents and online application login credentials to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org without submitting the application. 
IGS team will submit the application through channel partner.