The application requirements are different if you’re coming from a high school in the United States or outside the country. Please select the correct option below for details on how to apply to CSUSB.

General Application Requirements

Below are the general requirements for applying to the university as a freshman international student:

• Coursework equivalent to senior high school in the U.S.
• Academic requirements (see details below)
• English language proficiency (see details below)
• English translation of non-English documents
• International Application CSUApply
• Financial support statement (bank statement)
• Copy of Passport

Requirements for a Freshman from a Foreign High School

If you’ve been attending a foreign high school, please use the information below to complete your application:

1. Academic Requirements:
   • Minimum 2.5 overall GPA
   • Official transcripts sealed in an envelope by your school
   • Official high school diploma sealed in an envelope by your school
2. English Language Proficiency Requirement can be met by:
   • TOEFL (iBT 61 or PBT 500) or IELTS (5.5 total band score). Must be valid within the last two years.
   • Successful completion of level 3 of CSUSB English Language Program
   • For additional test we accept, please visit our Steps To Apply

Requirements for a Freshman from a U.S. High School

If you’ve been attending a high school in the United States, please use the information below to complete your application:

1. Academic Requirements:
   • Minimum 2.5 overall GPA
   • Completion of A-G college preparatory courses with grades of “C-” or better
   • Official transcripts sealed in an envelope by your school
2. English Language Proficiency Requirement can be met by:
   • If you attended a U.S. high school for at least three years, you may be eligible for a TOEFL waiver and will not need to take the English proficiency test. Please visit our Steps To Apply for more information.
   • TOEFL (iBT 61 or PBT 500) or IELTS (5.5 total band score). Must be valid within the last two years.
   • Successful completion of level 3 of CSUSB English Language Program

To apply please visit our Steps to Apply section.

https://www.csusb.edu/international-education/international-admissions/first-time-freshman 

Application & Document Deadlines

Application Opens- Undergraduate and Graduate

Spring - August 1 ; Fall - October 1

Application Deadline- Undergraduate and Graduate

Spring - November 1 ; Fall - June 1

Some programs may have different deadlines. Please contact your intended graduate program to verify.

Document Deadline- Undergraduate and Graduate

Spring - November 30 ; Fall - June 30

https://www.csusb.edu/international-education/international-admissions/application-document-deadlines

Click Here for Undergraduate Application
Click Here for Graduate Application

Start the application online using the link provided above

Application Coding: In the Citizenship/Residency Information tab of the Cal State application, answer 'Yes' to the question 'Are you currently working with a representative or agency?'

Select 'Agency' from the dropdown to the question 'Representative Type'

Type 'Indo Global Studies' to the question 'Representative Name'

Please see the screenshot below.

Note - Please share tagging proof, student details and documents to [email protected] after submitting the application.

IGS team will send the documents to Cal State on behalf of the student and provide status updates.