Apply as an International Freshman
Requirements for Freshmen who are from U.S. high schools (If you have attended or are currently attending a high school inside the U.S.)
Grades of “C-“ or better in the following subjects:
Subject | Years | Courses |
---|---|---|
History/Social Science | 2 years |
1 year of world or European history, cultures and geography 1 year of U.S. history or half-year of U.S. history and half-year of American government or civics |
English | 4 years | English |
Mathematics | 3 years | Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II |
Science | 2 years |
Laboratory science that includes two of these three subjects: biology, chemistry, or physics. One year of interdisciplinary , integrated or earth science can meet one year of this requirement. |
Visual & Performing Arts | 1 year |
Yearlong course chosen from the following disciplines: dance, drama/theatre, music, visual art, or interdisciplinary arts. |
Elective | 1 year | College-preparatory electives |
Applicants who apply to non-impacted majors and are from local area high schools who meet the minimum CSU eligibility requirements will be admitted. Impacted majors will be held to a higher admission eligibility.
Undergraduate | Graduate | |
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Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) TOEFL iBT Home Edition and MyBest |
71 iBT 71 iBT |
80 iBT 80 iBT 100 (MA English Applicants) |
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | 6.0 |
6.5 7.0 (MA English Applicants) |
Duolingo English Test |
95 |
105 120 (MA English Applicants) |
- If you have studied at least 3 years of full-time enrollment at a secondary/high school where English is the principal language of instruction.
- Countries where English is the national language include: Antigua, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, Canada (except Québec), Ghana, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, New Zealand, Nigeria, Scotland, South Africa, Trinidad, the United Kingdom, the United States, Virgin Islands and Wales
- All high school transcripts/marksheets since grade 9
- English translation (if marksheets are not in English)
- If admitted to the university, you will need to provide OFFICIAL transcripts along with certified translations
Requirements for Freshmen who are from non-U.S. high schools (If you have attended or are currently attending a high school outside of the U.S.)
U.S. equivalent “C-“ grade or better in the following subjects:
Years | Subject/Courses |
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2 years required; 3 years preferred | History, Civics, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Humanities, Government, Geography |
3 years required; 4 years preferred | Mathematics |
2 years required; 4 years preferred | Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science, or Physics) |
Students with IGCSE/"O" Levels: You must provide scores for at least five subjects with a score of “C” or higher. Students in the new grading system are required to obtain a score of 4 or higher. Subjects must include English, Mathematics, Social Science, one Biology and one Physical Science (Chemistry or Physics). IGCSE/”O” Levels can be replaced by “A” Level or “AS” Level subjects.
Students in the IB System: You are required to complete at least six subjects with grades of 4 or higher. Subjects should include Math and Laboratory Sciences (Biology and Chemistry or Physics).
Undergraduate | Graduate | |
---|---|---|
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) TOEFL iBT Home Edition and MyBest |
71 iBT 71 iBT |
80 iBT 80 iBT 100 (MA English Applicants) |
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | 6.0 |
6.5 7.0 (MA English Applicants) |
Duolingo English Test |
95 |
105 120 (MA English Applicants) |
English Proficiency Waivers:
- If you have studied at least 3 years of full-time enrollment at a secondary/high school where English is the principal language of instruction.
- Countries where English is the national language include: Antigua, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, Canada (except Québec), Ghana, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, New Zealand, Nigeria, Scotland, South Africa, Trinidad, the United Kingdom, the United States, Virgin Islands and Wales
- All high school transcripts/marksheets since grade 9
- English translation (if marksheets are not in English)
- If admitted to the university, you will need to provide OFFICIAL transcripts along with certified translations
Requirements for Domestic student, or U.S. Citizens, from non-U.S. high schools (Domestic students, or US citizens, who have or are currently attending high school outside of the US, do not need a student visa, F1 or J1)
U.S. equivalent “C-“ grade or better in the following subjects:
Subject | Years | Courses |
---|---|---|
History/Social Science | 2 years | History, Civics, Social Studies or Government |
Mathematics | 3 years | Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II |
Science | 2 years | Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science, or Physics |
Undergraduate | Graduate | |
---|---|---|
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) TOEFL iBT Home Edition and MyBest |
71 iBT 71 iBT |
80 iBT 80 iBT 100 (MA English Applicants) |
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | 6.0 |
6.5 7.0 (MA English Applicants) |
Duolingo English Test |
95 |
105 120 (MA English Applicants) |
English Proficiency Waivers:
- If you have studied at least 3 years of full-time enrollment at a secondary/high school where English is the principal language of instruction.
- Countries where English is the national language include: Antigua, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, Canada (except Québec), Ghana, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, New Zealand, Nigeria, Scotland, South Africa, Trinidad, the United Kingdom, the United States, Virgin Islands and Wales
- All high school transcripts/marksheets since grade 9
- English translation (if marksheets are not in English)
- If admitted to the university, you will need to provide OFFICIAL transcripts along with certified translations