International Students

Minimum CSU Eligibility Requirements: 

• Have completed an acceptable US four-year baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from an accredited or internationally recognized institution   

• Are in good academic standing at the last college of university attended    

• Have attained a grade-point average of at least 2.5 cumulative or in the last 60 semester (90 quarter units) attempted    
• Satisfactorily meet the professional, personal, scholastic, and other standards for graduate studies, which may include qualifying examinations    

Department Requirements: 

Beyond minimum CSU eligibility requirements, some graduate programs may have additional program specific requirements and/or recommendations (such as letters of recommendation, specific pre-requisite coursework or experience, etc.). Please refer directly to the specific academic department coordinator for additional information. 

Graduate admission process is two-fold. Office of Admissions reviews for minimum CSU eligibility, with the graduate departments making final admission decisions based on additional criteria specific to their program.

 *Effective January 21, 2026, TOEFL introduced an updated score scale (1–6 in 0.5 increments).
Applicants who took the TOEFL on or after January 21, 2026 must meet the new minimum score (4.5).
Applicants who took the TOEFL before January 21, 2026 may continue to use the previous minimum score (80) for up to two years.

English Proficiency Waivers:

• If you possess a bachelor’s degree from a postsecondary institution where English is the principal language of instruction
• If you have studied at least 3 years of full‐time enrollment at a college/university where English is the principal language of instruction
• If you have completed and passed a level six from the Cal Poly English Language Institute (CPELI). This waiver is only applicable for graduate students 
• 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

Graduate applicants who have attend school outside of the U.S. are required to submit official academic records for all international post-secondary institutions attended. 

Submit transcripts (academic record) and proof of degree (diploma/degree certificate) both in the original-language and an English translation, for all post-secondary schools attended. 

Submit international transcripts and diploma/degree certificate in one of the following options: 

• Obtain a professional credential evaluation by a state-approved agency such as WES (World Education Services) or any other approved accreditation agencies from NACES.   

• Email a .pdf copy of your marks to verify@cpp.edu  

• Mail your marks via post to:   

        Cal Poly Pomona   

        Office of Admissions   

        3801 W. Temple Avenue   

        Pomona, CA 91768   

        USA   

3-year bachelor's degree 

• Students who do not hold a 4-year degree (3-year bachelor's degree) should fill out a degree equivalency questionnaire to determine if their 3-year degree is equivalent to a U.S. 4-year degree. International Admissions will determine final equivalency. 

• While not required, it is strongly suggested that graduate applicants from non US institutions provide a professional credential evaluation from an accredited agency such as WES (World Education Services) or any other approved accreditation agencies from NACES. Doing so may expedite the evaluation of your admission application and assist with determining your degree/course equivalency to CPP requirements.