Admissions
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General Admissions Information
The Office of Admissions & Records handles all admission applications. Please contact them if you have any questions with your application. The online application for international students is available at www.csumentor.edu. This is the preferred way to apply to the University. Apply as soon as possible, as categories and majors may close at any time after the initial filing period has passed.
For more information on applying to Cal State Fullerton, plese see the International Admissions section of Admissions and Records website.
- Students applying to undergraduate and graduate degrees based in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, please contact the Office of Graduate and International Admissions at ecsgrad@fullerton.edu for more information or with any other questions that you may have.
- After submitting an online international admission application, you need to submit the following supplemental documents to the Office of International Education and Exchange:
- A financial affidavit of support, signed by your
financial sponsor, e.g. yourself, your parent etc.
- A bank statement or bank certification from your financial sponsor's bank (dated within the
last year), showing funding
at least $29,700 for Undergraduate students and at least $28,404
for Graduate students.
(Note: Tuition and fees are subject to change by the Trustees
of the California State University without prior notice.)
- A copy of your current I-20 and/or I-94, if you are currently in the United States.
- A copy of your passort (pages showing name, date of birth, country of birth, photo, and passport expiration date)
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Student
Budget
The following is an estimated budget for education and living expenses for one academic year and is subject to change without notice:
| Description |
Amt for Undergrad |
Amt for Credential |
Amt for Grads |
Amt for Grads Bus. |
| Non-resident tuition at $372 per unit |
$8,928¹ |
$6,696² |
$6,696³ |
$6,696 |
| Basic registration/student fees (as of Fall 2009) |
$4,662 |
$5,310 |
$5,598 |
$5,598 |
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$3,780* |
| Living expenses including room & board (variable) |
$13,521 |
$13,521 |
$13,521 |
$13,521 |
| Books and supplies (variable) |
$1,638 |
$1,638 |
$1,638 |
$1,638 |
| Student health insurance |
$951 |
$951 |
$951 |
$951 |
| TOTAL REQUIRED ON I-20 |
$29,700 |
$28,116 |
$28,404 |
$32,184 |
¹ Undergraduate students must take a minimum of 12 units per semester.
² Credential students must take a minimum of 9 units per semester.
³ Graduate students must take a minimum of 9 units per semester.
* GBP Fees of $210 per unit applies to MBA, MS Accountancy, Business Administration, Health Care Management, Business and Technology, Information Systems, and Taxation.
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Tuition
and Fees
The total amount of tuition and fees that you have to pay for a particular semester
is available at the Student
Financial Services website. Follow the Fee Information link
to the Non-Resident Tuition link and then select the semester.
Look up the tuition for the corresponding number of units you plan to register.
In addition to the tuition and fees above, you
have to take into account the health insurance
fee and costs for textbooks and other supplies
that you will need for the semester. |
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Financial
Aid
As a international student, you are not eligible to apply
for federal financial aid. However, you can apply for some scholarships
and loans (see below). |
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Scholarships Programs
There are a number of scholarships available
through Cal State Fullerton for which you can apply.
Here are some links to external programs and
organizations that provide scholarships to international
students:
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Loan Programs for International Students
Here are some of the links of loans available to international students:
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Useful Links
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FAQ
Following are some frequently asked questions about the admission process:
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What is an I-20? |
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An I-20 is an immigration document that you will need to apply for your
student (F-1) visa. |
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What happens after I submit my application? |
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Your application will be evaluated by the Office of Admissions & Records.
If you are applying for a Master's Degree program, your application will also be evaluated by your major
department. If you are admitted to CSUF, the Office of International Education & Exchange will issue an
I-20 form to you. |
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How long does the whole process take? |
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The evaluation process usually take 4-6 weeks. For Master's Degree Program,
it may take longer, so please consult with your department. |
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Do I need to get an F-1 visa? |
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For students who are applying from their home country, you must apply for an F-1 student visa after you receive your I-20. Please click here for visa application information. |
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