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ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTSFOR FRESHMENCompletion of the equivalent to aU.S. high school diplomaEquivalent to a U.S. grade pointaverage of 3.0ADMISSIONSREQUIREMENTSMinimum scores: Test of English as aForeign Language: 61; InternationalEnglish Language Testing System: 6.0;Pearson Test of English: 454Original or certified copies of allofficial secondary records, includingcertificates, degrees or diplomas inthe original language of issue5Official English translations ofall academic records, includingcertificates, degrees or diplomasFOR TRANSFERSTUDENTS (ALREADYSTUDYING IN THE U.S.)Completion of the four basicsubject requirements: college-levelmath, critical thinking, speech andwritten compositionEquivalent to a U.S. GPA of 2.0Official transcripts from all collegesattended, as well as high schooltranscripts if you have not completedtwo years of collegeTo find out if your school can send eTranscripts, go to .If you have been attending a college or university outside the U.S., you will need all of the above plus anofficial test score proving your English language proficiency (internet-based TOEFL: minimum 61; IELTS:minimum 6.0; PTE: minimum 45) or be exempt.Admissions requirements are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, visit csun.edu/admissions-records/international.9

EXPOSHOW TO APPLYGo to calstate.edu/apply.If you need help with the online application,please email intladm@csun.edu.IMPORTANT DEADLINESOct. 1-May 31May 1June 15Aug. 2Aug. 16February, or the end of your firstsemester (senior year). Turn inyour preliminary documents.File your Intentto Register.Last day to submit your finaldocumentsLast day to submityour proof ofhealth insuranceLast day to enter the U.S.before classes ng period forthe followingfall semester“CSUN gave me theopportunity to followmy dream of becoming aresearcher by providingme with undergraduateresearch opportunities anddedicated instructors. AtCSUN I felt supported andaccepted; I felt like I couldachieve anything and besuccessful in anything I do.”—Vanessa Muhl, Germanybiology510

ADDITIONALPROGRAMS FORINTERNATIONALSTUDENTSSTUDENT SUCCESSPATHWAY PROGRAMCreated for first-time freshmen, thisone-year program helps studentsdevelop the academic and Englishlanguage skills needed to succeedat CSUN. Participants receiveat least 15 units of transferableacademic credits, integrated classeswith American students, and aCSUN student ID, which providesaccess to campus-wide facilities.ADDITIONALPROGRAMSIf you maintain a GPA of 2.0 orbetter and meet the university’sEnglish-proficiency admissionrequirements, you can receivepreapproved admission to CSUN.Receiving a C- or better in LING113B satisfies CSUN’s Englishproficiency admission requirement.SEMESTER AT CSUNThis study-abroad programwelcomes international studentsto experience CSUN for one ortwo semesters. SAC participantsreceive academic advisementand attend classes for creditwith American students. Theycan also access campus facilitiesand activities while immersingthemselves in the culture.SAC provides an excellentopportunity to experienceAmerican campus life right herein Los Angeles. It is also a greatoption for international studentstaking a gap year.go.csun.edu/international11INTENSIVEENGLISH PROGRAMIEP offers English-languageinstruction for international students.It includes help with reading,writing, speaking, listening andacademic research as well as tutoringfor TOEFL/IELTS. Advanced IEPstudents can even take classes forCSUN credit or receive conditionaladmission to certain universityprograms, including some at thegraduate level. IEP start dates arein January, March, June, August andOctober, and programs are 8, 16 and24 weeks long. IEP with conditionaladmissions applicants must meettheir desired program's admissionsrequirements.

CUSTOMIZEDCONTRACTEDPROGRAMSCSUN also creates custom programs forinternational groups, ranging from twoweeks to two months and covering mostfields of study. For example, EnglishLanguage and Cultural Experiencecombines language training and culturalactivities so that students can experiencelife in Los Angeles as they acquire theEnglish skills they need to succeed.If you are interested in pursuing graduatestudies, you will need a four-yearbaccalaureate degree from a regionallyaccredited institution, good academicstanding at the last college or universityyou attended and a minimum GPA of 2.5.Depending on what you want to study,there may be additional departmentalrequirements (check with your programoffice).ADDITIONALPROGRAMSGRADUATE STUDIESU.S. News and WorldReport consistentlyranks our Collegeof Engineering andComputer Scienceamong the U.S.’sbest undergraduateengineering programs.12

COST ANDFINANCIAL AIDWhen comparing costs and tuition at various colleges and universities,you’ll see that CSUN is a better value for your dollar.ExpensesTuitionBooks and suppliesRoom and mealsInsurance (12-monthcoverage)Other expenses (includingtransportation andpersonal expenditures)TOTALUndergraduateGraduate24 units/two semesters18 units/twosemesters 16,476* 15,538* 1,826 1,598 13,050 13,050 2,076 2,076 1,674 1,844 35,102 34,106*If you're not a California resident you must pay the basic tuition and fees plus 396 per unit (included).California State University makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed inpublished schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate.Therefore, CSU must reserve the right, even after fees are initially charged or initial fee payments aremade, to increase or modify any listed fees. All listed fees, other than mandatory systemwide fees, aresubject to change without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarterhas begun. All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approvalby the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, or the Presidents, as appropriate. Changes in mandatorysystemwide fees will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Working Families Student FeeTransparency and Accountability Act (Sections 66028-66028.6 of the Education Code).SCHOLARSHIPSAwards range from 500 to 12,000, with the average being 11,126.Some scholarships open to international students include: Associated Students International Matador Scholarship ( 3,000) Dianne F. Harrison Leadership Award ( 8,000) College and department scholarships (varies) University scholarships ( 7,500) Presidential scholarships ( 10,000)COST &FINANCIAL AIDVisit csun.edu/financialaid/scholarships for details.13

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CAMPUS TOURSTo book a tour, go SION COUNSELINGContact Student Outreach and Recruitmentat studentsDownload our free CSUN app (AppStore or Google Play), which offersa host of information about ourcampus, including a virtual tour andan interactive 3D map.California State University, Northridge18111 Nordhoff St. Northridge, CA 91330csun edu csun educalstatenorthridgecsun educsun gecalstatenorthridgecsunorthridgeInformation subject to changeUpdated Aug. 13, 2019

ranks CSUN in the TOP 10 colleges in the nation for value. 2 WELCOME! 80 km 32 km 38 km 28 km 37 km 32 km 19 km Disneyland Hollywood Venice Beach Griffith Park . DOCTORAL PROGRAMS NEARLY 70 MASTER'S DEGREES MORE THAN 300 A LOW STUDENT-CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS FACULTY RATIO: 20:1 NEARLY 39,000 ENROLLED STUDENTS ALUMNI EARNINGS