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Congratulations onYour Admission toCal State Fullerton!
Study in California: California State University, FullertonSteps to EnrollmentWhat’s Next?
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California State University, FullertonAccept Your Admission Accept admission and pay 250 enrollment deposit Accept Admission Deadline: FTF Transfer GraduateMay 1stJune 1stCheck with your Graduate Dept. The deposit will be applied to your first semester registration fees If you are accepted after the deadline, you will have to accept your admissionwithin two weeks of the admission dateFrequently Asked pectivestudent/acceptancedecision.aspImportant: Your i20 be issued only after you pay the admission deposit
California State University, FullertonAccept Your Admission1. Login to your Student Portal3. Open Your Student Center2. Select Titan Online
California State University, FullertonCheck Your To-Do List4. Select Application Status toAccept Your Admission
California State University, FullertonAccepting Your Admission5. Select Accept/DeclineBe careful ofPopup Blockers!6. Select Next to Continue
California State University, Fullerton7. Accept orDecline yourAdmission Offer8. If you Accept,confirm yourAcceptance Offer
California State University, Fullerton9. Select Pay Now
California State University, Fullerton10. Pay Enrollment Depositthrough CashNetBe careful ofPop Up Blockers
California State University, FullertonPay Enrollment Deposit10. SubmitPayment
Study in California: California State University, FullertonSubmit YourFinancial Documents
Study in California: California State University, FullertonCost of Tuition and Fees
Study in California: California State University, FullertonProof of FundingA letter from the bank, bank statement, or scholarship letter/financial guaranteeare all acceptable types of proof of funding.The proof of funding document will be checked for the following areas:1. Banking institution is clearly printed.2. Date should be current (within one year).3. The name of the sponsor on the affidavit form should match the name of theaccount.4. According to your student level and program, the available balance shouldshow a minimum of:
Study in California: California State University, FullertonFAQs About Financial DocumentsQ: May I email or fax financial documents?A: Yes, as long as they are legible. However, if you are a sponsored student onscholarship, your cultural mission office or embassy must email your documents on yourbehalf.Q: What other types of proof of funding are acceptable?A: Savings account, checking account, certificate or time deposits with valid expirationdate (has to be valid at least six months in the future), share holders/money marketportfolios/stocks, monthly bank statements, computer generated or online statementsclearly showing sponsor’s name, bank name, date, and available balance, and foreignbank statements in foreign currency with English translation.Q: What types of proof of funding are NOT acceptable?A: ATM receipts, tax forms, U.S. W-2 forms or foreign documents, paycheck stubs, lifeinsurance documents, real estate mortgage payments or forms, any document in aforeign language without an English translation.
Study in California: California State University, FullertonThe Visa Process
Study in California: California State University, FullertonApplying for the VisaQ: What is a visa?A: Permission to apply for entry into the United States.Q: How do I get a visa appointment?A: You must first have a the form I-20, which is issued to you by the hostinstitution (Cal State Fullerton.) Then, make an appointment at the nearestUS embassy/consulate by going to travel.state.govQ: What are the required documents?A: I-20, passport, photo, fee receipt, confirmation page of visa application,and any additional documentation (check on embassy/consulate website)Q: How much is the visa fee?A: 200 USD F-1 applicants
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Study in California: California State University, FullertonThe Visa Interview An in-person visa interview is required for all NEW F-1 applicants. The interview is often times less than 5 minutes. Expect that the interview will be conducted in English. Do not rehearse answers. Your answers are more believable if you canspeak candidly. Be honest! The F-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa. It is your responsibility to show:1. Strong ties to your home country2. How will you apply your education in your home country3. How you are going to pay for your education and living expenses inthe United States
Study in California: California State University, FullertonTips for the Visa Interview1. Strong ties to your home country “ties” are the relationships that bind you to your home country Examples: you or your family members own property, there is a jobwaiting for you upon return, family members will remain home,family members have not immigrated to the US2. How will you apply your education in your home country Show that you know the job market at HOME Show that you have discussed with academic advisors how you aregoing to use your U.S. education in your home country3. How you are going to pay for your education and living expenses inthe United States Show that you are aware of the length of time it will take tocomplete your degree If you indicate that you intend to work to pay for your expenses inthe US, you could have your visa denied
Study in California: California State University, FullertonRelax and Be Yourself!
Study in California: California State University, FullertonHow to Release yourSEVIS Record
Study in California: California State University, FullertonHow to transfer your SEVIS recordIf you currently have an F-1 visa from another school, you willneed to request your school to transfer your SEVIS record to CalState Fullerton.They may ask to see: Your CSUF admission letter. The Cal State Fullerton school code: LOS214F00210000CSUF will be able to issue your I-20 after your school transfersyour SEVIS record.
Study in California: California State University, FullertonFrequently Asked QuestionsQ: When will I get my I-20?A: CSUF will not be able to issue you a new I-20, until your current school hasreleased your SEVIS record. This often occurs at the end of the term. Do notexpect to receive a new I-20, until your current school has released your SEVISrecord.Q: I am going home, and I need my new I-20 as soon as possible!A: You must re-enter the country with your CSUF I-20. Notify us if you plan totravel. If we cannot issue your I-20 prior to you leaving the country, your I-20 canbe mailed to an overseas address.Q: Do I need a new visa now that I will transfer to a new school?A: If you have a valid F-1 or J-1 visa stamp, you do not need to go to the USEmbassy to obtain a new visa, even though the school indicated on the visa pageis a different school.Q: I think I am out of status, can I still get my I-20?A: You should schedule an appointment with the CSUF Immigration Advisor assoon as possible.
Study in California: California State University, FullertonRegister for Placement Exams(ELM/EPT) – Undergraduates Only Required placement exam for all incoming students – not justinternational students. Your To-Do List will inform you of which examsyou must complete. They are placement exams. How you do on the exams will determinewhat level of Math and English you need to take in your first semester. You can take the exams on any CSU campus The earlier you take them the better. If you do not take the exams, youwill not be allowed to enroll in classes at CSUF.ELM/EPT Registration: http://www.ets.org/csu/registration
Study in California: California State University, FullertonReminder! Submit Final Official Transcripts by:FreshmenJuly 15, 2015TransferJuly 15, 2015GraduateOctober 5, 2015Mail official transcripts to:International Admissions2600 Nutwood Ave., Suite 950Fullerton, CA 92831 USA*always include your CWID in all documents or communications you send us
Study in California: California State University, FullertonUpcoming Webinar TopicsMay 21Next Steps to EnrollmentJune 11Housing and Arrival TipsJune/July (TBD)Class Registration and Academic du/schedule
Study in California: California State University, FullertonInternational Peer students/
California State University, FullertonInternational Admissions and OutreachEmail: applyinternational@fullerton.eduMailing Address:International AdmissionsCalifornia State University, Fullerton2600 Nutwood Ave. Suite 950Fullerton, CA 92831 USAPhone: 657.278.8011Social Network:Facebook Group for Newly Admitted International Students
International Admissions and Outreach Email: applyinternational@fullerton.edu Mailing Address: International Admissions California State University, Fullerton 2600 Nutwood Ave. Suite 950 Fullerton, CA 92831 USA Phone: 657.278.8011 Social Network: Facebook Group for Newly Admitted International Students
