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Whether you're looking to apply for a bachelor's degree, master's degree, second bachelor's degree or something else, we are here to help! Our International Admissions team is here to help you with all things international, including reviewing applications, assisting you throughout the application process, offering in-house evaluations of international academic records, answering your questions about transferring international coursework, and more!
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- APPLICATION DEADLINES & STEPS
Application Deadlines
- To start in Fall (August): apply between October 1 and May 1
- To start in Spring (January): apply between August 1 and November 15
- Please note these dates might vary for master's degree programs
How to Apply
Click one of the options below to see detailed application steps.
- FIRST-TIME FRESHMEN
Earn your bachelor's degree in beautiful North County San Diego. Click on the button below to learn more about:
- Bachelor's degree options
- Admission requirements
- Application steps and timeline
- Student life
- Housing
- Athletics
- And more!
- TRANSFER STUDENTS
Transfer to CSUSM and finish your bachelor's degree in beautiful North County San Diego. Click on the button below to learn more about:
- Bachelor's degree options
- Admission requirements
- Application steps and timeline
- Student life
- Housing
- Athletics
- And more!
- MASTER'S DEGREE STUDENTS
Earn your master's degree in beautiful North County San Diego. Click on the button below to learn more about:
- Master's degree options
- Admission requirements
- Application steps and timeline for each program
- Student stories
- And more!
- SECOND BACHELOR'S DEGREE STUDENTS
Earn your second bachelor's degree in beautiful North County San Diego. Click on the button below to learn more about:
- Second bachelor's degree options
- Admission requirements
- Application steps and timeline
- And more!
- DOMESTIC STUDENT WITH INTERNATIONAL TRANSCRIPTS
Click the button below to learn more about transferring coursework from a non-U.S. college or university.
Study in California
Study and take classes in beautiful North County San Diego. You'll be close to beaches, hiking, mountains, Hollywood, Disneyland and more!
Receive a Great Education
CSUSM is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and offers rigorous programs with exemplary teaching, innovative curricula and application of new technologies.
50+ Areas of Study
CSUSM offers a wide range of programs including business, engineering, mathematics, literature, global studies and more.
Benefit from Small Classes
Our outstanding faculty and staff ensure that even on a large campus, CSUSM offers small classes with a student-to-faculty ratio of 24:1.
Hello everybody! My name is Kien Truong. I majored in Global Business Management. I miss Natalie and Danielle from Global Office. Natalie and Danielle are the best advisors I know. I couldn't imagine my life at CSUSM without Natalie and Danielle's help. My word of encouragement is to study, have fun, and make your dream come true! For whatever you are struggling with school, Natalie and Danielle will be there to help you.
Read more– Kien Truong
Class of 2015
CSUSM holds a tremendous place in my heart. As I grew up wondering in the plazas, looking for classes and crashing others. It helped me shape who I am and how to express myself and articulate my thoughts. I learned not only subject matters, but life matters. CSUSM is not only a school, it is a home.
Read more– Bayan Sairafi
Class of 2019
Both my experience at CSUSM and working full time on OPT has been truly rewarding. I personally miss warm CSUSM international advisors and mentors who genuinely cared for my success and helped me throughout my time at CSUSM and even after I graduated. To all my international friends, please reach out to these amazing international advisors at Global Connections Office for any advice or help - you will see how amazing and knowledgeable they are.
Read more– Khyati Kansagra
Class of 2018
