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Information for Departments

Check list of documents to be submitted with the DS-2019 Request Form:

1. Copy of biographical page of passport;
2. Resume/CV of applicant;
3. Proof of financial support (if sponsored by CSULA funds, no documents necessary);
4. Letter* from sponsoring professor providing a brief description of the exchange visitor’s program at CSULA;
5. Fee as appropriate for non-degree student;
6. If dependents are included, provide copies of passport biographical pages of dependents;

* If the request is for an extension, the department must submit a letter explaining why the program was not able to be completed as initially indicated.

It is the responsibility of the sponsoring professor to do the following:

1. Arrange appropriate facilities for exchange visitor;
2. Act as a contact person with IPS in monitoring the exchange visitor’s wellness and progress in the program as stated in the DS-2019;
3. Notify IPS of any delay in the exchange visitor’s start date;
4. Notify IPS of any changes to exchange visitor’s program as stated in the DS-2019;
5. Notify IPS if exchange visitor terminates program early;