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International
Student Admission Requirements
Freshman Requirements
For graduates of:
- U.S. High Schools
- Accredited International High Schools
- High Schools with an American format over
seas
Submission of a score on either the American
College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude
Test (CEEB-SAT) is required. High school grade
point averages and test scores are used to
determine eligibility. Completion of a
comprehensive pattern of college preparatory
study with grades of C or better in all subjects
is required
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For graduates of other foreign high schools
where the language of instruction was not
exclusively English:
- ACT or SAT scores are not required
- High school grade point
average-equivalencies are determined by
the Office of University Admissions
- A minimum TOEFL score of 550 on the paper
based test or 213 on the computer based
test is required
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Undergraduate Transfer Requirements
| Any acceptable baccalaureate level course
work must be completed with a grade point average
of at least 2.4 (A=4.0). Applicants who have
completed fewer than 84 transferable quarter (56
semester) units must also qualify for admission
based on their high school
record. All transcripts are examined for
evidence of frequent transfers between colleges,
gaps in attendance, downward trends in grades,
and a pattern of withdrawals or program changes.
A minimum TOEFL score of 550 on the paper based
test or 213 on the computer based test is
required of all undergraduate applicants who have
not completed at least three years of course work
at the secondary level or above where English is
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Graduate Requirements
| Applicants for conditionally classified
graduate or postbaccalaureate unclassified
standing must possess a bachelor's degree (or its
equivalent in U.S. terms), with adequate
preparation, from a recognized institution of
higher education. Applicants must have attained a
minimum 2.5 grade point average (A=4.0) in the
last 90 quarter units (60 semester units)
attempted. All degree equivalencies and grade
point average calculations are determined by the
Office of Admissions. A minimum TOEFL score of
550 on the paper based test or 213 on the
computer based test is required of all applicants
with a bachelor's degree from a college or
university where the language of instruction was
not English. |
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College of Business and Economics Applicants
| International graduate applicants seeking
MBA, MSBA, MS Accountancy and MS Information
Systems degrees are required to submit all
supporting documents (including degree
verification) by the final day of the application filing period.
The College of Business and Economics admits
University-eligible graduates to its graduate
programs based on additional criteria. Contact
the Graduate Business Programs Office in writing
or call (323) 343-5156 for more information |
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Transcripts
| Applicants must arrange to have official
transcripts sent directly to the Admissions
Office from your secondary school (for freshman
and applicants who have completed fewer than 84
transferable quarter units) and/or from each
college attended (for undergraduate/graduate
admission). Transcripts from overseas applicants
must be received 60 days prior to the first day
of the term to which you apply to insure timely
notification. Original foreign transcripts
submitted by an applicant for admission are not
considered official transcripts. These records
may be used for evaluation purposes, but you also
must request that official transcripts from each
school, college and university you have attended
be sent directly to the Admissions Office.
Certified English translations must be submitted
for transcripts received in the original
language.
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Housing
| On-campus student housing is available for
more than 1,000 students. Opportunities also
exist for living in apartments and rooms in
private homes and for sharing houses with other
students close to the campus. If you are
interested in living on campus or need assistance
in finding off-campus housing, write or call the
Office of Residence Life and Housing Services at
(323) 343-4800. |
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Finances
| International (visa) students are subject to nonresident tuition
and are required to certify that sufficient funds will be available
to them during their stay in the United States for schooling. The
approximate cost for one academic year of education is currently $27,000.
Certification of must show $27,000 (US dollars) in liquid assets.
If a married student plans to have dependents live in the U.S. while
attending the university, the amounts of $4,000 for a spouse and $2,000
for each child should be added to the academic year cost.
Cal State L.A. is
unable to offer financial assistance to
international students. Assistantships,
scholarships, and fellowships usually are not
available to California nonresidents. Current
Immigration and Naturalization Service policy
does not permit international students to obtain
work permits and be employed in the United
States. Information about possible sources of
financial aid may be obtained from the nearest
office of the Institute of International
Education or an American consulate
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Majors
Last revised: November 24, 2008
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