New International Transfer Admits

After you receive an official offer of admission, please follow these important steps to ensure a smooth transition to Cal State LA (click on each section to see more information):
 

(1)  Submit Official Transcripts

Transfer admission offers may be based on self-reported information provided in the Admission Application. This is called Conditional Admission, and those who are offered admission will need to submit official documents, including transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, and test scores, in order to verify the information reported. This will also allow us to begin the official evaluation process of all transfer credit in preparation for advising at orientation.
 
To confirm your conditional admission offer, please submit official transcripts from each and every college/university attended, within 30 days of the admission offer for Fall admission, or by November 1st for Spring admission. If you received, or are requesting credit based on test scores (e.g., AP, CLEP, IB, etc.), official results must be submitted as well.
  • For Fall admission, transcripts must include grades earned through the prior fall term, and if applicable, include in-progress spring courses.
  • For Spring admission, transcripts must include grades earned through the prior summer term, and if applicable, include in-progress fall courses.
For more information about official academic records, and how to submit them, visit the Submitting Documents webpage. To view which documents are needed, please visit your GET Self-Service Student Center To Do List. Once in the To Do list, click on the "To Do Item" name for more details, including the name of the specific school for a required transcript.
 
Once all items are received, we will ensure that you reported accurately, and is on-track for meeting the admission requirements.  Admission offers will be withdrawn for students who do not provide the required information by the deadline, or for whom we cannot confirm the admission offer.

(2)  Submit the Enrollment Confirmation Deposit

Once you have made the decision to attend Cal State LA, you must reserve your seat in the incoming class by submitting your $100 (USD) Enrollment Confirmation Deposit (ECD).
  • For Fall admission, the deposit is due by May 1st.
  • For Spring admission, the deposit is due by November 1st. 
For more information, visit the Enrollment Confirmation Deposit webpage. Also, international payments can be made via Flywire.
 

Be Aware: Students are offered admission to a specific major. Once you enroll at Cal State LA, changes of major are limited based on both the admission requirements of the major and Cal State LA's Timely Graduation policy. If you accept the offer of admission, you are indicating that you plan to pursue the major as stated in the admission offer.

(3)  Satisfy the Terms of your Admission Offer

 
What is Conditional Admission?

It is important to understand that admission to the University is a multi-step process. Some applicants who are transferring from a U.S. college/university may have been offered Conditional Admission because their admission was based only on the information reported in their admission application. If you were conditionally admitted, we will need to confirm your academic qualifications by reviewing official college/university transcripts, test scores, verifications of degree, or military records. It is your responsibility to submit these documents by the requested date in the conditional admission notification.

Once we receive your official documents, we will carefully review them to confirm that you accurately reported your qualifications, academic history, and your progress towards meeting the lower division preparation for your intended major. As part of the admission confirmation process, we may verify the following requirements:
  • Transferable Coursework
We will review your transcripts (and test scores), to confirm that you have completed (or will complete) at least 60 transferable semester units (or 90 transferable quarter units), and the courses appropriate to meet CSU GE requirements, and if applicable, the Major-Specific Criteria for Admission. If used for admission eligibility, courses must be completed by the end of the preceding Spring term for Fall admission; or the preceding Summer term for Spring admission.
If an ADT (or an AA-T/AS-T) was reported on your admission application, we may need confirmation from your CA Community College that you will complete the appropriate ADT program by the end of the preceding Spring term for Fall admission, or the preceding Summer term for Spring admission. If for any reason you will not be completing your ADT as initially reported, please contact the Admissions Office immediately, as this may change your admission eligibility.  
  • Grade Point Average (GPA):  Is the GPA you reported in your admission application accurate? 
After we receive your official transcripts, we will calculate your overall transferable GPA to confirm that it is the same, or higher than, what was reported on the Admission Application. If your final GPA falls below admission cutoffs, the admission offer will be rescinded. 
 
The admission offer is conditional until it is confirmed by the Admissions Office using your official academic records. After the admission confirmation process is completed, the Admissions Office will email you the outcome of the review.  Admission offers will be withdrawn for students who do provide the required information by the deadline, or for whom we cannot confirm their admission eligibility.
 
What is Provisional Admission?
If the admission offer is confirmed based on submitted academic records, your status is either “Provisional” or “Clear.” Confirmed admission offers are almost always “provisional” because some admission requirements may still be in progress at the time of admission confirmation. Provisionally admitted applicants will be required to submit final copies of their college transcripts in order to confirm final completion of in-progress requirements, and academic standing at the last institution attended.
 
All requirements must be satisfied by the end of the preceding Spring term for Fall admission, or the preceding Summer term for Spring admission.
 
Admission offers are provisional until it is verified that all of the following requirements are met:
  • Completion of at least 60 transferable semester units, or 90 transferable quarter units.
  • Completion of a minimum of 30 semester units, or 45 quarter units, in courses approved to meet CSU General Education (GE) requirements.
  • Completion with a grade of 'C-' or better by the end of the prior Spring term for Fall admission, or by the end of the prior Summer term for Spring admission, the CSU GE requirements in Written Communication, Oral Communication, Critical Thinking*, and Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning.  *The CSU Critical Thinking course requirement is waived for most Engineering and Computer Science majors.
  • Overall final transferable GPA that is the same, or higher than, what was reported on the Admission Application. While some decrease in GPA may continue to meet admission eligibility, declines below admission cutoffs will result in withdrawal of the offer.
  • Be in good standing at the last college or university attended in a regular session.
  • Must also meet/complete the Major-Specific Criteria for Admission as planned, which may include the completion of an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT).
Failure to meet these conditions will result in the rescinding of the admission offer. If readmission is desired for a future term, a new application must be submitted for that term, and applicants must meet all admission requirements in effect at that time.
 
How will I know if I have met all of the Admission Requirements (Clear Admission)?
Final college transcripts must be submitted by the following deadline:
  • Fall Admission:  July 15 and must include grades earned through the Spring term
  • Spring Admission:  November 1 and must include grades earned through the Summer term
After final academic records are reviewed, you will receive an email sharing that your admission has been finalized, or withdrawn for not meeting the conditions. Students are allowed to register for classes prior to the final audit of their admission decision. Some students may be required to self-report their Spring grades prior to advisement to ensure they are on track for completion of the admission requirements.
 
If the admission offer is rescinded after enrollment, the classes will be administratively dropped. Students with rescinded admission offers are responsible for following up with USCIS regarding the change to their student visa eligibility.
 
What are some Important Dates to keep in mind?
Please plan to meet the undergraduate admission deadlines for your admit term. To view the specific deadlines, visit the Admissions Deadline webpage.

(4)  Apply for your I-20 or SEVIS Transfer

Applicants holding, or applying for an F-1 visa must complete and submit the online New Student I-20 Verification Form with signatures and appropriate documentation to show proof of funding. If you are interested in attending Cal State LA, please do not wait for your admission decision before submitting these documents. 

If you are currently studying in the US, and please request to transfer your SEVIS to Cal State LA by completing and submitting the Transfer to Cal State LA Form. Please do not transfer the SEVIS until you receive the offer of admission, and you know that you plan to attend the University for the admit term. 

For other important information, including the deadline for the I-20/SEVIS transfer process, please contact the International Programs Office at (323) 343-3170, [email protected], or visit the International Programs webpage.

(5)  Apply for Housing

Living on campus offers numerous opportunities for students to build lifelong friendships, develop as leaders and achieve academic success. We offer apartment-style residence halls that are a short walk to class, the University-Student Union and various campus resources. To learn more, visit the Housing and Residence Life webpage. (Be aware: Before you apply for Housing, you must first submit your Enrollment Confirmation Deposit (ECD).)

(6)  Submit your Final Transcript(s) and official Test Scores

To finalize your admission eligibility, please plan to submit official, final transcripts from each and every college/university attended. We require an official transcript from every institution attended, even if an institution's courses are also reported on another institution's transcript.
  • To be considered final, the transcript must include courses/grades completed as follows:
    • For Fall admission, transcripts must include grades earned through the Spring term.
    • For Spring admission, transcripts must include grades earned through the Fall term.
  • If you are using test credit to meet a transfer admission course, or unit requirement, you must also submit official test scores (e.g. AP, CLEP, IB, etc.) to Cal State LA.
  • If you are using an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) to meet Major-Specific Criteria for Admission, a final transcript with the posted AA-T or AS-T degree earned by the end of the preceding Spring term for Fall admission, and by the preceding Summer term for Spring admission.
Final document deadlines
  • For Fall admission, final transcripts (and test scores) are due July 15th. If you take college courses in the summer prior to enrolling at Cal State LA, you must submit another set of final transcript(s) with summer grades posted, by September 1st.
  • For Spring admission, final transcripts (and test scores) for required fall coursework/ADT are due January 8th. If the fall coursework or ADT does not affect admission, the final transcript is due by February 1st.
 
For more information about official academic records, and how to submit them, visit the Submitting Documents webpage. To view which documents are needed, please visit your GET Self-Service Student Center To Do List. Once in the To Do list, click on the "To Do Item" name for more details, including the name of the specific school for a required transcript.

(7)  Review the Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid options

The average student expenses will vary from student to student, depending on his/her living arrangements and individual needs. For the estimated cost of attendance at Cal State LA, visit the Cost of Attendance webpage, and select the appropriate academic year. As an international student, please also include the CSU non-resident fee to your estimated attendance cost.

(8)  Attend Golden Eagle Orientation

New and returning undergraduate students are required to attend Golden Eagle Orientation to learn more about the university, and receive academic advisement and assistance with class registration. Additional information will be sent beginning in April for Fall admission, and in November for Spring admission, to students who have accepted the offer of admission. For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Orientation webpage.

(9)  Attend an Advisement and Registration Session

In addition to remote orientation, students who accepted the offer of admission will also receive information about attending an Advisement and Registration session. At the session, you will receive academic advisement about classes and help with class registration. Please expect to hear from an academic advisor beginning in mid-June for Fall admission, and in November for Spring admission.

(10)  Check in with the International Programs Office

The Cal State LA International Programs Office provides immigration and visa counseling for international applicants and students. They process and issue I-20s for study at Cal State LA. For more information, please visit the International Programs webpage.

(11)  Review your GET To Do List and Stay Connected

  • The Office of Admissions and Recruitment will send communications to the "preferred" email address as indicated in your GET Student Center. You may update your contact information in GET. 
    • The Center for Student Financial Aid and other campus offices will send messages to your Cal State LA email address so it is important that you also regularly check your campus email mailbox.
  • Please remember to regularly check your email and GET Self-Service Student Center To Do List. Once in the To Do list, click on the "To Do Item" name for more details, including the name of the specific school for a required transcript.
  • For instructions on how to login to GET, visit the GET webpage.

(12)  Activate your myCalStateLA ID & 2-Step Verification

After you accept our offer of admission, please activate your myCalStateLA ID and then sign up for 2-Step Verification. This is different from your GET login information. Once you have your myCalStateLA ID and password, you may begin to use your myCalStateLA portal and campus email. 

Be aware: The Office of Admissions and Recruitment will continue to send communications to the "preferred" email address indicated in your GET Student Center, which may not be your Cal State LA email address. However, other Cal State LA offices will send messages to your campus email address. If your preferred email is not your Cal State LA email, please regularly check both your preferred and campus email mailboxes.

(13)  Request use of a Preferred First Name (if applicable)

Cal State LA recognizes that some students may wish to use a Preferred First Name, other than their legal name, to identify themselves. The University acknowledges that a Preferred First Name can, and should, be used where possible in the course of university business and education. Information for students requesting a preferred first name is available on the University Registrar website. Please take a moment to review this webpage, and see if using a Preferred First Name is right for you.
 
Be aware that failure to satisfy all admission and enrollment requirements and deadlines will result in the withdrawal of the offer of admission or prevent you from enrolling in the University for the admitted term. Students who do not successfully enroll in the term of admission (or end up withdrawing from all courses after initial enrollment) must reapply for future admission consideration, and meet the requirements that are in effect at that time.