CSU students may pursue coursework in most of those areas, subject to their language ability, or concentrate on Spanish language learning while also taking courses arranged especially for international students. A change of campus can be approved only for strictly academic reasons. The fall semester starts early in August and ends the second week of December. Spring semester begins around the middle of January and concludes mid-May. The above is approximate only and will change from year to year.
Coursework is offered at six levels, with placement dependent upon a placement exam.
In the fall and spring semesters, students continue to take language courses appropriate to their level, supplemented by courses offered either by the International Division or by the regular university departments. Students with advanced fluency in the language are encouraged to take most if not all of their coursework in the regular departments. A minimum of 15 units is required each semester. All language acquisition courses must be taken for a letter grade. Unless indicated otherwise, all courses are taught in Spanish.