More information is available from your major department. The CSU must assess the academic preparation of foreign students. The CSU uses separate requirements and application filing dates in the admission of foreign students. Academic records from foreign institutions must be on file at least eight weeks before registration for the first term and, if not written in English, must be accompanied by certified English translations. All graduate and postbaccalaureate applicants, regardless of citizenship, whose preparatory education was principally in a language other than English must demonstrate competence in English.
Some departments require a higher score.
Under California law, each campus must determine the residence status of all new and returning students. Nonresidents are required to pay nonresident tuition and meet other conditions. Generally, to be eligible for resident classification, an adult applicant must have established and maintained permanent residence in California at least one year prior to the residence termination date. Residence determination of minors is based on the residence status of their parents. January 25 Proof of residence requires evidence of both physical presence and intent to remain indefinitely in California at least one year before the residence determination date.