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Location : United States ,California

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California State University, San Bernardino is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in Inland Southern California. Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains, the university serves more than 20,000 students each year and graduates about 4,000 students annually.

The "value added" by a CSUSB education ranks in the top 4 percent in the nation, according to the Collegiate Learning Assessment, a sequence of tests used by hundreds of colleges and universities nationwide that measure student learning in the freshman and then in the senior year. First-to-second year retention rates are third highest among all CSU campuses.

CSUSB reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has the most diverse student population of any university in the Inland Empire, and it has the second highest African American and Hispanic enrollments of all public universities in California. Seventy percent of those who graduate are the first in their families to do so.

The university offers more than 70 traditional baccalaureate and master's degree programs, education credential and certificate programs, and a doctoral program. In recent years, CSUSB added its first doctorate (educational leadership), engineering program (computer science and engineering) and M.F.A. programs in creative writing and studio art/design. Every CSUSB academic program that is eligible has earned national accreditation. The university also is home to the California Professor of the Year (Stuart Sumida).

Courses

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Admission

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First-time Freshman

Applicants who have not completed any college or university courses after high school graduation are considered freshmen.Students applying to a bachelor's program who have NOT completed any post-secondary course work at a college or university in or outside of the United States.

Requirements for Freshmen:

1. GPA requirement: High school overall GPA 2.5 or above
2. English requirement: TOEFL (iBT 61 or PBT 500), IELTS (5.5 total band score) taken within 2 years, or successful completion of level 5 of CSUSB English Language Program.
3. *English requirement might be waived if study at English teaching institution for over 3 years.
4. English translation of non-English documents
5. International application
6. $55 application fee: credit card, check, or money order (Payable to CSUSB)
7. Bank/financial statement
8. Official transcripts sealed in an envelope by school
9. Official high school diploma sealed in an envelope by school
10. Copy of passport

Lower Division Transfer

High school graduate with less than 60 semester or 90 quarter units of post-secondary work at an accredited domestic or foreign community college or university and meets the English proficiency requirement.. Requirements for a Lower division transfer (less than 60 semester units or 90 quarter units):

1. GPA requirement: High school overall GPA 2.5 or above
2. Item 2-9 from freshman requirements
3. Good standing in the last college/university attended
4. GPA requirement: College overall GPA 2.0 or above

Upper Division Transfer

High school graduate with more than 60 semester or 90 quarter units of post-secondary work at an accredited domestic or foreign community college or university and meets the English proficiency requirement.Requirements for an Upper division transfer (more tha 60 semester units or 90 quarter units):

1. GPA requirement: College overall GPA 2.0 or above
2. Complete the lower division general education requirements with grade C or above:
3. English composition
4. Oral communication
5. Logic/critical thinking
6. 3 semester (4.5 quarter) units of math above intermediate algebra

Master/Graduate Student

Students who have completed, or are about to complete, a post-secondary degree from an accredited institution equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree and meets the English proficiency requirement. Applicants who have obtained a degree level comparable to a U.S. bachelor’s degree are considered graduate.

Requirements for a Graduate Student:

1. English requirement: TOEFL (iBT 79/80 or PBT 550), IELTS (General: 6.0 total band score / MBA, MPA and MSA: 6.5 total band score) taken within 2 years, or successful completion of level 6 of CSUSB English Language Program.Communication Studies (M.A.), Communication Studies-Integrated Marketing Communication (M.A.), English Composition (M.A.), English Composition-English Literature (M.A.), English Composition-TESL (M.A.) and Creative Writing (M.F.A.) have an English requirement of: TOEFL (iBT 90 or PBT 575), IELTS (6.5 total band score)

Degree Study

CSUSB offers a large number of Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs, as well as a doctoral program. International students need to meet the admission requirements for their aspired program. Conditional admission is available to international students who meet all university entrance requirements except for the minimum English scores.

CSUSB requires the following English scores for admission to degree programs:

• Undergraduates: TOEFL 500 (61 Internet-based), IELTS 5.5, or Level 5 of CSUSB English Language Program
• Graduates: TOEFL 550 (79/80 Internet-based), IELTS 6.0*, or Level 6 of CSUSB English Language Programs

*MBA, MSA, MPA, English Composition and Communication Studies require IELTS of 6.5.

No Need for TOEFL

TOEFL Waiver is available at CSUSB. The TOEFL requirement is waived if a participant successfully completes Level 5 of CSUSB English Language Program for undergraduate admission or Level 6 for graduate admission.

All degree programs at CSUSB accept TOEFL Waiver except:

• Master of Arts in Communication Studies
• Master of Arts in English Composition
• Master of Fine Arts – Creative Writing

All degree programs at CSUSB accept conditional admission except:

• Master of Arts in Communication Studies
• Master of Arts in English Composition
• Master of Arts in Education – Special Education Option
• Master of Fine Arts – Creative Writing
• Master of Science in Biology
• Master of Science in Computer Science

Accommodation

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Housing

On-Campus

Living on campus provides many opportunities to become involved at CSUSB. It is also an excellent opportunity to build life-long friendships. Housing is offered for students in three dormitory environments: Serrano Village, Arrowhead Village and University Village.

Off-Campus

Homestay: The Homestay Program, through the International Extension Programs (IEP), gives students and members of the community an opportunity to learn more about other cultures. By participating in the Homestay program, students will be able to share their traditions and lifestyles while broadening their own cultural experiences.

 What are the benefits?

• Experience American culture and language in a family environment
• Create memories and friendships that will last a lifetime
• Practice conversational English with host families

What does Homestay include?

• A safe environment
• A private room
• Meals
• Transportation to and from the CSUSB campus
• What are the fees?
• Placement Fee: $120.00
• Homestay Fee: $900 (per month) / $30 (per night)

Scholarships

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Currently there are no scholarships available.

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