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California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is one of the most vibrant and diverse public universities in the United States. The Office of International Education and Global Engagement is responsibile for fulfilling the university’s global mission to engage students, scholars, faculty, and staff in various international education activities. Our major task is to assist CSULB students in graduating with the knowledge and cultural competency needed to take global leadership and service roles.
Through departments such as the Center for International Education, the American Language Institute, and the Confucius Institute, we host international education activities, as well as social and cultural events, throughout the year. We welcome more than 3,000 international students from over 100 countries to the CSULB campus, while offering study abroad opportunities in over 60 destinations worldwide. In addition, we support CSULB and international faculty with opportunities to be placed as exchange and visiting scholars for teaching, research and service.
The Office of International Education and Global Engagement works in concert with senior campus leadership, the faculty senate and its International Education Committee, as well as all administrative units, Colleges and departments.
The major responsibilities of the Office of International Education and Global Engagement are to:
- Advise the President and Provost on emerging trends in international education, so that the university can align its global mission accordingly to serve the campus community;
- Develop and foster key strategic partner institutions overseas;
- Create new study abroad and global internship opportunities for students;
- Work with individual faculty and faculty groups to explore international teaching and research opportunities;
- Promote international teaching and learning through curricular integration and the infusion of global content in new and existing courses;
- Provide incentives for faculty to engage in international education activities, both on campus and globally;
- Coordinate visiting delegations from partner institutions and other prospective university partners, government agencies, and industries;
- Explore and enhance internal and external funding resources for students to study abroad;
- Implement the international education policies of the university, including the policy guidelines of the CSU Chancellor’s office;
- Promote international perspectives across campus and within each academic College and department;
- Work with the International Education Committee to support the principles of shared governance;
- Enhance CSULB’s profile and reputation as a global leader in international education.
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Admission
The CSU uses separate requirements and application filing dates in the admission of international students. Verification of English proficiency (see the section on the English Language Requirement for undergraduate applicants) and academic performance are each important considerations for admission.
International students need to complete the International application on calstate.edu/apply. The following documents are required:
CalStateApply application form;
$55.00 application processing fee;
Affidavit of support from financial sponsor;
Bank statement/letter from financial sponsor;
Proof of acceptable English proficiency;
Official academic documents and certified English translations;
ACT or SAT (required for student-athletes and graduates of U.S. high schools);
Once all the documents are submitted to the International Admission Office, eligibility for admission will be determined based on English proficiency and academic history, as well as other considerations. Graduate applications will also be forwarded to the graduate departments for review. Once admitted, international students will receive pre‑arrival, arrival, and orientation information, and the appropriate immigration form and instructions on how to legally enter and/or remain in the U.S.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires that international students be aware of and follow DHS regulations to remain legally in the U.S. for the duration of their academic status. International students on "F" and "J" visas must be enrolled as full-time students. Courses taken through the College of Continuing and Professional Education at CSULB or courses taken concurrently at other colleges may only count toward full-time status when approved in advance of course registration by the Center for International Education. Questions about DHS policies may be directed to the Center for International Education.
TOEFL Requirement
All undergraduate applicants, whose native language is not English and who have not attended schools at the secondary level or above for at least three years full time where English is the principal language of instruction must present a minimum score (Paper: 500, iBT: 61) unless the applicant:
has proof of at least three years attendance at a secondary level educational institution in a country where English was the principal language of instruction.* CSULB interprets "where English was the principal language of instruction" to mean that a school is located in a country where English is the native language (the daily medium of communication of the majority of residents is English), and that the students receive academic instruction in all subjects (except foreign language courses) at all levels of education in English, or
completed at least 60 transferable units from accredited U.S. community colleges and/or universities and earned a grade of A, B, or C in English 100 or its equivalent*, or
successfully completed Level 4 of CSULB's American Language Institute's Intensive English Language Program.*
presents a minimum score of 5.5 in each sub-section on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
presents a minimum score of 43 on the Pearson Test of English.
presents a minimum score of Pre-1 on the EIkEN Test.
Undergraduate applicants who are U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents of the U.S. and who are subject to the above TOEFL requirement may submit results from the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) in lieu of TOEFL. A score of 954 on the ELPT is required of such applicants.
EXCEPTION: Applicants applying for Film and Electronic Arts, which requires a 550 TOEFL score, and Journalism, which requires a 600 TOEFL score, will not be waived from the TOEFL requirement.
*For this exemption to remain valid, once having met the exemption, the student must not have left the U.S.A. for more than two years to reside or study in a country where English is not the predominant language of business, education and day-to-day societal functions.
Insurance Requirement
Effective August 1, 1995, as a condition of receiving an I-20 or DS-2019 form, all F-1 and J-1 visa applicants must agree to obtain and maintain health insurance as a condition of registration and continued enrollment in the California State University. Such insurance must be in amounts as specified by the United States Department of State and NAFSA: Association of International Educators. The campus President or designee will determine which insurance policies meet these criteria. Further information may be obtained from the Center for International Education, FND-180, (562) 985-4106.
Special Consideration
A very limited number of applicants who do not meet regular admission requirements may be considered by the University through an alternate screening process. As part of this review, admission may be offered based on institutional interests, special talents, or special circumstances. The authority to grant special admission is delegated to the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services based on the recommendations of the appropriate campus committees.
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On-campus:
Experience the full extent of what CSULB has to offer! On-campus housing provides a convenient meal plan plus the opportunity to meet, study, and interact with American students.
Off-campus:
Live in a private house or apartment within easy walking distance or a short bus ride from campus. Buses and off-campus CSULB shuttles are free for students!
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Currently there are no scholarships available.
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