International Freshmen

International requirements by educational background

Eligibility requirements for freshmen from a U.S. high school

1. Complete the required A-G college preparatory courses with a grade of C- or better.
2. Meet the GPA requirements based on residency or high school.
   • Your high school grade point average (GPA) is calculated using all A-G college preparatory courses completed after ninth grade.
   • The CSU no longer uses ACT/SAT examinations in determining admission eligibility. First-time freshmen must meet the following GPA requirements:

3. Graduate from high school with a diploma or GED.
   • Your final high school transcript should show all of your grades and your date of graduation.
4. Meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement.
   • If you attended a U.S. high school for at least three years, you meet the English Proficiency Requirement.
   • If you have attended a U.S. high school for less than three years, you should be prepared to submit proof of English proficiency.

_{*Applicants below the GPA minimum and applicants to impacted majors (such as Nursing) may be evaluated for admission based on supplemental factors.}

Eligibility requirements for freshmen from a high school outside the U.S.

1. Complete a secondary/high school curriculum that totals 12 years of primary-secondary education, be qualified to enter a university in your home country and have a good scholastic record from an accredited/recognized school.

2. Have a 2.5 grade point average (GPA) in the 4.0 grading scale or B- average in academic courses completed after ninth grade.

3. Have the equivalent of a U.S. high school completion. See specific secondary school credentials by country.

4. Meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement.