California State University San Marcos - International Admissions

California State University San Marcos - International Admissions Welcome to California State University San Marcos! Now open for Spring 2026 & Fall 2026 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:

HOW TO APPLY? It's easy to apply! Need help??

Submit the university application available online at https://www.calstate.edu/apply/international, click on "international", send transcripts & academic records, TOEFL or IELTS (if required) and financial documents for the student visa. Bachelor's degrees:
Application Filing Period:

Fall term: Apply from October 1 - June 1
Sp

ring term: Apply from August 1- November 15

Fall term: classes start late August
Spring term: classes start late January

Master's degrees: Check individual program website: https://www.csusm.edu/global/admissions/gradadmiss/wanttoapply.html

Conditional Admission for English: Five entry periods - August, October, January, March and June (Students have the opportunity to be recommended for university admission without a TOEFL of IELTS score if they successfully complete this program)


Please visit the Global Education website at www.csusm.edu/global for detailed information about the application process. send an email to: [email protected]. or join facebook at:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=167997909533
or
https://www.facebook.com/ #!/groups/167997909533/


Questions?? Email: [email protected]

For details on housing please visit:
http://www.csusm.edu/housing

For details on graduate programs, please visit: https://www.csusm.edu/global/admissions/gradadmiss/grdegrees.html

For information on athletics, please visit: www.csusm.edu/students/athletics.html

Our English Language Program (ALCI) visit:
http://www.csusm.edu/alci/

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🎄✨ Happy Holidays! Our campus will be closed from Dec 24 – Jan 2! If you have any urgent questions during this time, reach out to our International Admissions team on WhatsApp at +1 760-213-8243. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a wonderful start to the New Year! 🎉❄️

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🔗For more information visit the International Admissions website or schedule meeting one-on-one with an International Admissions Advisor: link in bio!
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