Your Path to Becoming a Coyote
If you're applying to a bachelor's degree program and have not completed any college or university coursework after high school, you'll apply as a first-year student. Admission requirements vary depending on whether you attended high school in the United States or outside the United States.
Select the option below that applies to you for requirements and application information.
First-Year Applicants from a High School Outside the United States
If you're a current high school senior or recent graduate from a high school outside the United States, review the requirements below to prepare your application to CSUSB.
Be prepared to:
- Complete secondary school coursework equivalent to a U.S. high school education
- Meet the academic requirements listed below
- Meet CSUSB's English language proficiency requirement
- Provide English translations of documents not issued in English
- Submit an International application through Cal State Apply
- Provide proof of financial support
- Provide a copy of your passport
Be sure to review the Application & Document Deadlines for your intended term.
Academic Requirements:
- Minimum 2.5 overall GPA
- Official high school transcript
- Official high school diploma
Official academic documents must be submitted directly by your school or provided in an official sealed envelope.
English Language Proficiency
International applicants must meet CSUSB's English language proficiency requirement through an approved English language exam or successful completion of Level 3 of the CSUSB English Language Program.
Explore the options below to learn more.
First-Year Applicants from a United States High School
If you're a current high school senior or recent graduate from a high school in the United States, review the requirements below to prepare your application to CSUSB.
Be prepared to:
- Complete the required A-G college preparatory courses
- Meet the academic requirements listed below
- Meet CSUSB's English language proficiency requirement, if applicable
- Submit an International application through Cal State Apply
- Provide proof of financial support
- Provide a copy of your passport
Be sure to review the Application & Document Deadlines for your intended term.
Academic Requirements
- Minimum 2.5 overall GPA
- Completion of A-G college preparatory courses with grades of C- or better
- Official high school transcript
Official academic documents must be submitted directly by your school or provided in an official sealed envelope.
English Language Proficiency
If you attended a U.S. high school for at least three years, you may qualify for an English proficiency exemption. Otherwise, you can meet the requirement through an approved English language exam or successful completion of Level 3 of the CSUSB English Language Program.
Explore the options below to learn more.
College Credit for CBSE Examinations
Completed Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) examinations? You may be eligible to receive college credit at CSUSB based on approved examinations and qualifying scores.
Explore CBSE Examination Credit