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Academic Pathway Program

Admission Eligibility

  • High School Diploma
  • High school GPA between 2.00 and 2.49
  • English language proficiency (see below)
  • High school graduate or lower-division college transfer student

English Proficiency Score

Assessment Type Undergraduate Graduate
CSUSB ELP Level 3 (Advanced I)

Level 4 (Advanced II)

TOEFL Internet Based (iBT) 61 79
TOEFL Paper Based (PBT) 500 550
IELTS 5.5 6.0
Duolingo 95 105
PTE 43 53
iTEP 3.7 4.4
EIKEN Pre1/CSE:2304-3000 1/CSE:2630-3400
CEFR B2 C1 Advanced (180-199)
CAE B2 First (168) 180

How to Apply

Identify which of the categories below applies to your English proficiency

I meet CSUSB's English proficiency requirement 

1. Submit APP application online 

2. Pay $120 non-refundable application fee, AND submit all required documents to iep@csusb.edu

3. Apply for CSUSB university admission on CSU Apply

4. Pay the $70 application fee and upload all documents listed on CSU Apply

5. International admissions will confirm denial to CSUSB direct admission, but eligibility to Academic Pathway Program 

6. Receive confirmation for Academic Pathway Program from CSUSB International Education Program (IEP)

I do not meet CSUSB's English proficiency requirement

1. Submit both English Language Program (ELP) and Academic Pathway Program application online 

2. Pay $120 non-refundable application fee, and submit all required documents to iep@csusb.edu

3. Apply for CSUSB university admission on CSU Apply

4. Pay the $70 application fee and upload all documents to CSU Apply

5. International admission will confirm denial to CSUSB direct admission, but eligibility for Academic Pathway Program

6. Receive admission confirmation for conditional admission to Academic Pathway Program from CSUSB International Education Program (IEP)

Required Application Documents

  • Bank or Financial statement with a minimum of $15,484
  • Official high school diploma in original language and English translation
  • Official high school/college transcripts in original language and English translation
  • Official English Proficiency exam score, if you have
  • Copy of passport

APP Application Deadline

Application Deadlines

Term  Deadline
Summer 2024 April 8, 2024
Fall 2024 July 16, 2024
Spring 2025 December 11, 2024

Tuition and Fees

APP Program Tuition & Campus Fees
Term Tuition Campus Fee*
Summer 2024 $5,900 TBD
Fall 2024 $5,900 $1,010.67
Spring 2025 $5,900 $994.04

*Campus fee is subject to change semester by semester

Tuition includes 12 credit units for undergraduate students. The Additional Unit Fee applies to each unit above the stated undergraduate limits: $492 per units.

Health Insurance

All F-1 and J-1 visa applicants must agree to obtain and maintain health insurance as a condition of registration and continued enrollment at CSUSB. Students will not be able to register for classes without purchasing a health insurance plan. The only exception is Students on SACM scholarships, which provide insurance coverage, must show proof to our office (CGI, Third Floor) in order to be excluded.

All students are required to purchase insurance through AHP Care.

Steps to Enroll in Coverage:

  1. Visit AHP Care.
  2. Select the term of coverage (example: Spring 2024).
  3. Submit Proof of Insurance Enrollment to the IEP office via email at iep@csusb.edu.

Please visit AHP Care for more information on the schedule of benefits, dates of coverage, and program costs. 

For more detailed information on how to create your student health insurance account, please download the how to guide. 

CSUSB International Student AHP Health Insurance Account Creation SM 07172023_1.pdf

On-campus Housing (optional)

Living on campus provides many opportunities to get involved at CSUSB. It's also an excellent chance to build life-long friendships. Student housing is offered in four dormitory environments: Serrano Village, Coyote Village, Arrowhead Village and University Village.

Visit Housing and Residential Education to apply. 

Student Health Center (on-campus)

As an enrolled student at CSUSB, you pay a Student Health Fee and are eligible for health and counseling services at the Student Health Center and Counseling & Psychological Services office. The CSUSB Student Health Center supports students' academic success by providing high quality accessible health and psychiatric care as well as health education and wellness services in a safe, confidential and compassionate environment.

For counseling or therapy services please contact Counseling and Psychological Services. They also have a full-time staff of Marriage and Family Therapists, Clinical Social Workers, Psychologists and supervised interns.

For more information on services provided, visit the Student Health Center page. You can also contact the Student Health Center at coyotehealth@csusb.edu or call 909-537-5241.