California State University Channel Islands is pleased to welcome International Graduate Students!
California State University Channel Islands, the 23rd campus in the California State University System, is located at the base of the Santa Monica Mountains midway between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. Committed to academic excellence, community involvement, environmental responsibility, and leadership for the 21st century, CSU Channel Islands invites international students to come join our vibrant, diverse campus community!
We hope the following information will help you in choosing CSU Channel Islands for your graduate education and we look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful campus.
An international student is a student who plans to study at CSU Channel Islands on a nonimmigrant visa. Most international students admitted to CSUCI obtain F-1 visas. H4 students must apply via online at www.csumentor.edu If a H4 student wants to apply for a change of status from H4 to F1, please contact the Center for International Affairs at international@csuci.edu.
Part 1 - Checklist and Supplemental Documents DOWNLOAD HERE (PDF, 225KB)
Part 2 - Application form (PDF, 148 KB)
This PDF application should be downloaded, completed and mailed to the Extended Education at the address below.
Center for International Affairs
2119 Sage Hall
CSU Channel Islands
One University Drive
Camarillo, CA 93012-8599
RE: International Graduate Application
CSUCI accepts graduate applications on a year-round basis. Please allow sufficient time to apply for and be granted a student visa from the U.S. Embassy in the home country. For locations and more information on applying for the F-1 student visa, please visit the U.S. Department of State website where you will find a list of Embassy and Consulate locations.
After you have submitted your application, CSU Channel Islands Admissions Office will review your application and supplemental documents. The Center for International Affairs will contact you if any application items or documents are missing. Upon confirming that your application is complete, CSU Channel Islands Admissions Office and the graduate program to which you are applying will determine your admissibility. You should receive an admissions decision via e-mail within 3-4 weeks after your completed application has been received. The Center for International Affairs will mail you a formal admissions letter and admissions packet.
International Graduate Admissions: international@csuci.edu
For information about graduate admission requirements for specific departments, please visit the program websites at:
Master's of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Science in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
Master of Science in Computer Science
Master of Science in Mathematics
Graduate Students University fees/tuition and cost of living expenses
| Description | Cost (two semesters / four quarters) |
|---|---|
|
Enrollment & Student Fees | |
| MBA Enrollment Fees (6 credits per quarter / four quarter cohort model) |
$13,200 ($550 per credit) |
| MS Biotechnology Enrollment Fees (8 credits per semester) |
$19,080 ($795 per credit) |
| MS Computer Science Enrollment Fees (9 credits per semester) |
$8,550 ($475 per credit) |
| MS Mathematics Enrollment Fees (9 credits per semester) |
$8,550 ($475 per credit) |
| MS Biotechnology & MBA Dual Degree Enrollment Fees (6 credits per quarter / four quarter cohort model) | $13,870 (combination of $550 / $795 per unit) |
|
Estimated Living Expenses (per year) | |
| Room and board | $8,800 |
| Books | $1,240 |
| Transportation | $1,000 |
| Health Insurance | $830 |
| Personal | $2,400 |
| Total Estimated Living Expenses | $14,270 |
|
Totals for Financial Statement | |
| Masters of Business Administration | $27,470 |
| MS Biotechnology & Bioinformatics | $33,350 |
| MS Computer Science | $22,820 |
| MS Mathematics | $22,820 |
For students who plan to enter the U.S. on an F-1 student visa, certificates of eligibility (Form I-20) for obtaining the visa cannot be issued until the student has proven ability to provide full financial support for their entire stay at CSUCI. A financial statement must show that the student has the cost of living and studying at CSUCI for two semesters in deposit at a financial institution in the U.S. or foreign country. The date on the financial affadavit must be no more than four months when received by the Extended Education Office. The cost of living and studying at CSUCI for two semesters is shown above.
An international student may use one of the choices below for the financial affadavit:
International students are not eligible for United States federal or state financial aid. MS Biotechnology offers scholarships for their students. International students may apply as graduate assistants and lab assistants on campus up to 20 hours a week.
International students may work on campus up to 20 hours per week during the semester and up to 40 hours per week during winter/spring break and summer. To find out about on-campus jobs, please visit the CSUCI Career Development Services website. F-1 visa students are only eligible for on-campus jobs that are non-work study. Work Study jobs are a part of the federal financial aid program. In order to work on campus, international students must have a social security number before starting the job. The Center for International Affairs can assist students in applying for social security cards after the student has obtained a written job offer from the on-campus employer. It may take several weeks for the U.S. Social Security Administration to issue the student a social security card which is required before starting the on-campus job. Remember, F-1 students may not work off campus without proper authorization from the Center for International Affairs. Once you are admitted to the University, please attend the orientation to obtain more information regarding applying for on campus jobs. International students must be enrolled in order to obtain on campus jobs.
International students must agree to have or obtain insurance coverage for health, medical repatriation and evacuation that meets the NAFSA medical insurance guideline for admission. This agreement is on the bottom of the financial statement or the CSUCI International Student Application. It must be signed by the applicant.
After admission to CSUCI, students must purchase medical health insurance through the CSUCI designated health insurance company, Wells Fargo: https://www.csuhealthlink.com/
Students must have medical health insurance before registering for classes. If you have purchased the CSUCI sponsored health insurance policy, it will be automatically reported to CSUCI Registrar's Office. For government sponsored students who have their own medical health insurance, after the Center for International Affairs Office has reviewed the affidavit from the student's insurance provider, the student will be able to register for courses. Please allow 10 business days for this review.
Measles and Rubella:
All new and readmitted students born after January 1, 1957 must provide proof of immunization against measles and rubella prior to enrollment. This is usually given in a combination shot called "MMR." Bring your medical documentation (immunization record, medical record, etc.) to the Student Health Center (SHC) and we will verify your immunization and clear any registration holds. If you haven't had the injection or can't locate your records you can receive the vaccination at no charge at the SHC. Appointments are usually not needed.
Hepatitis B:
All new students who are 18 years of age or younger at the start of their first term at a CSU campus must provide proof of full immunization against Hepatitis B before enrolling. Full immunization against Hepatitis B consists of three timed doses of vaccine over a minimum 4-6 months. Bring your immunization record to the Student Health Center and we will verify your immunization and clear any registration holds. If you have not had the injections they are available at no charge for students 18 years of age or younger. There is a charge for the immunization if you are 19 or older. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in a registration hold. CSU Channel Islands Student Health Center has more information about immunizations.
Admitted students will receive an acceptance packet in the mail from the Center for International Affairs. This will include your Immigration Form I-20, which you must use to apply for your F-1 student visa at the U.S. Consulate/Embassy in the city or country where you are presently living. To locate the U.S. Consulate nearest you, visit the U.S. Department of State website for locations. If you have been accepted by several U.S. colleges or universities, do not apply for your F-1 student visa until you decide which institution you want to attend. Please only use the CSUCI I-20 form to apply for a visa and enter the U.S. if you are planning to attend CSUCI.
Visa appointment wait times and processing times vary by country and Consulate. For detailed country by country information on visa wait times, please visit the U.S. Department of State Visa Wait Times website.
For more information on F-1 student visas, including application procedures, please visit the U.S. Department of State on Student Visas website. Please read the "Pre-Arrival" section in the Welcome Packet on the Center for International Affairs website under International Students and Scholars for more information you will need before and during your arrival.
Please contact the Center for International Affairs at international@csuci.edu for more information regarding language programs near CSUCI.
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Center for International Affairs
The Center for International Affairs helps international students who would like to apply to CSUCI. Once a student is enrolled at CSUCI, The Center for International Affairs helps students adjust to life at the University and in the United States. The Center for International Affairs offers orientation programs, workshops on important topics, and one-on-one counseling on immigration, academic, employment and financial matters. Throughout the year, the Center for International Affairs sponsors social, cultural and recreational activities that will enable you to make new friends and get the most out of your stay at CSUCI and in California. The Center for International Affairs collaborates with many CSUCI multilingual staff and faculty members who are sensitive to the needs and concerns of international students and eager to help make your stay enjoyable, comfortable and safe. Please contact the Center for International Affairs at (805) 437- 3107 for further information. The Center for International Affairs is located in Sage Hall, Room 2119.
Your contact person at the Center for International Affairs can be reached directly by phone at 805-437-3107 or by email at international@csuci.edu. Please feel free to contact the center if you have any questions or concerns regarding your application or admission eligibility and status.
Visit the City of Camarillo Official Site or the County of Ventura Official Site to find out about all the wonderful places you can explore while attending CSUCI.
CSU Channel Islands provides international and domestic students the option of living in the comfortable on-campus at Anacapa Village Student Housing or the University Glen Apartments.
Please feel free to contact the Center for International Affairs, if you have any questions or concerns regarding your application or admission eligibility and status. They can be reached directly by phone at 805 - 437 - 3107 or by email at international@csuci.edu.
“I joined the MS biotechnology program last year and my learning experience with CSUCI has been well beyond my expectations. I am much more confident about my future in the biotech industry now. Throughout the program I learned so many new things as the courses are paced for optimal learning. I think CSUCI’s MS biotechnology program has a phenomenal cadre of instructors who are not only talented, but also have a ‘real life’ background of working in the biotech industry for years. I now have a valuable research experience through a number of projects that I have been doing here and my resume has never looked better! I believe that between the quality of learning and the great instructors, CSUCI has the best opportunity for me to find a job in the biotech industry.”
Ankur A. Gholkar (MS biotechnology & bioinformatics, currently employed at UCLA)
Mumbai, INDIA
