Application Deadlines

Deadlines for Receipt of Completed Applications

March 1: For fall semester (August – December) or academic year (August – May)

October 1: For spring semester (January – May) or calendar year (January – December)

NOTE: Students who adhere to the deadline have a stronger chance of getting into their preferred classes. The exchange coordinator at your home institution should contact the CSU incoming exchange coordinator to understand if late applications may impact class/module registration, obtaining housing, etc.

Application & Acceptance Process Timeline

Study at CSU for FALL Semester (August – December) or Academic Year (August – May)

February: Fall semester and academic year nominations are received by the CSU incoming exchange coordinator by early to mid-February. Nominated applicants will receive a link via email with directions for completing the online application process.

March: CSU exchange program coordinators review applications and supporting documents, issue acceptance letters, and share next steps in the exchange process.

April: Students are emailed an electronically signed DS2019 (for J-1 student visa) that they will need to print and sign in order to apply for their visa. Class/module registration is available, and exchange students begin enrolling/registering for classes.

March-July: Incoming exchange program coordinators correspond with students and partners regarding housing assignments, arrival information, travel plans, and enrollment in classes.

Early-August: Students share their travel plans with the CSU incoming exchange coordinators who then organize airport transfers. Students attend mandatory exchange and international student orientation sessions upon arrival.

Study at CSU for SPRING Semester (January – May) or Calendar Year (January – December)

September: Spring semester and calendar year nominations are received by the CSU incoming exchange coordinator by early to mid-September. Nominated applicants will receive a link via email with directions for completing the online application process.

October: CSU exchange program coordinators review applications and supporting documents, issue acceptance letters, and share next steps in the exchange process. Class/module registration is available and exchange students begin enrolling/registering for classes.

November: Students are emailed an electronically signed DS2019 (for J-1 student visa) that they will need to print and sign in order to apply for their visa.

October-December: Incoming exchange program coordinators correspond with students and partners regarding housing assignments, arrival information, travel plans, and enrollment in classes.

Early January: Students share their travel plans with the CSU incoming exchange coordinators who then organize airport transfers. Students attend mandatory exchange and international student orientation sessions upon arrival.