Colorado State University has more than 70 majors, 140 concentrations and nearly 100 minors you can choose from during your Bachelor’s studies.
With dedicated international student support and countless campus resources, we have no doubt that you will succeed at CSU.
To get started on your admissions process, please follow the information below, and feel free to reach out to our International Enrollment Center staff with any questions you may have.
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Academics
CSU is known for its wide range of academic programs split among seven colleges: Agriculture, Business, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Health and Human Sciences, Natural Sciences, Natural Resources, and Vet Met/Biomedical Sciences. Not sure what you want to study? Take this 15-minute quiz to find a list of majors that might fit your interests.
Application requirements
+ Freshmen/First-Year
All first-year freshman students will submit an application using the Common Application. Your application will be reviewed after we receive all of the required items. All students must submit a $50 application fee or an Application fee waiver, plus the items listed below
+ Transfer
All transfer applicants use the online CSU Application to apply.
All students must submit a $50 application fee or an Application fee waiver.
+ Transcripts
Freshmen/First-year
- Submit your most-recent transcripts or mark sheets.
- If a record is not in English, a certified literal English translation must accompany the official transcript.
- Only transcripts sent directly from the school or stamped and sealed are considered official.
- Admissions decisions are provisional until we receive your final transcript verifying graduation.
Transfer
- A final, official transcript reflecting graduation is required of all applicants.
- Only transcripts sent directly from the school or stamped and sealed are considered official. Faxed transcripts are not accepted.
- If a record is not in English, a certified literal English translation must accompany the transcript.
- Transcripts are not required for second bachelor’s candidates.
- We require one official transcript from every college or university you have attended, regardless of the age of the credits, amount of credit, type of credit, or academic status when the credit was earned.
- Transcripts submitted electronically will only be considered as official if uploaded using a secure transcript delivery service or emailed directly from a college / university official. Faxed transcripts are not accepted.
- An evaluation of transferable academic credits will be completed only after you’re admitted.
+ Personal Statement/Essay
- The essay is your opportunity to tell us about yourself — your interests, passions, and goals — beyond the classroom. We want to hear from YOU. Do not submit an essay using ChatGPT.
- Essays should be between 250-650 words and may be used for additional scholarship consideration. Tell your story!
+ Immigration Documents
Immigration information is not required as part of the admissions process, but it is required in order to receive an I-20 from CSU upon admission. You must submit the following in order to be considered for an I-20 or DS-2019:
- Immigration Information Form (electronic, sent via email)
- Copy of your passport/National ID (must be valid for at least 6 months after your term begins)
- Financial support documents which demonstrate funding for one full year of study.
- More information can be found here.
English Proficiency Requirements
English skills are important to your academic success here at CSU. TOEFL, IELTS, and Duolingo are the preferred indicators of English proficiency for direct admission. Students who do not meet the English proficiency requirements for direct entry may be considered for Conditional Admission, allowing them to start in our on-campus Intensive English Program before progressing on to their degree program.
Connect with us
Our International Enrollment Center staff is here to help international students make a smooth transition to Colorado State. Submit a question directly to our team by filling out the form below.
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