Jump-start your CSU education in Fall 2026 with a 10-week semester at our Mexico campus!
Colorado State University is excited to launch a new and exciting program to allow students to begin their first semester of an undergraduate program at our Baja California Sur campus in Todos Santos, Mexico.
This program allows admitted students to enroll in courses through Colorado State University — a premier public research university in the United States — for 10 weeks of in-person instruction led by experienced CSU professors.
Small class sizes, exceptional instructors, and a close-knit learning community will help you grow as a student and as an individual, all while completing your first year at CSU’s Todos Santos campus.
After your first year, you’ll transition with your CSU Salto cohort to the CSU Fort Collins campus where you’ll continue pursuing your degree — equipped with the knowledge, skills, and connections to thrive
CSU Salto allows you to build a community with like-minded students and experience the CSU culture in a unique setting through academic experiences, local excursions and cultural immersion opportunities, and more.
This semester begins October 5, 2026 and includes 11 credit hours, including:
- EAP 100 International Undergraduate Success | 1 Credit | Oct. 5-9
- CO 130 Academic Writing | 3 Credits | Oct. 12 – Dec. 11
- ESS 104 Ecosystem Science & Sustainability | 3 Credits | Oct. 12-Dec. 11
- Course TBD – Academic Interest | 3 Credits | Oct. 12-Dec. 11
- BUS 100 Introduction to Business | 1 Credit | Dec. 14-16
Program Timeline
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Apply to the CSU Salto program today!
Application Deadline
Interested undergraduate students should submit the brief application by June 1.
Housing Deposit Deadline
Admitted students should confirm their plans to attend by September 1! Payment for the program will be split into three parts, the first being the housing deposit.
Class Begins
Week 1: EAP 100 (1 credit)
Weeks 2-9: CO 130, ESS 104, TBD (9 credits)
Week 10: BUS 100 (1 credit)
Application Workshop
Students will complete a full CSU degree application, including requisite Immigration Documents, to transition to CSU in Spring 2027.
Spring 2027 Classes Begin
Students will begin class on campus at CSU Fort Collins to complete their undergraduate degree!
Estimated Cost Breakdown
| Total | |
| Online Tuition | $5,500 |
| Meals | $2,300 |
| Student Support Fees | $625 |
| Lodging | $3,600 |
| Programming and excursions | $500 |
| Total | $12,525 |
First semester costs at the CSU Fort Collins campus = $29,731
*Transportation to the Todos Santos campus will not be covered. Costs subject to change based on enrollment load, transportation, fees, and other costs
Save more than 50% on tuition with CSU Salto!
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