The International Application Process
WHO SHOULD APPLY
ONLY those students who will require an F1 or J1 visa to study in the U.S. All others should follow the standard application procedures.THE APPLICATION
http://www.csumentor.edu Once you complete your personal profile you should fill out the international application and submit it, whether you are an undergraduate or a graduate applicant.DEADLINES
The general filing periods for international students are: For Fall admission - October 1 through May 30For Spring admission - August 1 through October 30
Majors may stop accepting applications at any time during this period and the most current information about deadlines and which majors are open can be found on the CSU Mentor web site. Graduate applicants should always check with their program for closure information.
FINANCIAL CERTIFICATION
All applicants should download and print the Documentation of Financial Support form at the end of the application. This form along with bank certification of available funds as indicated below must be submitted.Estimates of Annual Undergraduate and Graduate Costs at Sonoma State University
These amounts are estimates and are subject to change without notice. Actual expenses may vary. Tuition and fees are subject to change by the Trustees of the CSU without prior notice and are usually increased each academic year.| Expense | Undergraduate (12 units) | Graduate (8 units) |
|---|---|---|
| California State Registration fees* | 5290.00 | 6226.00‡ |
| Tuition ($372 per unit) | 8928.00 | 5952.00 |
| Books and materials | 1732.00 | 1732.00 |
| Housing/Food (full meal plan: 17 meals per week) | 10400.00 | 10400.00 |
| Personal expenses | 3500.00 | 3500.00 |
| Health Insurance (annual fee 2007-08)** | 500.00 | 500.00 |
| TOTAL: | 30350.00 | 28310.00 |
* All fees are subject to change by the California Legislature.
** Health Insurance typically increases annually so this estimate is probably a little low
‡ For MBA only - $210 per unit professional fee (additional $3360 per year)
Please note that international travel and extraordinary personal expenses are not included in the cost estimates above.
Family Members: Students who will be accompanied by a spouse and/or children will need to submit additional documentation of financial support ($3700 for spouse and $2900 for each child.)
(If you will be a graduate student in either the MS-CES, PSYCHOLOGY or MODERN LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT you will pay through our Extended Education Division and the tuition/fee structure is different. Housing, food, personal expense and health insurance estimates remain the same.)
Please note that international travel and extraordinary personal expenses
are not included in the cost estimates above.
(If you will be a graduate student in either the MS-CES, PSYCHOLOGY or MODERN LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT you will pay through our Extended Education Division and the tuition/fee structure is different. Housing, food, personal expense and health insurance estimates remain the same.)
Family Members: Students who will be accompanied by a spouse and/or children will need to submit additional documentation of financial support ($3,700 for spouse and $2,900 for each child.)
ACADEMICS
You must submit original copies of all transcripts, mark sheets, leaving certificates or diplomas for all schools attended starting with secondary education. If these documents are not in English, they should be accompanied by certified English translations.TOEFL
An official TOEFL score report is required. You will find the specific score requirements under the Admission Criteria.You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to access the pdf file. If you do not already have this software, go to Download Free Acrobat Reader. If you still have trouble accessing the application, please feel free to email us and we will mail an application to you.