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 30
For 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*	3946.00	4588.00
Tuition ($339 per unit)	8136.00	5424.00
Books and materials	1386.00	1386.00
Housing/Food (full meal plan: 17 meals per week)	9730.00	9730.00
Personal expenses	3200.00	3200.00
Health Insurance (annual fee 2007-08)**	847.00	847.00
TOTAL:	27245.00	25176.00

* All fees are subject to change by the California Legislature.
** Health Insurance typically increases annually so this estimate is probably a little low

Please note that international travel and extraordinary personal expenses are not included in the cost estimates above.

(If you will be studying in our MS-CES DEPARTMENT you will pay through out Extended Education Division and the tuition/fee structure is different)
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.