Founded: 1989 Total Students: 16,000+
Overview
A university education from the USA is recognized as being among the best in the world, providing exciting career and lifestyle prospects for international students. Study Group pathway programs are specially designed, university-recognized courses that help you gain an academic and English language advantage, enabling you to meet the stringent entry requirements for leading US universities. We provide a choice of programs to excel the learning standards you need to succeed.
California State University San Marcos
Building on an innovative 30-year history, California State University San Marcos is a forward-focused institution, dedicated to preparing future leaders, building great communities and solving critical issues. Located on a 304-acre hillside overlooking the city of San Marcos, the University is just a short distance from some of Southern California’s best beaches and an hour from the U.S.-Mexico border. CSUSM enrollment is over 16,000 and the university is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
California State University San Marcos is located in northern San Diego County and offers beautiful beaches, an hour drive to the mountains and desert, a downtown nightlife, world-class shopping, and more all within a short trip from campus!
Programs Offered in Study Group - California State University San Marcos
Highlights
- Over 16,000 students (Fall 2020)
- 1 joint doctoral with UC San Diego
- 70 percent of students who applied, received financial aid
- $11,275 Average financial aid received
- 284 tenure-track faculty
- Ranked 13th for preparing students for career success relative to costs nationally.
- 78% job placement rates 6 months post-graduation.
- 53% of graduates were the first in their families to earn a BA degree
- 80% of our alumni stay in the local community.
Students Life
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English Score Requirement
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Note: Language proficiency requirements can vary on program basis.
Admission Requirements
The following requirements must be fulfilled to get admitted to the California State University San Marcos
- International students are considered on a case-by-case basis. There can be some additional requirements, depending on the program you are applying to.
- Students are required to submit their original transcripts from their last attended academic institutions. If they are not in English, then submit the translated copies of the same along with the originals.
- Financial support statement (original bank statement and sponsor letter).
- Passport identification page with machine-readable code visible
- Applicants must be 18 years old at the time of the beginning of the course.
- You need to submit your English language proficiency test scores if you are coming from a non-English speaking country.
Opportunities
The career and employability services at CSUSM are highly acclaimed. The university faculty aims at providing the best possible jobs and training services to their students, a few of them are:
- Employment Video
- Post a Job or Internship
- Campus Student Employment
- Employer Engagement Program
- Resume or Cover Letter for Critique
Accomodation
Housing
Ready to come study as Cal State San Marcos? As a new ALCI student, you need to make housing arrangements before you leave your home country. You must confirm your homestay, on-campus apartment, or other housing before you arrive in San Marcos. The ALCI Office cannot reserve housing for you. International students coming to study at CSU San Marcos have several options to choose from, with both on- and off-campus housing available. Keep reading to learn more and find helpful links to housing resources.
On-Campus Housing
University Village Apartments and The Quad are modern on-campus apartments designed exclusively for students attending California State University San Marcos.
Living on campus promotes greater connections to the university community, and facilitates a positive first year experience. The on-campus living experience provides greater support in transition to U.S. culture and university life. Living on campus can include participation in learning communities, involvement in student life and recreation, more access to academic resources and opportunities to build life-long friendships.
Please apply early. Campus Housing fills up many months before each semester. If you are applying for one semester only, please click on the "special considerations box" and note your single semester preference.
Homestay with Local Families
Living with an American family in homestay is one of the best ways to learn about American culture and customs. Many students choose homestay for their first semester at the CSUSM. You may contact the following homestay agencies directly to apply for homestay (CSUSM does not monitor or endorse these agencies).
Off-Campus Housing
The San Marcos, Carlsbad, Escondido, Oceanside, and Vista communities near CSU San Marcos offer many reasonably priced apartments. The following sites may be useful in your search for off-campus housing, apartments and room rentals.
Student Support
California State University San Marcos has carved a niche for itself owing to the exceptional student services made available to the students. There are a vast number of student services available at California State University San Marcos, which help the students both old and new in numerous different ways. The following are a few of them:
- Academics
- Academic Support
- Athletics
- Campus Life
- Careers and Opportunities
- Classes and Enrollment
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Financial Aid and Campus Fees
- Health and Safety
- Housing and Dining
- Technology Resources
Scholarships
- Although international students are not eligible for most forms of financial aid, the US Department of State has provided an excellent list of funding sources that may assist students with their efforts to efforts to fund their education.
- Undergraduate students should visit the Department of State’s “Financing Your Undergraduate Education” link.
- Graduate students should visit the Department of State’s “Financing Your Graduate Education” link.
- These links are independent of California State University San Marcos’s own financing options.
- In addition, tthe CSU system allows for a limited number of tuition waivers to international students. At CSU San Marcos, international students are eligible to apply for these tuition waivers after their first year of residence. Generally, these tuition waivers are partial, which means that only a portion of the tuition fee is waived. Applications are due in May and with waivers being granted for fall semester, with a possibility of renewal.
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Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92096, United States