Admitted International Returning Students

Based on your location inside or outside the U.S. at the time of your readmission, you'll need to complete the following instructions:

• Inside the U.S.: As soon as you receive our email offering admission, ask your college or university advisor to transfer your SEVIS record to CSUN. About two or three business days after your school releases you in the SEVIS database, our International Admissions Office will email your CSUN Form I-20 to you.
• Outside the U.S.: Our International Admissions Office will email your CSUN Form I-20 to the email address you provided in your Cal State Apply admission application.

Form I-20 Delivery Options: 

To receive your I-20 other than by email, please contact us at intladm@csun.edu as soon as possible to arrange one of the following options:

• Pick up your CSUN Form I-20 from our International Admissions Office at CSUN.
• Ask us to hold your I-20 for a friend or family member to pick up.
• Ask us to mail your I-20 to you or a friend or family member.

All new and returning F-1 students must complete the online six-step Immigration Requirements for Newly Admitted International Students, including the mandatory Reporting Session with CSUN's International and Exchange Student Center (IESC).

• These steps allow you to maintain visa status and register for CSUN classes.
• You can start now at Immigration Requirements for Newly Admitted International Students.

IMPORTANT!

If you are outside the U.S. at the time of your admission, please arrange an appointment at a local U.S. Embassy to secure your F-1 student visa. This can be a long process, so please make the appointment as soon as possible.

If you are unable to enter the U.S. for the spring or fall semester of your admission, please contact your IESC advisor.

Before you enroll in classes, make an appointment with an academic advisor for guidance on your course selections. Find an advisor based on your degree goal and major or program:

• Bachelor’s degree – Visit University Advising - I'm a Continuing Student.
• Master’s degree – Visit Master’s Programs by Option for advisor contact information.

Prepare for your advisement meeting with the Degree Planning Tools.

Once registration begins, you should receive an email from your academic department advisor directing you to set up an online or in-person advising appointment.

Notes:

• If you are majoring in science, technology, engineering or mathematics — the STEM fields — ask your advisor if taking a math or chemistry placement test is recommended. Placement tests do not affect your admission but place you into a class that matches your skill level. Do not register for a placement test unless your advisor tells you to.
• If you are a member of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community, you will be advised by both your undergraduate or graduate academic advisor and CSUN’s NCOD: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services. 

To enroll in classes, you'll first need to complete the following requirements:

1. Complete IESC’s Six-Step Immigration Requirements for Newly Admitted International Students.
2. Meet with an academic advisor.
3. Clear any registration holds, which will block enrollment in classes. Access Title IX "Not Anymore" Training.
4. Check your CSUN email for a new student registration message with instructions for your first semester of enrollment. Your enrollment appointment and any registration holds will display in your CSUN Portal Checklist.

Resources:

• CSUN Portal Checklist Guide
• How-To Guides
• View Holds

You and your family should take time to understand what your costs will be so you can make informed choices when preparing for this next step in your education. Please note that our international students pay basic tuition as well as nonresident tuition. All students pay additional mandatory campus fees.

The resources below will help you to estimate the cost of attending CSUN:

1. CSUN Cost of Attendance
2. CSUN Net Price Calculator
3. Complete the Affidavit of Financial Support (PDF). Note: Submit this form together with your bank statement if you did not already upload them to Cal State Apply. Please see instructions on the form.

 Although the university does not offer financial aid to international students, other resources can assist you with the cost of attendance. Please visit Scholarship Opportunities for International Students.

 For the most up-to-date information regarding tuition and other fees, refer to the Student Financial Services website.

How to Pay for Your Classes

To view tuition and other fees:

1. Go to the CSUN Portal login page.
2. In the list of links below the Top Tools icons, select Make a Payment.
3. On the Student Account Information page, review your Current Balance Outstanding.
4. Select the CSUN Payment button.

Important Payment Information:

• Visit Payment Due Dates or contact University Cash Services.
• If you have questions about payment, please email us at ucs@csun.edu.

Helpful guides:

• How to Pay Your Fees (payment options)
• International Wire Transfer (PDF)
• View Your Student Financial Account

You’ll find ways to socialize and have fun on the International and Exchange Student Center “Get Involved” page.

Start with these three links to discover a ton of interesting things to do and services to take advantage of:

• Admitted Students Events 
• Admitted Students Resources 
• Student Life and Support 

Best wishes for your first semester back at CSUN!