New Student Requirements
Congratulations on your admission for Spring 2025!
Please complete the requirements listed below to ensure a smooth transition to CSULB.
To attend CSULB for the Spring 2025 semester you are required to be attend Orientation in person on January 15th 2025. The earliest an F-1 student can enter the US for Spring 2025 is December 22nd, 2024.
- Complete the “Next Steps” list for your academic program level.
Clear Your Holds. You cannot register for classes until all your holds are cleared in your MyCSULB account. Check for these holds:- International Admissions Documents
- Immigration Check-In
- Health Insurance:
- You are required to purchase the CSULB-approved health insurance coverage via JCB before registering for courses.
- First-year students and Transfers must purchase JCB medical insurance IMMEDIATELY after signing up for SOAR.
- Purchase JCB Health Insurance.
- Deadline to Submit Admissions Documents:
- Undergraduate: January 15 2025
- Graduate and Post Bac: January 15 2025
Mail Documents to:
Center for International Education
International Admission
6300 East State University Drive
FND 185B
Long Beach, CA 90815 USA
If you have any questions, submit a ticket inquiry.
- Prepare the required documents:
- A copy of the biographical page (photo page) of your passport.
- and a current financial/bank statement.
- Submit the CSULB Form I-20 Request with your documents. Complete the request online through the links below. Requests are not accepted through email.
- Initial I-20 Request - Submit this form if you do not have a SEVIS record.
- Transfer Student I-20 Request - Submit this form if you have an active SEVIS record at a US institution that needs to be transferred to CSULB.
Form I-20 will be processed and delivered electronically to your CSULB student email. After you receive your CSULB form I-20, you can apply for an F-1 visa.
After receiving your CSULB form I-20, follow the steps below to apply for an F-1 visa:
- Pay the I-901 SEVIS Fee (online). All prospective F-1 students are required to pay the I-901 Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) fee.
- Print a copy of your payment confirmation.
- Take your SEVIS fee payment confirmation to your visa interview. Carry the SEVIS fee payment confirmation along with your visa when entering the U.S.
- Apply for an F-1 Visa
- Visit the U.S. Department of State’s website for information about applying for an F-1 visa. You can also find your nearest embassy or consulate by visiting the U.S. Embassy website.
- After receiving your F-1 visa, check it for accuracy.
- Make sure that you have digital and hard copies of all your documents when preparing to travel.
- Carry the SEVIS fee payment confirmation along with your visa when entering the U.S.
Spring 2025 New Students:
Online Immigration Check-in will open on December 23rd, 2024 on the Center for International Education Canvas Course.
Attend Mandatory New International Student Orientation.
