University Semester Abroad 8825 USA brochure California State University, Fullerton www.usa.fullerton.edu THE UNIVERSITY Accreditations and Rankings California State University, Fullerton has high rankings on several lists of notable universities… California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is an accredited university offering more than 100 majors for undergraduate and graduate degrees. 36,000+ students, including approximately 2,200 international students from over 80 countries, choose Cal State Fullerton each year, benefiting from its highly acclaimed faculty and nationally recognized programs. • CSUF is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Great Southern California Location... California State University, Fullerton is ideally located in southern California with an average temperature of 21°C. Fullerton is a safe, suburban city in the greater Los Angeles area, with many major sights and attractions nearby: • Disneyland, Universal Studios, Sea World and more • Over 300 museums featuring art, culture and natural history exhibits • Sandy beaches and snowy mountains The large, beautiful campus is a comfortable environment for international students to feel at home and make friends. • U.S. News & World Report (September 2013) ranks CSUF among “Top Public Universities” and #7 among Top Public Universities-Master’s Institutions in the West. • CSUF’s Steven G. Mihaylo College of Business and Economics is California’s largest accredited business college. It is included in the 2013 edition of Princeton Review’s Best 296 Business Schools. “ Going abroad requires effort and organization, but my life is richer for taking that adventure. What I enjoyed most about University Semester Abroad was experiencing the typical American student life. At the beginning I didn’t think I could keep up with American students. But at the end, that was the best part of the experience. Adjusting to another lifestyle taught me a lot, and I’m grateful. ” - Valentina Hensch, Germany Contact: generated at BeQRious.com usa@fullerton.edu #8825 08/14 UNIVERSITY SEMESTER ABROAD Advance Your Degree in the U.S.A. If you are an international student that would like to study in America for just a semester or for a year, the University Semester Abroad (USA) program provides a wonderful cultural and academic learning opportunity for you. From attending classes with American students to beach parties with students from around the world, you will make lasting friendships and unforgettable memories. Why Choose University Semester Abroad? Quality University Classes There are over 3,400 university classes to choose from, ranging from general education to business. Degree credit courses can be taken in combination with non-credit intensive English classes, if desired. Degree credit earned becomes part of your student transcript and may be transferrable to other universities. Helpful Staff International Student Services can help you adjust to the campus life and also provide support throughout the semester. Services include assistance with your application, immigration and academic advising, housing and health insurance. University Semester Abroad Calendar and Fees Term Weeks Dates Tuition Fees Total Spring 2015 16 Jan. 16 - May 15, 2015 $4200 $1230 $5430 Fall 2015 16 Aug. 18 - Dec. 18, 2015 $4392 $1230 $5622 Dates, tuition fees and health insurance prices are subject to change. Health Insurance Health insurance is mandatory for all international students on F-1 and J-1 visas. Cost: $103.45 per month How to Apply Apply online or download an application at www.usa.fullerton.edu. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS If you have recently scored above 500 on the paper-based TOEFL (iBT-61) or IELTS 5.5, or have comparable proof of English Language Proficiency, you may take up to 12 units of undergraduate courses, or a combination of undergraduate classes and intensive English classes. Permission to take university classes is subject to a placement test and other conditions. APPLICATION STEPS International students need an F-1 visa to attend University Semester Abroad. To receive an I-20, please submit the following: 1. Completed application form with your signature 2. Signature of your financial sponsor on the sponsor section of the application form 3. Original bank document or scholarship verification of support funds of $15,000 4. Non-refundable application processing fee of $100 in the form of a check or international money order payable to Cal State Fullerton 5. Photocopy of passport information page 6. Original high school or university transcript with in-progress courses 7. Copy of TOEFL or IELTS official test results. Send application and forms to: usa@fullerton.edu - or UNIVERSITY SEMESTER ABROAD University Extended Education California State University, Fullerton 2600 E. Nutwood Avenue, Suite 207 Fullerton, CA 92831 U.S.A. Application submissions must allow enough time (up to 12 weeks) for processing, class schedule coordination, preparing the I-20 and mailing it to you to obtain a student visa from a U.S. embassy or consulate. #7742 06/14 AREAS OF STUDY at California State University, Fullerton Art Art History Ceramics Crafts Dance Drawing and Painting Entertainment Arts/Animation General Studio Art Graphic Design Illustration Music Accompanying, Composition, Instrumental, Jazz and Commercial Music, Keyboard, Liberal Arts, Music Education, Music History and Theory, Voice Photography Printmaking Sculpture Teaching Art Theatre Arts Acting, Liberal Arts, Musical Theater, Production/Performance, Teaching Business & Economics Accounting Business Administration Economics Entertainment and Tourism Management Entrepreneurship Finance Information Systems International Business Management Management Science Marketing Communications Advertising Communicative Disorders Entertainment Studies Journalism Photocommunications Public Relations Radio, TV and Film Human Communication Computers Computer Science Computer Engineering Engineering Architectural Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering Health & Human Development Athletic Training Child and Adolescent Development Counseling Gerontology Health Science Human Services Kinesiology, Sports Social Sciences & Humanities Afro-Ethnic Studies American Studies Anthropology Asian-American Studies Chicano Studies, Comparative Literature Criminal Justice English Environmental Analysis European Studies Geography History Latin American Studies Liberal Studies Linguistics Philosophy Political Science Public Administration Psychology Reading Religious Studies Social Work Sociology Women’s Studies Languages Arabic Chinese French Italian Japanese Korean Persian Portuguese Spanish Vietnamese Natural Sciences Biochemistry Biodiversity Biological Science Biotechnology Cellular and Developmental Biology Chemistry Ecology and Conservation Biology Environmental Chemistry Geology Marine Biology Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Physics Science Education Mathematics Applied Mathematics Physics Probability and Statistics Pure Mathematics Teaching Mathematics