Application Timeline

Student's Responsibility Cal State Fullerton's Responsibility
STUDENT 1. Submit application via Cal State Apply and $70 application fee
*Check application dates and deadlines for international students 
CSUF 2. CSUF issues student Campus Wide ID number (CWID), for student portal login
STUDENT 3. Submit official transcripts and test scores
*Decision cannot be made with incomplete documents
CSUF 4. CSUF issues admission decision by email
STUDENT 5. Accept admission and submit financial affidavit form and proof of funding
CSUF 6. CSUF issues I-20
*if financial affidavit is approved and delivery preference is provided
STUDENT 7. Submit official transcripts to CSUF
*For final grades 
STUDENT 8. Obtain visa or request SEVIS record be released
STUDENT 9. Complete online training and Check-in. Attend Orientation as required
STUDENT 10. Begin your studies at CSUF