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Official transcripts from all institutions attended should be sent directly from the school or government agency. Official English translations must accompany any document in a language other than English.

A course-by-course transcript evaluation by a NACES member is required for all transfer students. Incoming freshman students are not required to submit a transcript evaluation.

The Evaluation Company (formerly SpanTran) is one of the evaluation services that we recommend. CSU has a custom portal with The Evaluation Company, which allows international students to obtain an expedited course-by-course evaluation with grade point average calculation. This includes a discounted rate since you are applying to CSU. You can apply with their custom application by using this link .

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SAT or ACT scores are optional for international students with a GPA above 2.5.  However, these test scores can be used to meet the English proficiency requirement.  Scores should be sent from the respective testing agency.  ߣÓÑ¿´Æ¬ Southern University’s SAT code is 5079; ACT code is 3833.

Confirmed English proficiency is required for non-native English speakers and can be met in the following ways:

• : 71 iBT Code for ߣÓÑ¿´Æ¬ Southern University is 5079
• : 6.0
• : 105
• : 51
• : 3.7
• SAT Evidence Based Reading & Writing: 530
• Two years at a U.S. college or university or high school: ‘C’ or better in core subjects.

A clear copy of the identification page of your passport is needed. The copy should show all four edges of the document.

If you are already in the United States, copies of your visa, I-94 with travel history, and I-20 may be required.

If you will be applying for an F-1 student visa to study in the United States, you are required to submit financial documentation to prove that you have sufficient funds for your study.

If someone other than yourself is providing your support, you should submit the International Sponsor Statement along with the bank statement. Bank statements must not be older than 180 days (6 months).

´¡²ÔÌýInternational Student Eligibility Form should be completed by the International Student Advisor or Designated School Official. The student must also provide copies of a current visa, I-20 and I-94 with travel history.

If you plan on living on campus in a dormitory room, you will be required to submit an immunization form in order to be assigned to a room on campus.  It can take some time to get all the required immunizations, so it’s recommended to start as soon as possible.

All international undergraduate students are eligible to receive either the International Scholarship or a merit scholarship. These scholarships are automatically awarded at the time of admission to the university and there are no additional application items required.

General international student scholarships:

• International students who have attended schools outside the US are eligible to receive an International Student Scholarship of $10,000 to $12,000 per year.  Scholarships are awarded at the time of admission and no additional application or information is needed.
• International students who have attended US schools or international schools with US curriculum are eligible for academic merit scholarships of $5,000 to $19,000 per year based on GPA.  Scholarships are automatically awarded when admitted to the university.

Special scholarship opportunities:

• Global Ambassador Scholarship—One full tuition scholarship is awarded each year to an international student whose parents serve in a Christian ministry position outside the United States.
  • To apply for this scholarship you must be an admitted student and submit all application requirements, which include a resume listing your activities and accomplishments, two letters of recommendation, and a personal essay describing your family background in ministry. The university awards this scholarship at its discretion on a rolling basis. Priority is given to applications that are completed by December 1st. To begin the application process, please complete the to confirm your interest.

Official transcripts from all institutions attended should be sent directly from the school or government agency. Official English translations must accompany any document in a language other than English.

Any transcript from a non-American school must be evaluated by a member before the end of the first semester of study.

A course-by-course evaluation that includes GPA. The Evaluation Company (formerly SpanTran) is one of the evaluation services that we recommend. CSU has a custom portal with The Evaluation Company, which allows international students to obtain an expedited course-by-course evaluation with grade point average calculation. This includes a discounted rate since you are applying to CSU. You can apply with their custom application by using this link .

We also recommend or .

Some programs may request that GRE/GMAT scores are submitted.

Scores must be sent directly from the respective testing agency. ߣÓÑ¿´Æ¬ Southern University’s school code is 5079.

Confirmed English proficiency is required for non-native English speakers and can be met in the following ways:

• : 71 iBT Code for ߣÓÑ¿´Æ¬ Southern University is 5079
• : 6.0
• : 105
• : 51
• : 3.7

A clear copy of the complete identification page of your passport is needed. The copy should show all four edges of the document.

If you are already in the United States, copies of your visa, I-94 with travel history, and I-20 may be required.

If you will be applying for an F-1 student visa to study in the United States, you are required to submit financial documentation to prove that you have sufficient funds for your study.

If someone other than yourself is providing your support, you should submit the International Sponsor Statement along with the bank statement. Bank statements must not be older than 180 days (6 months).

´¡²ÔÌýInternational Student Eligibility Form should be completed by the International Student Advisor or Designated School Official. The student must also provide copies of a current visa, I-20 and I-94 with travel history.