Undergraduate Students | Center for International Programs

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

English Language Proficiency
Eligibility Requirements
Application Process
Deadlines and Dates
Costs
Housing & Dining
Visa Information

English Language Proficiency

There are several ways to meet the English proficiency requirement for admission to Humboldt State University.

1. A minimum TOEFL score of 525 PBT or 71 IBT that was received within two years of applying to HSU. The score must be sent to us directly by the Educational Testing Service (ETS)

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A minimum IELTS score of 6.0 that was received within two years of applying to HSU. The score must be sent to us directly by the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

2. You do not need to send your TOEFL or IELTS score if:
You have completed a general education English composition course at a California community college or university;

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You have graduated from a four-year U.S. high school and have completed four years of English courses with a grade of “B” or higher.

3. If your native language is English and/or the majority of your education has been in English, you may be exempt from the TOEFL/IELTS requirements. Please inquire at the time of application.

4. Students attending the International English Language Institute (IELI) located on the HSU campus will be admitted with certification from the IELI Supervising Teacher. This certification is accepted in lieu of of the TOEFL test.

Eligibility Requirements for International Students – Bachelor’s Degrees

Undergraduate entry requirements

First-Time Freshmen

A Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale on secondary education credentials
TOEFL score of 525 PBT, 70 IBT or IELTS score of 6.0 or Completion of the International English Language Institute program at Humboldt State University

Transfer entry requirements
Lower Division Transfer Students (less than 60 transferable semester units)

A Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale on undergraduate transfer coursework
A Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale on secondary education coursework

Upper Division Transfer Students (more than 60 transferable semester units)

A Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale on undergraduate transfer coursework

All undergraduate transfer students

TOEFL score of 525 PBT, 70 IBT or IELTS score of 6.0 or one of the following:

Completion of the International English Language Institute program at Humboldt State University
3 years of college preparation English courses with grades of B or higher completed at a U.S. high school
Completion of a California Community College English Composition course with a grade of C or better
Completion of a general education English course at a U.S. university or college with a grade of C or better (if transferring from an institution outside the U.S.)

Undergraduate Application Process

Please submit the following documents to International Student Admissions, at the address listed below:

Apply online at CSU Mentor (Recommended)

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If you have trouble applying online, you can use the Paper Application for Admission.

Required Supporting Application Materials

Application Fee of U.S. $55.00 (non-refundable). Can be paid online when applying. If you submit a paper application, pay your application fee here.
Certification of Financial Support (PDF)
Official Transcripts of Academic Records (Translated to English)
English Language Requirement
Verification of Non-U.S. Address (PDF)
International Student Transfer Form (only if transferring from a U.S. school)

Please mail the above items to:

International Student Admissions
Center for International Programs
Humboldt State University
1 Harpst Street
Arcata, CA 95521-8299
USA

Undergraduate Application Deadlines and Dates

Term you wish to begin	Apply By
Fall (August - December)	May 1
Spring (January - May)	October 1

The deadline for international undergraduate applications for spring is October 1st of the preceding year; the deadline for fall is June 1st of the same year.

Please note that the CSU Mentor online application process for fall opens on October 1st of the preceding year while the online application process for spring opens on August 1st of the preceding year.

It generally takes one week to evaluate a complete file and make a decision. Your application must be complete by the application deadline (received by close of business on that date), or you will need to reapply for the following semester.

Undergraduate Student Costs

Please visit the Costs section of our Frequently Asked Questions page for information about tuition and fees.

Undergraduate Housing and Dining

There are several housing options for international students. Residence halls are available on campus as well as apartments in close proximity to campus. To learn more about residence halls, please visit HSU's Housing and Dining Services website. For information about off campus housing, visit their website, here.

Dining Information

There are five main dining options on campus: