Humboldt State University

 

International Students

Exchange Student Information

Application Process

International students currently studying at a college or university that has an approved bilateral exchange agreement with Humboldt State University (HSU) and who are interested in attending Humboldt State University are required to submit the following documents and forms. If your university does not have an agreement with HSU, you can study with us for a semester (or year) through the Semester at Humboldt Program.

Penelope Shaw
International Center
Humboldt State University
1 Harpst Street
Arcata, CA 95521
USA

E-mail: pjs25@humboldt.edu
Phone: (707) 826-3942
Fax: (707) 826-3939

• Application: When you have been admitted to Humboldt State University (HSU) you will be sent a DS2019 and a letter of admission. These documents, and financial documentation, must be presented to the US Consulate or Embassy during the interview for the visa. You need to keep copies of all documents submitted.
  
• Transcripts: Bilateral Exchange students do not have to send official transcripts to HSU with their application. However you are advised to bring your unofficial transcripts with you to show which classes you have completed if you wish to enroll in an HSU class that has a required pre-requisite. You will not usually be allowed to enroll in classes with pre-requisites without proof of completion of the pre-requisite class or classes.
• English language capabilities: These need to be verified by faculty in the English department of the partner institution. The verification will be in the form of a document, or in a letter, which clearly states that you are capable of participating in an academic program taught in English. This letter must be included with your application. You do not have to provide this letter if you are from a country where English is the official language.
  • International Bilateral Exchange Student Application (PDF*)
• Certification of Financial Support: You must provide documentation showing you or your sponsor have sufficient funds to support you while you at HSU. This can be in the form of a letter from your bank or your sponsor's bank, in English, the minimum amount available for the time you are at HSU. The cost of studying as an exchange student at HSU may be found here.

  All documentation must be legible and dated no earlier than a month prior to the time of submission. Scanned and faxed documents are acceptable. HSU will request original financial documents if the scanned or faxed copies are not legible or if their authenticity is questionable.

  • Certification of Financial Support for Bilateral Exchange Students (PDF*)
• Health Insurance: All exchange students are enrolled in California State University (CSU) Healthlink program and are charged a fee each semester. Please see the Costs page for information on health insurance costs.

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