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Community. Opportunity. Adventure.Welcome to the CSU Experience. Guide for International Students 2019-2020
#2in the US in international students' overall satisfaction with their educational experience
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#58Public UniversityU.S. News & World Report 2018
Tier 1Carnegie Research Intensive University
with $338M+ of annual research funding
28,446 on-campus students including 2,000 international students from more than 110 countries
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92%of graduates would choose CSU again
22Graduate Programs Ranked Top 100 in the USU.S. News & World Report 2018
#69Electrical Engineering U.S. News & World Report 2018
Top 300Best Global UniversitiesAcademic Ranking of World Universities 2017
#18Civil EngineeringAcademic Ranking of World Universities 2018
#58Chemical Engineering U.S. News & World Report 2018
#91Best UndergraduateBusiness SchoolU.S. News & World Report 2018
#7Environmental Science and Engineering program globallyAcademic Ranking of World Universities 2018
#44StatisticsU.S. News & World Report 2018
#70Best UndergraduateEngineering ProgramsU.S. News & World Report 2018
Why Choose Colorado State University?
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Colorado State believes in the principles of community: inclusion, integrity, respect, service and social justice. You will join a supportive campus with dedicated faculty and access to resources to help you succeed. Our exceptional programs are designed to prepare you for the life you want after you graduate. Here, you will not only discover your passion, but yourself.
Award Winning FacultyFaculty at CSU are highly-qualified leaders in their industry. While many have numerous awards and grants for their research, they are dedicated to mentoring students to become leaders as well. With an 18:1 student-to-faculty ratio and 61% of classes having fewer than 30 students, students will be able to build strong relationships with their professors.
State-of-the-Art FacilitiesCSU has invested $1.4 billion into our campus over the last 10 years to provide excellent facilities, buildings, theatres and labs to enhance your education. Whether you are looking to conduct new research or want to study performing arts, as a CSU student, you will find amazing resources to further your university experience including:
• Veterinary Teaching Hospital with research and teaching programs ranked third in the US• The Federal Natural Resources Research Center• University Center for the Arts: a great venue for music, theatre, dance and art • 300,000 square feet of research and learning space at the Morgan Library• An award-winning recreation center
About Colorado State UniversityA Campus of SustainabilityCSU is a nationally recognized “green” campus, renowned for its environmentally friendly programs and facilities. The university is passionate about protecting and conserving the world that we live in, and this passion is shared throughout the community. From academics, research, and operations to outreach, CSU is serious about sustainability and the world is taking notice. If you want to learn how you can impact the world, join CSU in its environmental efforts. CSU has been awarded: • Green College Honor Roll: The Princeton Review 2016• First university in the world to achieve STARS Platinum twice
Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System• 22 LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified
buildings on campus
INTO CSU Advantage Colorado State University partners with INTO to create a support system for international students. Our Academic English, International Year One and Graduate Pathway programs help you transition to a US degree program. You will enter a fully integrated program where you will learn alongside your American peers to earn academic credits towards your CSU degree while developing your English skills. Upon successful completion of your Pathway program, you will progress to a CSU degree program.
INTO CSU is located on campus and offers students many additional services including:• Personalized academic, language and cultural support• Conversation partner programs to practice your English• Social activities • Test preparation classes • Visa and immigration support
Eligible students are those who successfully completed the Pathway program and qualified for admission as degree-seeking students. Enrolled students are the percentage of eligible students who enrolled as degree-seeking students in their next term of degree study at CSU.
Undergraduate and Graduate
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Portland
Seattle
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Denver
Dallas
Atlanta
New York
Miami
DetroitChicago
Washington, DC
Fort Collins
San Diego
Living in Fort Collins
Students from around the world unite in Fort Collins, where their diverse backgrounds, cultures and experience strengthen the community around them. CSU is built on a global scale, focused on building new practical solutions for both present and future students.
The Perfect Place to Live Fort Collins is ranked among the nation’s best places to live for its beautiful landscape, safe neighborhoods and growing businesses. Here, you will experience all four seasons with the sun shining throughout the year. If you are looking for the perfect mix of culture, opportunity and adventure, you will find it here. With year-round activities, the only problem you will face is deciding what to do.
The Fort Collins Experience• 300 days of sunshine per year
• 400+ kilometers of bike routes and trails
• Excellent shopping, music and art venues
• Plenty of diverse food options - Only San Francisco has more restaurants per capita
• Free city bus, campus shuttles and bicycle-friendly roads and trails
• Great areas to camp, ski, mountain bike or hike
• Denver, a city of 2.8 million, is just an hour away for a weekend getaway or a flight from our international airport
• Annual events include film festivals, races, music festivals, beer festivals, holiday events, conferences, art exhibitions, food truck rallies and farmers markets
A Place of OpportunityFort Collins is the ideal place to start your career. It is known for its innovation, technology and entrepreneurialism. CSU alumni have gone on to do amazing things with 83% of undergraduate and 93% of graduate students securing their future plans or receiving a job offer within six months of graduating. This college city is home to many top engineering, finance and technology companies such as:
• Advance Energy• Avago Technologies• CA Technologies• Comcast• EKS&H
• Hewlett-Packard• Intel• Microsoft• Wolf Robotics• Woodward
#9Safest American City to Live InBusiness Insider 2016
3rd Best College Town to Live in Forever
College Ranker 2017
#1City in US for Cycling
PeopleForBikes 2018
#4 Happiest City in the USNational Geographic 2017
Let Your Passion Guide You With 500+ clubs and student organizations it is easy to find a group that shares your passion and if you can’t find what you are looking for —you can always start your own club.
Live and Learn As an International Year One student, you will have the benefit of living in the residence halls and participating in the Global Village. As part of the Global Village Learning Community, you get to live and learn with students from around the world and share your culture and your story.
As a Graduate or Academic English student, you have the option to live on campus, as well as benefit from:
• Practicing English with your peers• Gaining support from a mentor, tutor and community coordinator to
help you transition into US living• Participating in activities designed to develop academic success,
creating cultural connections and understanding, and building leadership skills in a diverse world
• Forming long-lasting friendships, discovering new cultures, and understanding what it means to be a part of a global community
Off-Campus Living
The Off-Campus Life office provides many services for students who are not living in CSU housing, including events to find roommates and housing.
Learn more about housing www.intostudy.com/csu/housing
The CSU Community
60+clubs dedicated to diversity and the international student body
Students can attend over 250 performances and exhibitions on campus annually
Features of On-Campus Living• Adjustable bed frame that can be raised or lowered• Bed linens including sheet set, pillow and comforter• Bath towel set• Desk, chair, closet, curtains and trash can• Free high-speed internet and cable TV service• Student kitchens, laundry facilities, study rooms and social lounges
People are very kind here in Fort Collins. Old Town is full of activities and the live music is just awesome! The whole city is full of passion and excitement.”Joon Lee, Korea Master of Business Administration
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Denver, only an hour away, hosts large technology and finance industries with international companies like Google and Deloitte.
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Career-Focused Academics Launch Your Career at CSU
Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering The Scott College of Engineering will give you unique research experiences for both undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of electrical, chemical, computer, energy, biomedical and many other engineering fields. You will learn from faculty who bring decades of experience in applying academic research to real-world problems as well as conducting groundbreaking research that will guide the future of innovation. www.engr.colostate.edu
What does your future as a CSU engineer graduate look like? • $61,017 – Average starting salary of undergraduate
engineering alumni• 93% of graduates from the Scott College of Engineering found
employment related to their major
College of Business If you aspire to transform the way businesses work and become a leader in your industry, then the College of Business is where you need to be. With a business degree you can start your career in finance, accounting or in business management. www.biz.colostate.edu
Get career-related experience:• Participate in the Summit Fund where students learn to invest and manage a portfolio that has beaten the
S&P 500 index for six of the past 10 years.
• Enjoy access to 16 Bloomberg terminals or computer software that allows students to monitor and analyze real-time financial market data.
• Participate in the CSU Collegiate Challenge: pitch an idea for the opportunity to compete for the $250,000 grand prize in the regional competition.
• Join one of the 22 clubs and organizations dedicated to business, including the Global Business Network.
Become the next generation of leaders, entrepreneurs and creators. Whoever you want to be, CSU can help you make your mark in your industry of choice through experiential learning. We understand the best way to learn is through firsthand experience.
At CSU, you can create the future you have always imagined. The university is dedicated to helping you reach your goals through real-world experience and hands-on support. As a CSU student, you are destined to make your dreams come true.
#91Best Undergraduate Business Program U.S. News & World Report 2018
#90College of Business ProgramBloomberg Business Week 2016
#20Supply Chain Management Program GloballySupply Chain Management Journal
The CSU Equation The equation for success is simple at CSU:
Support95% of CSU’s budget goes to instruction, academic support and scholarships
Location#2 Best State for Jobs U.S. News & World Report 2017
Opportunity44% of international students complete an internship
+ + = SUCCESS
Our Commitment to You CSU prepares you for your career path through practical and experiential learning. You will be given opportunities to participate in class projects with local companies, internships and practicums. You will have the opportunity to work alongside award-winning faculty on research projects. Programs have been designed to allow you to collaborate with faculty and industry mentors for an individualized education. As a student here, you can explore your areas of interest while gaining valuable experience towards your future career.
Employability at CSU • $62,985 average starting salary for international CSU graduate students• 81% of CSU graduates find employment related to their program of study• 83% of international undergraduates and 93% of international
graduate students secure their plans or receive a job offer within six months of graduation
• 39% of international students continue their education after CSU. Top ranked graduate schools attended by CSU alumni include Johns Hopkins, Cornell, Yale, Berkeley and Columbia
ABETAccredited
Top 6Average Research Funding per Faculty Among Public Engineering Colleges U.S. News & World Report 2016
#56Best Graduate Engineering School U.S. News & World Report 2019
#70Best UndergraduateEngineering ProgramU.S. News & World Report 2018
1 of 2Programs in the US accredited for both Chemical and Biological Engineering
$72MExternal Contracts and Grants
The one great benefit was that I got academic credit for the research I was doing. I used that to do an MS project, and chose a research topic that I was interested in and it was related to the work I do with Eco Car3.” Haneet Mahajan, India MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE Graduate Pathway)
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Country/Region No. of Students
India 232
China 108
East Asia 27
Africa 16
The Americas 20
Middle East 21
Rest of the World 30
Optional Practical Training (OPT)OPT allows international students to gain work experience after graduation through temporary employment at a job related to their major. CSU has some of the highest numbers of international students to receive such opportunities with a total of 454 students in OPT across the US in a total of 32 states. Over 100 CSU students chose to stay and complete their OPT in Colorado.
They feel that they are not just professors, I think they have a mission and they want to make a change. They are social justice agents and they want to bring social justice around the world. I feel that they are more than courses, classrooms, and lectures. They are lifetime experiences and opportunities to change the world and to make your place in history.”
Rafah Sahab, Saudi ArabiaMEd in Counseling and Career Development
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International CSU graduates are working at companies such as:
• Princeton Neuroscience Institute
• PricewaterhouseCoopers• University of California,
Berkeley• Fiat Chrysler Automobiles• Purdue University• Stanford University
32 is the total number of states that OPT CSU students reside in
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• Visa• HP• Starbucks• Amazon• Woodward • LinkedIn• eBay• Ford
• Dell• Google• Intel• FedEx• AT&T• Cicsco• Microsoft• Deloitte
AACSBAccreditation
CSU Students From Around the World on OPT
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GP Graduate Pathway program that can lead to this degree is indicated in green. This degree is also available through direct admission.
● This CSU degree program is available through direct admission.
STEM degrees are designated by the US Department of Homeland Security.
B = Bachelor’s M = Master’s D = Doctorate
B M D
Natural Sciences
Applied Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Addiction Counseling
Applied Computing Technology [Computing Education, Computing Technology]
CS
Biochemistry [General Biochemistry, Health and Medical Sciences, Pre-Pharmacy
SC
Biology [Biological Science, Botany] SC
Cell and Molecular Biology [Doctoral: Cancer Biology]
Chemistry [Bachelor’s: ACS Certified, Non-ACS Certified]
SC
Computer Science [Bachelor’s: Computer Science, Human-Centered Computing]
CS GP
Data Science [Bachelor’s: Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics]
GE
Ecology [Ecology Risk Assessment & Management, Human-Environment Interactions]
Materials Science and Engineering
Mathematics [Bachelor’s: Actuarial Science, Applied Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, General Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mathematics of Information]
MA GP
Natural Sciences [Biology Education, Chemistry Education, Geology Education, Physical Science Education, Physics Education]
SC
Natural Sciences Education
Physics [Applied Physics, Physics] SC
Professional Science Master’s in Zoo, Aquarium, and Animal Shelter ManagementPsychology [Bachelor’s: Addictions Counseling, Clinical/Counseling, General Psychology, Industrial/Organizational, Mind, Brain and Behavior; Master’s and Doctoral: Applied Social, Cognitive, Cognitive Neuroscience, Counseling, Industrial/Organizational Psychology]
SC
Statistics [Applied Statistics] [Bachelor’s: General Statistics, Mathematical Statistics; Master’s: Applied Statistics]
GE GP
Zoology1 SC
Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Biomedical Sciences [Master’s: Reproductive Technology]1,7 SC
Clinical Sciences
Environmental Health [Master’s: Environmental Health and Safety, Epidemiology, Ergonomics, Industrial Hygiene, Toxicology; Doctoral: Epidemiology, Ergonomics, Joint DVM, Industrial Hygiene, Toxicology]
SC
Microbiology SC
Neuroscience [Bachelor’s: Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience, Cell and Molecular Neuroscience]
SC
Pathology
Radiological Health Sciences [Health Physics]
Toxicology
Veterinary Medicine
B M D
Agricultural Sciences
Agricultural Business [Bachelor’s: Agricultural Economics, Farm and Ranch Management]
AS
Agricultural Education [Bachelor’s: Teacher Development, Agricultural Literacy]
AS
Agricultural and Resource Economics [Agricultural Economics, Natural Resource and Environmental Economics]Agricultural Sciences [Master’s: Integrated Resource Management, Teacher Development] Animal Science [Master’s and Doctorate: Breeding and Genetics, Reproduction, Nutrition, Dairy Management Systems, Beef Management Systems, Meat Safety and Quality, and Livestock Behavior and Welfare]
AS
Bioagricultural Sciences [Entomology, Pest Management, Plant Pathology, Weed Science]
Environmental & Natural Resource Economics AS
Environmental Horticulture [Landscape Business, Landscape Design and Contracting, Nursery and Landscape Management, Turf Management]
AS
Equine Science AS
Extension Education GP
Horticulture [Bachelor’s: Floriculture, Horticultural Business Management, Horticultural Food Crops, Horticultural Science, Horticulture Therapy, Viticulture and Enology]
AS
Landscape Architecture1
Soil and Crop Sciences [Bachelor’s: Agronomic Production Management; Applied Information Technology; International Soil and Crop Sciences; Plant Biotechnology, Genetics and Breeding; Soil Ecology; Soil Restoration and Conservation; Master’s and Doctorate: Master’s and Doctorate: Agroecosystems Management, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Soil Science]
AS
Business
Accountancy [Financial Analysis, Auditing, and Reporting, Data Analytics and Systems, Taxation]Business Administration [Accounting, Finance, Financial Planning, Human Resource Management, Computer Information Systems, Marketing, Organization and Innovation Management, Real Estate, Supply Chain Management]
BU
Business Administration [Global, Social and Sustainable Enterprise MBA]
GP
Computer Information Systems GP
Finance GP
Engineering
Atmospheric Science
Bioengineering
Biomedical Engineering2 EN
Chemical and Biological Engineering EN
Chemical Engineering GP
Civil Engineering [Master’s: Environmental Engineering, Geoengineering, Groundwater Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering/Stream Restoration and River Mechanics, Hydrologic Science and Engineering, Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, Structural Engineering, Water & International Development, Water Resources, Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics]
EN GP
Computer Engineering [Masters: Biomedical Engineering, Computer Architecture/Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering, Computer Networking, Communications & Signal Processing, Control Systems, High Performance Computing, Electrical Power and Energy, Lasers & Optics, Radars and Remote Sensing, Robotics - Robot Control, Robotics - Robot Vision, Semiconductor Devices and Processing]
EN GP
B M D
Electrical Engineering [Bachelor’s: Electrical Engineering, Lasers and Optical Engineering] [Master’s: Biomedical Engineering, Computer Architecture/Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering, Computer Networking, Communications & Signal Processing, Control Systems, High Performance Computing, Electrical Power and Energy, Lasers & Optics, Radars and Remote Sensing, Robotics - Robot Control, Robotics - Robot Vision, Semiconductor Devices and Processing]
EN GP
Engineering [Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering]
GP
Engineering Science [Engineering Physics, Space Engineering, Teacher Education]
EN
Engineering Science and International Studies EN
Environmental Engineering EN
Mechanical Engineering EN GP
Systems Engineering
Health and Human Sciences
Apparel and Merchandising [Apparel Design and Production, Merchandising, Product Development]3 GE
Applied Developmental Science
Construction Management4 GE
Counseling and Career Development [Master’s: Career Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling]
Design and Merchandising [Apparel and Merchandising, Interior Design]
Early Childhood Education GE
Education and Human Resource Studies [Master's: Adult Education and Training, Education Sciences, Organizational Learning, Performance, and Change; Doctoral: Education, Equity, and Transformation, Higher Education Leadership, Organizational Learning, Performance, and Change, and School Leadership]Family and Consumer Sciences [Family and Consumer Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences Education]
GE
Fermentation Science and Technology GE
Food Science and Nutrition [Food Science, Nutrition]
Health and Exercise Science [Health Promotion, Sports Medicine] SC
Hospitality Management GE
Human Bioenergetics
Human Development and Family Studies [Bachelor’s: Early Childhood Professions, Human Development and Family Studies, Leadership and Entrepreneurial Professions, Pre-Health Professions, Prevention and Intervention Sciences; Master’s: Marriage and Family Therapy, Prevention Science]
GE
Interior Architecture and Design 1
Nutrition and Food Science [Dietetics and Nutrition Management, Food Safety and Nutrition, Nutrition and Fitness, Nutritional Sciences]
SC
Occupation and Rehabilitation Science
Occupational Therapy
Public Health
Social Work GE
Student Affairs in Higher Education
B M D
Liberal Arts
Anthropology [Bachelor’s: Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology; Master’s: Health and Well-being, Humans and the Environment, Professional Methods and Techniques, International Development]
GE
Art [Bachelor’s: Art Education, Art History, Integrated Visual Studies]5 GE
Arts Leadership and Cultural Management
Communication Studies [Speech Teacher Licensure, Master’s: Deliverable Practices]
GE
Communication
Creative Writing
Dance DA
Economics BU
English [Bachelor’s: Creative Writing, English Education, Language, Literature, Writing, Rhetoric and Literacy; Master’s: Creative Nonfiction, Literature, Rhetoric and Composition, TEFL/TESL]
GE GP
Ethnic Studies [Social Studies Education] GE
Fine Arts [Drawing, Electronic Art, Fibers, Graphic Design, Metalsmithing, Painting, Photo Image Making, Pottery, Printmaking, Sculpture]5
GE
Geography GE
History [Bachelor’s: General History, Language, Social and Behavior Sciences, Social Studies Teaching; Master’s: Liberal Arts, Public History - Cultural Resource Management, Public History - Historical Preservation, Public History - Museum Studies]
GE
Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts GE
Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts and Engineering Science EN
International Studies [Asian Studies, European Studies, Latin American Studies, Middle East and North African Studies]
GE
Journalism and Media Communication1,6 GE
Languages, Literatures and Cultures [French, German, Spanish, Teaching Endorsement]
LL GP
Music [Bachelor’s: Composition, Music Education, Music Therapy, Performance; Master’s: Choral Conducting, Collaborative Piano, Instrumental Conducting, Music Education - Composition, Music Education - Conducting, Music Therapy]1
GE
Philosophy [General Philosophy; Global Philosophies and Religions; Philosophy, Science and Technology]
GE
Political Science [General Political Science, Environmental Politics and Policy, Global Politics and Policy, US Politics, Government and Law, Doctor’s: Environmental Politics and Policy]
GE
Public Communication and Technology
Sociology [Criminology and Criminal Justice, Environmental Sociology, General Sociology]
GE
Theatre [Design and Technology, General Theatre, Performance] GE
Women’s and Gender Studies GE
Warner College of Natural Resources
Conservation Leadership [Global]
Earth Sciences
Ecosystem Science and Sustainability SC
Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology [Conservation Biology, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Wildlife Biology]
SC
Forest Sciences
Forest and Rangeland Stewardship [Forest Biology, Forest Fire Science, Forest Management, Rangeland Conservation and Management, Rangeland and Forest Management]
GE
Geology [Environmental Geology, Geology, Geophysics, Hydrogeology] SC
Geosciences
Greenhouse Gas Management and Accounting GP
Human Dimensions of Natural Resources GE
Natural Resource Tourism [Global Tourism, Natural Resource Tourism]
GE
Natural Resources Management GE
Natural Resources Stewardship [Ecological Restoration, Forest Sciences, Rangeland Ecosystems]
Restoration Ecology GE
Rangeland Ecosystem Science
Tourism Management GP
Watershed Science SC
Visit: hp.colostate.edu for more information about health professions advisingCSU has pre-health advising, which prepares students for advanced degrees in the following professions: medicine, physician assistant, veterinary medicine, occupational therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, dentistry, optometry, podiatry, chiropractic, public health and anesthesiology assistant.
1 These majors may have additional progression requirements. View specific entry requirements for these competitive majors at: admissions.colostate.edu/transfercompetitivemajors
2 The Biomedical Engineering major must be taken in conjunction with: Chemical and Biological Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. Two BS degrees are awarded upon completion of the program.
3 For the Apparel Design and Production major, students complete a design portfolio due in October of the student’s second year. The top 25 students are selected based on GPA and their portfolio.
4 For the Construction Management major, students are admitted as “Pre-Construction Management,” and must complete 15 credits with a minimum 2.75 GPA, completion of CON 101 and CO 150 with a B or better and completion of MATH 125 with a C or better.
5 For the Visual Art major, it is recommended students start in the Fall semester due to course timing.6 For the Journalism and Media Communication major, admission requirements include JTC 100 and JTC 210 with at least
a B in one course and C in the other and a minimum 2.9 cumulative GPA over 12 CSU credits.7 For the Biomedical Sciences major, students must complete LIFE 102 and CHEM 111/112 with a B or better and have
a CSU GPA of 3.3 on a minimum of 12 credits but no more than 60 credits.
International Year One
AS Agricultural SciencesBU Business Administration/
EconomicsCS Computer ScienceDA Dance
EN EngineeringGE GeneralLL Languages, Literatures and CulturesMA MathematicsSC Sciences
Find Your DegreeWith a wide range of subject areas and admissions options, you can find the perfect degree for your chosen career. You can apply directly to the university or apply for a Pathway program to help you improve your English language and academic scores for successful progression to your chosen degree program. From your application to the day you graduate, we are here to help you succeed every step of the way. Turn to the back cover to learn how to apply.
Academic Programs
Indicates the undergraduate Pathway program that should be taken to progress to an undergraduate academic program. This program is also available through direct admission.
Transfer Student(See next page)
Undergraduate Degree Program
3.0+ GPA
TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.5
2.3 GPA
TOEFL iBT 60
IELTS 5.5
1-Semester Pathway
2-Semester Pathway
3-Semester Pathway
Year 1: Freshman Year 2: Sophomore Year 3: Junior Year 4: Senior
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2.3 GPA
TOEFL iBT 50
IELTS 5.0
First semester of this Pathway program begins before Year 1/ Freshman
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Scores
English Language Program(See page 16)
2.3 GPA
TOEFL iBT 75-79
IELTS 6.0-6.5
High School Diploma(or equivalent)
What are your scores?
Start Dates for International Year One/Undergraduate Transfer Program (1-Semester)
All Pathway programs can be started in the semester indicated below. 1-Semester Pathway/Undergraduate Transfer Program 2-Semester Pathway program 3-Semester Pathway program
ProgramsFall 2019
Aug 19, 2019 - Dec 20, 2019Spring 2020
Jan 13, 2020 - May 15, 2020Summer 2020
May 11, 2020 - Aug 7, 2020
Agricultural Sciences; Business Administration/Economics; Computer Science; Engineering; General; Languages, Literatures and Cultures; Mathematics; Sciences
Dance
Undergraduate Transfer ProgramHave you earned credits from another college or university and want to transfer to Colorado State University? You can transfer directly into CSU or choose our Undergraduate Transfer Program (UTP) which is specifically designed to support international students through the process of transferring.
• Transfer of credits from your college or university-level classes to your degree
• Unofficial Pre-Arrival Credit Evaluation (15 business days after receiving offer letter)
• Receive customized curriculum of university credit-bearing courses
• Quick turnaround time for offer (5-7 business days)
• Guaranteed progression to any undergraduate program upon successful completion of your UTP
• Academic advising throughout the program including progression and student success advisors
• Scholarships available to qualified students
Program Key Facts• Start Dates: Fall and Spring
• Length: 1-Semester or 2-Semester
• Minimum GPA: 2.5
• English Requirements: 1-Semester: TOEFL iBT 75-79or IELTS 6.0-6.5
2-Semester: TOEFL iBT 60 or IELTS 5.5
UTP BenefitsThere are many benefits to choosing a UTP including:
International Year OneInternational Year One allows you to begin earning credits toward your degree even if you don’t
meet the academic and English requirements for direct entry. You will receive additional support
to help you be successful through your first year at CSU and graduate in the same amount
of time as direct entry students. Depending on your English language scores, you’ll enter
International Year One through a 1-Semester, 2-Semester or 3-Semester program.
Entry Requirements
High school diploma, minimum GPA 2.3 and English language requirements in one of the following tests. (No lower than C average in all math courses for business administration, computer science, engineering, mathematics and sciences degrees)
Pathway 1-Semester 2-Semester 3-Semester
TOEFL iBT 75-79 60 50
IELTS 6.0-6.5 5.5 5.0
IELA 176 162 154
English Language ProgramIf you do not meet the direct or International Year One entry requirements, you can enter
our Academic English program to improve your academic and language skills. Once you have
achieved the required language level, you can progress to International Year One or enter your
degree program directly. Learn more on page 16.
Undergraduate AdmissionsAt CSU, you can choose from more than 70 bachelor’s degree programs, 130 concentrations and 80 minors. No matter what your career goals are, your path to success can start here. There are three ways to begin your undergraduate studies at CSU.
Direct EntryIf you meet the academic and English language
requirements for your program, you may apply
directly to Colorado State University.
Entry Requirements
High school diploma, minimum GPA 3.0 and English language requirements in one of the following tests. Additional requirements may apply.
TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.5
SAT or ACT for competitive majors admissions.colostate.edu/competitive-majors/
Start Dates
Fall 2019 Spring 2020
Aug 2019 Jan 2020
View program specific entry requirements at:
www.intostudy.com/csu/programs
[SAMPLE INTERNATIONAL YEAR ONE PROGRAM] Business Administration/EconomicsBusiness: Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Management, Real Estate, Supply Chain Management
Economics: Optional minor in Business Administration available
2-Semester Pathway
Fall: August 19, 2019Spring: January 13, 2020Summer: May 11, 2020
Degree Program Components
120 credit hour program 30-32 credit hours apply from Pathway88-90 credits remaining toward degree
Program Information
Entry Requirements • High school diploma • 2.3 GPA (No lower than a C average
in all Math courses) • Language requirements:
• TOEFL iBT 60 • IELTS 5.5 • PTEA 44 • Password 6 • Completion of the AE Level 3 with a
minimum 75% in all graded courses
Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours Progression Requirements
Business • 3.0 CSU GPA • Grade of “C” or better in all classes • B- or better in MATH 141 and ECON 202 • No unresolved “W” or “I” or “U” grades
Economics • 2.5 CSU GPA • Grade of “C” or better in all classes • No unresolved “W” or “I” or “U” grades
Notes
1 Course depends on Math Placement (MPE) results.
2 Students must test out of College Algebra II.
3 Courses will not be required over the summer semester, which will result in fewer than the stated number of credit hours that semester
4 This course is typically taken by Business Majors only.
These courses are generally delivered through the INTO CSU Center and are for Pathway students only.
EAP 150 English for International Students I 6
MATH1 MATH 117, 118 or 141 1-3
SPCM 100 Introduction to Popular Culture 3
KEY 192C Seminar 3
BUS 100 4 Introduction to Business 1
Total 14-16
Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours
EAP 151 English for International Students II 3
General Education Course 3 3
KEY 192A3 Seminar 1
ECON 202 Microeconomics 3
SPCM 200 Public Speaking 3
MATH 141 Calculus 3
Total 16
1-Semester Pathway
Fall: August 19, 2019Spring: January 13, 2020Summer: May 11, 2020
Degree Program Components
120 credit hour program 16 credit hours apply from Pathway104 credits remaining toward degree
Entry Requirements • High school diploma • 2.3 GPA (No lower than a C average
in all Math courses) • Language requirements:
• TOEFL iBT 79 • IELTS 6.5 • PTEA 53 • Password 7 • Completion of the AE Level 3 with a
minimum 80% in all graded courses
Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
EAP 151 English for International Students II 3
MATH 1412 Calculus 3
ECON 202 Microeconomics 3
SPCM 100 Introduction to Popular Culture 3
KEY 192C Seminar 3
BUS 100 4 Introduction to Business 1
Total 16
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Graduate AdmissionsCSU offers more than 80 academic programs and two different paths to begin earning your graduate degree.
Graduate Pathway ProgramOur Graduate Pathway program will give you the academic foundation, essential language
skills and GMAT/GRE test preparation to successfully move on to your master’s or doctoral
degree. You’ll receive the highest level of personal care and support throughout your program.
We offer a 1-Semester and 2-Semester option, depending on your English language level and
academic preparedness.
Entry Requirements
Bachelor’s degree, minimum GPA 2.75 and English language requirements in one of the following tests.
Pathway 1-Semester 2-Semester
TOEFL iBT 75-86 70-76
IELTS 6.5 6.0
IELA 176 169
English Language ProgramIf you do not meet the direct or Graduate Pathway entry requirements you can enter our
Academic English program to improve your academic and language skills. Once you have
achieved the required language level, you can progress to a Graduate Pathway program or
enter your degree program directly. Learn more on page 16.
Direct EntryIf you meet the academic and English language
requirements for your degree program, you may
apply directly to Colorado State University.
Entry Requirements
Bachelor’s degree, minimum GPA 3.0 and English language requirements in one of the following tests. Additional requirements may apply.
TOEFL iBT 80
IELTS 6.5+
Certain programs have higher requirements and additional information
A statement of purpose
Three letters of professional reference
Contact the academic department to verify whether the GRE/GMAT is required
View program specific entry requirements at www.intostudy.com/csu/programs
Start Dates
Fall 2019 Spring 2020
Aug 2019 Jan 2020
Start Dates for Graduate Pathway Programs
All Pathway programs can be started in the semester indicated below.
1-Semester Pathway/Undergraduate Transfer Program 2-Semester Pathway program
Programs
Fall 2019Aug 19, 2019 - Dec 20, 2019
Spring 2020Jan 13, 2020 - May 15, 2020
Computer Information Systems; Computer Science; Electrical and Computer Engineering [all specializations]; Languages, Literatures and Cultures-Spanish
Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering [all specializations]
English TEFL/TESL
Chemical Engineering
Greenhouse Gas Management and Accounting; Finance; Business Administration (Global, Social and Sustainable Enterprise); Applied Statistics; Tourism Management
Extension Education
Mathematics
Progression Requirements by Program Pathway GPA and Grades Standardized Tests
Applied Statistics• 3.0 and 3.25 GPA for all MATH, STAT and STAA courses
• Grade B or better in all classes
Not RequiredElectrical/Computer Engineering (Biomedical Engineering, Computer Architecture/Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering, Computer Networking, Communications & Signal Processing, Control Systems, High Performance Computing, Electrical Power and Energy, Lasers & Optics, Radars and Remote Sensing, Robotics - Robot Control, Robotics - Robot Vision, Semiconductor Devices and Processing)
• 3.0 (ME)
• 3.2 (MS)
• Grade B or better in all classes
Computer Information Systems
• 3.0
• Grade B or better in all classes
For students below a 3.4 GPA: 550 GMAT Score or equivalent GRE
Computer Science
Not Required
English TEFL/TESL
Extension Education
Languages, Literatures and Cultures (Spanish)
Tourism Management
Greenhouse Gas Management and AccountingGRE score of 156 Verbal, 159 Quantitative, 4.5 Analytical Writing
MathematicsGRE score of 156 Verbal, 160 Quantitative, 4.0+ Analytical Writing
Mechanical EngineeringGRE score of 160 Verbal, 155 Quantitative, 4.0+ Analytical Writing
Finance• 3.2
• Grade B or better in all classes600 GMAT score or equivalent GRE
Business Administration (Global, Social and Sustainable Enterprise)• 3.25
• Grade B or better in all classes
Chemical Engineering• 3.0
• Grade B or better in all classes
Not Required
Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering, Water Resources)• 3.0 GPA, 3.0 GPA for all CIVE classes
• Grade B or better in all classes, Grade of B- or better in all CIVE classes
This is not a comprehensive list of all progression requirements. Progression requirements are subject to change and may vary by program.
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Start DatesSemester Start
Fall 2019 August 19, 2019
Fall II 2019 October 7, 2019
Spring 2020 January 13, 2020
Spring II 2020 March 2, 2020
Summer 2020 May 11, 2020
Summer II 2020 June 22, 2020
Academic English
The Academic English program at CSU prepares you for university study in the US. You’ll receive high-quality English language instruction and the academic skills to succeed at CSU.
Please visit www.intostudy.com/csu/ academic-englishfor current information.
Progression Requirements
International Year One 3-Semester PathwayCompletion of Academic English Level 2 with a minimum 75% in all graded courses
International Year One 2-Semester Pathway Completion of Academic English Level 3 with a minimum 75% in all graded courses
International Year One 1-Semester Pathway/ Undergraduate Transfer Program Completion of Academic English Level 3 with a minimum 80% in all graded courses
Direct Undergraduate Admission Completion of Academic English Level 3 with a minimum 85% in all graded courses
Graduate 2-Semester PathwayCompletion of Academic English Level 3 with a minimum 75% in all graded courses
Graduate 1-Semester Pathway Completion of Academic English Level 3 with a minimum 85% in all graded courses
Direct Graduate AdmissionDepartments generally request a TOEFL or IELTS score, although individual program entry requirements vary
What You’ll Learn • Understand US values in an academic setting.
• Present spoken and written ideas accurately and effectively in English.
• Write research papers with proper use of citations and references.
• Read, understand and critically evaluate academic texts.
• Understand and use vocabulary common to academic disciplines.
• Take useful and accurate notes in academic lectures and presentations.
English Foundations Program (Mid-Semester Start Dates Available)
INTO CSU offers an English Foundations program for students who require more support
before entering the full Academic English program. Our professional instructors help improve
a student’s English proficiency and prepare students to retake the English placement test to
determine their Academic English level or entry to a Pathway in the following semester.
• Foundations 1 - Low Beginner English Level (Semester and mid-semester intakes)
• Foundations 2 - Intermediate Beginner English Level (Semester and mid-semester intakes)
• Foundations 3 - High Beginner English Levels and above (Mid-semester intakes)
Estimated Academic English Level Based on Test Scores All students take a placement test during Orientation to determine their AE level. The table
below shows your estimated level of AE based off your standardized test scores.
Estimated AE Level TOEFL iBT IELTS IELA
Level 1 <32 <4.5 <147
Level 2 32-45 4.5-5.0 147-161
Level 3 46+ 5.5 162-168
Key Program Facts
August, October, January, March, May and June
start dates
Program length is 15 weeks (13 weeks in Summer)
Mid-semester program length is 7 weeks (6 weeks
in Summer)
Minimum age 16
High school diploma required
No English language requirement; students will be
assessed and placed upon arrival
21 hours of instruction per week
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Every week I have two lectures and one recitation where the teacher’s assistant teaches you how to do the exam, how to review for the exam, and you also have a paper assignment. Another one of my classes, they also need participation, so you should definitely go to this class everyday.”
Chao Ding, ChinaMSBA in Computer Information SystemsCIS Graduate Pathway
“
The classes are very good. We really interact with the teachers and our classmates. We had friendships with some teachers because they are very open with the students.”
Ana Karla Nobre Dias, BrazilAcademic English
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Scholarships
CSU Merit-Based Scholarships - Freshman
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements Award Amount Total Award
GPA Only Scholarship Directly admitted first-time freshmen 3.3+ GPA $2,000 - $8,000 $8,000 - $32,000
GPA & SAT Scholarship Directly admitted first-time freshmen 3.3+ GPA and 1200+ SAT or 25+ ACT $4,000 - $10,000 $16,000 - $40,000
Honors Scholarship Directly admitted first-time freshmen Admitted to Honors Program $1,000 $4,000
CSU Merit-Based Scholarships - Transfer
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements Award Amount Frequency
Ram Transfer Scholarship Non-resident transfers pursuing first bachelor’s degree Competitive selection $10,000 $5,000 per year
*Redesigned SAT scores. To convert scores prior to May 2016, visit collegereadiness.collegeboard.org
Scholarships are automatically available to international students with qualifying ACT/SAT scores and GPA. International student without ACT/SAT will be evaluated for scholarship qualification.
Students must submit a completed CSU application for scholarship consideration. No additional scholarship application is required. For full details, including deadlines, visit: sfs.colostate.edu/scholarships
INTO CSU Scholarships
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements Award Amount Frequency
Regional Scholarship Pathway program Varies, contact your INTO representative $2,000-$10,000 For Pathway year only
INTO CSU Cascade Scholarship Pathway program Cascaded students admitted to Pathway program $3,500 - $6,000 For Pathway year only
INTO CSU to CSU Progression Scholarships
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements Award Amount Frequency
Undergraduate Progression Scholarship International Year One 3.5 overall GPA during Pathway program$15,000($5,000/year)
Renewable up to three years, achieve 3.5 GPA in IYO/UTP then maintain 3.0 GPA
Graduate Progression Scholarship Graduate Pathway program 3.75 overall GPA during Pathway program$8,000 ($4,000/year)
Renewable up to two years, with cumulative 3.75 GPA
Learn more about CSU’s scholarshipswww.intostudy.com/csu/scholarships
All prices are estimated for time frame above. Total program duration may vary on academic credentials.
*Living expenses for direct admission are based on average estimates; living expenses for INTO CSU programs are based on actual expected costs. Cost may vary depending on the actual housing.
International Year One Undergraduate Transfer Program Undergraduate Direct
Tuition and Fees $32,670 $32,670 $30,510
Living Expenses* $19,790 $19,790 $12,950
Books and Supplies $1,310 $1,310 $1,290
Insurance $2,130 $2,130 $1,810
Total Expenses $55,900 $55,900 $46,560
Undergraduate Programs (Per academic year)
Graduate Pathway Graduate Direct
Tuition and Fees $30,130 $27,900
Living Expenses* $17,830 $10,960
Books and Supplies $1,310 $770
Insurance $2,130 $1,810
Total Expenses $51,400 $41,440
Graduate Programs (Per academic year)
Academic English (Per semester)
Academic English Foundations
(7 Weeks)
Academic English(14 Weeks)
Tuition and Fees $4,350 $8,700
Living Expenses* $4,460 $8,910
Books and Supplies $330 $660
Insurance $530 $1,070
Total Expenses $9,670 $19,340
All prices are estimated from 2018-19 and are subject to change. Please visit
www.intostudy.com/csu/costs for exact pricing.
Estimated Costs of AttendanceThere are two semesters per academic year (Fall, Spring) each about 16 weeks. Students also may take classes during a 12-week Summer term for an additional cost.
For details about Terms and Conditions, Country Scales and English Waivers visit:
www.intostudy.com/csu/terms
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