International Education Program

Apply as an International Student

New International Students coming
to CSM from another country

who need an F1 visa to study in the U.S.

International Students with an Active I20
who attend another college

and would like to take a class at CSM.
Email permission document to
csminternational@smccd.edu
and apply at OpenCCCApply.

International Students Transferring
with an Active I20

from another U.S. college,
university or high school.

Students with an international background

who are U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents,
political asylees, refugees or undocumented.
Follow Steps to Apply & Enroll
and apply at OpenCCCApply.

Application Checklist

Select a program of study on our college degree page
Begin online application (select New User to start application) - Apply Here
Upload documents
Review your application. Click here if you Forgot Your Password
Pay Application Fee and Submit Application
Receive your Admission Email

When to Apply

Summer Session - Classes begin in June

GOL Student Applications: June 1

Spring Semester - Classes begin on January 18, 2022. For the best selection of classes, we recommend applying before the deadlines.

Application Deadlines: New F-1 (Coming from outside the USA) - November 15
Transfer F-1 (Within the USA) - January 20
Global Online Learning (GOL) - January 20

The $50 Application Fee will be added to the Spring 2022 application beginning October 15, 2021.

What we need

Bank Letter or Bank Statement showing funds of at least $26,000 dated no earlier than 3 months before the date you apply. The total estimated expenses are:

Expenses	Semester	Year
Tuition (12 units, $309/unit)	$3,708	$7,416
Enrollment Fee (12 units, $46/unit)	$552	$1,104
Health Insurance	$650	$1,560
Living Expenses (10 months, shared room)	$5,375	$10,750
*Other	$2,560	$5,170
TOTAL	$12,845 USD	$26,000 USD

*Other	Semester	Year
Application Fee	$0	$50
Books and Supplies	$500	$1,000
Local Public Transportation	$500	$1,000
Miscellaneous	$1,560	$3,120
TOTAL	$2,560 USD	$5,170 USD

If dependents (spouse or child) will be accompanying you, the bank certification and/or Affidavit of support must include an additional $5,000 for the first dependent and an additional $2,500 for each additional dependent.

Transcripts from secondary schools or colleges accompanied by English translations
Copy of your valid passport
Proof on English Language Proficiency: A minimum score or higher on an approved English proficiency examination:

TOEFL iBT - 56
IELTS Band - 5.5
Duolingo - 85
PTE Academic - 42
Eiken Grade - 2A
Find more ways to meet the English Requirement here.

Still need English Language Proficiency?

Students who have not yet met the English Language Proficiency level may apply for Conditional Admissions to College of San Mateo by first enrolling in one of our Partner English Language Schools. Two applications are required, one to the Partner English Language School and one to College of San Mateo.

For more information about applying to College of San Mateo, please email csminternational@smccd.edu.