California State University Channel Islands’ Semester at CI program allows international students to enroll in regular university credit classes on a “space-available” basis, subject to the approval of the instructor and the Academic Affairs department. Check the CSU Channel Islands Schedule of Classes for class meeting times and locations. The application and registration process is easy. Admission to the University is not required.
We are now accepting new international students for the summer, in addition to our Fall and Spring semesters.
Application Process
Please submit the following to the International Programs office:
- Semester at CI Application Packet (PDF, 312KB)
- Non-refundable application fee of $250.00
- Bank Statement – you must show a minimum of $14,791.00 for one semester
- English Proficiency Score (TOEFL iBT61, IELTS 6.0, iTEP 5, Eiken Pre-1)
- Passport Copy
- Course Request Form for Semester at CI (PDF, 236KB)
- Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
Application Deadlines
- Spring Semester: December 1
- Fall Semester: July 14
Fall Program Fee Due
- The tuition fee for the Fall 2017 semester is due on Friday, August 18, 2017.
- Submitting the program fee any later could lead to a delay in receiving access to online course materials.
Spring Program Fee Due
- The tuition fee for the Spring 2018 semester is due on Friday, January 12, 2018.
- Submitting the program fee any later could lead to a delay in receiving access to online course materials.
Health Insurance Deadline
- Due on Friday, January 19, 2018 for the Spring 2018 semester.
- Health insurance must be purchased from the CSU Healthlink.
Program Dates
Fall 2017
- Start: August 28, 2017
- End: December 16, 2017
- Units Required: 12
Spring 2018
- January 18, 2018
- End: May 18, 2018
- Units Required: 12
Tuition Fees
- Spring 2018: $5,800 (USD) for 12 units
- Fall 2018: $5,800 (USD) for 12 units
Fees and dates are subject to change without notice. $270 (USD) for each additional unit over the amount listed. Lab fees as assigned.
Registration
- Regular Registration – First two weeks of session
- Late Registration ($20 late fee applies) –Third week of session
- Drop (with 65% refund, instructor signature required) – End of 2nd week
- Late Withdrawal (no refund) – instructor signature required – End of 3rd week
Limitations
We cannot guarantee a space or assure that you will be permitted to enroll in any class. Instructors are not required to accept Open University students even if space is available.
Open University is NOT available to:
- Matriculated students (those admitted to a degree program for the current semester)
- Non-matriculated international students with a score of less than 61 iBT on the TOEFL examination or its equivalent
- International students on F-1 or J-1 visas without proper authorization
Contact & Further Information
For further information or any questions, please call us at 805-437- 3107 or email us at international@csuci.edu.
Please submit all application materials to:
CSU Channel Islands
International Programs
Sage Hall 2061
One University Drive
Camarillo, CA 93012-8599