International Second Bachelor’s Students
Beginning fall 2025, you can apply for admission to California State University, Northridge as an international second bachelor’s degree student in the following approved majors:
- Deaf Studies
- Health Administration
- Public Health
With one of the degrees above, you’re likely to find a career in one of these high-demand fields and make a difference in your community.
If you are interested in any other majors and you have already earned a bachelor’s degree or higher, we encourage you to explore and apply to one of CSUN's graduate programs.
Before applying, please review Programs Leading to Licensure or Credentialing.
How to Apply as a Second Bachelor's Student
If you are a post-baccalaureate international F-1 visa student who holds a recognized bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, you may pursue a program leading to a second bachelor's degree in the following CSUN majors that are approved for the fall 2025 admission cycle:
- Deaf Studies
- Health Administration
- Public Health
Please note: The major may not be the same as your previously awarded degree.
We encourage you to consult with a program coordinator to determine whether a second bachelor's degree or a graduate program better meets your needs.
Before applying, please review Programs Leading to Licensure or Credentialing.
If you are returning to CSUN to complete a second bachelor’s degree that you have already started at CSUN, please visit Returning International Students. For assistance, contact the Office of International Admissions.
CSUN application and document deadlines for international second bachelor's applicants are shown in the table below.
| Semester | Application Deadline | Document Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| For Fall Admission | Oct. 1 to May 31 | June 15 |
| For Spring Admission | Aug. 1 to Oct. 31 | Nov. 15 |
A second bachelor's degree applicant is admitted to CSUN as a graduate student. Therefore, you are eligible to apply for a second bachelor’s degree if you meet all of the following admission requirements:
- Have a four-year baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) from a regionally accredited institution; and
- Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended; and
- Have satisfied one of the following conditions:
- Have a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 in all undergraduate units, or
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units from all post-secondary institutions, or
- Hold an acceptable post-baccalaureate degree earned at a regionally accredited institution and:
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all units attempted as an undergraduate, or
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units attempted from all post-secondary institutions attended.
CSUN will convert your international GPA when you apply for admission.
You must also apply for admission to one of the following approved, second bachelor's degree majors:
- Deaf Studies
- Health Administration
- Public Health
If you are not pursuing one of the above approved majors, we encourage you to consult with a program coordinator to determine whether a second bachelor's degree or a graduate program better meets your needs.
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As an international student, you'll need to assemble the following items to apply for admission:
- Official transcripts. You will need to provide all official academic records, including certificates, degrees or diplomas in original language of issue. If you have studied in the U.S., you are are required to have the U.S. institution(s) send official transcript(s) directly to CSUN.
- Official English translations of all academic records including certificates, degrees or diplomas.
- Results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or other acceptable test.
- A credit or debit card. The $70 application fee is due at the time of submission and can only be paid by credit or debit card.
- Financial affidavit and bank statement. Download and complete the Affidavit of Financial Support (PDF) and obtain a copy of your bank statement.
- A copy of your passport photo page.
Create an account and complete your application on Cal State Apply, the CSU's online application system.
Before submitting your application, you can upload* the following documents to the program materials section of Cal State Apply:
- Completed Affidavit of Financial Support (PDF) and bank statement
- A copy of your passport photo page
- Results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or other acceptable test
- Unofficial transcripts (not required but helpful to speed the processing of your application)
Be sure to carefully review your information before submitting.
*Note: If it is not possible to upload your documents before the deadline to submit your Cal State Apply application, please contact us at intladm@csun.edu for assistance.
After you apply, watch for an email from our office with the information you'll need to activate your CSUN Portal account and email. Once you've set up an account, you can check your application status.
- You can expect updates regarding your admission decision to be available in CSUN Portal in the weeks after you apply.
- You will be notified of your admission status by the Office of International Admissions.
If you have been denied admission to the university, you may appeal this decision. For details and instructions to submit an appeal, please see Admission Appeals.
You must submit official transcripts to the Office of International Admissions. Please submit:
- All official academic records in original language of issue. Applicants who have studied in the U.S. are required to have the institution(s) in the U.S. send official transcript(s) directly to CSUN.
- Official English translations of all academic records.
Paper transcripts must be received in sealed, unopened envelopes. Ask your previous school(s) to send your official transcripts to:
California State University, Northridge
Attention: International Admissions
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8207
U.S.A.
For electronic transcripts, choose "CSU Northridge" as the recipient.
If you have any California community college transcripts, please review eTranscript California and have the transcripts sent through this system.
Admission Requirements
You will be considered for admission to CSUN as an international second bachelor's degree student if:
- You meet the criteria in the "Review Admission Requirements and Eligibility" row above, and
- You have met our graduate-level English language requirement:
| Test Name and Website | Minimum Score Required for Graduate Students | How to Send Your Score to CSUN |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge C1 Advanced English (formerly CAE) | 180 | Email "Confirmation of Entry" page to intladm@csun.edu. |
| DET – Duolingo English Test | 105 | Online through your Duolingo Account. See Sending Your Results. |
| EIKEN CSE – Common Scale for English | 2630 (1) | Contact EIKEN online; they will send the score directly to us. |
| GTEC CBT – Global Test of English Communication Computer-Based Test | 1200 | Have GTEC send a copy of your "Official Score Certificate" to CSUN. |
| IELTS Academic - International English Language Test System | 6.5 | Have IELTS send a copy of your "Test Report Form" to CSUN. |
| iTEP Academic - International Test of English Proficiency | 4.0 | Have iTEP send your score to CSUN. |
| PTE Academic - Pearson Test of English | 58 | Online through your PTE Academic Account. |
| TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Internet Based score: 79 We do not accept TOEFL ITP. |
Use CSUN School Code 4707. |
Exception: The TOEFL or other English language proficiency exam is not required if you have:
- Earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a college or university in the U.S., or
- Earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a college or university outside the U.S. where English is the principal language of instruction.
CSUN interprets "where English is the principal language of instruction" to mean that a school is located in a country where English is the daily medium of communication for the majority of residents, and that students receive academic instruction in English at all levels of education.
Countries currently meeting the above requirement are: Australia, Belize, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, plus a few nations in the Commonwealth Caribbean (Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, the Cayman Islands, and Trinidad and Tobago).
If you have any questions, please contact an International Admissions Advisor.
CSUN Intensive English Program and Conditional Admission
An in-person Intensive English Program (IEP) is offered through CSUN’s Tseng College of Extended Learning. The International Admissions Office works closely with the IEP office to offer "conditional admission" to academically eligible students enrolled in the IEP. Admission to the university is guaranteed once the student has completed the English language requirement. Learn more at Intensive English Programs.