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Study Abroad

Along with the CSU International Programs, sponsored by the Chancellor's Office, students have the option of studying abroad through other organizations and universities for up to 1 year. The staff in the International Student Services Office, located in UH 235, will aid you in finding a program right for you. For online information, go to http://iss.csusb.edu/en/ip.asp.

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS (IP)

International Programs (IP) is the system wide study abroad program of the CSU. Developing intercultural communication skills and international understanding among its students is the vital mission of The California State University (CSU). Since its inception in 1963, the CSU International Programs has contributed to this effort by providing qualified students an affordable opportunity to continue their studies abroad for a full academic year. More than 15,000 CSU students have taken advantage of this unique study option.

Some of IP's special features are:

No overseas tuition or administrative costs are charged.
Students earn resident credit for all overseas course work.
All campus financial aid, with the exception of work-study, is applicable overseas.
IP assists students in arranging the details of their year abroad, including academic planning, transportation, visas, and housing.
Once overseas, students receive assistance from a CSU resident director and/or local staff.

To qualify for admission to the International Programs, students must have upper division or graduate standing at a CSU campus by the time of their departure. Students at the sophomore level may, however, participate in the intensive language acquisition programs in France, Germany, and Mexico. California Community Colleges transfer students are eligible to apply directly from their community college. Students must also posses a current cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or 3.0, depending on the program for which they apply. Some programs also have language study and/or other coursework prerequisites.

Additional information and application materials may be obtained from the International Student Services & International Center located on campus at UH-235, by calling (909) 735-5193; or by writing to the California State University International Programs, 401 Golden Shore, Sixth Floor, Long Beach, California 90802-4275. Visit us on the World Wide Web at http://www.calstate.edu/ip . Applications for the following academic year overseas must be submitted by February 1st of every year.