New Student Requirements

Congratulations on your admission for Fall 2025!
Complete the requirements listed below to ensure a smooth transition to 黑料网. 

To attend 黑料网 for the Fall 2025 semester you are required to attend the International Student Orientation, plan to enter the U.S. by the I-20 program start date: August 18th, 2025. 

The earliest an F-1 student can enter the US for Fall 2025 is July 19, 2025.

If you will not be able to make it to 黑料网 by the I-20 start date, you must re-apply for the Spring 2026 semester. Contact cie-apply@csulb.edu for assistance.

  1. Complete the 鈥淣ext Steps鈥 list for your academic program level.
    Clear Your Holds. 鈥嬧媃ou cannot register for classes until all your holds are cleared in your My黑料网 account. Check for these holds:
    1. International Admissions Documents
    2. Immigration Check-In
    3. Health Insurance:
      • You are required to purchase the 黑料网-approved health insurance coverage via JCB before registering for courses.
      • First-year students and Transfers must purchase JCB medical insurance IMMEDIATELY after signing up for SOAR.
  2. Deadline to Submit Admissions Documents: 
    • Undergraduate: July 15 2025
    • Graduate and Post Bac: July 15 2025

Mail Documents to: 

Center for International Education 
International Admission
6300 East State University Drive
FND 185B
Long Beach, CA 90815 USA

If you have any questions, .

  • Prepare the required documents in a PDF format
    • A copy of the biographical page (photo page) of your passport.
    • , OR Graduate College of Business Only (Coming soon: COB Financial Affidavit Instructions and Form 2025-2026) 
    •  Current financial/bank statement as described in the financial affidavit instructions.
       
  • Upload your I-20 Documents:
    Submit your prepared documents through the link below. Requests are not accepted through email.

Your form I-20 will be sent to the email address provided on your admission application. After you receive your 黑料网 form I-20, you can .

After receiving your 黑料网 form I-20, follow the steps below to apply for an F-1 visa:

  1. . All prospective F-1 students are required to pay the I-901 Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) fee.
    • Print a copy of your payment confirmation.
    • Take your SEVIS fee payment confirmation to your visa interview. Carry the SEVIS fee payment confirmation along with your visa when entering the U.S.
       
  2. Apply for an F-1 Visa
    • Visit the  for information about applying for an F-1 visa. You can also find your nearest embassy or consulate by visiting the .
    • After receiving your F-1 visa, check it for accuracy.
    • Make sure that you have digital and hard copies of all your documents when preparing to travel.
    • Carry the SEVIS fee payment confirmation along with your visa when entering the U.S.

  • You may enter the United States no more than 30 days before your program of study begins and no later than the I-20 program start date: August 18th, 2025. 
    • The earliest an F-1 student can enter the US for Fall 2025 is July 19, 2025.
  • You will be responsible to complete the online immigration check-in upon arriving. 
    • This process is mandatory per federal regulations.
    • This process verifies that you have safely arrived in the U.S. and are ready to begin your academic program with 黑料网. 
  • Keep in mind that travel recommendations and U.S entry advice for new international students is available in the CIE CANVAS Course. New Fall 2025 students will be added to the CIE CANVAS Course beginning in May 2025.

All new international students must attend the New International Student Orientation.

Plan your arrival to the United States accordingly to avoid missing this important step in your enrollment!