Conditional Applicant - Graduate

Students who do not meet the English language proficiency requirement for admission may be able to apply for conditional admission. Students who choose the conditional admission option begin by studying English at the American Language and Culture Institute on the CSU, Chico campus. When the appropriate language proficiency is reached, students may then begin their academic programs at the University.

The following graduate programs will consider students for conditional admission:

• Art (Art History, Fine Arts)
• Biological Science
• Communication Studies
• Education
• Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Geosciences
• Kinesiology
• Political Science
• Public Administration
• Recreation Administration
• Teaching International Languages

The following programs will not consider students for conditional admission:

• Business Administration (MBA)
• Communication Sciences and Disorders
• Computer Science
• Nutritional Science
• Social Work

For other programs, please contact the Office of International Education at iss@csuchico.edu.

Applying for Conditional Admission is Easy! Here's how...

1. Apply Online Through CSU Mentor & Pay $55 Application Fee

• www.csumentor.edu
• Pay the $55 application fee

2. ALCI Application ALCI Application Form - Complete and Print $100 (Non-Refundable) Applicaiton Fee

• Check or money order - drawn on a U.S. Bank, or
• Visa or MasterCard

3. Supporting Documentation:

• Financial support documents
• Official transcripts - click here to review academic qualifications for admission
  • Note: Students from India: Please submit attested non-consolidated mark sheets)
• Copy of passport photo identification page
• *Transfer students only* - copy of I-94, visa, and current from I-20

**ALCI & University application fees must be paid seperately

4. Conditional Admission Deadlines

5. Mail Documents To:

ALCI Chico

CSU, Chico

400 West First Street

Chico, CA USA 95929-0250