Traveling to the U.S.
You must have a passport with at least 6 months of validity from the date of entering the U.S. For example, if you plan to enter the U.S. on January 1st, your passport must be valid until July 1st.
Students must hand-carry and present the following original documents to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer at a U.S. port of entry:
- I-20
- Passport
- Student visa
- Class schedule (if you have already registered for classes)
For more information on traveling to the U.S., please visit the Study in the State's frequenty asked questions.
Most students fly into LAX or BFL airports.
- Pre-Application
- - CSU International Application Guide
- - Admission Requirements
- - Dates and Deadlines
- Tuition and Fees
- - Housing, Meal Plans, Other Costs
- - Contacts
- Post-Application
- - What to Expect
- Post-Admission/Pre-Arrival/Arrival
- - I-20 and Visa Information
- - Planning Living Arrangements
- - Traveling to the U.S.
- - New Student Orientation
- - Registering for Class
- - Post-Arrival Checklist
- - Contacts