Do you have some questions? The following frequently asked questions might help you.
Is the GMAT or GRE Required?
No. You do not need to take the GMAT or GRE.
The University admits qualified students without discrimination with regard to race, color, creed, age, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or physical disability. Students seeking admission must submit all application requirements. All documents received become the property of the California University of Communication.
The application and financial statement required of students must be submitted on forms available from the Admissions Office. Transcripts from international institutions of higher education may require course credit evaluation by a recognized evaluation service.
An application fee must accompany the admissions application. The non-refundable application fee is $70 (USD). Once an application and all supporting documents have been received by the Admissions Office, approximately two to four (2-4) weeks should be allowed for processing. An applicant should submit an application and supporting documents according to the following schedule: September 1 (Fall), December 1 (Winter), March 1 (Spring), and June 1 (Summer).
What are the admissions requirements for the MBA and CS Programs?
Students will be admitted to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Science in Computer Science (MS in CS) program if their undergraduate GPA is 2.00 or greater for courses taken in their undergraduate program. All students must supply proof that they have completed a bachelor’s degree in any subject from a recognized school. Students seeking graduate admission must submit the following application requirements:
- Application fee for all students (non-refundable): US$70.
- Completed application;
- Evidence of completion of bachelor’s degree. Official transcripts of all degrees. Transcripts from international institutions of higher education may require course credit evaluation by a recognized evaluation service selected by the California University of Communication;
- Proof of English Language Proficiency. Applicants for master’s degree programs (where the “language of instruction” is English) whose native language is other than English must have a score of 477 (paper-based), or 153 (computer- based), or 53 (internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or 5.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), and must send their scores to the California University of Communication’s Admissions Office. Students who have earned a secondary education diploma or degrees from higher education institutions in the U.S. in which English was the major language of instruction do not have to present a TOEFL or IELTS score and may be excused from the equivalent test;
- Financial Verification Form (FVF) with supporting documents; and
- Copy of passport or photo ID;
What is the Admissions Policy for International Students?
The California University is authorized under Federal Law to enroll non-immigrant alien students and to issue Certificates of Eligibility (Form I-20) enabling students to enter the U.S. with a student visa (F-1). Every effort is made by the California University faculty to help students adjust to academic life in the U.S., particularly if English is the student’s second language.
The application and financial statement required of international students must be submitted on forms available from the Admissions Office. The issuance of an I-20 requires the submission of an official transcript. Transcripts from international institutions of higher education may require course credit evaluation by a recognized evaluation service selected by the California University.
Once an application and all supporting documents have been received by the Admissions Office, approximately three to four (3-4) weeks should be allowed for processing.
To receive the earliest consideration, an applicant should submit an application and supporting documents according to the following schedule:
| Applying for | Documents should be received by |
| Fall WinterSpring Summer | August 1November 1February 1May 1 |
The California University will not issue a Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20) until the student has been admitted and has been financially certified by the University.
The Admissions Office will issue letters of acceptance to successful applicants who have completed satisfactorily all requirements. Form I-20 A-B will be sent to international students.
Students must report to school within seven (7) days after arriving in the U.S. or the I-20 will be void. An F-1 student must remain in attendance at the university that issued the I-20 form a minimum of one quarter before transferring to another school. A student wishing to transfer at the end of a quarter must apply during that quarter since the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires sixty (60) days approval before the transfer.
Note: A “continuous full-time” status is required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for F-1 students, which means three (3) consecutive quarters per year.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
The California University offers degree programs in both Chinese and English as the “language of instruction.” Chinese “language of instruction” programs do not require English language proficiency.
For English, “language of instruction” program applicants whose native language is other than English, applicants must have a score of 477 (paper-based), or 153 (computer-based), or 53 (internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or 5.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), and must send their scores to the California University’s Admissions Office.
Students who have earned a secondary education diploma or degrees from higher education institutions in the U.S. in which English was the major language of instruction do not have to present a TOEFL or IELTS score and may be excused from the equivalent test.
What about Transfer students?
For transfers to the California University, the policy is to accept only two (2) courses (8 units) for transfer credit at the graduate level. Students desiring to transfer such credits must make a formal request which includes:
- A list of California University courses for which the student is requesting credits;
- Official transcript(s) indicating courses that may be equivalent;
- Descriptions and syllabi/outlines for the course(s) or catalog.
It is the student’s responsibility to begin the process by first becoming familiar with the required courses in the California University program as described in the current catalog. The University does not automatically give credit for courses completed at other institutions; it determines whether credit will be given by evaluating each course and its content. Only equivalent courses are transferable. A or B grades are required at the graduate level. The California University has not entered into an articulation or transfer agreement with any other college or university.