Steps for Admitted International Students

To complete all the necessary steps for enrollment, admitted students must have an eID (electronic IDentification). If this step has not already been taken, admitted students can create an eID through RAMweb; select "Create an Account (eID)". Students must know their CSU ID to create their eID (refer to the Verification Form in the admission packet, or contact the Office of Admissions at (970) 491-6909 or admissions@colostate.edu).

Admitted students who have forgotten their eID should select "I forgot my Username and/or Password" on the RAMweb login page. If assistance is needed creating an eID, admitted students should contact the Office of Admissions at (970) 491-6909 or admissions@colostate.edu.

Please note that eID information can only be shared with the admitted student and not with family members because of the Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). More information about FERPA is available as "Rights Regarding Students' Educational Records" in the Policies and Guiding Principles section of the University General Catalog or through the Department of Education, Privacy Policy (FERPA) site.

Even though the May 1 Confirmation Date has passed, admitted students still can confirm their intent to enroll for the Fall 2008 term. The sooner we receive your confirmation, the better we can prepare for your arrival!

Admitted students must log in to RAMweb using their eID to confirm their intent to enroll at Colorado State.

Please note: Students planning to enroll for the first time during a summer session also must confirm; summer course registration begins in January.

Effective beginning with the Fall 2008 term

Even though the May 1 deposit deadline has passed, admitted students still can submit their deposit to enroll for the Fall 2008 term. With registration and orientation programs fast approaching, submit your deposit as soon as possible so you are ready to register for classes when you arrive on campus. We’re excited to help you prepare for this fall!

In order to be "registration ready" -- eligible to register for classes -- admitted freshman and transfer students must submit a nonrefundable $300 enrollment deposit, which serves as an advanced tuition payment.

To make the enrollment deposit, admitted students log in to RAMweb using their eID (Visa, MasterCard, and e-check payment options are available).

Colorado State University offers a broad selection of housing and dining options to ensure that students feel at home here. Freshmen are required to live on campus and therefore are guaranteed housing; however, all admitted students are welcome. Information about housing options is available at housing.colostate.edu.

Housing assignments for both fall and spring terms start in November; the sooner the online housing application and $150 deposit are received, the more likely a student is to receive his/her first choice. (Until July 1, up to $100 of the deposit is refundable.) Students must have their eID to complete the online housing application.

The residence halls open on the Thursday before classes begin. Temporary housing in the Fort Collins community is available during the Orientation and Registration Program before the residence halls open. The residence halls are open during the week-long closings in November (Thanksgiving break) and March (Spring break), but no meal service is available. Most halls are closed for winter break in December/January except for Braiden Hall, which is open all year.

Obtain the I-20 or DS-2019

The Office of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) sends admitted students the I-20 or DS-2019 Form necessary to apply for the Student Visa once they receive:

• Completed Certificate for Issuance of Immigration Document
• Original financial support documentation dated within the last 6 months (e.g. Bank statement) indicating funds are available to cover at least one-year of tuition and living expenses at Colorado State
• Support letter stating that the minimum required amount will be available for each year of study

Admitted international students who reside in the United States receive their I-20 as a separate mailing from ISSS (not included with the admission packet). Admitted international students who reside outside the United States are sent their admission letter and their I-20 in one express mail package. Questions about the status of the I-20 should be directed to ISSS at isss@colostate.edu.

Schedule a Visa Interview

A visa can only be issued by a U.S. Embassy/consulate. Admitted students should contact the nearest embassy or consulate for detailed instructions; requirements for processing the visa will vary by location, and many offices will require a visa interview. Students should allow a minimum of 4 weeks for this process to be complete.

Questions?

Contact the Office of International Student and Scholar Services at ISSS@ColoState.Edu.

All majors at Colorado State require a minimum of three (3) credits of mathematics and three (3) credits of college composition for graduation. Admitted freshmen who have not completed at least three credits each of transferable, college-level mathematics and college composition through AP, IB or dual enrollment are STRONGLY encouraged to complete the Colorado State University Mathematics Placement Exam (MPE) and the Composition Placement Exam before participating in an orientation and registration program.

Both Placement Exams are offered in an online format and are accessible from remote (off-campus) locations, such as a home computer. Newly admitted ("incoming") students may take the Placement Exams one time from a remote location. If necessary, the MPE may be taken up to two additional times on campus, while the Composition Placement Exam may be taken only one additional time. Please note that the MPE is available on demand while classes are in session, whereas the Composition Placement Exam is only offered on select dates at specified times.

For details about the Colorado State University Mathematics Placement Exam including customized review materials, go to www.math.colostate.edu/placement/placement.shtml. Be sure to carefully review the section for Prospective and Incoming Students.

For details about the Colorado State University Composition Placement Exam, including the select dates and times it will be available, refer to http://writing.colostate.edu/comp/placement.cfm.

International Student Orientation is MANDATORY, so admitted students should arrive on campus one week before classes begin. Temporary housing in the Fort Collins community is available during the three days of orientation before the residence halls open.

Benefits of Attending Orientation

During International Student Orientation, admitted students:

• Learn about Colorado State and the Fort Collins community
• Meet with their assigned academic adviser to understand academic and degree requirements, to plan their class schedule, and to register for classes
• Discover services and resources to enhance academic success
• Understand the immigration and employment requirements
• Meet and build friendships with other incoming students
• Get to know the staff of the Office of International Student & Scholar Services as well as other Colorado State faculty and staff
• Complete the Intensive English Program (IEP) placement exam and register for IEP courses (applicable to conditionally admitted students only)
  
  Detailed orientation information is mailed from ISSS to admitted students no later than one month prior to the start of the academic term. Questions should be directed to the Office of International Student and Scholar Services at ISSS@ColoState.Edu

Admission is provisional until we receive a final, official transcript reflecting satisfactory completion of any work in progress and applicable degree completion or graduation. If the original is not in English, a certified English translation must accompany the official document. Admitted students are encouraged to bring to campus any available course descriptions, syllabi, or university/college catalogs that will assist our transfer credit evaluators in assessing completed work for equivalent credit.

Admitted students should submit a final transcript prior to their first term of enrollment. Admitted freshmen cannot register for their second semester classes until a final transcript demonstrating secondary school completion has been received.

All non-immigrant students and accompanying dependents are required to enroll in the student health services insurance program or to show proof of equivalent or better protection. Enrollment in University health insurance and payment of student fees allows you to seek professional health care at Hartshorn Health Center. Services include visits with the staff physician, walk-in assessment, mental health treatment, and wellness education. Additional services available at a reduced cost include dental care, laboratory work, x-rays, vaccinations, specialty clinics (allergy, optometry, etc.), and pharmacy.

Before students can register for second semester classes, they are required to provide a medical history and proof of immunization. We recommend admitted students mail the documentation in advance or bring it with them to Orientation. For more information, review the Forms section of the Hartshorn Health Services website.