Admission planning
Academic eligibility
- International first-year applicants normally need at least a 2.5/4.0 GPA in years 10–12, school completion and official records.
- First-year students must live in campus housing.
Explore the university
California State University Channel Islands
Camarillo, California, United StatesReviewed 22 October 2026
Channel Islands offers an on-campus computing bachelor's in Camarillo.
- Your destination
- United States
- Inside this guide
- Programme-focused admissions
- Your next step
- A personalised shortlist
Find your course fit
Explore what
comes next.
Channel Islands offers an on-campus computing bachelor's in Camarillo. This guide excludes the separate fully online degree-completion route.
Selected programme examples
- BS Computer Science — Camarillo main campus
Admission essentials
Your admission checklist.
Explore one topic at a time, with the details kept together.
Admission planning
A little clarity.
A better next step.
Admission planning
Language requirements
- IELTS 6.0, PTE 46, Duolingo 95 or another accepted route; defined three-year English-country schooling exemptions apply.
Admission planning
Study intakes
- Fall and spring; the published spring 2027 start is 25 January.
- There is no summer admissions cycle.
Admission planning
Application deadlines
- Spring 2027 international applications closed 31 August 2026.
- The general fall 2027 first-year priority is 15 January 2027, but a final fall 2027 international deadline was not confirmed; the international page still shows fall 2026 dates.
Admission planning
International tuition
- For fall 2026/spring 2027, the international page estimates US$22,100 annual tuition and fees at 30 units per year.
- First-year orientation is a further US$215; housing, food, insurance and personal or course costs are additional.
- Later tariffs may change.
Admission planning
Scholarships & funding
- The international office currently lists no university scholarships for F-1/J-1 students.
- Its general university scholarship programme requires US citizenship, permanent residency or AB540 eligibility.
- Explore independently eligible external funding rather than assuming an institutional award.
Helpful answers
Your application questions, answered.
Practical answers to help you plan your course, destination and next intake.
Ask a counsellorWhat can international students study at California State University Channel Islands?
Selected programme options include BS Computer Science — Camarillo main campus. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.
What are the entry requirements for California State University Channel Islands?
International first-year applicants normally need at least a 2.5/4.0 GPA in years 10–12, school completion and official records. First-year students must live in campus housing. IELTS 6.0, PTE 46, Duolingo 95 or another accepted route; defined three-year English-country schooling exemptions apply.
How much are international tuition fees at California State University Channel Islands?
For fall 2026/spring 2027, the international page estimates US$22,100 annual tuition and fees at 30 units per year. First-year orientation is a further US$215; housing, food, insurance and personal or course costs are additional. Later tariffs may change. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.
When is the application deadline for California State University Channel Islands?
Spring 2027 international applications closed 31 August 2026. The general fall 2027 first-year priority is 15 January 2027, but a final fall 2027 international deadline was not confirmed; the international page still shows fall 2026 dates. Fall and spring; the published spring 2027 start is 25 January. There is no summer admissions cycle. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.
Can Vidhyarthi Mithram guarantee admission or a scholarship?
No. Our team can help compare your academic profile with requirements, organise documents and explain application steps. Admission, funding and immigration decisions belong to the institution and responsible authorities.
Your global education, personally guided
Let’s turn your shortlist into a clear next step.
Bring your academic background, intended subject and budget. We’ll help you compare the details that matter.