OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
Offices in Laurel Hall
James A. Cooney, Associate Provost and
Director of International Programs
(970) 491-5917
The Office of International Programs acts as a catalyst for ideas that bring about internationalization and institutional change, and it identifies resources to support international programs and initiatives on campus. Its programs and services have an impact on teaching, learning, research, outreach, and the campus environment. The University just received an award for one of the eight outstanding internationalization plans in the country.
The Office of International Programs is involved directly in implementing the University’s Strategic Plan that outlines CSU’s commitment to international research and strategic partnerships. This includes global scholarship, the funding of research through cooperative agreements with partners abroad, and the integration of global concerns into our signature areas of funded research. The Office of International Programs developed the University’s “internationalization plan” and monitors its progress. The goals of the Office of International Programs’ activities are to encourage domestic and international students to graduate from CSU with a broader outlook on the world by participating in courses with international content, study abroad experiences, and other activities on campus.
In fulfilling its mission, the Office of International Programs brings Colorado State University recognition as a model of effective, innovative, and student-centered institutional internationalization. It does so through a collaborative process, especially with the faculty and CSU’s eight colleges, that makes international activity integral to the University’s instructional, student service, research and outreach programs, and to the experience of the University’s students.
The office is organized into three functional units:
· International Education;
· International Student and Scholar Services.
· Study Abroad
International Education
Office in Laurel Hall
Martha A. Denney, Director
Colorado State University encourages students and faculty to gain knowledge for living and working in an increasingly internationalized and interdependent world. The Office of International Programs, through its International Education unit, offers relevant international experiences for students and faculty on campus or abroad. Experiences coordinated through International Education include on-campus courses for learning about other cultures and issues of world importance (IE prefix courses), international interdisciplinary studies programs, international field experiences and work, internship, and volunteer programs, and ongoing campus programs such as the Global Village Living Learning Community that offer opportunities to learn about the world. The Peace Corps Masters International Program in Agriculture, Natural Resources, English, and Food Science and Human Nutrition are administered through International Education. The campus Peace Corps representative is also located within International Education.
Interdisciplinary Programs and Area Studies
Undergraduates may enrich their understanding of regional cultures through the area studies interdisciplinary programs for Asia; Latin America and the Caribbean; and Russian, Eastern, and Central Europe; the International Development Interdisciplinary Studies Program (IDS); and the Peace and Reconciliation Interdisciplinary Studies Program (PRS). All offer certification in a specialty that complements a degree program in any area of the university. The IDS and PRS programs offer undergraduate and graduate certificate options to students who wish to focus on issues related to international development (e.g. economic or social development in developing countries) or peace and reconciliation (e.g. global systems, mediation, conflict resolution). For specific program descriptions, refer to the University Interdisciplinary Studies Programs section in the University-Wide Instruction Programs chapter.
International Education (IE) Courses
International Education (IE prefix) courses such as World Interdependence: World Food and Population; Plants and Civilization; Children and Youth in Global Context; and Women and Development offer the chance to bring a variety of international disciplines and perspectives together in one classroom.
Graduate Programs
Graduate students may enroll in the International Development or Peace and Reconciliation Graduate Interdisciplinary Studies Programs to earn certificates in the fields. These programs, like the undergraduate programs, do not lead to a degree, but are certificate programs that enhance a student’s degree in any field.
Graduate students may engage in educational activities abroad as a part of their plan of study through specific prearranged programs that are sanctioned by Colorado State University and are prearranged with the students’ graduate committee and International Education. In some instances students participate in short-term international field experience with cooperating institutions.
Nationally competitive scholarship programs for graduate study abroad are facilitated through International Education. The programs include, but are not limited to, the Fulbright Graduate Study Program, the Boren National Security Education Program (NSEP), and the Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship Program. Information on scholarships for overseas study is located in the International Resource Room located in the Office of International Programs, Laurel Hall. Opportunities are also listed on the international programs website at www.international.colostate.edu.
Peace Corps Master’s International Programs
Colorado State University and Peace Corps participate in four cooperative master’s degree programs giving students the opportunity to earn a master’s degree and gain hands-on experience internationally in English; food science and human nutrition; any area of natural resources; or any area of agriculture. Students take approximately three semesters on campus, then complete Peace Corps service and return to campus to complete their professional paper or portfolio. The program allows students to integrate graduate study with international development practice through Peace Corps field experience. Students must apply for and be accepted for both graduate study and Peace Corps to complete the program. For more information contact the Office of International Programs, International Education, at (970) 491-5917.
Other Opportunities
Weekly seminars, special programs such as exhibits, special speakers, and cultural programs are also offered to assist students in advancing their international educational goals.
Study Abroad
Office in Laurel Hall
Kara Bingham, Director
Study abroad opportunities are central to Colorado State University’s international mission. Study abroad actively engages students in an international arena and allows them to gain new perspectives on their studies, to broaden their knowledge of international affairs, and to deepen their understanding of other cultures. In addition to enhancing a student’s degree program, study abroad provides students with direct experience developing intercultural skills necessary for success in an increasingly diverse and globally interdependent workforce.
The Study Abroad unit of the Office of International Programs manages Colorado State University’s study abroad and reciprocal exchange programs throughout the world. Study Abroad advisers provide individual and group advising to students on educational opportunities abroad, program selection, financial aid, scholarships, and credit transfer. In addition, Study Abroad offers support services such as pre-departure orientations, workshops for returnees, and serves as the student’s primary liaison to other campus offices while abroad.
All students considering study abroad are required to work with study abroad advisors in the Office of International Programs in preparation for their time abroad. Advance planning helps assure that study abroad programs will not unnecessarily prolong the period of time needed to get a degree. Advance planning also assures that students meet application deadlines which can range anywhere from two months to eighteen months before a program begins.
Credit from approved study abroad programs may be applied towards a student’s overall degree program at Colorado State. Students participating in an approved study abroad program, even those sponsored by another institution or organization, register in the study abroad course (SA 482) and pay an administrative charge. Registration in SA 482 maintains the student’s full-time enrollment at Colorado State, allows for the release of financial aid to cover program costs, and fulfills the All-University Core Curriculum Global and Cultural Awareness requirement.
Further information on eligibility requirements, deadlines, policies, procedures, financial aid, and costs related to study abroad may be found at http://www.studyabroad.colostate.edu.
Scholarships for Study Abroad
As part of Colorado State’s Internationalization Plan, the Office of International Programs (OIP) has developed a new scholarship program specifically to support undergraduate study abroad. Awards ranging from $200 for the summer, $500-$750 for a semester, and $750-$1,000 for an academic year will be granted by the scholarship committee. Application and scholarship criteria for the OIP Undergraduate Study Abroad Scholarship Program can be found at www.studyabroad.colostate.edu.
Various competitive scholarships are available for international study, including NSEP, Gilman, Freeman-Asia, and Rotary International fellowships. Students interested in scholarships should contact the Office of International Programs as early in their college career as possible since many scholarship deadlines are as much as a year in advance.
In addition to formal study abroad, there are many other opportunities for undergraduate students to enjoy a significant international experience through volunteer programs, work-based experience, internships, and experiential learning. The Office of International Programs maintains information on these opportunities in the International Resource Center in Laurel Hall.
International Student and Scholar Services
Office in Laurel Hall
Mark Hallett, Director
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) provides immigration documentation and advising to international students, scholars, and their families. ISSS support services include pre-arrival information, orientation, various workshops, cross-cultural adjustment and advising services, and information. ISSS serves as liaison to academic departments, other campus offices, sponsoring agencies, and embassies. Additional services are provided to agency-sponsored students.
New and transfer international students are required to report to campus at an earlier date. Due to the importance of orientation, attendance is required for all new and transfer international students.
ISSS offers an integrated series of programs and services for international students, scholars, and their families at Colorado State University. These programs address cultural adjustment needs, academic success, immigration requirements, health and wellness topics, and re-entry issues. Another key element is maintenance of connections between international students, scholars, and their families with their home countries and a focus on understanding Americans and American culture. Programs include International Fest, the Day in the Mountains (a unique one-day interactive cross-cultural seminar), and the cross-cultural interactions of international students and U.S. students through the Council of International Student Affairs and through community outreach programs sponsored by the Fort Collins International Center.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION AND EXPENSES
Application Procedures
The initial inquiry about admission should indicate the applicant’s academic background, proposed program of study, and the source and amount of financial support for study at Colorado State. Applicants are required to submit the Certificate of Issuance of Immigration Document and financial support statements for immigration processing.
Obtaining an Application
Students are encouraged to apply for admission online at www.admissions.colostate.edu, or though the Common Application at www.commonapp.org. Paper applications can be requested by e-mail to admissions@colostate.edu, calling (970) 491-6909, or writing the Office of Admissions, Spruce Hall, Colorado State University, 1062 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1062. Paper applications may also be available through high school guidance offices and community college transfer centers.
Completed Application Materials
Unless otherwise indicated, all applicants are required to submit the following documents in order to complete an application for admission. In some cases, additional information may be required before an admission decision can be rendered.
International Applicants:
· Application for admission (online preferred)
· $50 non-refundable processing fee
· One official transcript from each university attended (if applicable). If transcripts are not in English, a certified English translation must also accompany each document.
· One official secondary school transcript. If transcripts are not in English, a certified English translation must also accompany each document.
· Official TOEFL results
· Personal essay (minimum 250 words)
· A recommendation from a teacher, school counselor, or other person who can attest to the applicant’s personal character and potential to succeed academically at CSU.
Application Processing Fee
A $50 nonrefundable processing fee is required. This fee is not refunded if admission is denied nor is it applicable to tuition and fees if the student enrolls. Pay online or make payable to Colorado State University a check or money order on which is indicated the applicant’s full, legal name, and date of birth.
Application Deadlines
Applications are processed up to 14 months before the requested date of entrance.
Completed applications from international students must be submitted by May 1 for fall semester (August-December) and October 1 for spring semester (January-May).
Applications that are completed or received after the deadline may be updated to the next consecutive semester or withdrawn.
Enrollment Deposit and Admission Confirmation
As part of the admission confirmation process, all newly admitted freshman and transfer students must submit a $300 enrollment deposit before they can register for their first semester courses. The non-refundable deposit is applied to first semester tuition. The deadline for submitting the enrollment deposit is May 1 for the fall semester, December 1 for the spring semester, or within two weeks of receiving the offer of admission (whichever is later). Admitted students beginning in a summer term also must submit the enrollment deposit before they can register for courses; summer course registration begins in February.
Good Standing Requirement
Applicants for admission to Colorado State whose records indicate they are under disciplinary censure generally may not be admitted until they have cleared their disciplinary records.
Personal Identifier
The personal identifier for all CSU students is the CSUID. The CSUID is a nine-digit unique numeric identifier that begins with the digit 8 and is assigned by the ARIES student information system. The social security number (SSN) is no longer used at CSU as a personal identifier.
All students are requested to submit a social security number (SSN) at the time of admission or before initial enrollment at the University. The social security number is maintained as a secure data element in the student information system and is not accessible as directory information or to unauthorized persons. International students are encouraged to file for a social security number although they are not eligible for social security benefits. Students’ disclosure of the social security number is required for financial aid purposes, employment, and state and federal reports required by law.
The social security number is released to agencies or individuals outside the University only at the request of the student or in accordance with federal and state requirements in regard to financial aid awards; Internal Revenue Service for student employee salary reporting and 1098T/1098E reporting; and State Controller’s debt collection procedure. The University has strict policies protecting and prohibiting the use of SSN and uses every reasonable effort to not disclose and protect the SSN.
Immunization Policy
Colorado State University, in compliance with Colorado State laws and Health Department regulations, requires persons born January 1, 1957, or later to show proof of two vaccinations for measles, mumps, and rubella or laboratory evidence for proof of immunity by submitting an immunization certificate to the Hartshorn Health Service prior to arrival at school. Additional information concerning immunization should be directed to Immunizations, Hartshorn Health Service, 8031 Campus Delivery, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-8031..
English Proficiency
Colorado State University requires all students whose first language is not English, regardless of citizenship, to demonstrate a high level of English proficiency. Applicants from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom whose first language is English are exempt from this requirement. While alternative English language proficiency measurements may be considered for conditional admission, the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and the IELTS (International English Language Testing Service) exams are preferred. To be considered for clear (unconditional) admission, undergraduate applicants must present strong academic preparation and a minimum TOEFL score of 197 on the computer-based exam, 71 on the internet-based exam, 525 on the paper-based exam, or a minimum IELTS score of 6. To be considered for conditional admission, applicants must present strong academic preparation and a minimum TOEFL score of 130 on the computer-based exam, 44 on the internet-based exam, 450 on the paper-based exam, or a minimum IELTS score of 5.
Expenses and Costs
Authority to set tuition rates is vested in the governing boards of Colorado’s state institutions of higher education. The tuition rates which apply to any succeeding fiscal year will not be known until June of each year. The Board of Governors of the Colorado State University System, therefore, reserves the right to change tuition and fee schedules and related policies, including the time, date, and method for payment, at any time.
Student Financial Services
Office in Administration Annex, Room 103
(970) 491-6321
Schedule of Tuition and Fees
The most current listing of tuition and fees will be found at
In addition to the charges listed under each category, students may pay supplemental tuition, appropriate charges for technology, university technology fee, university facility fee, and/or special course fees. Tuition and fees for a student registering for a combination of regular on‑campus courses or continuing education courses will be assessed individually according to the schedule established for each.
Students who are off campus for full‑time internships, practica, and professional affiliations, and are not concurrently enrolled in other on‑campus experiences or courses, will be assessed a reduced student fee.
Tuition and Fee Adjustments
Registration Cancellation
Before classes begin for a particular term, all courses can be canceled via the Web registration system (RAMweb) with no charge and no charges will be assessed. Students not planning on attending must cancel their registration or they will be assessed a portion of tuition and fees.
Registration Changes
Tuition and fees will be adjusted for undergraduate students if credits are added or dropped during the schedule change period at the beginning of the semester. Specific dates are listed in the on-line class schedule. After this deadline, there is no adjustment in tuition and fees if a student drops part of his or her schedule.
University Withdrawal
Once the semester begins in fall or spring, students dropping all courses and leaving the University must contact the Center for Advising and Student Achievement (CASA), Aylesworth Hall NE, Room 201. Adjustments of tuition and fees will be made on a prorated basis.
Exceptions to the pro-rated tuition and fees adjustments may be made in the following situations:
1. Withdrawing students who received financial aid are subject to specific federal, state, and University withdrawal policies regarding tuition and fees, housing charges, refunds to financial aid programs, and repayments resulting from their withdrawal.
A withdrawal may require an immediate refund of financial aid funds. Refunds are calculated according to Student Assistant General Provisions regulations. The date of a student’s withdrawal, financial aid disbursements to the student’s account, University charges, and payments by the student or a third party are used to calculate the refund amount.
The student may have to repay those funds which are in excess of an amount determined to be reasonable for their length of enrollment.
All calculated refunds and repayments will be allocated to financial aid programs first, and any remaining amount to the student.
2. University room and board charges will be assessed through the vacate date from University housing.
3. In the case of a student death, a refund of tuition and fees may be made any time during the semester.
4. Withdrawal as a result of serious illness, disabling accident, military draft, or activation of reserves or National Guard units, initiated at the Center for Advising and Student Achievement (CASA), Aylesworth Hall NE, Room 201, will be subject to review by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs which may recommend a variation from the normal adjustment policy.
Please note: No financial adjustment will be made for a student who is suspended, dismissed, or expelled for breach of discipline.
The International Student and Scholar Services administrative charge is $90 the first semester and $45 for each subsequent semester. Fees are subject to change.
Nonrefundable Fees*
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Admission application fee
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$50.00
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Application fee for admission to
professional program
in veterinary medicine
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$60.00
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Enrollment deposit and
admission confirmation
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$300.00
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Composition Placement
Examination fee
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$40.00
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Mathematics Placement
Examination fee
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$15.00
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Credit established by challenge
examination per credit
attempted
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$20.00
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Dissertation microfilming fee
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$55.00
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Language Placement Examinaton
fee(one-time charge; no charge
for retakes)
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$10.00
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Charge for Technology, per
term;1 (college-wide)
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Agricultural Sciences
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$78.14
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Applied Human Sciences
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$68.00
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Business
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$94.50
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Engineering
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$170.00
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Intra-University
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$34.00
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Liberal Arts
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$54.58
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Natural Resources
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$94.50
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Natural Sciences
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$94.50
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Veterinary Medicine and
Biomedical Sciences
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$90.00
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Transcript fee per copy
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$10.00
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University Technology fee
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$20.00
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*Fees are subject to change.
[1]For full-time resident and nonresident undergraduates and graduates. Graduate students in the Colleges of Natural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences are not assessed a charge. Students enrolled for ten or more credits are considered full time and required to pay the full amount according to their college affiliation. Part-time undergraduate and graduate students pay a prorated amount.
[2] The College of Applied Human Sciences is the only college that applies their charge during the summer session.
Special Course Fees
Certain courses require enrolled students to pay fees for special services and/or materials. Since the costs are determined annually in June, courses with fees are indicated by ($) in the Courses of Instruction section of this catalog. For the most current listing of special course fees, visit the Provost/Senior Vice President Web page at
www.provost.colostate.edu/index.asp?url=ug_studies.
For some courses, enrolled students are assessed a uniform fee during registration to cover the costs incurred by the University to offer the courses. These costs include the rental of external facilities, the expenses of field placements, the provision of special facilities of a personal nature that the University would not otherwise maintain, and/or the costs of off-campus travel of students with supervising faculty members.
For some courses enrolled students are assessed variable fees by the department based upon actual use of expended materials supplied by the department and used by the student in the creation, construction, and/or fabrication of an object of value, such as a class project that becomes the student’s property. The assessed amount is based upon actual use of expendable materials supplied by the department because of the inability to make individual purchases economically.
For some courses enrolled students are assessed variable fees by the department based upon actual damage or non-return of equipment used in the courses.
All special course fees will be assessed and collected through normal student accounts receivable procedures. No fees should be paid directly to academic departments or individuals.
Additional Expenses
Personal and Living Expenses
Students from other countries should anticipate expenses considerably higher than those quoted in the chapter on Financial Services for Students. The following estimates do not include costs of deposits for off-campus housing, transportation, international travel, clothing (particularly winter clothing for those coming from warmer climates), living expenses during vacation periods and during the summer months for those who choose to remain on campus, the cost of keeping an automobile and insuring it, babysitting, shipping books and other belongings home, taxes owed on U.S. source income, and items of personal use which cannot be brought in a suitcase and which must be purchased in the United States after arrival. An annual inflation rate of 3-5% should be anticipated in all calculations. These figures, therefore, are subject to change. For an up-to-date list of estimated expenses, please see www.international.colostate.edu.
The minimum amount of financial support necessary per academic year (nine months) for a single, undergraduate student is based on current tuition and fee amounts for 2006-2007. The actual total may exceed this minimum, as it reflects a relatively modest standard of living.
In addition, expenses for graduate students run considerably higher than for undergraduate students because of research costs, thesis expenses, field trips, special equipment, and more expensive textbooks. Students enrolled in specialized training courses in non-degree schools should refer to the specific program document for costs.
Students accompanied by dependents must allow additional funds, please see the Family Estimate of Expenses below.
Undergraduate Student Estimate of Expenses
for One Academic Year (9 months)
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Non-resident tuition and fees (fall
and spring) For full-time
enrollment per DHS regulations
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$ 18,798
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Mandatory health/accident
insurance coverage (12-month
coverage)
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$ 1,740
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Books and supplies
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$ 900
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Housing, food, miscellaneous
personal
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$ 9,747
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Total estimate
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$ 31,185
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The minimum amount of financial support necessary per calendar year (twelve months) for a single graduate student is based on current tuition and fee amounts for 2007-2008. In general, most graduate students remain on campus year round in order to pursue their research. Expenses for graduate students are higher than for undergraduate students because of research costs, thesis expenses, field trips, special equipment, and more expensive textbooks. The actual total may exceed this minimum, as it reflects a relatively modest standard of living.
Graduate Student Estimate of Expenses
for One Calendar Year (12 months)
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Non-resident tuition and fees For full-time enrollment per DHS regulations
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$ 17,684
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Mandatory health/accident
insurance coverage (12-month
coverage)
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$ 1,740
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Books and supplies
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$ 900
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Housing, food, miscellaneous
personal
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$ 12,996
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Total estimate
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$ 33,340
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Married students and scholars who wish to bring their family to the United States need proof of additional support. Minimum required amounts are indicated below:
Family Estimate of Expenses for One Calendar Year (12 months)
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Spouse
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Children
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Health/accident insurance
coverage
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$ 3,955
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$ 2,5971
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Housing, food, miscellaneous
personal
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$ 3,000
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$ 2,4002
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Total estimate
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$ 6,955
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$ 4,9973
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For two children
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$ 7,397
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For three children
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$ 9,797
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For four children
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$ 12,197
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1 For any number of children.
2 Per child.
3 For one child. Each additional child will add $2,400 to the total estimate.
These figures are relatively conservative budget estimates for a student who budgets carefully and shares living quarters with at least one other person. While some students can live comfortably on this amount, others find that they need more.
Satisfactory proof of finances covering all required expenses must be provided before Colorado State University will issue an I-20 or DS-2019. In 2006-2007 this is a minimum of $28,805 for undergraduate students who are single or arriving without family members and a minimum of $32,529 for graduate students who are single or arriving without family members.
Medical Insurance
All non-immigrant students and accompanying dependents are required to enroll in the Student Health Service insurance program (or to show proof of equivalent or better protection).
Housing
All newly admitted first-year students without previous college experience, who are single, under 21 years of age, and not living with their parents, are required to live their first two consecutive semesters in a residence hall. First year students are guaranteed a room in one of twelve residence halls on campus, www.housing.colostate.edu/halls. Students with families, graduate students, and upperclass undergraduate students can find information on university apartments at www.housing.colostate.edu. Off-campus housing information can be found at Off-Campus Student Services, http://www.ocssral.colostate.edu/ocss/listings.asp
Residence Halls
Students have twelve residence halls to choose from on campus. The halls offer double and single rooms in standard and suite halls. Students in the residence halls have a choice of six flexible meal plans and can eat at any one of eight dining centers. The halls also offer professional staff, 24/7 security, and a wide variety of social and educational programs. For more information visit www.housing.colostate.edu.
University Apartments
The University Apartments offer one, two, and three bedroom apartments in four areas for students with families, graduate students, undergraduate students who have met the freshman live-in requirement, and CSU faculty and staff. For more information visit http://www.housing.colostate.edu.
Third Party Billing
All agencies and other entities sponsoring international students, which utilize third party billing privileges, will be assessed a $285 base service fee per student per semester. This fee applies to all international students who receive services regardless of whether the student is registered for credit-bearing classes. For a copy of the Service Schedule and/or a detailed list of estimated expenses, send a request to: Advisor, Sponsored Degree Programs, Office of International Programs, 1024 Campus Delivery, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1024.
Exchange Students
International students attending Colorado State as a part of one of Colorado State’s two-way reciprocal exchange programs should direct questions about their study and expenses to the Office of International Programs, 1024 Campus Delivery, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1024.
Colorado State University reserves the right at any time, without notice, to change, modify, or cancel any course, program, procedure, policy, financial requirement, or disciplinary arrangement set forth in this catalog whenever, in its sole discretion, it determines such action to be appropriate. Furthermore, Colorado State will not be responsible for any failure to present or complete any course or program or to perform any other activity, function, or obligation mentioned in this catalog. Since changes may occur at any time, students must check the relevant website (as noted throughout various chapters in this catalog).
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