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California State University East Bay, Hayward (USA)

Founding:
1972

School Type:
Hochschultyp EN

Number of Students:
Total: 13500
International Students: 800

Accreditation:
WASC

Academic year:
The academic year is divided into four quarters.

Fall quarter: September - December
Winter quarter: January - March
Spring quarter: April - June

You can optionally enroll in several prgrams in the summer quarter.

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Description of the California State University East Bay

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Over 100 different career fields can be studied at California State University, East Bay. The average class size is just 25. If you're looking for life outside of the classroom, you can be a part of many different clubs and organizations, or try out for baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, swimming, and volleyball. You can also involve yourself in activities and events that take place on campus every day - from the annual Al Fresco Fall Festival to regular concerts, lectures, theater, music, and arts programs.

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Location of the California State University East Bay

California State University, East Bay has two campuses, both on the East Bay Hills: Hayward Hills, from where you have a fantastic the San Francisco Bay, and Concord campus, in the scenic Concord foothills of Mt. Diablo. Moreover, the Oakland Professional Development & Conference Center in Oakland belong to the university, and can be reached easily, as the main campuses, by freeways or public transportation such as the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART). Close by, the Hillhopper Shuttle can be used on the Hayward campus free of charge. To reach the large metropolis, San Fransisco, one need only travel a distance of 25 miles.

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City Profile Hayward

Hayward is a small city with 140.000 inhabitants, and it is situated 25 miles from San Francisco. You have a wonderful panoramic view from the hills to the bay, and apart from that you can see Fremont, Silicon Valley, Oakland and San Francisco. Downtown there are some shops and a market which takes place every Saturday. There are a few locations for going out in the evening, but a better possibility is to go to one of the larger cities nearby since there are more options available. The climate in Hayward is very convenient since there always is a gentle breeze coming from the Pacific Ocean. Because of that, summers are never too hot and winters are not too cold.

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University Catalog California State University East Bay

Class Schedule California State University East Bay

Semester

Description:

The Semester program at California State University, East Bay, organized by the ALP (American Language Program), enables students to have up to two "free" selection semesters and enroll into a large selection Bachelors level courses.

The final enrollment decision is left to the professors. They take into account the class space and applicant's qualifications.

The American Language Program (ALP) administers and attends to the semester program at CSUEB, due to their vast experience with international students.

CSU East Bay Semester Program

Fees:

Application fee: US$ 100
Tuition: US$ 2,500 or US$ 3,802

Included in the tuition are 12 lecture course units (normally 3 courses). Here, the student has two options: Directly choose courses on site (US$ 2,500), or reserve courses ahead of time (US$ 3,802). The advantage in the latter option is that the chances to getting in the course is safe.

Tuition and Fees

Requirements:

Applicants to the semester program at ALP at CSUEB must have completed their high school studies and have a satisfactory level of English-knowledge.

This can be demonstrated through a TOEFL or IELTS examination. In case the applicant does not reach the amount of points required by the CSUED or in case they are not be able to take the test due to time reasons, the applicant can only be admitted to the semester program with reservations.

Nevertheless, they would need to take the ALP's In-house English Test in Hayward. The results of this test determine whether the applicant can be admitted to university classes. Should the test results not be satisfying, the applicant has to enroll in the English Program at the ALP. Depending on the result, a combination of English und University classes might also be possible.

All opportunities to show the required command of English:
IELTS: 6.0
TOEFL (internet-based): 71

CSU East Bay Admission Requirements

Courses / Degrees:

Undergraduate (z.B. Bachelor)

Accomodation of the California State University East Bay

Campus dorms

The International House at SCU East Bay, a dormitory for international and American students, is a three story, 150-room residence hall located at the edge of campus.

Here you can find furnished, two-room apartments, for up to four students. In each room you will find fast Internet connections and a 24-hour open computer lab that offers WLAN. There are also extra study rooms, a T.V. lounge room, and a new fitness centers.

Prices:
US$ 30 Registration fee
US$ 2,350 Rent per quarter
US$ 100 Deposit

Residence Information

Private apartment / hotel

Private accommodation must be sought out on one's own, but with a bit of luck and support from the university, one can surely find a room in a shared apartment or an apartment itself. Of course, it may be that this type of housing is more expensive than accommodation on campus or with a host family. One should also inform oneself about any hidden costs such as deposits, additional electricity costs, and acquaint oneself with the rent agreements.

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Homestay

Accommodation with a host family is ideal for those who would like to experience American lifestyle first-hand and speak English constantly. Host families are normally very interested in supporting their students and do a lot to make sure that they feel comfortable. The guest is usually accepted as a part of the family, has his or her own room, and eats with the family.

If you are interested in residing with an American family, you should familiarize yourself with certain living and house and rules.

Price:
US$ 435 registration fee
US$ 600 per month for a single room without meals
US$ 750 per month for a single room, including two meals per day.

Homestay Information

Accommodation can vary depending on type of course of study. A more detailed description can be found on the individual school-subject brochures. We can not guarantee the exact tuition program charges and acoomodation possibilities.

Despite the careful gathering and compilation of information, College-Contact.com does not guarantee that the information stated above is correct.

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