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 Welcome
to California State University, Hayward, located
in the heart of the San Francisco Bay area,
we offer an excellent education in an exciting
location an attractive price. The University
is recognized as a leader in many fields of
study, including business, computer studies,
humanities, and health sciences. For example,
in 1998 Cal State Hayward was ranked among the
top 10 public Universities in the West by US
News & World Report.
Cal
State Hayward has approximately 13,000 students
and is a part of the 23 campus California State
University System, the largest system of higher
education in the United States. Our student-to-faculty
ratio is 21:1 and our average class size is 26
students; an ideal situation that offers students
quality teaching in an environment that allows
for personal attention and greater interaction
between students and faculty.
 Our
full-time Ph.D. faculty is drawn from graduates
of the finest universities in the world and represents
a broad spectrum of cultural and ethnic diversity.
Many have received national and international
recognition for their contributors to higher education.
Our university is accredited Accrediting Commission
for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western
Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
These
factors, combined with our academic reputation
and location, make us an excellent value for both
undergraduate and graduate programs. Our graduates
are well sought after by leading companies who
visit our campus to conduct on-site recruiting.
In addition, during their studies, qualified students
can take advantage of Cooperative Educational
opportunities with some of the nation's leading
companies located in the San Francisco Bay Area.
An
Exciting Place to Learn
The City of Hayward is located less than 30
minutes away from San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland
and Berkeley. Our Hayward campus is located
on rolling hills, with a spectacular view of
the San Francisco Bay. The university is also
within close proximity to Silicon Valley. The
world's epicenter for information technology
and software development.
The
San Francisco Bay Area is arguably the most culturally
and ethnically diverse region in the USA. In addition
to the rich cultural and entertainment options
available in the Bay Area, California State University,
Hayward is within a few hours drive of some of
the nation's top resort areas; including Lake
Tahoe, Napa Valley, Monterey Peninsula and the
world famous Yosemite National Park.
The
campus is served by a good public transportation
system, with a free shuttle service between the
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Station and the
campus. BART provides 20-hour per day services
to several Bay Area cities.
A
Beautiful Campus and Excellent Facilities
 In
addition to excellent educational facilities,
our campus has all the amenities of a modern
university; designed to make your time with
us pleasurable and comfortable. Our Health Center
provides top quality health and counselling
services. Our computer labs offer easy access
to the latest technology and the Internet. We
have a number of clubs, fraternities, sororities,
sports and recreational activities. Our Student
Union features a variety of foods and opportunities
for relaxation and socialization. These great
services, combined with our location and high
quality education, make Cal State Hayward a
great place to study!
Center
For International Education
 The
Center for International Education (CIE) is
a full service office for international students.
We help new students make the transition to
their new environment and provide on-going support
for approximately 500 undergraduate and graduate
international students. Among the services offered
by the CIE are pre-departure advising, orientation,
counselling, advice on immigration issues, and
assistance with an on and off campus employment.
CIE also works with many offices on campus to
provide timely and important services to international
students.
Undergraduate
Admission
Minimum Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) score of 525 if you are an undergraduate,
or attended school at the secondary level, or
above, for 3 year full-time where English was
the medium instruction.
Must
also meet the following requirements:
First-Time Freshman
-
12
years elementary & Secondary Schooling
-
Grade
B or higher
-
Transfer
Students
-
Less
than 56 semester (84 quarter) transferable
units
-
Minimum
GPA of 2.0 or 'B' if other grading system
-
56
or more semester (84 quarter) transferable
units
-
Minimum
GPA of 2.4 or 'B' if other grading system.
Graduate
Admission
Minimum TOEFL score of 550, or a graduate of a
US College or University, or an English medium
of instruction.
Completion
of four-year college course of study or equivalent
academic preparation;
GPA
of at least 2.5 in the last 90 quarter (60 semester)
units you attempted;
Must
also meet other standards for graduate study,
which may include a qualifying examination established
by the department of your major.
Excellent
Value
Your choice of school is one of the most important
investment decisions you will ever make. Cal State
Hayward offers a high quality education at an
affordable price. Our tuition cost compares favourably
with the other universities in the United States
and a degree from our University will have lasting
economic and personal value.
Estimated
Academic Costs
Year
2000-2001
| Fees |
Undergraduate |
Graduate |
| Registration
Fees |
$583.00 |
$609.00 |
| Non-Resident
Tuition (per unit) |
$164.00 |
$164.00 |
| Non-Resident
Tuition- 12 Units |
$1,968.00 |
|
| Non-Resident
Tuition-8 Units |
$1,312.00 |
|
| Total
Per Quarter |
$2,551.00 |
$1,921.00 |
| Total
For 3 Quarters |
$7,653.00 |
$5,763.00 |
Note:
Immigration regulations require a minimum
of 12 units for undergraduates and 8 units for
graduates. California State University policy
requires all F and J visa international students
to maintain health insurance at required levels
of coverage.
Housing
You can choose from a variety of housing options,
ranging from Pioneer Heights. Which provides
comfortable, affordable and fully furnished
apartments on-campus, to College Park Carlos
Bee Hall, a well-equipped residence hall with
all the convenience of modern living, to private
off campus apartments within walking distance
of the university.
Estimated
Living Expenses for 3 Quarters
| Fees |
All
Students |
|
Room
& Board
|
$6,500.00 |
| Miscellaneous
Personal Expenses |
$2,000.00 |
| Total
for 3 Quarters |
$8,500.00 |
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