California Lutheran University

International applicants need to apply to the university via the Common Application portal. You can follow these steps to submit your application via Common App:Step 1: Select applicant type and create an account if you are a new user.Step 2: After registering, you will need to add California Lutheran University to your list of colleges from within the College Search tab.Step 3: Fill in the required information under the Common App tab. Ensure to fill all the sections.Step 4: After completing all the required steps, review and submit your application. PG application processGraduate applicants apply to the university via their respective school’s admission portal, such as:School of ManagementGraduate School of EducationGraduate School of PsychologyPacific Lutheran Theological SeminaryYou can submit your application by following these steps:Step 1: Register yourself for admission and create an account as a new user.Step 2: Enter your programme information.Step 3: Enter your Personal Background information.Step 4: Add all other required information.Thoroughly review and submit the application by paying the application fee of USD 25. 

International students can avail of financial aid and scholarships, which can be divided into the following two categories: automatic consideration and separate application.Automatic Consideration: An international candidate is automatically considered for these financial aids without the need for a separate application:Global Scholars Program: Students from Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America are eligible for aid under the Global Scholars Program. Transfer students can get up to USD 25,000, while first-year students can get up to USD 30,000. These aids are renewable and can be availed during subsequent years of enrollment.Norway America Association (NorAm) Scholarship: Under this, the scholarship amount remains uniform each year. Students must apply through the Norway America Association to avail themselves of this scholarship.Application Required: A few scholarships/aids require separate applications, such as:International Grant: Students have to demonstrate their financial needs through the international financial aid application. The amount of aid is determined based on the results of the application. The amount of the financial grant stays the same throughout a student’s course of study at Cal Lutheran.Cal Lutheran Donor Scholarships: Over 300 scholarships offered by Cal Lutheran’s benefactors can be availed by students. Students need to fill up a general application form to become eligible for this.

Official transcripts and degree certificates or certified true copies in English of all school or college and university records need to be sent directly from each institution to CLU.  Other application documents required are:Undergraduate AdmissionsGraduate AdmissionsEnglish proficiency scoreEnglish proficiency scoreSAT/ACT scoreGRE/GMAT scoreLetters of Recommendation (LORs)One from a subject teacher and one from a school counsellorApplication Statement or Statement of Purpose (SOP)Application essay and personal essayTwo letters of recommendation from community leaders, business professionals or professors, sent directly to Cal Lutheran or submitted with the applicationFinancial Responsibility Statement or Official Bank StatementResumeCopy of Passport information pageFinancial Responsibility Statement or Official Bank Statement-Copy of Passport information page

Admissions to UG courses are based on several parameters, including optional SAT and ACT scores. Students must have the following minimum high school coursework to be eligible for admission to UG programs:SubjectMinimum Coursework RequiredEnglish4 yearsMath3 years (including Algebra II), 4 years preferredForeign Language2 years of the same languageSocial Studies2 yearsLab Science2 years, but 3 years are highly recommendedApart from the above requirements, international students must produce proof of English proficiency. The following are the accepted tests and their respective minimum marks students must submit to secure a seat at this university. Students must submit any one of the following test scores to be eligible for admission:English ExamMinimum UG Score RequirementDuolingo (DET)105TOEFL  (Computer-based)213TOEFL (Paper-based)550TOEFL (Internet-based)79IELTS6.5PTE Academic58Graduate AdmissionsStudents must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an acknowledged educational institution. They should be able to showcase their quantitative aptitude and have the required financial resources to complete the course of study, as mandated by US law. GMAT or GRE is not automatically required but may be requested by the university to assist with an admissions decision. English proficiency test scores are also required but the minimum score differs as per course requirement.

The housing cost of different halls, suites and rooms differ from each other. For all programes USD 400 refundable damage deposit needs to be paid. From the table given below, students can check the housing cost for undergraduate and graduate students. Cost of living for UG:RoomPer SemesterYear TotalStandard (4-students/suite)Pederson, Thompson, Mt. Clef, Old West, New WestUSD 4,370USD 8,740Kramer, MogenUSD 6,285USD 12,570Grace Hall/Trinity Hall USD 7,115USD 14,230Trinity Hall Studio USD 7,475USD 14,950University HousesUSD 6,345USD 12,690Cost of living for PG For 15-Week Graduate ProgramePeriodCostPer Semester (15 weeks)USD 6,690Per Lease (9 months)USD 13,380Summer Session  (11 weeks)OptionalUSD 4,460For 11-Week Graduate ProgramePeriodCostPer Term (11 Weeks)USD 4,460Per Lease (12 months)USD 17,840   

International students can avail of financial aid and scholarships, which can be divided into the following two categories: automatic consideration and separate application.Automatic Consideration: An international candidate is automatically considered for these financial aids without the need for a separate application:Global Scholars Program: Students from Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America are eligible for aid under the Global Scholars Program. Transfer students can get up to USD 25,000, while first-year students can get up to USD 30,000. These aids are renewable and can be availed during subsequent years of enrollment.Norway America Association (NorAm) Scholarship: Under this, the scholarship amount remains uniform each year. Students must apply through the Norway America Association to avail themselves of this scholarship.Application Required: A few scholarships/aids require separate applications, such as:International Grant: Students have to demonstrate their financial needs through the international financial aid application. The amount of aid is determined based on the results of the application. The amount of the financial grant stays the same throughout a student’s course of study at Cal Lutheran.Cal Lutheran Donor Scholarships: Over 300 scholarships offered by Cal Lutheran’s benefactors can be availed by students. Students need to fill up a general application form to become eligible for this.