Begin by creating an account on The Common Application website if you haven't already done so. After registering you will need to add California Lutheran University to your list of colleges from within the College Search tab.
Once you have submitted your application you be asked to complete a short online form called the International Student Application Supplement. CLU is need-aware for international student admission. We provide partial funding through scholarships and grants. However, we do not provide full funding.
California Lutheran University is Test Optional (view our official policy for more details). If you choose to apply without SAT or ACT please complete all "Supplemental Questions" on the Common Application. Test-optional applicants may be contacted to schedule an interview with an admission counselor.
For technical or logistical difficulties while completing the online application, please refer to The Common Application Help Center.
If you have questions about the content of our application and are unable to find answers within this guide, please call us at 805-493-3135 during our regular office hours, or email us at admissions@CalLutheran.edu at any time.
If you are returning to Cal Lutheran after an absence of two or more consecutive semesters please contact the Academic Services team about re-enrollment. .
International Transfer Student Process
If you are an international student transferring from a U.S. or International college or university.
California Lutheran University recognizes and values diversity in our campus community and is dedicated to providing equal access and opportunities to qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Moreover, Cal Lutheran is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with various disabilities. Any applicant in need of assistance is encouraged to contact the admission office where they will be provided with reasonable services in a manner that promotes respect and self-advocacy.