Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I know if I will be offered WUE?
- What majors are closed to WUE participants?
- How long can I participate in WUE as an undergraduate?
- Do I need to reapply for WUE each year?
- How do I find out how much WUE fees will be each semester?
- Do WUE fees apply if I want to study abroad?
- Does WUE apply if I attend summer session at Sacramento State?
- Since I don’t live in California, how do I take the English Placement Test (EPT) and/or the Elementary Level Math (ELM) exam?
- What if I want to become a California resident for tuition purposes?
- If I leave Sacramento State and want to return and participate in WUE, can I still qualify for WUE?
How do I know if I will be offered WUE?
Admitted non-residents from one of the 14 participating states need to request consideration for the WUE tuition fee rate. Email the WUE Coordinator in the Office of Admissions & Outreach at admissions@csus.edu to request WUE consideration for Fall 2013 by April 30, 2013.
What majors are closed to WUE participants?
Pre-nursing, Nursing, Interior and Graphic Design
How long can I participate in WUE as an undergraduate?
You may participate in WUE for a maximum of six years.
Do I need to reapply for WUE each year?
No. The WUE tuition fee rate applies if you remain in good standing and make satisfactory progress toward a degree. If you leave the University for more than two consecutive semesters, you will need to reapply for admission.
How do I find out how much WUE tuition fees will be each semester?
The WUE tuition fee rate is 150% of resident fees. For the fall 2012 term the WUE tuition fee rate is $5,043 based on full-time enrollment (12 units).
Do WUE fees apply if I want to study abroad?
Yes. Contact the Global Education Office for more information on study abroad options.
Does WUE apply if I attend summer session at Sacramento State?
No.
Since I don’t live in California, how do I take the English Placement Test (EPT) and/or the Elementary Level Math (ELM) exam?
Contact the Education Testing Service (ETS) at (925) 808-2142 or csuout-of-state@ets.org to have the test administered outside California.
What if I want to become a California resident for tuition purposes?
WUE participants are not permitted to request reclassification for tuition purposes. You will be classified as a non-resident for the duration of your undergraduate degree.
If I leave Sacramento State and want to return and participate in WUE, can I still qualify for WUE?
Perhaps. If you are eligible for admission and a non-resident from one of the 14 participating states, you may be considered for WUE.