Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I know if I will be offered WUE?
- Do I need to reapply for WUE each year?
- What majors are closed to WUE participants?
- How long can I participate in WUE as an undergraduate?
- Does WUE apply if I attend summer session at Sacramento State?
- What if I want to become a California resident for tuition purposes?
- How do I find out how much WUE fees will be each semester?
- Do WUE fees apply if I want to study abroad?
- Since I don’t live in California, how do I take the English Placement Test (EPT) and/or the Elementary Level Math (ELM) exam?
- 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?
All admitted non-residents from one of the 14 participating states will be offered
WUE. An offer letter and contract will be sent to students in the spring if you are admitted for a fall semester and in November if you are admitted for a spring semester.
Do I need to reapply for WUE each year?
No. The WUE fee rate applies for the duration of your undergraduate degree 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.
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 the duration of your undergraduate degree.
Does WUE apply if I attend summer session at Sacramento State?
Yes.
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.
How do I find out how much WUE fees will be each semester?
The WUE fee rate is 150% of resident fees. For the academic year 2009/10 the WUE fee rate is $6,914.00 based on full-time enrollment.
Do WUE fees apply if I want to study abroad?
Yes. Contact the Global Education Office for more information on study abroad options.
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.
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.