Spring: November 1
Fall: May 15
*Late applications will be considered. Students will be accepted on a space-available basis.
An admission decision will be sent to your email. Make sure to read all email messages from San Francisco State University. Refer to the Step-by-Step Checklist (PDF) to ensure all supporting materials have been received.
An admission decision will be sent to your email. Make sure to read all email messages from San Francisco State University. Refer to the Step-by-Step Checklist (PDF) to ensure all supporting materials have been received.
An admission decision will be sent to your email. Make sure to read all email messages from San Francisco State University. Refer to the Step-by-Step Checklist (PDF) to ensure all supporting materials have been received.
An admission decision will be sent to your email. Make sure to read all email messages from San Francisco State University. Refer to the Step-by-Step Checklist (PDF) to ensure all supporting materials have been received.
An admission decision will be sent to your email. Make sure to read all email messages from San Francisco State University. Refer to the Step-by-Step Checklist (PDF) to ensure all supporting materials have been received.
All applicants must supply transcripts of their college work from all colleges attended. Unofficial (scanned copies/unsealed) transcripts are acceptable for evaluation purposes. Copies should be clear, legible, and include name of institution. Also include transcript key/legend (usually located on the back of the transcript).
Admitted applicants are required to submit official transcripts and proof of degree (if applicable) to CEL Center for Global Engagement in order to secure admission. Official academic documents are:
English translation: if official transcript and diploma/degree certificates are not issued in English by the school, a certified literal word for word English translation that mirrors the original document needs to be submitted along with the official document in the original language. We accept English translations from the issuing university, an Embassy or Consulate or a certified translator.
Mail official transcripts to:
Center for Global Engagement
San Francisco State University
1600 Holloway Avenue, HUM 101
San Francisco, CA 94132
International applicants can submit a Course-by-Course credential evaluation report in lieu of country specific academic documents from one of our approved organizations. If admitted, applicant must request the organization to send us an official copy of the credential evaluation report to the address above.
World Education Services (WES)
Students should request/submit the WES ICAP report
Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
Students should request/submit course-by-course report
Foundation for International Services, Inc.
Students should request/submit course-by-course report
International Education Research Foundation
Students should request/submit a Detail Report (also known as course-by-course report)
Students whose native language is not English must demonstrate proficiency by submitting adequate scores on one of the accepted tests, or a certification by appropriate academic personnel. Please review the English Proficiency Requirement page for details.
Submit a copy of passport biographical page (or national ID card if you do not yet have a passport).
To issue an I-20 international applicants are required to submit a bank letter or financial guarantee proving financial ability to study and live in the US. See Financial Affidavit instructions for details.
Other documents that may be needed for your application:
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