Admissions

First-Time, First-Year (Freshman)

You have not attended a college or university after graduating from high school.

Transfer

You have completed at least 60 transferable semester units (90 quarter units).

Graduate

You are a domestic or international applicant who has earned a bachelor’s degree and want to pursue a master's degree from one of our graduate programs.

International First-Time, First-Year (Freshman)

You are a resident of another country who would like to pursue a bachelor's degree and require an F-1 visa or non-immigrant visa to study in the U.S.

International Transfer

You are a resident of another country who would like to pursue a bachelor's degree and require an F-1 visa or non-immigrant visa to study in the U.S.

Questions about applying to SJSU?

Connect with Student Outreach and Recruitment (SOAR)  to speak with an undergraduate pre-admission counselor, schedule a campus tour or attend one of our events for future Spartans. We offer services both in-person and virtually for prospective students, guests and counselors.

International Applicants: Financial Documents

Learn more about the required financial documents to complete your application as an international student.

Returning

You have not attended SJSU for the past two consecutive semesters but would like to return to school to complete your college degree. Apply as a transfer. 

SJSU Online

Offering a wide variety of programs, students with busy lifestyles who have previous college credits can complete their bachelor's degree on a fast and flexible timeline, 100% online.

Second Bachelor's

You have earned a bachelor’s degree and would like to return to college for another. Unfortunately we currently do not accept students pursuing a second bachelor’s degree except for students who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Non-Degree Seeking

You are not a current SJSU student and would like to take courses for credit via Open University.