In-Person Program
Complete the online application.
Upload your supporting documents to our secure Box folder.
Supporting documents include: transcripts, proof of English language proficiency, course wish list, proof of financial ability and copy of passport/student immigration documents.
See the Step-by-Step Checklist below for details.
A form I-20 for international students will be issued, and you will be notified by email.
Online Program
Complete the online application.
Note: If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, do not complete this application. Please register through Open University instead.
Upload your supporting documents to our secure Box folder.
Supporting documents include: transcripts, English language proficiency and course wish list.
Email with admission notice will be sent to you. A form I-20 for international students will not be issued. Students will study from their home country.
Application Information
March 15 - Session R1, R2 or R4
April 15 - Session R3
Late applications will be considered. Students will be accepted on a space-available basis.
Undergraduate Study
- Graduated from high school or at least 18 years of age by start of the program
- Copy of transcripts in English to assist with advising and course placement
- TOEFL iBT 61, IELTS 6.0 or the equivalent. See English Proficiency Requirement.
Graduate Study
- Earned a baccalaureate degree
- 3.0 GPA in their earned undergraduate degree or in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units completed
- Copy of transcripts in English
- TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5 or the equivalent. See English Proficiency Requirement.
Although enrollment in SFSU's College of Professional & Global Education is not considered admission to SFSU, an I-20 ("Certificate of Eligibility") for F-1 student status will be issued when students are accepted into a full-time certificate program in the College of Professional & Global Education and require a student visa to enter the country. Students entering the US using an F-1 visa must maintain full-time student status during the time they are enrolled in an approved certificate program at SFSU's College of Professional & Global Education.
Other non-immigrants visa categories (except B, C and D visa) may enroll (full or part time) in College of Professional & Global Education courses incidental to their primary status. Contact the Center for Global Engagement for detailed information and restrictions.
- Step-by-Step Checklist (PDF)
- Fees (PDF)
- Course Wish List (PDF)
- English Language Proficiency Recommendation (PDF)
- Visual/Audio Release (PDF)
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