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.
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 SF State's College of Professional & Global Education is not considered admission to SF State, 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 SF State'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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