Undergraduate Admissions

Our team of enrollment counselors is here to support you along every step in your application and admissions experience so that no matter where you are in life, you can – and you will – excel with SJSU Online and Professional Education.

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Undergraduate Admissions Overview

What are the admission requirements?

General Requirements

There are a few California State University requirements to be eligible for admission to our programs. Even if you don't meet all of these requirements at this time, our Enrollment Counseling team will happily work with you to get you in a position to submit a successful application in the near future.

Complete at least 60 transferable semester or 90 quarter units. A maximum of 70 semester units from community colleges can be transferred toward the degree. Depending on the program, you could have as few as 50 semester units at the time of application.
Complete all four CSU-approved general education requirements with a grade C- or higher.
- (A1) Oral Communication/Speech
- (A2) Written English Composition
- (A3) Critical Thinking/Logic
- (B4) Math/Quantitative Reasoning
Have an overall grade point average of 2.0 or better.

Program-Specific Requirements

Some of our programs also have additional admissions requirements, such as prerequisites. Please visit your program page of interest to review those requirements before you apply.

Out-of-State Eligibility

If you live outside of California, check whether our program is approved to accept an application from you.

Students from Oregon enrolled in an SJSU Online program will be subject to Oregon State requirements for transferring course works. Specifically, a grade of “C” or better must be earned in all General Education courses.

Graduation Requirement

Complete all CSU Lower Division General Education requirements.

When do I need to complete my admission requirements?

Requirement Completion Timelines

To begin in August, fall term A, you must meet admission requirements by no later than the previous spring term.
To begin in October, fall term B, you must meet admission requirements by no later than the previous spring term.
To begin in January, spring term A, you must meet admission requirements by no later than the previous fall term.
To begin in March, spring term B, you must meet admission requirements by no later than the previous fall term.
To begin in June, summer term, you must meet admission requirements by no later than the previous fall term.

Do I need to be a California resident to apply for SJSU Online?

Residency Requirements

All of our programs accept applications from residents across California and some of our programs are approved to accept applications from residents outside of California.

If you live outside of California, check whether our programs are approved to accept an application from you or speak with an enrollment counselor.

If I am a current SJSU student in an on-campus bachelor's program, can I transition to an SJSU Online program?

Change of Major to SJSU Online

SJSU students who are either currently enrolled in an on-campus program or have been enrolled in the previous two semesters and would like to transition to an SJSU Online and Professional Education program should meet with an academic advisor in their program of study before trying to change programs. If after speaking with an advisor in your program you decide to change your major, you should:

Finish your current semester courses or work with your advisor to officially withdraw from your courses.
Complete the SJSU Welcome Back form for SJSU Online so that our enrollment counseling team can contact you regarding next steps.

If I was previously enrolled in an SJSU bachelor's program but didn't graduate, can I return to SJSU via SJSU Online?

How to Re-enroll at SJSU via SJSU Online and Professional Education

Once you’ve been a part of SJSU, you’re always part of our community. If you were previously enrolled in an SJSU degree program, have been away from SJSU for two or more semesters, and are not currently on a leave of absence or educational leave, you could be eligible to complete the SJSU Welcome Back form for SJSU Online in lieu of the CSU application.

Can I apply to SJSU Online if I was academically disqualified?

Reinstatement Requirements

If you were previously academically disqualified from continuing your enrollment at SJSU, reinstatement is a process that allows you to restore good academic standing so that you can reapply via Cal State Apply and become a fully matriculated student again. View a full outline of the reinstatement process on the SJSU Registrar website and contact our Enrollment Counseling team to support you through the process.

Will I be able to participate in the SJSU graduation ceremony? Will my degree say "online"?

Graduating from SJSU via SJSU Online and Professional Education

As you complete your program, you are absolutely eligible to participate in your college's commencement ceremony so you can proudly cross the stage with all other SJSU graduates and celebrate with your loved ones.

When you graduate, you will earn and receive the same valuable bachelor's degree as SJSU on-campus students.

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Streamlined Academic Calendar

We offer 5, 8-week terms during the SJSU Online and Professional Education undergraduate academic year — Fall A, Fall B, Spring A, Spring B, and Summer — to maximize your flexibility and convenience.

Fall A Term: August – October
Fall B Term: October – December
Winter Break: December – January
Spring A Term: January – March
Spring B Term: March – May
Summer Term: June – July

Please visit your program page of interest to learn to review the admissions requirements, application dates and deadlines, and steps to apply for that program.

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Fall A Term Application Closes

July

Fall B Term Application Closes

August

Spring A Term Application Opens

August

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