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International applicants are defined as individuals who hold F-1 or J-1 Visas.

General Procedures

These procedures are for international applicants for the MS Accountancy Program.

Step 1
Complete the International Application online at CSUMentor.

• Indicate Summer as Application Term
• For Education completed enter Seeking master’s degree or higher
• For Major Program/ Objective select Business Admin: Accountancy (MS)
• Leave the concentration option blank.
• For Degree Objective select MS
• Leave the Emphasis/concentration option blank.
• Leave the Alternative major section blank.
• Be sure to enter a full street address (P.O. Boxes are not accepted) and a valid email address.
• If you have taken the GMAT, please enter your score. If you have not taken the GMAT yet please enter a date in order to be able to move forward in the application.
• Omit the Statement of Purpose section on the application and follow the guidelines on Step 5 number 2 on the Lucas Required Items section.
• Once you have completed your application, you must pay a non-refundable application fee of $55.00 either online via credit/debit card, or mail a check or money order to Graduate Admissions and Programs Evaluations (GAPE). If you are mailing a check or money order, be sure to include a copy of the "Application Agreement Statement" with your payment.

Unless payment is made by credit/debit card, mail the application fee to:

San José State University
Graduate Admissions and Program Evaluations
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192-0017

Step 2
Submit a completed Declaration of Finance form and copy of your current passport. Instructions per the Graduate Admissions and Programs Evaluation (GAPE) website:

• In addition to the online application all international applicants MUST submit a Declaration of Finance. Your application will be delayed if GAPE does not receive this completed form. Below is a brief description of what is required on this form.

• Federal immigration regulations require that all international students provide evidence of adequate funds to meet the financial obligations of enrollment at a U.S. university. The combined U.S. dollar amount from you or your sponsor(s) must equal or exceed the minimum listed for the applied term. Previous applicants must submit a new declaration of finance with a new bank statement attached if the previous application was older than one year. Here are the types of funds that are accepted and how they should be declared.

• Funds from government or private agencies - Student must attach verification letter on letterhead from government or agency stating amount that will be received.
• Funds from individual sponsor or self-sponsor - Sponsor must sign declaration of finance or provide signed letter declaring intent to sponsor.
• If student has own funds, the declaration of finance must be signed by the student. Bank verification (example: a copy of bank statement) of all funds must be provided and dated within the current year.
• A copy of your current passport will also be required. The name listed on your passport will be the same name that will be used on your I-20 if you are offered admission. There will be no exceptions to this rule.

Federal/State financial aid is not available to international students. Visit the University’s financial page to see other types of aid that is available.

Step 3
If you have not already done so, take the GMAT exam and have the score sent directly to the Lucas Graduate School of Business. Please check this page for specific codes - GMAT test information. 

Step 4

• Thoroughly review the items listed on your “To Do” list on your MySJSU account and take note of the deadline date specified for each document.
• All the documents listed must be official copies and submitted to GAPE by the specified deadline.
• If you have completed a degree at an institution that is outside of the U.S., please visit the International Document Requirements page and find the country where the institution is located. Applicants must follow the instructions listed for the particular country of study. Otherwise the documents will be considered as unofficial.
• An English-language proficiency exam is required for all students who graduated from a higher education institution in a country in which the primary language is not English. The exams accepted by this university include the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), and the Pearson Test of English (PTE). The university minimum entrance score for the TOEFL is 213 (computer based), or 80 (internet based). The minimum score required on the IELTS is 7.0 and the PTE is 68.

Mail all documents directly to the Graduate Admission and Program Evaluations (GAPE) office:

Graduate Admissions and Program Evaluations
San Jose State University
One Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95192-0017

Step 5

Lucas School Required Items for MSA Admission Committee Review
1.      A duplicate set of all the educational documents transcripts/diplomas, etc. listed on your MySJSU “To Do” list.  This will enable the Lucas School to assess your candidacy, guide you through the application process and expedite your admission review.  The duplicate set of transcripts need not be official copies.

2.      Verification of prerequisite course enrollment and/or completion if it is not already indicated on your educational documents.

3.      Statement of Purpose – Please state your purpose for applying to the Master of Science in Accountancy program.  Include your plans for future occupation or profession, and any additional information that may aid the Admissions Committee in evaluating your preparation and your aptitude for study in an accelerated program.  It should be 1.5 spaced and limited to approximately 500 words.

4.      A GMAT score report

5.      A Resume

6.      Two letters of reference are required from either faculty members and/or employers.  The MSA program does not have a standard recommendation form. We ask that each recommender submit their letter on either University or Company letterhead.  The recommendation letter should contain information about you that that the Admissions Committee would not otherwise know by reviewing the basic University application. The recommender’s insights could include information about your ability to succeed in a rigorous program such as this, your leadership ability, and possibly a character trait that would benefit you while attending the program. Citing examples that demonstrate the above would be helpful.

Mail the above documents to:
Lucas Graduate School of Business
San José State University
Business Tower Room 350
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192-0162

Finalists will be notified by early March. On-campus interviews for finalists will be held in mid to late March. Phone interviews will not be permitted. All applicants will be notified of their acceptance/denial in early April.