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.
Our Concierge Approach
It's our priority to ensure that your experience with us goes as smoothly as possible. Through our concierge approach, our enrollment counselors will:
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Actively listen to your story and develop a deep understanding of your needs and priorities.
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Help you identify the best program for you.
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Provide you with guidance to maximize the credits you transfer in order to minimize your cost and time to completion.
Admissions 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.
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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.
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Complete all CSU Lower Division General Education requirements.
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Complete all four CSU-approved general education requirements with a grade C- or higher.
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(A1) Oral Communication/Speech
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(A2) Written English Composition
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(A3) Critical Thinking/Logic
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(B4) Math/Quantitative Reasoning
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Have an overall grade point average of 2.0 or better.
Program-Specific Requirements
Some of our programs have additional admissions requirements. Please visit the page of your program of interest to learn about them.
Requirement Completion Timelines
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To begin in January, you must meet admission requirements by no later than the previous fall term.
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To begin in June, you must meet admission requirements by no later than the previous fall term.
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To begin in August, you must meet admission requirements by no later than the previous spring term.
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.
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 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 move forward with an application to SJSU Online, you should:
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Finish your current semester courses or work with your advisor to officially withdraw from your courses.
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Contact our SJSU Online Enrollment Counseling team to complete the next steps.
Currently enrolled, on-campus Lucas College of Business students are not eligible to transition into the SJSU Online Business Administration program and should meet with their academic advisor to discuss alternative options.
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.
Take the Next Steps
We want you to have a successful and stress-free application and admissions experience. Watch our video tutorial for steps to guide you throughout the admissions process, and please contact us for any questions or requests for additional support.
Start At Your Convenience
Apply during any of our 3 rolling admissions cycles so that you can begin your first 8-week term shortly after you've been admitted.
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To begin in August, apply between February 1 and July 15.
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To begin in January, apply between August 1 and November 15.
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To begin in June, apply between December 1 and April 1.
Upcoming Deadlines
Mark your calendars so you don't miss these important deadlines.
SJSU Scholarship Application Deadline
May
1
Fall Applications Close
July
15
Spring Applications Open
August
1
Attend a Virtual Info Session
Register to join our Enrollment Counseling team, who will:
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Answer your questions about how to apply
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Discuss how we will work with you to assess transfer credits
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Help identify which degree program is right for you
Explore SJSU Online
Learn more about what we have to offer and why you should take your next steps with us.
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