Admissions at Sonoma State University

Experience Sonoma State

Located in the heart of wine country, Sonoma State is known as one of the premier universities in California. With a tradition of promoting intellectual and personal growth, leadership opportunities and technological proficiency, SSU offers its students a friendly, safe and informal atmosphere on a beautiful campus setting. Sonoma State offers students small class sizes, a hands on learning environment, and top of the line living accommodations, all at an incredibly affordable price. Come and check it out for yourself, and see why you will want to be the next future Seawolf!

I Want To Apply

Interested in applying to SSU? Explore deadlines, program requirements, and application instructions based on your class level.

Freshmen
Transfer
Graduate
International
Cal State Apply

Review the admissions requirements and deadlines for first-time freshmen to guide you through the application process.

Freshmen Application Process

Check out the application filing dates for the term you are planning to attend

Application Deadlines

SSU uses an“Eligibility Index” to determine if freshmen are admissible. Learn how to calculate yours

Eligibility Index

SSU requires that students complete a comprehensive pattern of college preparatory subjects

Subject Requirements

Certain majors have more students interested than space available and have additional requirements

Impacted Majors

Ready to apply? Once you have reviewed the admissions requirements, apply online at Cal State Apply

Cal State Apply

Need help entering your high school courses on the application? Follow this guide

High School course entry guide

Review the admissions requirements and deadlines for transfer students to guide you through the application process.

Transfer Application Process

Check out the application filing dates for the term you are planning to attend

Application Deadlines

Explore SSU’s admissions requirements for transfer students

Admissions Requirements

Are you in an Associate Degree for Transfer (SB1440) program? Review SSU’s transfer agreement

SB1440

Certain majors have more students interested than space available and have additional requirements

Impacted Majors

Ready to apply? Once you have reviewed the admissions requirements, apply online at Cal State Apply

Cal State Apply

Need help creating an application? Follow the Transfer Student guide

Transfer Student Application Guide

Need help entering your transfer credit coursework on the application? Follow this guide

Application Transfer Credit Entry

Review the admissions requirements and deadlines for graduate students to guide you through the application process.

Graduate Student Application Process

Interested in applying? Check out the application filing dates for SSU’s multiple graduate programs

Application Deadlines

Graduate students must meet both university & program specific requirements. Explore SSU’s criteria

Admissions Requirements

Review SSU’s process for graduate applicants before applying to ensure you complete each step

Application Process

Ready to apply? Once you have reviewed the admissions requirements, apply online at Cal State Apply

Cal State Apply

Review the admissions requirements and deadlines for international students to guide you through the application process.

International Student Application Process

Check out the application filing dates for the term you are planning to attend

Application Deadlines

Find out if you meet the admissions requirements for the program of your interest

Admissions Requirements

Read about the costs and services at SSU for international students

Fees & Financial Services

Explore the frequently asked questions about international admissions

Documents & Forms

Certain majors have more students interested than space available and have additional requirements

Impacted Majors

Ready to apply? Once you have reviewed the admissions requirements, apply online at Cal State Apply

Cal State Apply

Ready to apply? Once you have reviewed the admissions requirements, apply online at Cal State Apply. Please Note: The Cal State Apply application system works best when using the Google Chrome web browser.

I Have Applied

Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an email to the address you provided on your application confirming that we have received it. For information about the application process and how to set up your student account, please follow your Next Steps.

Next Steps - Undergraduate Students

Next Steps - Graduate Students

Next Steps - International Students

Stay on Track

Congratulations! The Stay on Track timeline will assist you with the important things you need to do before you attend your first class at SSU. Refer to it throughout the following months, paying extra attention to due dates and deadlines.

Prepare for Enrollment