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  Fall 2020 Deadlines

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Fall 2020 Admissions

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Undergraduate Admissions for Fall 2020 

Student Group Application Period International Student Application Period
First-time Freshmen Oct 1-Dec 15 Oct 1-April 30

Lower Division Transfer Students

*Sonoma State is not open to Lower Division Transfer students. See Transfer Requirements for more details. 

 CLOSED CLOSED
Upper Division Transfer Students Oct 1-Dec 15 Oct 1-April 30

Second Bachelor's

 CLOSED CLOSED
Business Administration (Management) at College of Marin     Oct 1-May 15 Oct 1-April 30
Liberal Studies: Solano Oct 1-May 15 Oct 1-April 30
Liberal Studies Degree Completion     Oct 1-May 15 Oct 1-April 30
Liberal Studies: Napa Oct 1-May 15 Oct 1-April 30

 

Graduate Admissions for Fall 2020

Program Application Period International Student Application Period
Master's in Biology Oct 1-Dec 15 Oct 1-Dec 15
Master of Business Administration Oct 1-April 30 Oct 1-April 30
MBA in Wine Business Oct 1-April 30 Oct 1-April 30
Business Executive MBA – Sonoma Wine Oct 1-Sept 30 Oct 1-June 30
Business Executive MBA – Special Sessions Oct 1-Aug 31 Oct 1-May 31
Master‘s in Computer and Engineering Science Oct 1-May 15 Oct 1-April 30

Counseling with concentrations in:

  • Marriage and Family Therapy (CMHC)
  • Pupil Personnel Services
 Oct 1-Jan 10 Oct 1-Jan 10
Master‘s in Cultural Resources Management Oct 1-Jan 31 Oct 1-Jan 31

Master's in Education with concentration in:

  • Curriculum, Teaching & Learning
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Educational Leadership
  • Reading and Language
  • Special Education
 Oct 1-June 1 Oct 1-June 1
Master‘s in English Oct 1-March 10 Oct 1-March 10
Master‘s in History Oct 1-Feb 15 Oct 1-Feb 15
Master‘s in Interdisciplinary Studies Contact Interdisciplinary Studies​ Contact Interdisciplinary Studies​
Master's in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Oct 1-Dec 31 Oct 1-Dec 31
Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Certificate Oct 1-Jan 10 Oct 1-Jan 10
Master‘s in Organization Development Oct 1-March 24 Oct 1-March 24
Master's in Public Administration Oct 1-April 30 Oct 1-April 30
Early Childhood Education Certificate CLOSED CLOSED
Master‘s in Film Studies CLOSED CLOSED
Master‘s in Kinesiology CLOSED CLOSED
Master‘s in Psychology, Depth Psychology CLOSED CLOSED
Master‘s in Spanish Summer Program (see below) Summer Program (see below)

 

Credential Programs for Fall 2020

Credential Type Application Period International Student Application Period
Single Subject - Precredential Oct 1-June 1 CLOSED
Multiple Subject Credential - Precredential Oct 1-June 1 CLOSED
Single Subject Credential - Art, English, French, Spanish, Math, Foundational Level Math, Foundational Level Science, Music, Physical Education, Chemistry, Geological Science, Physics, Biological Science, Social Science (No other credential held) Oct 1-May 1 CLOSED
Multiple Subject Credential (No other credential held) Oct 1-June 30 CLOSED
Multiple Subject Credential (Second Credential) Oct 1-May 1 CLOSED
Reading & Literacy Added Authorization (Second Credential) Oct 1-May 1 CLOSED
Administrative Services (Second Credential) Oct 1-June 1 CLOSED
Education Specialist (Special Education) - Mild/Moderate (No other credential held) Contact Credential Services Office regarding application CLOSED
Education Specialist (Special Education) - Moderate/Severe (No other credential held) Contact Credential Services Office regarding application CLOSED
Education Specialist - Mild/Moderate (To clear 1st credential when no other credential is held) Contact Credential Services Office regarding application CLOSED
Education Specialist - Moderate/Severe (To clear 1st credential when no other credential is held) Contact Credential Services Office regarding application CLOSED
Education Specialist - Mild/Moderate (Second Credential) Contact Credential Services Office regarding application CLOSED
Education Specialist - Moderate/Severe (Second Credential) Contact Credential Services Office regarding application CLOSED
Reading & Literacy Leadership Specialist (Second Credential) CLOSED* CLOSED

*Please contact the School of Education for more information: 707-664-2832

Summer 2020 Admissions: Master's in Spanish

Program Application Period International Student Application Period
Master‘s in Spanish Oct 1-March 30 Oct 1-March 30

 

international students

 

Late Application Appeal 

If you did not submit an application by the specific program deadline or if you applied to the incorrect program (for example if you applied to Extended Education but you want to apply to a regular university program), then you will need to follow the steps for a late application appeal. 

Application Appeal Request