How to Apply: BSBA

Fall Admission

• October 1: Application opens
• April 1: Application deadline
• April 30: Deadline for all official transcripts to be received

Spring Admission

• May 1: Application opens
• October 1: Application deadline
• October 31: Deadline for all official transcripts to be received

Note: Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis once all materials are received. Hard copy transcripts may take 4 to 6 weeks to process.

1. Review Cal State Apply Tips
   Before you start, check out our Cal State Apply Application Tips to help you prepare.
2. Start Your Application
   Go to Cal State Apply, choose the term you want to apply for, then click Apply.
3. Set Up Your Account
   Create your Cal State Apply account and complete the Extended Profile.
   Under “Degree Goal,” choose First Bachelor’s Degree.
4. Fill Out the Application
   Complete these sections:
   • Personal Information
   • Academic History
   • Supporting Materials
5. Add the BSBA Program
   • Click Add Program
   • Under Campus, search for San Francisco State University
   • Under Source, choose Extended Education
   • Select the term you’re applying for
   • Pick the application for Pre-Bachelor Applicants
6. Final Steps
   • Answer the required and optional questions
   • Upload your unofficial transcript
   • Submit your application

To apply, you must meet the following requirements:

• Live in California or a state authorized for online learning. See State Authorization for details.
• Have at least 60 transferable semester units (or 90 quarter units).
• Have a 2.0 GPA or higher in all transferable college coursework.
• Have a 2.0 GPA or higher in any courses taken at SFSU.
• Be in good academic standing at your last college or university.
• Have completed all lower-division General Education requirements (34 semester or 51 quarter units) with a grade of C- or better.

You must also complete these prerequisite courses with a grade of C- or better:

• ECON 101: Introduction to Microeconomic Analysis
  and one of the following:
• DS 110: Calculus with Business Applications
• MATH 107 and MATH 108: Mathematics for Business Calculus I and II
• MATH 110: Business Calculus

You must submit official transcripts from all colleges you’ve attended to be accepted into the program.

If you are a current SFSU degree-seeking student or graduate, you do not need to submit official transcripts.

When you apply through Cal State Apply, upload any unofficial transcripts that show your college coursework.

Follow the instructions for how to submit transcripts.

You must complete all lower-division General Education requirements before starting the program.

Get the details.