EAP Conditional Admission

Prepare for undergraduate study at SFSU while you build your English skills. Through Conditional Admission, you can receive a pathway to the University without a TOEFL score by completing our English for Academic Preparation program.

EAP Undergraduate Admission Requirements

You must meet the following requirements to advance to undergraduate study at SFSU. See Curriculum and English Levels for more information.

Levels 80 or 90

Levels 80 or 90 requirements
TermRequired Grade
16-week fall and spring termsB (83%) average final grades in all courses
10-week summer termB (83%) average final grades in all courses
8-week fall and spring B termsA- (90%) average final grades in all courses

Level 70

Level 70 requirements
TermRequired GradeTOEFL ITP Score
16-week fall and spring termsB (83%) average final grades in all courses475 at the beginning or end of the term
10-week summer termB (83%) average final grades in all courses475 at the beginning or end of the term
8-week fall and spring B termsA- (90%) average final grades in all courses475 at the beginning or end of the term

If you meet the academic requirements for the University but do not yet meet the English requirement, you can study in our English for Academic Preparation program for at least one semester.

  • You can study until you complete the recommended level and receive a TOEFL waiver or meet the required TOEFL, IELTS or PTE score.
  • After you meet the English requirement, you can apply to SFSU degree programs or academic certificate programs.
  • To confirm your academic eligibility, submit the Conditional Admission/Eligibility Form and your academic documents when you apply.

Conditional Admission/Eligibility Form (PDF)