Psychology B.A. How to Apply

Fall Admission

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

Spring Admission

• May 1: Application opens
• Oct. 1: Application deadline
• Oct. 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 four to six weeks to process.

Follow these steps to apply through Cal State Apply:

1. Review Application Tips
   Before you start, take a moment to read the Cal State Apply Application Tips to guide you through the process.
2. Start Your Application
   • Go to Cal State Apply
   • Select the term you want to apply for and click Apply
   • Create your account and complete your Extended Profile
     • For “Degree Goal,” select First Bachelor’s Degree
3. Fill Out the Application
   • Complete all sections: Personal Information, Academic History and Supporting Materials
4. Add the Psychology Program
   • Click Add Program
   • Search for San Francisco State University under campus
   • Choose Extended Education as the source
   • Select the correct term and choose the application for Pre-Bachelor Applicants
5. Answer Questions and Upload Documents
   • Complete all required and optional questions
   • Upload your Unofficial Transcript
6. Submit Your Application
   • Review your information and submit when ready

To be eligible for admission, you must:

• Be a California resident or live in an authorized state (see State Authorization)
• Have completed at least 60 transferable semester units (or 90 quarter units)
• Have a 2.0 GPA or higher in all transferable coursework
• Be in good academic standing at your last college or university
• Have completed all lower-division and Ethnic Studies General Education requirements (34 semester units or 51 quarter units) with a grade of C- or better.
• Have completed PSY 200 with a grade of C or better.

While our program is an option for individuals wishing to earn a second bachelor's degree, priority is given to applicants who do not already have a bachelor's degree.

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

Exceptions:
If you are a current SFSU degree-seeking student or a graduate, you don’t need to submit transcripts.

When to Submit:
Upload unofficial transcripts with your Cal State Apply application. Official transcripts will be required later.

Follow the instructions for submitting transcripts to complete this step.

Submitting Transcripts

To learn more about lower-division GE requirements, visit the SFSU Bulletin > General Education page.