English to University Studies Pathway
Do you want to improve your English language skills to enroll in university courses at San José State University? The English to University Studies Pathway will build your confidence in academic English for success in American university courses. Build your English skills at San Francisco State University (SFSU), then move on to study at San José State University (SJSU). Offered in partnership with SJSU.
Start:
San Francisco State University
English for Academic Preparation (EAP)
2 - 4 Months
Finish:
San José State University
Semester at SJSU (SAS)
4 - 12 Months
SFSU to SJSU
The English to University Studies Pathway program will help you level up your academic English skills for admission to the Semester at SJSU program. You can fulfill the English requirements through the SFSU English for Academic Preparation program, then take classes at SJSU.
Highlights
- Admission to Semester at SJSU with a TOEFL waiver option
- Advance your academic English skills for a higher course credit GPA
- Earn course credit: enroll in 12 units of undergraduate level courses for up to two semesters
- Receive personalized academic advising
- On- and off-campus housing options and support provided
- Networking opportunities in Silicon Valley and San Francisco
- 50 miles from San Francisco to San José; public transit available
Details
SFSU English for Academic Preparation
Cost: In-Person: $3,459 - $5,995*
Length: 2 - 4 months
When to Start: Fall, Spring, Summer
*2025 rates; 2026 rates: $3,459 - $6,400
Semester at SJSU
Cost: In-Person: $7,350
Length: 4 -12 months
When to Start: Fall, Spring, Summer
| - | SFSU English for Academic Preparation | Semester at SJSU |
|---|---|---|
| Timeline 1 | Summer 2025 May 29, 2025 - August 7, 2025 |
Fall 2025 August 18, 2025 - December 11, 2025 |
| Timeline 2 | Fall 2025 August 13, 2025 - December 7, 2025 |
Spring 2026 January 15, 2026 - May 20, 2026 |
- Students apply to the EAP program.
- Students receive a conditional admission letter from the SAS program and an admission letter and I-20 from the EAP program. Students use their EAP I-20 to apply for F-1 visa.
- Students enter the U.S. with their EAP I-20 and F-1 visa and studying full-time in the EAP program.
- After meeting the SAS English requirement with the EAP, an online interview may be required with a SAS staff member.
- Students will then have their I-20 transferred from the EAP to SAS.
- Students then study full-time in the SAS program.
- EAP Level 80 completion with: B+ 87% average final grades across the three English courses:
TOEFL Waiver
OR
530 ITP score and B 83% average final grades across the three English courses - Level 80 students with grades and/or ITP scores just below the requirements listed above may advance to the SAS program with written recommendations from at least two EAP instructors. Students will also be required to have an online interview with SAS staff.
- Level 80 students who do not meet the requirements listed above but advance to Level 90 can try again to meet the requirement to advance SAS..
Note: English Required for Direct Undergraduate SAS Admission
- Internet Based TOEFL (iBT) 71
- TOEFL Institutional Testing Program (ITP) 530
- International English Language Testing System IELTS 6.0
Questions?
Send your questions to: San Francisco State University: globaled@sfsu.edu | San José State University: igateways@sjsu.edu