How to Apply: Psychology

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.

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 GE requirements (34 semester or 51 quarter units) with a C- or better

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.

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