Admission Requirements

CSU Eligibility Requirements

First-Time, First-Year (FTFY) applicants must first meet the CSU Eligibility Requirements for admission. Learn about the courses required for admission and the criteria SJSU uses to determine admission eligibility. If applicable to your chosen major, applicants are then reviewed for provisional admission through our Progam-Based Admission Selection process.

Program-Based Admission Selection

After reviewing the International FTFY Academic Requirements, learn about the Program-Based Admission Selection process and how SJSU admits new students each year.

English Language Proficiency

If you currently attend an institution outside the United States, you will be required to submit an official TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or Duolingo score to demonstrate your English Language Proficiency. To learn about the minimum scores required and exemptions to this requirement, review our English Language Proficiency information.