Who is considered a local applicant?
An applicant who is
- a domestic applicant - a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident.
OR
- a non-immigrant visa holders such as A2, F2, H4, L2, etc.
What do you need to do in order to apply?
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Create your account on the MySFBU Applicant Portal.
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Complete the online application for your intended degree program.
Scan and upload a PDF of your official documents based on the checklist provided below.
Required Documentation:
- Official Transcripts from all previously attended institutions. Electronic transcripts sent directly from the issuing institutions are accepted
- A high school/college CGPA of 2.5 or above is recommended. Lower CGPAs may require an interview with the Academic team. A GPA below 2.0 does not qualify for admission.
OR
GED: SFBU recognizes the General Educational Development (GED) tests and accepts the GED graduates.
- GED score of 456 or above meets minimum score requirement. Lower scores may require an interview with the Academic team
- A freshman applicant is required to submit a high school diploma .
- Foreign Credential Evaluation Analysis Report
- Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a member of National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), or American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO).
- A course-by-course credential evaluation is required.
- An electronic copy sent directly from the credential evaluation agency is accepted.
- Evidence of English Proficiency for Non-Native English Speakers (any one of the following):
- An official IELTS (Academic) , TOEFL (iBT), TOEFL Essentials, iTEP Academic, PTE Academic or Cambridge B2 First test score report. Minimum Score:
- IELTS (Academic) 5.5
- TOEFL (iBT) 59
- TOEFL Essentials 6.5 band
- iTEP Academic 3.7
- PTE Academic or PTE Academic Online 50
- Cambridge B2 First 168
- Successful completion of SFBU's Intensive English Program (IEP) Upper Intermediate Level B with a grade of B or better in all four courses.
- An English assessment report from a few U.S. English language institutions recognized by major universities in the U.S.
- A high school diploma earned or a for-credit English course passed at an institution located in the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, or Canada
- A high school diploma earned at an institution in which the language of instruction is strictly English (as determined solely by SFBU)
- An official IELTS (Academic) , TOEFL (iBT), TOEFL Essentials, iTEP Academic, PTE Academic or Cambridge B2 First test score report. Minimum Score:
- SAT/ACT scores - test score is optional. Applicants may submit SAT/ACT or other national level exam scores to strengthen their application. SFBU’s institution Code for reporting the SAT is 4335, ACT is 1750.
- Your Passport or a Government Issued I.D.
- Your PR Card/Visa (if applicable)
- Official Transcripts from all previously attended institutions. Electronic transcripts sent directly from the issuing institutions are accepted
Submitting Your Documents
The following documentation should be sent to the Admissions Office immediately after submitting the online application.
- Official Transcripts:
- Electronic transcript from the issuing institution or
- Original hard document issued by the institution or a photocopy attested by the issuing institution (not a colored photocopy of your transcript). Any translated version must also be attested by the institution or the Ministry of Education.
- Credential Analysis Report if coordinated by you:
- Electronic version from the credential analysis agency or
- Original hard document issued by the credential analysis agency
Mailing Address:
San Francisco Bay University
Admissions Office
161 Mission Falls Ln
Fremont, CA 94539