Undergraduate Admissions Requirements & Deadlines

Applying to SFBU as a First-Year Applicant

San Francisco Bay University is home to a diverse community of first-time college students, career changers, and ambitious learners from across the country united by a desire to grow, build real skills, and launch meaningful careers in Silicon Valley and beyond.

First-year applicants are in high school or have graduated from high school but have not taken any college courses after graduating or earning a GED.

Whether you are planning to apply or have already been admitted, first-year applicants can learn about the admission process and how to connect with us.

Already attended college? Visit our Transfer Students page.

Applying from outside the United States? Visit International Admissions.

At SFBU, applying is straightforward. No unnecessary barriers. Just you, your transcript, and your goals.

Why SFBU for Your Undergraduate Degree?

What makes us different

Max class size

98%

Receive a
scholarship

3 year

Faster option

Day 1

Silicon Valley
access

No test scores. No essays. No letters of recommendation. No application fee.

Just your transcript and your ambition. That's it.

Start your application

What You Need to Apply

Completed application: SFBU Application or Common App, your choice
Unofficial high school transcript: A cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required; 2.5 or above is preferred
Unofficial college transcript if you took college courses during high school

*If admitted, official transcripts will be required before your first day of class.

Admissions & Scholarship Deadlines

SFBU accepts applications, deposits, and scholarship reviews after the priority deadline on a rolling, space-available basis. We encourage you to apply early. Submitting by the priority deadline ensures you receive the maximum scholarship amount available.

Spring 2027 Entry

Oct 1

International Priority Application & Scholarship

Nov 1

Undergraduate Priority Application & Scholarship

Dec 1

Undergraduate Priority Deposit International Priority Deposit

Fall 2027 Entry

Jan 15

Startup Scholars Priority Application & Scholarship College Track Priority Application & Scholarship

Feb 15

Undergraduate Priority Application & Scholarship International Priority Application & Scholarship

May 1

Undergraduate Priority Deposit International Priority Deposit Startup Scholars Priority Deposit College Track Priority Deposit

How to Apply

Complete your application

Apply through the SFBU portal or Common App at sfbu.edu/apply.

Submit your transcripts

Upload unofficial transcripts from your high school (and college, if applicable) through your applicant portal.

That's it

No test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, or fees. You're done.

Application Review Process

Once your application and transcripts are received, here's what happens:

Application received: You'll get a confirmation email and can log in to your portal to track your status and upload any missing documents.

Application review: The admissions team reviews your materials and confirms you meet the requirements. This typically takes 1–2 weeks after your application is complete.

Decision notification: if admitted, you'll receive a decision letter and your merit scholarship award amount.

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