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Join the Spartan Family

When you become a student at San Jos茅 State University, you鈥檙e not just beginning your college experience, you鈥檙e joining a new, extended family. The Spartan family is a diverse, close-knit community that supports, encourages, and guides new students along a path toward success at the largest public university in Silicon Valley.

First-Time, First-Year (Freshman)

You have not attended a college or university after graduating from high school.

Transfer

You have completed at least 60 transferable semester units (90 quarter units).

Graduate

You are a domestic or international applicant who has earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree and want to pursue a master's degree from one of our graduate programs.

International First-Time, First-Year (Freshman)

You are a resident of another country who would like to pursue a bachelor's degree and require an F-1 visa or non-immigrant visa to study in the U.S.

International Transfer

You are a resident of another country who would like to pursue a bachelor's degree and require an F-1 visa or non-immigrant visa to study in the U.S.

Residency

Find information about how California residency is determined, how to file an appeal if you鈥檙e classified as a nonresident, exceptions and exemptions, and more.

Questions about applying to 91吃瓜?

Connect with Student Outreach and Recruitment (SOAR)  to speak with an undergraduate pre-admission counselor, schedule a campus tour or attend one of our events for future Spartans. We offer services both in-person and virtually for prospective students, guests and counselors.

International Applicants: Financial Documents

Learn more about the required financial documents to complete your application as an international student.

Returning

You have not attended 91吃瓜 for the past two consecutive semesters but would like to return to school to complete your college degree. Apply as a transfer. 

91吃瓜 Online

Offering a wide variety of programs, students with busy lifestyles who have previous college credits can complete their bachelor's degree on a fast and flexible timeline, 100% online.

Second Bachelor's

You have earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree and would like to return to college for another. Unfortunately we currently do not accept students pursuing a second bachelor鈥檚 degree except for students who are pursuing a bachelor鈥檚 degree in nursing.

Non-Degree Seeking

You are not a current 91吃瓜 student and would like to take courses for credit via Open University.