Program Overview

EAP: Admission to SFSU

The American Language Institute (ALI) offers several advantages when applying to San Francisco State University (SFSU). These advantages include:

• Receiving two possible TOEFL waivers to meet SFSU's English proficiency requirements
• Receiving either TOEFL waiver without completing the highest ALI level
• Applying to the University after SFSU published deadlines have passed
• Receiving assistance with the application process from ALI International Student Advisors

SFSU Application Options

There are several options for applying to SFSU:

• Apply through ALI
• Apply Independently
• When to Apply
• More Information

Apply through ALI

To apply through ALI, the following requirements must be met:

• Receive Conditional Admission, which means academic records (transcripts) have been evaluated and the minimum requirements to apply to SFSU have been met
• Meet ALI level and placement test requirements
• Apply to undergraduate, non-impacted majors after the published deadline during the semester of study at the ALI
• Be admitted to SFSU undergraduate, non-impacted programs with either ALI TOEFL Waiver

Apply Independently

To apply independently, the following requirements must be met:

• Apply to the program by the published deadlines
• Meet all published English language requirements (no TOEFL Waiver)

When to Apply

The application period for SFSU programs is as follows:

• Apply to the SFSU program during the published application periods
• If eligible to apply through the ALI, receive help with applying after beginning study at the ALI
• For impacted SFSU programs, apply before arriving at the ALI

Program Information

Undergraduate

• International Undergraduate Admission Requirements
• Baccalaureate Degrees
• High Demand and Impacted Programs

Graduate

• Graduate Admissions
• Graduate Degree Programs
• Graduate Admissions and Graduate Studies

Admission Requirements

The American Language Institute (ALI) cannot guarantee SFSU graduate or undergraduate deadlines, requirements, and admission. These deadlines and requirements could change and affect an ALI student's eligibility to apply to SFSU.