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International Students Admissions

International students must meet the admissions criteria set forth by both the School of Business Graduate Programs office and the International Students Admissions Office.

The School of Business Graduate Programs Office Requirements

  • Sonoma MBA Graduate Programs admissions requirements

International Student Admissions Office Requirements

  • The University Admissions office requires all students with foreign transcripts to submit international transcripts to a third-party evaluation service. Sonoma State regularly accepts foreign transcripts that have been evaluated by credential evaluation servicers and currently works closely with these servicers:
  • In addition to minimum admissions requirements, international student applicants must demonstrate that they meet the minimum English proficiency required to attend Sonoma State University. International applicants may meet English proficiency by:
    • Having attended 3 years full-time at an institution (secondary or post-secondary) where English is the primary language used OR
    • Having been educated in one of the countries that qualify for an English waiver (listed below) OR
    • Completion of GE Area A2 (Written Communication) at a US institution with a grade of C- or better OR
    • Submit official verification of English proficiency via an exam. You may view a list of accepted exams here. All exams must have been taken within the past two years to be considered valid.   
  • You can scan the photo page of your passport and email it to [email protected].
  • Your financial documents must be no older than 6 months old. Please read carefully and complete this Financial Affidavit for International Students with the proper documents.
  • International students may be required to purchase health insurance. 

International students may be authorized for Optional Practical Training (OPT) or Curricular Practical Training (CPT). For details, please contact the International office directly by emailing them at [email protected].

For more detailed information about International Admissions, please visit the Sonoma State University International Education web page.