Admission Requirements

Candidates must apply through the CSU admissions portal, calstate.edu/apply. Applicants must meet all admission requirements.

Follow the link for general information about the university admission requirements and process. Applicants from countries in which the native language is not English must achieve a minimum English-language proficiency test score as indicated on the Graduate Program Test Requirement webpage at GAPE.

Admission to Graduate Standing, Classified

Applicants who meet the admission requirements for the Graduate Division and in addition meet the further requirements of the area of specialization for the master’s degree are admitted to graduate standing. 3.0 GPA is required for entrance and exit.

Admission to Graduate Standing, Conditionally Classified

Applicants who meet the admission requirements for the Graduate Division but who fail to meet the requirements for classified standing in the area of specialization for the master’s degree may be admitted to conditionally classified standing in the master’s degree program. Individuals petitioning such admission should contact the chair for the specific prerequisites they must complete before receiving classified standing.

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

At SJSU, students must pass the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR). For information on the GWAR, please see http://info.sjsu.edu/gcw.html.