Required Documents / International Students

Document deadlines for International Students:

• Fall Semester start: May 15
• Spring Semester start: October 15

In order to process your application, you must submit the following documents:

• All relevant transcripts, certificates and diplomas.
  • All transcripts, marks sheets, certificates and diplomas must be official and sent by the institution in a sealed envelope. 
  • Submit certified English translations for all non-English documents 
  • All transcripts from foreign institutions must be submitted to a third party evaluation service. See instructions at the bottom of the page on How to submit Transcripts.
• If you are transferring from another college/university in the U.S., complete and submit the Transfer Form for F-1 Students.
• If you have a gap in your academic attendance for more than one semester, please print and complete the Gap in Attendance Inquiry form and return by mail or fax it to 707-664-2060.
• To verify that you will have sufficient funds to cover your educational expenses please submit:
  • Financial Affidavit (Certificate of Financial Support)
  • A bank statement from you and/or sponsor 
• Submitting Official English test scores
  • ***Important message to score recipients. Photocopies are never accepted. Please refer to English Proficiency Exams Accepted section the International Admissions Page and follow the Exam Provider Instructions in sending scores to Sonoma State University.***
    • Sonoma State University DI code: 4723
      • Go to: https://www.ets.org/toefl/ibt/scores/send/ to order official TOEFL scores
        • TOEFL iBTtest scores are valid ONLY if received directly from ETS and are not valid after two years from test dates
      • Go to : https://www.ielts.org/book-a-test/getting-your-results to order official IELTS score report
        • IELTS scores are valid ONLY if received directly from IELTS and are not valid after two years from test dates