Graduate Program Change of Status Applicant Checklist

• Create your account on the MySFBU Applicant Portal.
• Complete the online application for your intended degree program.
• Scan and upload a PDF of your official documents based on the checklist provided below.
  1. Required Documentation
     • Official Transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities. Electronic transcripts sent directly from the issuing institutions are accepted.
       • Good academic standing at the last institution attended is required
       • Bachelor’s degree with a CGPA of 2.5 or above is required. A GPA below 2.5 does not qualify for admission.
     • Degree/Diploma (A document certifying the degree earned - Bachelor, Master, Doctoral Level)
     • Foreign Credential Evaluation Analysis Report
       • Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a member of National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), or American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO).
       • A course-by-course credential evaluation is required.
       • An electronic copy sent directly from the credential evaluation agency is accepted.
     • Evidence of English Proficiency for Non-Native English Speakers (any one of the following)
       • An official IELTS(Academic) , TOEFL(iBT), TOEFL Essentials, iTEP Academic, PTE Academic or Cambridge B2 First test score report. Minimum Score:
         • IELTS(Academic) 5.5
         • TOEFL(iBT) 59
         • TOEFL Essentials 6.5 band
         • iTEP Academic 3.7
         • PTE Academic or PTE Academic Online 50
         • Cambridge B2 First 168
       • Successful completion of SFBU's Intensive English Program (IEP) Upper Intermediate Level B with a grade of B or better in all four courses.
       • An English assessment report from a few U.S. English language institutions recognized by major universities in the U.S.
       • A degree earned or a college-level English credit course passed at an institution located in the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, or Canada
       • A degree earned at an institution in which the language of instruction is strictly English (as determined solely by the university)
     • GMAT/GRE test score is optional. Applicants may submit GMAT/GRE or other national level exam scores to strengthen their application. SFBU’s institution Code for reporting the GMAT, GRE score is 5485.
     • Financial Support Document: provide a recent financial support document indicating a minimum amount of $39,800 available to pursue your studies in the first academic year at SFBU (any one of the following):
       • A current bank letter and bank statement
       • A loan letter from a lending institution
       • Copies of fixed deposits

       An affidavit of support or sponsor letter is required if the funds are not in your name. Upload the financial support document and sponsor letter into a single PDF document.

     • Your Passport
     • Your Visa & Most Recent I-94 
  2. Additional suggested indicators of potential success at SFBU. Provide evidence of one or more of the following:
     • Additional undergraduate and/or graduate degrees and certifications
     • Previous coursework or training in the intended field of study
     • Work experience (detailed letter from employer indicating job description and skills)
     • Achievement in sports, music and/or other creative pursuits
     • Involvement in community/volunteer services
     • Fluency in multiple foreign languages
     • Personal statement (tell us about yourself, your academic background, strengths/weaknesses, and career goals)
     • Resume (provide proof of skills listed on your resume)
     • Other special skills

The following documentation should be mailed to the Admissions Office immediately after submitting the online application.

• Official Transcripts:
  • Electronic transcript from the issuing institution or
  • Original hard document issued by the institution or a photocopy attested by the issuing institution (not a colored photocopy of your transcript). Any translated version must also be attested by the institution or the Ministry of Education.
• Credential Analysis Report if coordinated by you:
  • Electronic version from the credential analysis agency or
  • Original hard document issued by the credential analysis agency
• Financial Support Document: Original bank letter/statement (not a colored photocopy of the document).

Mailing Address:

San Francisco Bay University
Admissions Office
161 Mission Falls Ln
Fremont, CA 94539