Admissions Requirements and Deadlines

Thank you for your interest in the School of Education at Sonoma State University! Below you will find information regarding our admission periods for our programs and other useful information regarding submitting an application. For descriptions of our programs select "Choose a Program" on the navigation menu on the left, or select "Academic Programs" at the navigation bar above. Credential Programs or M.A. Programs. To learn more about our credential programs, you can attend our Information Workshop. For more information contact us at credentials.office@sonoma.edu, or visit us at Stevenson Hall 1078.

FALL 2013 ADMISSIONS: Now accepting applications for Fall 2013 admission for all credential and graduate programs. Priority application period is November 1, 2012 - March 1, 2013.


NEED PREREQUISITE COURSES? We are offering prerequisite courses in Spring, Summer and Fall of 2013. Read more. Contact the Credentials Office for information: 707-664-2832 or credentials.office@sonoma.edu


How to Apply | Download an Application | Attend an Information Workshop

All Credential and Masters Degree Applicants Must Apply to BOTH SSU and the Specific School of Education Program:

  • You must apply to the Sonoma State University as a graduate/post baccalaureate student in order to be admitted to a Credential or Masters program in the School of Education. Please apply to SSU via www.csumentor.edu for your semester of interest.

Fall 2013 Admissions

Applicants who submitted by the Priority Deadline (March 1, 2013) will:

  • Be in the first group of applications reviewed.
  • Participate in the first round of interviews.
  • If accepted into the program, possibly be eligible to register for classes during Second Pass registration session in April 2012.

Mandatory Interview and Orientation dates for Spring 2013 Applicants

Interview Dates for Spring 2013 Priority Applicants:

Please note these dates are subject to change.

Interview Dates for Spring 2013 Extended Period Applicants

Please note these dates are subject to change.

Multiple Subject: October 19, 2012 Multiple Subject: November 16, 2012
Single Subject: November 2, 2012 Single Subject: November 19, 2012
Education Specialist: October 25, 2012 Education Specialist: TBD

Orientation Dates for Spring 2013 Priority Applicants:

Please note these dates are subject to change.

Orientation Dates for Spring 2013 Extended Period Applicants:

Please note these dates are subject to change.

Multiple Subject: December 7, 2012 Multiple Subject: December 7, 2012
Single Subject: November 30, 2012 Single Subject: November 20, 2012

Education Specialist: November 29, 2012

Education Specialist: TBD