Apply by the priority deadline to receive the maximum scholarship amount. After the priority deadlines, SFBU continues to accept applications, deposits and scholarship reviews on a rolling, space-available basis.
San Francisco Bay University accepts applications throughout the year to admit students into Spring or Fall semesters. Please refer to the dates below to submit your application.
Key Admissions & Scholarship Deadlines
| Student type | Priority application & scholarship | Priority deposit |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic students First-year, transfer and graduate | Feb 15 | May 1 |
| International students | Feb 15 | May 1 |
| Startup Scholars and College Track Firm deadline* | Jan 15 | May 1 |
*Startup Scholars and College Track applicants must meet their firm deadlines to be considered. Applications received after a priority deadline are reviewed individually, and scholarship consideration continues as funding allows.
Rolling Admissions
SFBU continues to accept applications, deposits, and review students for merit scholarships after the priority deadlines on a rolling, space-available basis. We encourage students to apply early.
- Applications received after the priority deadline will be reviewed individually.
- Scholarship consideration is still available after the deadline, depending on available funding.
- Startup Scholars and College Track applicants must meet their firm deadlines to be considered.
Spring 2027 Entry
Rolling admission
Priority application dates have passed. Applications are reviewed on a rolling, space-available basis.
Priority deposit
Dec 1
Domestic and international students