San Francisco Bay University accepts applications throughout the year to admit students into Spring, Summer, or Fall semesters. Please refer to the dates below to submit your application.

 

Application deadlines

Reminder: SFBU never charges an application fee

Semester

International & COS

Domestic + International Transfer-in

Spring
October 15    
December 1
Summer 
February 15
May 1
Fall
May 15    
July 15

Tuition Deposit Deadlines

To secure your seat after admission, please follow the deadlines below:

Semester

International & COS

Domestic + International Transfer-in

Spring
November 15
December 15
Summer 
March 15
May 15
Fall
July 1    
August 1

New Student Orientation

As an admitted student, you must attend the mandatory NSO, including course registration and advising sessions.

Semester

Orientation Dates

Semester Starts

Semester Ends

Spring 2025
January 9 - 11, 2025
January 13, 2025
May 13, 2025
Summer 2025
May 30 - June 1, 2025
June 2, 2025
July 29, 2025
Fall 2025
August 15 -17, 2025
August 18, 2025
December 16, 2025