Sonoma State University
1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, CA 94928, United States

Sonoma State University is a public university in Sonoma County, California, that is one of the smallest members of the California State University system. Sonoma State offers 92 bachelor's degree programs, 19 master's degree programs, and 11 teaching credentials. The university is a Hispanic-serving institution.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students that graduate with a BS in Biology from Sonoma State University will:

  • Demonstrate proficiency in quantitative and analytical tools
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the critical role of evidence‐based hypotheses testing
  • Have a deep awareness of structure‐function relationships and emergent properties at various scales
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the integrative nature of biology

Preparation for Applying to Health Professions Programs

Students majoring in biology and intending to pursue careers in the health care professions may follow the guidelines for a BS degree or a BA degree.  For additional information see a Health Professions Advisor for the Health Professions Advisory Program in this catalog.

Degree Requirements

See the "

Degree Requirements

" in the University Catalog for complete details on general degree requirements.

 

General Education Requirements (48 units)

See the "

General Education

" requirements in the University Catalog for information on General Education requirements. Some major requirements may double count for GE requirements.

 

CalState Apply

Application for Admission: Complete Application Online (see link above)

Application Fee: Pay $75 online

Required Documents:

Transcripts - All Previous Secondary Schools - Minimum GPA – 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)

Proof of High School Graduation

TOEFL (61) or IELTS (6.0) or PTE (47) or Duolingo (95) - Official Scores Only 

Copy of Passport

Resume

Statement of Purpose

Current Passport

NACES approved evaluation required

https://admissions.sonoma.edu/how-apply/requirements/international

Fall Application Period

Applications are accepted October 1st - January 31st, unless otherwise noted. See Admissions Dates & Deadlines  or specific departmental deadlines.

Spring Application Period

Applications are accepted August 1 - 31. Certain departments and programs do not accept spring applications. See Admissions Dates & Deadlines  for details.

Official document deadlines for International Students:

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

https://admissions.sonoma.edu/how-apply/application-deadlines#undergrad2023fall

Click Here for Graduate Application

Start the application online using the link provided above.

 

There is currently no place to add Indo Global Studies. Please send student details and their documents to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org. IGS team will contact the university for coding, and they will submit the application on behalf of the student.

 

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