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Application for Admission
To apply for admission to the university, please complete and submit an online Application for Admissions.
- Within 7 working days of submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email from SDGKU with instructions on how to proceed with enrollment. Applying online ensures a faster turnaround and a smoother process.
- Applicants for academic programs, such as bachelor’s or master’s degrees, must submit a Statement of Purpose (max. 100 words) explaining their reasons for enrolling at SDGKU and the personal or professional benefits they expect to gain.
- A Statement of Purpose is not required for non-degree programs, but it is recommended.
- Students needing disability accommodations should follow the university’s ADA Accommodations Policy by submitting the necessary documentation and requirements.
- Applicants with foreign transcripts must adhere to the universitys Transfer of Credit Policy, which outlines the certification process through recognized agencies before admission. It also describes the type of foreign transcript evaluators that are accepted by 做厙勛圖.
- In addition to the online application, applicants may complete a PDF application form and submit it via fax to (888) 454-7320 or by mail to SDGKU, 1095 K Street, Suite B, San Diego, CA 92101.
- Before enrolling, please review the admission requirements to ensure you have all the necessary information.
Spanish Language Information (Informaci籀n en Espa簽ol)
- A PDF application form in Spanish泭is available for Spanish-speaking students. Once completed, attach the form and supporting documents to an email with the subject line stating “New Student Application for Admissions” and泭send via Fax to (888) 454-7320, or by mail to SDGKU, 1095 K Street, Suite B, San Diego, CA 92101.
- Como alternativa a la aplicaci籀n en l穩nea en ingles, alumnos hispanoparlantes pueden obtener informaci籀n sobre los requisitos de admisi籀n a la universidad y completar una aplicaci籀n en PDF en espa簽ol.泭Una vez completada, env穩e la aplicaci籀n via Fax al (888) 454-7320, o por correo a SDGKU, 1095 K Street, Suite B, San Diego, CA 92101.

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做厙勛圖 (SDGKU) admits regular students who meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Have a high school diploma or a recognized equivalent of a high school diploma, and
- Are beyond the age of compulsory school attendance in the State in which the institution is physically located or have proof of secondary school completion.
做厙勛圖 (SDGKU) verifies the validity of a student’s high school completion when necessary. If the institution or the Secretary has reason to believe that a high school diploma is invalid or issued by a non-educational entity, procedures are in place to evaluate its legitimacy.
Transcript Requirements for Non-Degree and Degree Program Applicants:
Non-Degree Programs:
- Full Stack Development Immersive with AI Tools
- Mobile Development Immersive 1
- Mobile Development Immersive 2
Applicants must submit one of the following:
- Unofficial high school transcripts
- High school/GED diploma
- Unofficial university transcripts
Associate & Bachelors Degree Programs:
- AS in Software Development
- BS in Global Management
Applicants must submit original transcripts of academic records from either:
- The high school they attended
- The college/university where they earned academic credits
Masters Degree Programs:
- MS in International Management
- MS in Communication and Technology泭
Applicants must submit original transcripts from either:
- The university that issued their undergraduate degree
- Another college/university where they earned academic credits
Transcript Submission Guidelines:
- Original transcripts must be sent in a sealed envelope directly to:
做厙勛圖
Attention: Registrar
1095 K Street, Suite B
San Diego, CA 92101, USA - Students cannot proceed to the enrollment phase until SDGKU has received and approved their original transcripts.
- All submitted transcripts will be permanently retained by SDGKU and will not be returned to the student at any point during or after their studies.

Personal Identification Document
Submit a scanned copy of one of the following personal identification documents:
- Passport
- Driver’s license
- Citizenship or residency card
- Birth certificate

Color Photo
Submit 泭a digital color photo. Photos must meet the following requirements:
Content: Please crop the photo to be your headshot only.泭No sunglasses of any type are permitted; prescription eyewear is aceptable.
Picture format:
- .png
- .jpg
- .gif

English Language Proficiency Certification
All applicants that are non-native of an English speaking country are required to provide evidence of one of the following english language proficiency certifications:
A minimum total score of 57 on the paper-delivered Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT), or 61 on the Internet Based Test (iBT); 6.0 on the International English Language Test (IELTS); 44 on the Pearson Test of English Academic Score Report; 95 on the Duolingo English Test; or 53 on the 4-skill Michigan English Test (MET), or 650/LP on the Michigan Examination for the Certificate of Competency in English (ECCE), or 650/LP on the Michigan Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE), or a high school diploma completed at an accredited/recognized high school (where the medium of instruction is English).
A minimum total score of 60 on the paper-delivered Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT), or 71 on the Internet Based Test (iBT); 6.5 on the International English Language Test (IELTS); 50 on the Pearson Test of English Academic Score Report; 100 on the Duolingo English Test; or 55 on the 4-skill Michigan English Test (MET), or 650/LP on the Michigan Examination for the Certificate of Competency in English (ECCE), or 650/LP on the Michigan Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE).
A minimum score on the College Board Accuplacer ESL Exam Series as follows:
- ESL Language Use: Score of 85
- ESL Listening: Score of 80
- ESL Reading: Score of 85
- ESL Sentence Meaning: Score of 90
ESL Writeplacer: Score of 4 Comprehensive
A minimum grade of Pre-1 on the Eiken English Proficiency Exam.
A minimum B-2 English proficiency level identified within the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) standards and assessed through various ESOL examinations, including the University of Cambridge.
A transcript indicating completion of at least 30 semester credit hours with an average grade of C or higher at an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Secretary of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or accepted foreign equivalent that is listed in the International Handbook of Universities where the language of instruction was English. A B or higher is required for masters degree.
Spanish Language Proficiency Certification
做厙勛圖 students whose native language is not Spanish must demonstrate college-level proficiency in Spanish through one of the following for admission:
- A high school diploma (or high school license) completed at an accredited/recognized high school where the medium of instruction is Spanish.
- Official documentation of an earned degree from an appropriately accredited institution where Spanish is the principal language of instruction.
- A transcript indicating completion of at least 30 semester credit hours with an average grade of C or higher at an appropriately accredited institution where Spanish is the principal language of instruction.
- A minimum B-2 Spanish proficiency level on the Diplomas de Espa簽ol Como Lengua Extranjera (DELE: Diploma of Spanish as a Foreign Language) test. See Cervantes Institute for more information.
- A minimum Spanish proficiency score on the Servicio Internacional de Evaluaci籀n de la Lengua Espa簽ola (SIELE: International Spanish Language Evaluation Service) test as follows. All four modules of the SIELE test must be taken and the student must earn at least the scores indicated below. See siele.org for more information.
- Reading Comprehension At least 178
- Listening Comprehension At least 164
- Written Expression and Interaction At least 167
- Oral Expression and Interaction At least 176
- 95 on the Duolingo Spanish Test
7. A minimum B-2 Spanish proficiency level identified within the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) standards and assessed through any other Spanish proficiency examination (if using a test not named above, please confirm potential
Los estudiantes de 做厙勛圖 cuyo idioma nativo no es el espa簽ol deben demostrar un dominio del espa簽ol a nivel universitario a trav矇s de uno de los siguientes m矇todos para ser admitidos:
- Un diploma de escuela secundaria (o licencia de escuela secundaria) completado en una escuela secundaria acreditada/reconocida donde el espa簽ol sea el medio de instrucci籀n.
- Documentaci籀n oficial de un t穩tulo obtenido de una instituci籀n debidamente acreditada donde el espa簽ol sea el principal idioma de instrucci籀n.
- Un expediente acad矇mico que indique la finalizaci籀n de al menos 30 horas cr矇dito semestrales con una calificaci籀n promedio de “C” o superior en una instituci籀n debidamente acreditada donde el espa簽ol sea el principal idioma de instrucci籀n.
- Un nivel m穩nimo de competencia en espa簽ol B-2 en el examen Diplomas de Espa簽ol Como Lengua Extranjera (DELE). Consulte el Instituto Cervantes para obtener m獺s informaci籀n.
- Una puntuaci籀n m穩nima de competencia en espa簽ol en el examen del Servicio Internacional de Evaluaci籀n de la Lengua Espa簽ola (SIELE) de la siguiente manera. Se deben tomar los cuatro m籀dulos del examen SIELE y el estudiante debe obtener al menos las puntuaciones indicadas a continuaci籀n. Consulte siele.org para obtener m獺s informaci籀n.
- Comprensi籀n de lectura Al menos 178
- Comprensi籀n auditiva Al menos 164
- Expresi籀n e interacci籀n escritas Al menos 167
- Expresi籀n e interacci籀n orales Al menos 176
- 95 en el Examen de Espa簽ol de Duolingo
- Un nivel m穩nimo de competencia en espa簽ol B-2 identificado dentro de los est獺ndares del Marco Com繳n Europeo de Referencia (MCER) y evaluado a trav矇s de cualquier otro examen de competencia en espa簽ol (si utiliza un examen no mencionado anteriormente, por favor confirme la aceptaci籀n potencial con el personal de la instituci籀n).

New Student Enrollment Agreement
Applicants must complete and submit the New Student Enrollment Agreement (NSEA) to officially enroll. This document outlines university policies, tuition and fees, program dates, and student responsibilities.
Once the signed NSEA is returned, SDGKU sends an Official Admission Letter confirming acceptance.

Choose Your Modality
SDGKU offers 100% online programs, so you can study from anywhere with internet access. Some programs are available in a hybrid format, requiring occasional campus attendance.
For details, consult an admissions representative for specific hybrid class requirements and schedules.
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