Admissions
Spring 2027 Application Deadlines
Credential Programs/Added Authorizations
NOTE: Applications received during the "priority period" may be eligible for transcript reviews for subject matter competency (lite review Multiple Subject & Special Ed. programs), have priority interview, and expedited admission, practicum placements, residency program placements (for qualifying programs), early course registration, potential for residency scholarships.
PROGRAM | APPLICATION PERIOD | INTERVIEW | ORIENTATION |
| Multiple Subject Prerequisites | July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026 | N/A | N/A |
| Single Subject Prerequisites | July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026 | N/A | N/A |
| Multiple Subject Credential | July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026 (priority) Oct 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 (extended) | Rolling | TBA |
| PK-3 Early Childhood Specialist Instruction | CLOSED | ||
| Single Subject Credential | CLOSED | ||
| Special Education Credential | July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026 (priority) Oct 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 (extended) | Rolling | TBA |
| Bilingual Added Authorization | July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026 (priority) Oct 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 (extended) | N/A | N/A |
| Early Childhood Special Ed. Added Auth | July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026 (priority) Oct 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 (extended) | N/A | N/A |
Graduate Programs
PROGRAM | APPLICATION PERIOD |
| MA-Counseling-PPS | CLOSED |
| MA-Counseling-CMHC | CLOSED |
| MA-Early Childhood Education | July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026 (priority) Oct 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 (extended) |
| MA-EDUCATION: Curriculum Teaching & Learning | July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026 (priority) Oct 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 (extended) |
| MA-EDUCATION: Special Education | TBD |
| MA-EDUCATION: Teaching | July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026 (priority). Contact Credentials.office@sonoma.edu for application details. Oct 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 (extended) |
Fall 2027 Application Deadlines
Credential Programs/Added Authorizations
NOTE: Applications received during the "priority period" may be eligible for transcript reviews for subject matter competency (lite review Multiple Subject & Special Ed. programs), have priority interview, and expedited admission, practicum placements, residency program placements (for qualifying programs), early course registration, potential for residency scholarships.
PROGRAM | APPLICATION PERIOD | INTERVIEW | ORIENTATION |
| Multiple Subject Prerequisites | August 1, 2026, to February, 2027 | N/A | N/A |
| Single Subject Prerequisites | August 1, 2026, to February, 2027 | N/A | N/A |
| Multiple Subject Credential | August 1, 2026, to February, 2027 (priority) March 1, 2027, to March 30, 2027 (extended) | Rolling | TBA |
| PK-3 Early Childhood Specialist Instruction | August 1, 2026, to February, 2027 | TBA | TBA |
| Single Subject Credential | August 1, 2026, to February, 2027 (priority) March 1, 2027, to March 30, 2027 (extended) | Rolling | TBA |
| Special Education Credential | August 1, 2026, to February, 2027 (priority) March 1, 2027, to March 30, 2027 (extended) | Rolling | TBA |
| Bilingual Added Authorization | August 1, 2026, to February, 2027 (priority) March 1, 2027, to March 30, 2027 (extended) | N/A | N/A |
| Early Childhood Special Ed. Added Auth | August 1, 2026, to February, 2027 (priority) March 1, 2027, to March 30, 2027 (extended) | N/A | N/A |
Graduate Programs
PROGRAM | APPLICATION PERIOD |
| MA-Counseling-PPS | August 1, 2026, to December 1, 2026 |
| MA-Counseling-CMHC | August 1, 2026, to December 1, 2026 |
| MA-Early Childhood Education | CLOSED |
| MA-EDUCATION: Curriculum Teaching & Learning | August 1, 2026, to February, 2027 (priority) March 1, 2027, to March 30, 2027 (extended) |
| MA-EDUCATION: Special Education | TBD |
| MA-EDUCATION: Teaching | August 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027 (priority). Contact Credentials.office@sonoma.edu for application details. March 1, 2027, to March 30, 2027 (extended) |
