Undergraduate Admission

Why Soka?
How to Apply
Online Information Meetings

Paving Your Path Begins Here

Devoted to the principle of developing your mind and heart as a citizen of the world, a Soka Education asks what do you want to contribute to the world?

  • Why Soka?

    Learn more about how you fit into SUA’s unique interdisciplinary liberal arts program. 

  • How to Apply

    Find checklists for applying to SUA as an undergraduate. 

  • Online Information Meetings

    Prospective students can register for an online one-on-one virtual meeting with an admission counselor.

Application Dates and Deadlines

SUA provides an Early Action process by which students can receive early notification of acceptance. Early Action is non-binding at SUA. Most applicants choosing the Early Action option have high academic qualifications. Students who are not admitted into Early Action are rolled into Regular Admission and be re-assessed.

Notification of Decision: December 8

Students interested in applying to SUA or need a little more time to complete their application can apply for Regular Admission.  

Notification of Decision: March 1 - March 15

Admission News

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International Transcripts Can Be Sent Directly to Soka University of America

Aug 17, 2023
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SUA Now Fully Covers Tuition for Students With Family Income Below $90,000

Jun 01, 2023
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Touring a Campus Has Its Benefits

Jul 07, 2022
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What our world most requires now is the kind of education that fosters love for humankind, that develops character—that provides an intellectual basis for the realization of peace and empowers learners to contribute to and improve society.

Daisaku Ikeda
Founder, Soka University

Experience Soka University

Soka University student-led tour.

Campus Tours

See and experience the beauty of Soka University’s campus and surroundings in Aliso Viejo, CA.  We are excited for the return of our on-campus campus tours for prospective high school students. 

If you are unable to visit our campus, you can still experience our campus through our 360 view virtual tour.

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Lions Roar - Open House and Campus Days

Join us for our on-campus experience this Fall to learn more about Soka University and to see our campus. This is a great way for high school students to meet our campus community and to learn about some of the student experiences, our academics, and more. 

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Around Aliso Viejo

There is plenty to explore at Soka and around Aliso Viejo. In addition to nearby eateries and entertainment, the Soka Performing Arts Center is a modern venue that features world-class acoustics and attracts performers from around the globe.

Contact Us

Our office hours are Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Our team of admission counselors is here to assist you through every step of your college search and admission process. 

Meet your undergraduate admission counselor and see when we are visiting a college fair near you.

 

Join our mailing list to be added to our email and mail list.  We will frequently send out emails informing you of the various opportunities, events, admission reminders, a more.  We will also send you materials about Soka University in the mail.

Soka University
Office of Admission
1 University Drive
Aliso Viejo, CA  92656

Undergraduate Admission
(949) 480-4150 | admission@soka.edu

Graduate Admission
(949) 480-4150 | grad_admissions@soka.edu

Office of Financial Aid
(949) 480-4342 | financialaid@soka.edu

International Student Services
(949) 480-4150 | oiss@soka.edu

@SokaAdmissions

Hello everyone!👋 My name is Daniel Yoshimura, and I am in the class of 2025. For my study abroad experience, I had the fantastic opportunity to travel to Osaka, Japan. My main goal for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity was to recognizably improve in the language I was studying. Therefore, I chose CET Japan, an intensive language program. Did I achieve my goal? 100%. Did I also have fun? Yes, lots of fun! One major factor in achieving my goal and having fun was the share-house I lived in. This living situation allowed me to make amazing friends with students from the US and native Japanese students who were attending the same school. The ONE class I was taking was the most challenging class I have ever experienced. I truly underestimated the meaning of intensive. The first couple of months were challenging, but in the end, I achieved the goal I had set for myself at the beginning of my study abroad. During my free time, I loved going out on adventures with friends, whether it be a one-night trip to Tokyo for a concert, going to local bakeries and cafes, or traveling to various places within Japan.
Hi! I’m Yuichi Sakemi from Yagamuchi, Japan. I’m a third-year student concentrating in Social and Behavioral Science. While studying abroad at the National Taiwan University, I had a wonderful time experiencing many kinds of traditional night market food and the beautiful scenery. Because my study abroad program offered several fieldwork opportunities for free, everyone in the program could appreciate Taiwan’s rich culture and history by visiting night markets and learning how to roast tea leaves! Taiwan is also famous as the place where bubble tea originated. There were thousands of delicious Bubble tea shops nationwide, and the price was incredibly affordable. (One large boba only costs $2!) If you want to enjoy every aspect of studying abroad at the lowest expenditure, you should consider choosing Taiwan!
"Hello, everyone! I'm Sofia Vitale, a third-year concentrating in Life Sciences. I am from San Diego, California. This past fall, I had the incredible chance to study abroad in Seville, Spain. Living with a host family, I was able to learn more about Spanish culture. All my meals were provided to me by my host family. I had two host parents, a host sister, and even a host dog! I also volunteered as an English Teaching Assistant at a local elementary school, which was a deeply enriching experience. I was able to continue my love for teaching by spending time with children to improve their English skills while practicing my Spanish skills. Spain is an amazing country with rich culture and history. I took a class on the history of Flamenco and our class went to Flamenco shows all together to study and learn about the music and dance styles of different artist. I also took a class titled, “Spanish for the Health Professions” and I was able to learn about the healthcare system in Spain and even visit a hospital with my class. I explored beyond the classroom, traveling to 5 different countries and numerous cities across Spain! I traveled to Italy, Portugal, France, and the Netherlands. Each trip was a new chapter of learning and embracing diverse cultures, leaving a profound impact on my life." Thank you so much for sharing, Sofia! 👏
What did Soka students do over Spring Break 2024 🌴? Here's a glimpse into just a few of the travel locations that Soka students visited during their week off! Thank you to those who contributed their fun photos!