Undergraduate Admission

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Coronavirus and Admissions Resource Webpage

Our page for questions regarding enrollment for Fall 2020 and prospective student information for Fall 2021

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

    Register for an online one-on-one virtual meeting with an admission counselor!

Application Dates and Deadlines

SUA provides and 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 1

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

Admission News

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Adopting a Test-Optional Policy for Fall 2021 Applicants

Jun 24, 2020
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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

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Campus Tours

See and experience the beauty of Soka University’s campus and surroundings in Aliso Viejo, CA. Tours are available at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. with opportunities to meet an admission counselor. Sign up today!

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Lions Roar: Open House and Campus Days

Join us for a day to remember. This is a great way for high school junior and senior students to meet Soka students, our distinguished faculty and staff and to experience Soka academics and student life.

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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.

 

Submit a request for information 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

#Repost @sokauniv ・・・ On July 31, 2020, President Feasel sent a campus-wide message outlining his first set of key initiatives as Soka's new president. In today's carousel post, swipe through to learn more about each of these initiatives. Please note that you can read President Feasel's message in its entirety by clicking the link found in @sokauniv bio. . #soka #sua #Sokaeducation #Sokauniversity #sokauniversityofamerica
College application time is just around the corner! Our Fall 2021 application opens tomorrow, Saturday, August 1, 2020. Learn about our test-optional policy and how to apply by visiting our Office of Admission website to make sure you have everything ready to complete your Fall 2021 application. You can get started by clicking the link in our bio. #SokaAdmissions #GoSoka #TestOptional #UndergraduateAdmissions #sokauniversityofamerica 🦁💻
・・・ Edward M. Feasel has been appointed the second president of Soka University of America, the SUA Board of Trustees announced. Feasel, who most recently served as executive vice president and chief operating officer, replaces founding president Daniel Y. Habuki effective today. . Feasel has had a long and distinguished career at Soka, beginning in 1998 as the first dean of students at SUA’s Aliso Viejo campus. He has also served as dean of faculty, as vice president for academic affairs and chief academic officer. Feasel has also been active as a professor of economics, mentoring many students over the years. . Habuki, who announced his retirement in June, was named president emeritus of the university. . “SUA could not have come this far without the extraordinary efforts of Dr. Daniel Habuki,” SUA Board of Trustees Chair Stephen Dunham wrote in a statement. “In recognition of his sincere and heartfelt leadership over the past 27 years, the Board of Trustees has named Dr. Habuki as President Emeritus of SUA in deep appreciation for his years of service and dedication to the university.” . Feasel received his PhD in economics from the University of California, Berkeley, and his BA in economics magna cum laude from Yale University. Prior to coming to Soka, he worked at the Public Policy Institute of California, UC Berkeley, George Washington University, Central European University in Prague, Czech Republic, and the University of Economics, Bratislava, Slovak Republic. Feasel has published numerous scholarly articles and books. . “Given his extensive experience and vision for SUA’s future,” Duhman wrote, “Dr. Feasel personifies the attributes that the Board was seeking in appointing our next president.” . “As we enter into the 20th anniversary of SUA in Aliso Viejo,” Dunham continued, " “we look forward to Dr. Feasel’s dynamic leadership and have full confidence in him to elevate SUA to the next level and fulfill our grand mission for peace, human rights, and the sanctity of life through supporting through and educating our students to become global citizens committed to these ideals.”
Some good news today. @sokauniv @suasohokai ・・・ Repost from @sokauniv ✨The following email was sent to our campus community yesterday by Edward M. Feasel, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.✨ . Dear Soka Community, . I would like to share with you an update regarding the SEVP COVID-19 fall guidance for international students provided on July 6, 2020. Great news was just announced! . Tuesday at a court hearing regarding an action filed by Harvard and MIT requesting a temporary restraining order against the new policy, the government agreed to rescind the July 6, 2020, directive. This means the government reverts back to a March guidance that allowed international students to remain in the US while taking a fully online course load. The new direction is intended to be applied on a nationwide basis which includes SUA students. . Soka University of America joined many other US institutions and leaders nationwide in opposing the policy. Last week Soka signed an American Council on Education letter encouraging senators and Congressional representatives to withdraw the DHS guidance. Soka also joined amicus briefs (friend of the court) supporting lawsuits by the state of California and UC system, which now no longer will be necessary. This is a victory not only for our international students but also for our entire Soka community! . For those international students currently residing in the US who are still planning to return home, our financial aid office will continue to provide the additional support I outlined when the new SEVP guidelines were introduced. Further details on this financial aid assistance, including by when students must apply, will be sent directly to affected students by Andrew Woolsey, Dean of Enrollment Services. . The health and well-being of our students and community continues to be the top priority for us. We will continue to send updates as warranted. . Sincerely, -Ed . #Sokaeducation #SUA #Sokauniversity #sokauniversityofamerica