Hutchins School Admissions
Your Education. Your Future. Your Journey Starts Here.
Ready to Join Hutchins?
Whether you're starting college, transferring, or returning to finish your degree, Hutchins offers a Liberal Studies program to help you reach your goals.
Find your program. Check the requirements. Apply with confidence.
Find Your Path to Hutchins
| I'm a... | My Options |
|---|---|
| Incoming First-Year Student | Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies, Pre-Credential Teaching, or Blended BA + Teaching Credential |
| Transfer Student | Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies, Pre-Credential Teaching, or Blended BA + Teaching Credential |
| Returning / Degree Completion Student | Liberal Studies–Ukiah (Hybrid) or Liberal Studies Online (Fully Online) |
| Current Sonoma State Student | Explore changing your major to Hutchins |
First-Year & Transfer Students
Choose Your Liberal Studies Program
| Program | What You'll Study |
|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies | Design an education around your interests and career goals. |
| Pre-Credential Teaching Concentration | Prepare for a future in elementary education. |
| Blended BA + Multiple Subject Teaching Credential | Combine your bachelor's degree with teaching credential preparation in an accelerated program. |
How to Apply
- Visit Cal State Apply.
- Select Sonoma State University.
- Choose your intended Liberal Studies program or concentration.
- Complete and submit your application before the deadline.
Transfer Admission Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Transferable Units | At least 60 CSU-transferable semester units |
| General Education | Required communication, critical thinking, and mathematics coursework |
| GPA | Meet the applicable CSU and Sonoma State admission requirements |
| Blended Program | Additional teacher preparation coursework and credential prerequisites apply |
Review Transfer Admission Requirements →
Students interested in the Blended Program should meet with a Hutchins advisor to review their teacher preparation coursework before applying.
Transfer & Degree Completion Programs
Finish Your Degree. Your Way.
Already completed college coursework? Explore two flexible options designed for students balancing education with work, family, and other responsibilities.
| Program | Learning Format | Designed For |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Studies–Ukiah | Hybrid | Eligible transfer students living in Mendocino or Lake County |
| Liberal Studies Online (LIBS-BA-OL) | Fully Online | Eligible transfer students seeking an online degree completion program |
Liberal Studies–Ukiah
Your Experience. Your Education. Your Time to Finish.
Earn your Sonoma State University Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies through a hybrid degree completion program serving Mendocino and Lake County residents.
Admission Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Residency | Mendocino County or Lake County |
| Transfer Units | At least 60 transferable semester units; up to 70 may be applied toward the degree |
| Communication & Critical Thinking | 9 units of GE Category A coursework |
| Mathematics | Complete GE Area B4 |
| Minimum GPA | 2.0 cumulative |
| University Admission | Be admitted to SSU as a Liberal Studies–Ukiah major |
How to Apply to Ukiah
- Visit Cal State Apply.
- Select Sonoma State University.
- Choose Liberal Studies (Ukiah) as your intended major.
- Submit your application by the university deadline.
Important: Select Liberal Studies (Ukiah), not Liberal Studies (Hutchins).
Apply to Liberal Studies–Ukiah →
Liberal Studies Online
Fully Online Degree Completion Program (LIBS-BA-OL)
Your Degree. Your Schedule. Your Future.
Complete your Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies fully online while balancing work, family, and other commitments.
Sonoma State offers two online degree completion pathways:
| Pathway | What Makes It Different |
|---|---|
| SSU Stateside | Standard CSU tuition structure and a cohort-based learning option |
| Extended Education | Per-unit tuition, flexible course loads, and dedicated adult learner support |
Both pathways offer the same Sonoma State University Liberal Studies degree.
Compare Online Degree Completion Pathways →
How to Apply
- Visit Cal State Apply.
- Select Sonoma State University.
- Look for Liberal Studies Online (LIBS-BA-OL) and confirm the appropriate pathway.
- Review admission requirements and submit your application.
Current Sonoma State Students
Interested in Changing Your Major?
Already attending Sonoma State? You may be able to change your major to a Hutchins Liberal Studies program.
Three Steps to Get Started
| Step | What to Do |
|---|---|
| 1. Explore | Choose the Liberal Studies program that fits your goals. |
| 2. Meet with an Advisor | Review your coursework and degree requirements. |
| 3. Submit Your Form | Complete the online Change of Major Form. |
Complete the Sonoma State Change of Major Form →
Students interested in the accelerated Blended Program should speak with a Hutchins advisor before requesting a major change.
Need Help?
Not sure which Liberal Studies program is right for you? A Hutchins advisor can help you explore your options, review your previous coursework, and plan your next steps.
Ready to Begin?
Your Future Starts in Hutchins.
Apply Through Cal State Apply →
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