A leave of absence can only be taken prior to enrolling in the Culminating Experience. The Leave of Absence request form is found on the Graduate Studies website. Upon readmission, a new ATC that meets current curriculum requirements must be completed and filed.
To be considered in attendance for any semester, the student must be enrolled in at least one class through the end of the twentieth day of instruction. Readmission to a graduate degree, credential, or certificate program requires the student to apply to the University through Cal State Apply.
Unofficial transcripts and required program supplemental materials must be uploaded to the online application. In order for previously matriculated SF State graduate students to be eligible for readmission, they must have earned a GPA of 3. If more than seven years have passed since the first semester of admission, applicants for readmission must first submit a Petition for Extension of the Seven-Year Limit in order to determine whether courses taken will be allowed for use towards the degree.
The dean of the Division of Graduate Studies and the department have the right to deny any previous coursework taken beyond the seven-year limit. If a student has attended any other educational institution following attendance as a matriculated student at San Francisco State, transcripts must be submitted for all academic work undertaken since the student last attended SF State.
Students wishing to re-enter with a GPA lower than 3. Courses taken to improve the GPA prior to admission to a graduate program or following academic disqualification should be selected to improve academic preparation for graduate coursework.
Students may not enroll in non-degree related courses in Open University or lower-division courses to improve a deficient GPA. Coursework taken to improve the GPA will not be applied toward their graduate degree. Graduate Admissions and Graduate Studies There are more than 3, students enrolled in one of San Francisco State University's master's, credential, second baccalaureate, certificate, and joint doctoral programs.
Faculty Teaching in Graduate Programs Faculty members teaching in graduate programs hold doctoral or other terminal degrees in their field. To meet the minimum eligibility standards for graduate study at San Francisco State, an applicant must: hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution, or shall have completed equivalent academic preparation as determined by the appropriate campus authority; be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended; have a 3.
In unusual circumstances, a campus may make exceptions to these criteria. Graduate Admission Processes Application for admission to a graduate degree, credential or certificate program requires the student to apply to the University through the California State University CSU common application, Cal State Apply and upload program-specific supporting materials.
University Right to Select Students The University reserves the right to select its students and deny admission to the University or any of its programs. Importance of Filing Complete, Accurate, and Authentic Application Documents The University and its programs have the right to verify all information and documents submitted in and with the application. Official Transcript Requirement All applications are reviewed based on unofficial transcripts uploaded to the Cal State Apply online application.
Pre-admission Writing Assessment The University requires that all applicants meet a pre-admission Level I writing standard prior to entering a graduate program. Domestic and International Applications Applications for fall are accepted beginning October 1 of the previous year.
Applications for summer for select programs are accepted beginning February 1 of the same year. Application Procedures Apply online via Cal State Apply , upload unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended and additional program-specific required documents, and pay the required application fee.
To ensure more rapid processing, applicants should gather official University-sealed transcripts from each institution previously attended, place them together in the same large envelope , and submit them by mail or in-person to: Graduate Admissions San Francisco State University Holloway Avenue ADM San Francisco, CA — eTranscripts will be accepted from participating universities and should be sent to graddocs sfsu. International Applicant Admission Requirements The California State University is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming institution of higher education that is enhanced by the students, faculty, staff, and alumni from our global community.
Academic Eligibility Applicants educated outside of the United States must have earned a degree or diploma that San Francisco State considers to be the equivalent of a U.
Required Educational Documents All applications are reviewed based on unofficial academic documents uploaded to the Cal State Apply online application. Admission Decisions The University reserves the right to select its students and deny admission to the University or any of its programs. Notice of Admission or Denial After review of all application materials, department or program admission committees notify the San Francisco State Graduate Admissions office of their admission recommendations.
Admission Contingent on Award of Degree If a student is admitted to the University before the final award of the baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate degree, an official transcript with degree award notation must be submitted before the end of the fourth week of the first semester of enrollment. Expiration of Admission Offer Admission will be canceled if an applicant is accepted by SF State for a given semester and does not enroll in that semester.
Admission Categories Graduate Conditionally Classified Most students are admitted to the University in conditionally classified standing. Post-baccalaureate Classified Students admitted to a credential or second baccalaureate program will be admitted as post-baccalaureate classified. Post-baccalaureate Unclassified Students who have earned an undergraduate degree and are admitted to a graduate or undergraduate certificate program are admitted to this category.
Transfer Credit from Other Institutions Graduate courses taken at another university are not automatically transferable to a San Francisco State graduate program.
The course was taken at a regionally accredited or international equivalent institution of higher education. The course was not used to meet the requirements for an undergraduate or graduate degree awarded excess units at SF State or another institution.
The course s , if taken through an extension program, must be accepted as a degree course at that university. Some extension courses are not acceptable. The course was not taken any earlier than seven years from the date the student is planning to graduate. Transfer courses become invalid when they no longer meet the seven-year condition.
Transfer courses exceeding the seven-year limit cannot be extended through petition. The student earned an acceptable grade C or better in the course. Most departments require a grade of B or better for transfer courses.
Quarter units will be converted to semester units. Credits earned at recognized foreign universities may be transferable if course content, credit hours, and grades are determined equivalent to SF State coursework. An official academic record and certified translation must be on file in the Division of Graduate Studies. A student requesting to have a course taken at another institution included as part of their graduate program should do the following: Obtain the approval of their graduate advisor and graduate coordinator on the Request for Graduate Program Transfer Unit Evaluation form.
If substituting for a required core course, a Waiver of Graduate Program Regulation form and a letter of support from the department will be required in addition to the Request for Graduate Program Transfer Unit Evaluation form. Submit the official transcript from the transfer institution with the Request for Graduate Program Transfer Unit Evaluation form to the Division of Graduate Studies for signature by the Dean or designee.
If approved, the course may be included in the ATC. Departments may deny transfer courses. Transcripts that have been submitted to the Division of Graduate Studies become the property of the University and are not returned or copied for distribution.
Credit by Examination Credit by examination is seldom granted unless a student shows a high level of prior competence in the content area of the course being challenged and passes all course requirements through formal examination.
Any double counting of units must be approved by the department and the Division of Graduate Studies. Not all programs permit double counting of degree and certificate units. Admission to either status requires review by the dean of the Division of Graduate Studies. A specific plan of coursework must be approved by the dean of Graduate Studies. Students not following the plan of coursework will be administratively disqualified. Credit Completed before Admission: Applicants to post-baccalaureate study must file an application and be accepted to each program to be eligible to earn a degree, certificate, or credential.
Students must apply to the program before they complete semester units toward their undergraduate degree and before enrolling in a senior capstone course in their major. Students must have a minimum 3. Students must not be declared in another major or second baccalaureate.
Students must meet admission requirements for their intended graduate program. A weak letter will hurt your chances like few other things. We will read the letters of recommendation after we have read your statement and will make sure that your referees support the impression you have given about yourself. Most importantly, we will try to ascertain that you have the academic potential to be successful in a demanding graduate program and that you will finish what you have started.
To help the admissions committee assess your readiness and suitability for our MA program, you should submit an academic writing sample that best showcases your analytic and writing skills.
This could be a class assignment, a senior thesis, or a writing sample that you create specifically for your application. The writing sample should be a minimum of 1, words, excluding the works cited or reference page. There is no maximum word limit. Indicating a GPA of 3. Please note for the admissions process you will need to submit two sets of transcripts for all your college course work.
Applicants, regardless of citizenship, whose native language is not English and who preparatory education was principally in a language other than English are required to take TOEFL.
The minimum score is for the written test or for the computer test. San Francisco State University Application. All applications should be submitted through Cal State Apply. The department does not require a mailed-in hard copy application. The application deadlines for Fall for Cal State Apply and submission of all completed application materials are:. We are pleased to announce that the Sexuality Studies MA program is now part of the Western Regional Graduate Program WRGP which enables students in 16 Western states and territories to enroll in participating public graduate programs as nonresidents, yet pay the lower resident tuition rate.
Our M. Our program does not offer sex therapy, or clinical or counseling training, although students can pursue these interests by using their nine units of elective credit and taking courses in a range of departments across the University. The career outlook for undergraduates and graduates with specialized knowledge of human sexuality has never been better in our society, due to the changing positive attitudes regarding the role of sexuality in the universities and colleges, high schools, local and state government, research and training, clinical and mental health training, and private sector positions that call for expertise of human reproduction, sexuality, sexual identity and diversity, sexual orientation, gender, and human resources.
Kendra, current Master of Arts in Sexuality Studies graduate student, discusses the program here. Download Adobe Reader. The documents on this website have been identified as having barriers to accessibility. The site owner is working to remedy these access barriers. Skip to main content Skip to navigation. Clare Sears Email: clares sfsu. Two Letters of Recommendation When you ask for letters of recommendation, it behooves you to send letters that will be highly favorable.
Writing Sample To help the admissions committee assess your readiness and suitability for our MA program, you should submit an academic writing sample that best showcases your analytic and writing skills. Transcripts Indicating a GPA of 3. Cohorts will be accepted each year for the Fall semester only. The application deadlines for Fall for Cal State Apply and submission of all completed application materials are: Early priority: March 1, Second priority: April 15, Final deadline: June 1, Western Regional Graduate Program We are pleased to announce that the Sexuality Studies MA program is now part of the Western Regional Graduate Program WRGP which enables students in 16 Western states and territories to enroll in participating public graduate programs as nonresidents, yet pay the lower resident tuition rate.
There are no prerequisites to the M. If I had low grades during the first two years of college, should I not apply? The program requires that you have a 3.
There are several things we take into consideration when we look at your record. If your grades show a clear progression, we are interested to learn from you how you improved your grades. Sometimes grades suffer because of unanticipated circumstances, including illness, accident or care for a loved one.
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