Intent to Register – Fall 2008
Questions and Answers

Newly admitted students who plan to attend San Francisco State must indicate their enrollment plans. The initial Intent to Register window is April 1 – May 1. Students admitted after this period will have two weeks after their date of admission to file their Intent to Register. To file your Intent to Register please go to the SFSU Application Status Web site, www.sfsu.edu/admit.

The online “Intent to Register” process will enable SFSU to know earlier than usual who is planning to attend the University during the upcoming year. It allows students to lock in their choice of attending San Francisco State. At the same time, it enables the University to plan for the students who will be here. The departments will be able to determine whether they need to adjust their class schedules to accommodate the incoming students.

The questions and answers below explain the purpose of Intent to Register (ITR) and how it works.

Definition & Purpose:

What is Intent to Register?
Intent to Register (ITR) is a Web application to allow admitted students to notify SFSU if they plan to enroll in classes and attend in the term they were admitted.

What is the purpose of Intent to Register?
ITR will allow SFSU to know who plans to attend for the next semester. The University can send mailings and other communication directly to students who actually plan to attend rather than to the much larger number of students who have been admitted, but may plan to attend elsewhere.

Requirements & Procedure:

Is Intent to Register required for both undergraduate and graduate students?
Yes. All newly admitted students must file their ITR on the web.

Is there a fee required for Intent to Register?
No. For Fall 2008 no fee or deposit is associated with Intent to Register, though a fee may be required in a future term.

How do students access the Intent to Register application?
Students can access ITR by going to the SFSU web site: www.sfsu.edu/admit. Students will need to create a PAC number to enter the web page and then will be asked to indicate their Intent to Register.

Time Frame:

When is the Intent to Register period?
For Fall 2008, the Intent to Register period is April 1 – May 1.

What about students admitted after May 1?
Students who are admitted after May 1 must file their Intent to Register within two weeks after their admission date.

What happens if a student misses the Intent to Register period?
Students may still indicate their Intent to Register, but first must answer a short Web survey to explain why they missed the deadline. Undergraduate admits who miss the deadline may be put on a Wait List. Graduate admits who miss the deadline will still be able to declare their Intent to Register and enroll in classes. Please complete your Intent to Register as soon as you have made your final decision.

Other aspects of Intent to Register:

SFSU email account.
While students are on the web indicating their Intent to Register, they will be told how to sign up for their SFSU email account. They will be directed to select their new SFSU email address so they can receive critical reminders regarding class registration for Fall 2008 and other important information.

Is selection of an SFSU email account required?
Yes. All new students will be required to select an SFSU email account. Students will be allowed to forward their SFSU email account to a different email address if they want to receive messages at an existing private account.

Immunization requirements.
The Intent to Register function indicates requirements to provide proof that you have been immunized against specific diseases. Proof must be sent to SFSU before you will be allowed to register for classes.
For undergraduate students only:

ELM/EPT exams.
The Intent to Register function also indicates for undergraduate students the need to sign up for ELM and/or EPT. After students choose their SFSU email, they will be taken to the Testing Web site to sign up for ELM/EPT if needed.

New Student Orientation for undergraduate students.
To help encourage undergraduate students to sign up for Orientation, they will be directed to the Orientation Web site after they complete all other steps in the Intent to Register process.

Questions and Contacts:

I have questions about the ITR and registration process. Who can I contact?
Contact the Registrar’s Office via email at, records@sfsu.edu or by phone (415)338-2350.

I’m an undergraduate and have questions about my admissions. Who can I contact?
For further questions, contact Undergraduate Admissions at ugadmit@sfsu.edu or phone (415)338-6486.

I’m a graduate student and have questions about my admissions. Who can I contact?
For further questions, contact Graduate Division at gradstdy@sfsu.edu or phone (415)338-2234.

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