Graduate Studies Advising
Need some guidance? The Division of Graduate Studies offers counseling and advising service to current and prospective graduate, post-baccalaureate, and credential students.
Spring 2012 Graduate Advising Office Hours
Appointment must be made through email. Please contact gradadv@sfsu.edu.
Prospective Students
- Admissions Policies **
- Choosing a Graduate Program
- Domestic Application Procedures
- International Application Procedures
- Career Exploration
- Prerequisite Classes
- Re-applying to the University
- Transferring Credits
- University Policies and Procedures ***
Current Students
- Academic Probation *
- Academic and Personal Stress
- Career Exploration
- GAP / Curriculum
- Culminating Experience
- Post-Graduate Applications / Essays
- Resume Development
- Program Withdrawal / Transfer
- University Policies and Procedures ***
Important Graduate Advising Information
Advising hours are only Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, so please allow at least one (1) week for phone and email responses. If you need immediate attention, please contact your department or Grad Stop at 415/338.2234.
Advising sessions are typically 30 minutes. Students are asked to arrive a few minutes early to sign in. Students 15 or more minutes late will be asked to reschedule.
Please bring a copy of transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.
Engage in leadership and professional development by joining Graduate Student Association (GSA)
**Classified & Conditionally Classified students on probation should contact their Advisor within their program for assistance and fill out and sign an Academic Probation Form.
Unclassified & Post-baccalaureate students on probation should contact the Graduate Studies Advisor.
**Prospective students must apply to both the department and the university. Click here for admissions requirements, application deadlines, and web info listed by department.
***All university policies and procedures are explained in detail in our online bulletin
Email is the best way to contact the Graduate Studies Advisor: gradadv@sfsu.edu (For current students, please include your SID# so we can access your record promptly.)
