Spring 2008 Semester

PRIORITY APPLICATION BEGINS August 1, 2007 PRIORITY INTERNATIONAL DEADLINE * September 15, 2007

*PLEASE NOTE: Academic department deadlines may be later than the University’s Priority International Deadline. All application materials must be received by the academic department deadlines at the latest. However, please be aware that we cannot guarantee that international applications that arrive after the Priority International Deadline will be reviewed in time for the applicant to obtain a visa if admitted.

Please click here to view department deadlines, requirements and contact information.

International Student Application Requirements by Country

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International Student Application Requirements

SFSU has separate application requirements for international applicants, who are individuals requiring a student visa (F or J) and all applicants who have earned degrees outside of the U.S. International applicants may have earlier application deadlines. SFSU strongly encourages all international applicants to apply as early as possible.

Applicants educated outside of the United States must have earned a degree or diploma that San Francisco State University considers to be the equivalent of a 4-year U.S. Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. An official determination of eligibility will be made during the application process

SFSU Graduate Application

Apply online through the CSU Mentor website by clicking here. Paper applications will not be accepted without prior approval from the Division of Graduate Studies.

Useful Tips for Applying Online Using CSU Mentor (for International Students)

• How Do I Begin My Online Application Using CSU Mentor?


• How Do I Complete My Online Application Using CSU Mentor?


• What Do I Need to Do After I Complete My Online Application?

Application Fee

Official Academic Transcripts and Degree Documents with English Translations

English Language Proficiency Requirement

All graduate and post-baccalaureate applicants, regardless of citizenship, whose native language is not English and whose preparatory education was principally in a language other than English must demonstrate competence in English. To demonstrate English language proficiency, you must have your official score report for either the TOEFL or the IELTS examination directly to San Francisco State University by the testing service. Please note that TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for only two years after the test date. TOEFL Score Reports should be sent to SFSU Graduate Studies (Institution Code: 4683). IELTS Score Reports should be sent to the mailing address below. The minimum acceptable scores are as follows:

• TOEFL:
• 550 total score on the paper based test
• 213 total score on the computer based test
• 80 total score on the internet based test (iBT)
• IELTS:
• Overall band score of 6.5

Note: Many graduate departments have higher English Language Proficiency requirements. Some academic departments may not accept the IELTS in place of the TOEFL examination.

For more information about the TOEFL, please visit www.toefl.org

For more information about the IELTS, please visit www.ielts.org

Visa Documents

Immunization Records

Application materials should be sent to:
 

San Francisco State University The Division of Graduate Studies, ADM 254 1600 Holloway Avenue San Francisco, CA 94132

Please provide your FULL name on each document or sealed envelope. Once documents are received by Graduate Admissions, there is a 14 working day processing period.

Note: Students must contact the department for information on additional application materials required by the specific program. Any other materials required by the department should be sent directly to the address specified by the department.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Submit 1 set of official transcript of all college-level work. If the department you're applying for requests to have one set of transcripts sent directly to them, send one set to the Division of Graduate Studies, and one set directly to your department.

Request a current official transcript from every postsecondary school attended, including community colleges, summer sessions, and extension programs. Applicants must hold, or expect to hold prior to the beginning of classes, a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college. Documents should also include official evidence of the conferral of all degrees, diplomas, or professional titles showing the date of the conferral (month and year). Official transcripts must be in sealed envelopes as issued by the school(s) you attended.

Immunization Records

SFSU students are required to show proof of Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Immunization. In addition SFSU students who are 18 years old or younger will need to show proof of Hepatitis B immunization at the begining of their first semester. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in a registration hold. To check immunization requirements, please click here.

Applicants educated outside of the U.S

Academic Eligibility. The applicant must have earned a degree or diploma that SFSU considers to be the equivalent to a 4-year U.S. Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. An official determination of eligibility will be made during the application process. Required Educational Documents. Applicants educated outside of the U.S. must submit original or certified/attested copies of all original academic documents in the original language of issue. Copies must be certified by the appropriate government or university official. Required documents include: the complete official academic record showing all courses or subjects, dates of enrollment and grades/marks received; official degree(s), diploma(s), or certificate(s) awarded. All documents that are not in English must be accompanied by an Official English translation prepared ONLY by one of the following agencies: An Embassy or Consulate An Official Translation Service Agency The academic school attended NOTE: The Office of Graduate Studies will not accept notarized translations from any other source.

WHERE TO SEND APPLICATION MATERIALS

To avoid delays, the following items should be sent together in one packet by mail to:

• $55 Processing Fee - payable to SFSU (If you did not pay online.)
• Official Transcript(s) - in sealed college envelopes

Note:Applicants must contact the academic department for information on where to send any additional application materials required by the department.

You can check the status of your application online. Please allow a minimum of two weeks after your documents have been sent before contacting Graduate Admissions about the status of your application.

Office of International Programs (OIP) Please refer to the Office of International Programs section of the Bulletin for more information. Visit the OIP web site at: http://www.sfsu.edu/~oip

Frequently Asked Questions