San Francisco State University
Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism

1600 Holloway Avenue, HSS Bldg. Room 307
San Francisco, CA 94132
Phone: (415) 338-2030; E-MAIL: benes@sfsu.edu
Graduate Application Process

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Now accepting applications to the graduate program.

The Department has developed this webpage to help persons who are interested in applying to the Recreation, Parks, and Tourism (RPT) Graduate Program

. The prospective student is responsible for meeting all university and department requirements by the application deadlines in order to be considered.  Students will not be admitted to the RPT Graduate Program unless they meet RPT graduate admission criteria. The basic application process is, at the same time, to: 

1. Apply for admittance to SFSU; and
2. Apply for admittance to the Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Department Graduate Program.

Click on each of the following links for more detailed information on the:

You can apply on-line to SFSU, but you can not apply on-line to the RPT Department, rather you can see the requirements, as well as view and print application forms while on-line.  Completed applications and necessary materials must be sent on-line to SFSU and mailed to the RPT Department. 

A summary of this overall process is shown in the flow chart below.  You might also wish to view our web page on frequently asked questions about admission. 

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** Must now include a resume with RPT Application packet.

RPT Graduate Program Admission Criteria

Applicants for candidacy for the Master of Science in Recreation must meet all SFSU requirements, as listed on the SFSU application process website and meet the following RLS admission criteria.  Space in the program is limited. 

1. An undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or better in the last 60 units of undergraduate classes, or other strong compensating qualifications.
2. Minimum of two (2) years, or the equivalent, of successful, recent full-time paid employment in recreation or a closely allied field. Check with your RPT graduate advisor to determine the applicability of your work experience.
3. Complete the RPT application process.