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Credit/No Credit is a grading option. Instead of receiving a letter grade (A, B, C, C-) for your grade, you would receive a CR/NC.

CR/NC grades do not affect your GPA. They allow units to be earned or classes to be failed without affecting the GPA.

You have a limited number of units that may be taken for CR/NC, taking too many classes for CR/NC may impact your financial aid eligibility, and some major courses are required to take for a letter grade, so speak with an advisor before changing your grading option.

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How do I verify that my transcripts have arrived to SF State from my Highschool/Community College?

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How do I verify that my transcripts have arrived to SF State from my Highschool/Community College?

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You can email/call the Admissions Office (click on the 'How do I contact the Admissions Recruitment' option to see contact info) to check if and when we have received any documents you have submitted to us from another institution.

Be aware that it sometimes takes a few weeks in order for documents to be processed. If you have submitted documents and Admissions has received them, there still may be some time before items are removed from your To-Do list, so don't be alarmed if the items remain there for a little while longer.

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An impacted major is a major that has more applicants than it has available places for students.

Impacted majors at SF State include Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Kinesiology, and Accounting.

These majors require students to meet a specific set of requirements in order to apply for entry into the major.

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The Class Schedule is a list of classes available for students to sign up for during a given semester.

The Class Schedule changes from semester to semester; it updates to show current offerings.

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There are multiple ways to register for classes, but most people use their Degree Planners or the Class Schedule.

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How To Look Up And Register For Classes Using The Class Schedule

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How do I know which classes I need to take?

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How do I know which classes I need to take?

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To help you answer this question, you can use your:

Degree Progress Report (DPR),

Major's Roadmap

Degree Planner

For videos on how to use these tools, see https://advisinghub.sfsu.edu/node/9

For best results in planning your courses, you should work with an academic advisor to ensure that the courses that you have selected based on these documents fulfill the requirements that you think that they do.

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Depending on the time of year, you can use the SF State Bulletin or the SF State Class Schedule.

1. Before course schedules have been released, you can use the SF State Bulletin (http://bulletin.sfsu.edu/)  to check your major's degree requirements and identify which prerequisites and class sequences you should take. Then you can look through the courses listed under 'General Education' to pick classes that fulfill GE requirements.

2. After the course schedule has already been released, you can search for classes through the Class Schedule. (https://webapps.sfsu.edu/public/classservices/classsearch)

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Financial Aid is money that is given by the government or another source to support students throughout their studies. To apply for Financial Aid, students must complete an application called a FAFSA or a California Dream Act application.

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Academic Probation is an 'academic standing' or a bracket that your SF State and Cumulative GPA qualifies for. GPAs 2.0 and higher are considered to be 'good standing.'

GPAs lower than 2.0 change student's academic standing to Academic Probation, Subject to Disqualification, or Disqualified.

Academic Probation is what happens to your standing the first semester you do not achieve a 2.0 for your SF State or Cumulative GPA.

If you remain on Academic Probation after one semester, your status may change to Subject to Disqualification, which means that you must get about a 2.0 that semester in order not to be Disqualified from the University.

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A degree progress report (DPR) is a document that lists out all of your GE, University, Major, and Minor requirements. This document is used by your graduation evaluator when you have applied to graduate to see if you have completed all of the requirements to earn your degree.

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Your student center is the place from which you can register for classes, view your unofficial transcript and records, check for holds and alerts, check for your registration period, and see if you need to pay any fees. You can access your student center by logging into your SF State Gateway.

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Academic advising involves working with an advisor to discuss and plan your experiences at an academic institution.

The times when academic advising may be helpful are when you have questions about your courses, would like to know more about resources, are worried about your grades, would like to discuss your post-graduation life, would like to check on your academic progress, and a wide variety of other situations.

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Tutoring is additional one-on-one support that students receive to help them learn concepts covered in class at their own pace. Tutors do not do homework for students, but help students build the skills to complete assignments.

At SF State, all students have access to free tutoring here: https://tutoring.sfsu.edu/

You can contact the Tutoring and Academic Support Center (TASC) to ask if there is a tutor for your course/assignment available.

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I need to get a job, but I don't know where to start.

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I need to get a job, but I don't know where to start.

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If you have never had a job before and are not sure where to start, go to Career Services and Leadership Development (CSLD).

You'll need to make a Handshake profile first, then schedule an appointment with a Career counselor. They can administer some tests that will help you identify skills that you have and that you would like to develop and what your next steps should be.

Their website is here: https://careerservices.sfsu.edu/

Lam College of Business students have their own career center. https://cob.sfsu.edu/resources/career-services

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I need food, housing, money and mental health resources quickly. Where do I go for help?

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I need food, housing, money and mental health resources quickly. Where do I go for help?

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The dean of students is specifically here to connect you with what you need in a crisis.

See their website here: https://dos.sfsu.edu/content/dos-cares

SFSU Food+Shelter+Success helps to SF State students access food and shelter and emergency funds.

See their website here: https://basicneeds.sfsu.edu/

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I want to change my major/add a minor. How do I do that?

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I want to change my major/add a minor. How do I do that?

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You can change your major and add a minor through your Student Center. Go to the 'other academic' drop-down menu to the left of your enrolled classes and select 'change major.'

Complete the necessary steps. If your desired major is impacted, then you may have to wait until you have fulfilled all of the requested criteria before you can apply.

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I want to do graduate school in the future. Who do I talk to?

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I want to do graduate school in the future. Who do I talk to?

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If you would like to join a profession that requires additional schooling (teacher, lawyer, doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, financial advisor, professor, vet, fine artist, etc.) then you will need to complete a certification or additional degrees after you have finished your Bachelors.

Speak with your major and academic advisors about your future goals so that we can help set you up for graduate school requirements during your undergraduate degree.

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I need equipment for a class I am talking (laptop, camera, printer, books, articles). Where do I go? 

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I need equipment for a class I am talking (laptop, camera, printer, books, articles). Where do I go? 

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The J. Paul Leonard Library has equipment and resources that you can borrow/access for your assignments.

For media equipment, see https://library.sfsu.edu/equipment-checkout

For IT support, see: https://library.sfsu.edu/technology

For access to computers/printers, see: https://library.sfsu.edu/research-commons

For digital creative space/technology, see: https://library.sfsu.edu/digital-media-studio-makerspace

And for books and articles, see: https://library.sfsu.edu/

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I want to study abroad! Where do I go for more information?

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I want to study abroad! Where do I go for more information?

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You want to talk to the Office of International Programs (OIP) and attend one of their Study Abroad workshops.

More information here: https://oip.sfsu.edu/sfstateabroad

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I am having a hard time in my classes. How do I get help?

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I am having a hard time in my classes. How do I get help?

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The first thing you should do is to make an appointment with your instructor.

Their email is located on the syllabus given to you at the beginning of the semester. you can also find it by typing their name into the search box on the sfsu.edu website.

When you email your instructor, be sure to include your name, student ID, the course prefix of the class you are enrolled in, and a brief explanation of why you would like to meet with them. Please use a formal tone in this email.

During your appointment, explain what parts of the class are challenging for you and why. Ask if the instructor has any suggestions for how you can get more help. Alternatively, ask the instructor if they can explain a concept again.

If you are uncomfortable reaching out to the instructor or have reached out and feel like you need more help, make an appointment with your academic advisor or the Tutoring and Academic Support Center (TASC).

Your advisor can help you identify academic success strategies and a tutor can help you work on class-specific assignments and concepts.

To make an appointment with a tutor, see their website: https://tutoring.sfsu.edu/

To make an appointment with an advisor, email your assigned advisor or go to: https://advising.sfsu.edu/ for a drop-in appointment.

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I have become ill and/or injured. Where do I go?

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I have become ill and/or injured. Where do I go?

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Student Health Services will provide you with healthcare if you are a student at SF State. They can make external referrals for you if need be.

They are located next to Burke Hall, across the path in front of the Student Services building.

For more information see their website: https://health.sfsu.edu/

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You can get more involved on campus in the following ways (not exhaustive):

1.  Join a club/organization (See clubs and organizations here: https://activities.sfsu.edu/)

2. Volunteer on-campus or in the community

3. Get an on-campus job

4. Work with a faculty member as an intern or research assistant

5. Pick up a sport

6. Go to campus events held by Residential Life or other organizations

7. Locate a peer mentorship program

8. Form/join a study group

9. Try signing up for an EXCO (Experimental College) course. https://ueap.sfsu.edu/exco

10. Speak with your major advisor about extracurricular opportunities in your department.

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I'm feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, overly tired, burnt out, detached from others, worried all the time, etc. and this is impacting my experience as a person and student at SF State. What do I do?

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I'm feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, overly tired, burnt out, detached from others, worried all the time, etc. and this is impacting my experience as a person and student at SF State. What do I do?

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There are a number of things you can do and multiple people who you can speak to, to get help.

If you live on-campus, you have access to a variety of mental health and well-being resources through residential life: https://reslife.sfsu.edu/content/residential-life-counseling

If you do not live on-campus and are experiencing the above feelings, you can speak to an advisor (major or GE) or a counselor from Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS).

Here a link to the CAPS website: https://psyservs.sfsu.edu/

Counseling services are free to students at SF State and there are workshops and off-campus resources linked on their website.

If you choose to speak to an advisor instead, they may speak with you about where these feelings are coming from and then work with you to come up with some academic resources/practices to help you connect with others on campus or help you work through the things that are overwhelming or frustrating you.

However, if the reasons for your challenges are not related to academics, then we highly recommend that you connect with a counselor through CAPS so that you can get the confidential support that you need.

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I have a disability and need accommodations. Where do I go to get those? (Also: I think I may have a disability, who can I talk to?)

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I have a disability and need accommodations. Where do I go to get those? (Also: I think I may have a disability, who can I talk to?)

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Speak with the Disability Programs and Resource Center (DPRC).

Here is their website: https://access.sfsu.edu/

The DPRC manages all on-campus accommodations for students and staff. You need to register with the DPRC in order to receive accommodations.

Register with the DPRC here: https://access.sfsu.edu/register

If you suspect that you may have a disability and would like to speak with someone about it, you can email the DPRC at dprc@sfsu.edu

Please note that when you receive accommodations through the DPRC, faculty will receive information about your accommodations through the DPRC. You do not have to disclose your disability to anyone on campus if you do not want to (outside of the DPRC), and this will not impact your access to your accommodations.

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I took AP/IB tests, where do I check to see that the school has received them? 

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I took AP/IB tests, where do I check to see that the school has received them? 

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You can check for test credit in your Transfer Credit Report. You can access this through your Student Center.

Go go the drop-down menu that says 'other academic' to the left of the courses you are enrolled in and select 'Transfer Credit Report' and then click on the double arrows.

You can access the same page by clicking on the 'Transfer Credit' link in the line of links under your name on your Student Center.

Test Credit is listed in the second grid. If a test is listed there, SF State has received this record. If the test you are searching for is not listed, then you should resend the test scores to SF State.

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I think something is wrong with my records, how do I fix it?

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I think something is wrong with my records, how do I fix it?

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If you notice something that doesn't seem right pertaining to your transcript, grades, transfer credit, unit totals, degree progress report (DPR), Degree Planner, etc., then please PLEASE bring that to the attention of your academic advisor.

We can take a look at the record and verify that something is wrong. We can work with you to communicate with various campus offices to have records amended.

If an error will require additional forms and/or processes to correct, your advisor can identify the proper form for you to complete. They will walk you through the proper procedure for submission of these forms and petitions.

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Should I take community college courses?

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Should I take community college courses?

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Some GE requirements can be completed at community college, as can some major prerequisites.

In some cases, it makes sense for you to complete some requirements over the summer or during the year at a community college, but sometimes doing so is less of a good idea because not all community college courses qualify to fulfill requirements at SF State.

It is important to carefully review your records and the transfer agreements between SF State and the community college that you are considering doing work at BEFORE you register.

We recommend that you speak with an advisor to determine if taking community college courses during the school year or over summer is a good idea for you.

Advisors can help you properly identify classes that will transfer over as GE/Major requirements.

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How do I know what classes to take next semester?

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How do I know what classes to take next semester?

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To plan your future semesters, take a look at your Degree Planner on your Student Center and meet with an advisor to learn which courses to prioritize.

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Who do I talk to if I am having problems and I live in the dorms/on-campus?

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Who do I talk to if I am having problems and I live in the dorms/on-campus?

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For issues occurring within your on-campus room/apartment, speak with your RA.

For issues that you do not want to speak with your RA about, check out the resources offered by Residential Life: https://reslife.sfsu.edu/content/residential-life-counseling

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You can check your Financial Aid in your Student Center or by speaking to the Financial Aid office.

If you need help understanding your Financial Aid, call or email the Financial Aid department and ask to speak to someone who can help explain/answer your questions.

https://financialaid.sfsu.edu/

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Your Student Center. You may be taken to links outside of your center to complete necessary steps.

For questions regarding your Financial Aid, you can go to https://financialaid.sfsu.edu/

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Where do I go to ask about Financial Aid?

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Where do I go to ask about Financial Aid?

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You can email financial aid at: finaid@sfsu.edu

Or you can go to speak with a Financial Aid representative in the One-Stop Student Services Building (first floor).

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You can pay fees on your Student Center, on the bursar's website, or at a bursar's window in the Administration Building or in the One-Stop Student Services Building.

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How do I know where my department is located?

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How do I know where my department is located?

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Your department's location is written on their website. It is usually located in their contact information.

Some departments have shared study, lab, and lounge spaces specifically for their students to gather and hold events. Check out your department's website and/or email them to ask what spaces are available for you to use.

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If you are a first time freshmen or an undeclared student, you will get your advising from the Undergraduate Advising Center (UAC).

After you have completed your first year or chosen a major, you will get advising from your major department and the College Resource Center (CRC) of your college.

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How do I know my class standing? (Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, Senior) 

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How do I know my class standing? (Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, Senior) 

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Your class standing is determined by the number of units that you have earned (as in, you must have completed them).

1 - 29 units = Freshman
30 - 59 units = Sophomore
60 - 89 units = Junior
90 + units = Senior

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Office hours are hours set aside for instructors to meet with students from their classes.

Students can ask questions about the course material, discuss their progress in class, get clarification on assignments, and ask for more help on assignments during office hours.

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Your college is the one that your department is listed under on the SF State Bulletin.

Go to: https://www.sfsu.edu/atoz/acaddept.html

Search for your major. The college is listed at the top of each list of majors.

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If I have a minor, how do I know what college I am in?

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If I have a minor, how do I know what college I am in?

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Your major determines your college, not your minor.

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If you are an undergraduate enrolled in 12 units or more, you are a full-time student.

If you are enrolled in 6 units or less, you are a part-time student.

If you are enrolled in 9 units, you are enrolled 3/4 time.

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There are many paths towards finding a major. Trying new things and exploring different majors through GE classes is one way to get a better idea of what majors might be suited for you.

Academic advisors have a few others ways to help you narrow down possible majors. You can make an appointment to talk to them specifically about what kind of majors might suit your needs and interests.

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Where can I go on campus to study/hang out?

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Where can I go on campus to study/hang out?

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As an undergraduate student, you have a huge variety of places that you can go to be around people and work.

The J. Paul Leonard Library is open to all students. There is a space for studying and working on computers on the lower floors of the building.

The Cesar Chavez Center has an arcade, a food court, club and organization offices, an art gallery, conference rooms, auditorium space, and lounge spaces that are open to all students.

College Resource Centers sometimes have study, computer, and lounge spaces for students from their college (check your CRC for locations).

The Quad is available for students to sit, lay, and play games on (excellent for sunny days and events)

There is a small park on top of the Student Health Center for relaxing garden time.

There is a Garden of Remembrance between the Fine Arts building and Burke Hall that is a quiet place for students to sit and chat and have lunch.

This is a small sampling, so when you can, have a walk around campus and find spaces that you feel comfortable spending time in.

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What is the difference between 'undergraduate' and 'graduate?' 

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What is the difference between 'undergraduate' and 'graduate?' 

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Undergraduate students are students who are working to earn an Associates or Bachelors degree.

Graduate students are students who have already earned a Bachelors degree and have returned to school to earn a certificate, to complete more training, or to complete another degree. Graduate students are also called 'post-graduates.'

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A dean is a person who manages and oversees all of the people contained with a college or administrative division.

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A department chair is a professor who manages the instructors and students in their department.

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The bursar is the person on campus who receives payments for fees and tuition.

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Someone who is undeclared has not selected a major. They are still exploring their interests and are often taking classes to get a better idea of a field they would like to study more of in the future.

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A major is part of an undergraduate degree which focuses on a specific field. Examples of majors include: Mathematics, Comparative World Literature, Africana Studies, Civil Engineering.

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A minor is a program (like a shortened degree) that you take in addition to your major. A minor allows you to complete specialized courses in an additional field that you may be interested in.

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A course prefix is the code at the beginning of a class name. It includes an abbreviated department name and a number.
Example: ENG 114

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The registrar is the university's record keeping office. They are in charge of receiving and processing most forms at the university. They maintain all students' academic records.

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An extracurricular activity is one that you do outside of your schoolwork. This can be taking part in volunteer work, having a job, being part of a club, or having hobbies.

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An international student is a student who has come from a country outside of the United States to study at SF State.

International students have a different set of admission and enrollment requirements, which are detailed on the Office of International Programs (OIP) website.

There are lots of international students at SF State, and as SF State students, this campus is yours as much as it is anyone else's.

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Study Abroad is a program that allows a student at one college to study for a semester or a year in another country.

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Community colleges are 2-year institutions that award Associate Degrees.

Community colleges are often used by SF State students to fulfill GE Requirements and Major prerequisites.

Students at SF State frequently go to community college for summer school and then transfer their units over to SF State. Students who complete their lower division GE and Major requirements at community colleges before applying for admission to SF State are called 'transfer students.'

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Alumni (singular: Alumnus) are people who have graduated from an educational institution. You are an alumnus of your high school.

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A department is a section of a college that focuses on a specific field. A department may offer a 'major' or a 'minor' in their field of study.

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A college at SF State refers to the organization that oversees departments.

There are six colleges at SF State:

1. College of Science and Engineering (CoSE)
2. Lam College of Business (LCoB)
3. College of Liberal and Creative Arts (LCA)
4. College of Ethnic Studies (CETHS)
5. College of Health and Social Sciences (HSS)
6. Graduate College of Education (GoCE)