APPLICATION procedures

 

The applicant must apply to the University and the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry by following the steps below.  For more information, see the Division of Graduate Studies Homepage by selecting the following link and selecting ÔProspective StudentsÕ from the list on the left side of the website.  Under the ÒProspective StudentsÕ link you will be able to find information for Domestic and International Applicants, FAQ, and student forms.

 

            http://www.sfsu.edu/~grsdstdy

 

1.  Apply to the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

 

(a)  Complete the Department Application.

 

(b)  Send GRE scores directly from Educational Testing Services (ETS).  SFSU code is 4684.

 

(c)  Have letters of recommendation sent by the person writing the letter directly to the Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry.

 

(d)  In order to be considered for Fall or Spring admission, the application, GRE scores, and letters of recommendation must be received by April 1st (Fall Admission) or November 1st (Spring Admission).

 

Graduate Coordinator

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry                                                     

San Francisco State University                                                                         

1600 Holloway Avenue

San Francisco,  CA   94132-4163

 

2.  Apply to SFSU

 

1. DOMESTIC APPLICANTS:

 

(a)  Apply online for admission to SFSU

 

http://www.csumentor.edu/AdmissionApp/grad_apply.asp

 

(b)  Pay the Application Fee, $55.00, with a credit card when you apply online. Or, send a check or money order payable to SFSU, to:

 

San Francisco State University

Division of Graduate Studies, ADM 254

1600 Holloway Avenue

San Francisco CA, 94132

 

(c)  Academic transcripts:   Have one official copy of your academic transcripts from each post-secondary or college-level institution sent to:

 

San Francisco State University

Division of Graduate Studies, ADM 254

1600 Holloway Avenue

San Francisco CA, 94132

 

 

2.  INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS (students requiring a F or J student visa):

 

(a)  Apply online for admission to SFSU and complete the SEVIS Information form.

 

Link:   http://www.csumentor.edu/admissionapp/intl_apply.asp

 

Link:   http://www.sfsu.edu/~gradstdy/prospective-form.htm

 

(b) English Language Proficiency Requirement Score Report (TOEFL or IELTS) sent directly by the testing company to our Institution (TOEFL Institution code for SFSU is 4683).

 

(c)  Pay the Application Fee, $55.00, with a credit card when you apply online. Or, send a check or money order payable to SFSU, to:

 

San Francisco State University

Division of Graduate Studies, ADM 254

1600 Holloway Avenue

San Francisco CA, 94132

 

(d)  Academic transcripts with English Translation:   Have one official copy of your academic transcripts from each post-secondary or college-level institution sent to:

 

San Francisco State University

Division of Graduate Studies, ADM 254

1600 Holloway Avenue

San Francisco CA, 94132