Admission to SF State Scholar Programs
Eligibility Requirements
1. Students are eligible to apply to the program as an SF State undergraduate before completing 90-105
semester units (consult with your program) and before enrolling in a senior capstone course in their
major.
2. Students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA or 3.0 in the last 60 semester units.
3. Students may complete all GE lower division requirements before applying for an SF State Scholar
program.
4. Students must not be declared in another major or second baccalaureate.
5. While in undergraduate status, students may only count 15 units toward their master’s degree.
Student and Program Information
Name: ______________________________________ Student ID #:________________________
E-mail: _______________________________________Phone: _____________________________
Bachelor’s Major: ______________________Master’s Program: ____________________________
Total undergraduate degree applicable units completed to date: _____________________
Current Overall GPA: _________________ Last 60 semester units GPA: ___________
Student Signature: ______________________________________ Date: _____________________
Faculty Sponsor – Must be a faculty member (Tenured/Tenure Track) in the degree program. Complete the Planned
Course of SF State Scholar Program with the applicant from the first semester in which the applicant begins the SF State
Scholar Program.
Supporting Faculty Name: _____________________Signature: __________________Date: ___________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
All signatures below are required in order to process your application for review. The completed original form should
be forwarded by the department to Graduate Studies (ADM 250).
DEPARTMENT CHAIR/UNIT DIRECTOR OR SF SCHOLARS COORDINATOR .
Approved
Name: ________________________
Signature:
Date:
. Denied
GRADUATE DEAN OR DESIGNEE .
Approved
Name: ________________________
Signature:
Date:
. Denied
Planned Course of SF State Scholar Program
Expected Completion of the both degree Programs: ____________________(specify semester & year)
Students will remain classified as undergraduates until they complete 120 semester units and undergraduate degree
requirements
Students must be at post-bacc status for at least two semesters before they are eligible for graduation with their masters.
This plan is tentative and is subject to change given additional advising. Please consult with your advisor each semester
before enrolling in classes.
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SF State Scholar Programs
Transition Evaluations to Graduate Status
<Transition procedures are still under development>
1. After being admitted to the SF State Scholars Program. Students will need abide to the following academic
standards during the:
 Overall cumulative GPA 3.0 or above
 GPA 3.0 or above in the last 60 semester units
If students do not meet the academic standards listed above, students will fall subject to being discontinued from
the SF State Scholar Program.
2. Upon completion of the following requirements, the status of students in SF State Scholar programs will be
transitioned to classified post-baccalaureate, and students will be informed of their degree objective changes. If a
student does not meet these requirements, he/she will be disenrolled from the SF State Scholar program and regain the
undergraduate status to be able to complete their Bachelors.
Completion of undergraduate degree and University requirements (e.g., degree applicable 120 units, GE,
GWAR, SF Studies) by the end of the semester in which the student’s degree objective change to post-
baccalaureate.
Overall or last 60 units of with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, with B or higher in all graduate courses taken during
undergraduate programs.
Not declared in another major or second baccalaureate.
Meet department admission/transition to graduate requirements for graduate programs
Apply for undergraduate graduation and complete the “SF State Scholars Baccalaureate Degree Review
Application”.
3. Students can continue to take undergraduate classes after transitioning to graduate status. However, no lower division
classes taken in graduate status will count towards the undergraduate degree. Students will pay post-baccalaureate
tuition and campus fees. If, for any reason, the student wishes to switch back to undergraduate status, the difference in
fees will not be refunded.
4. Students will be charged the undergraduate tuition fee only during the time in which they have earned fewer than
degree applicable 120 semester units.
5. Students who wish to opt out of the program must inform the Division of Graduate Studies in writing.
6. Optional Practical Training (OPT) for international students will be only available for a maximum of 12-15 month.
Please consult with the Office of International Programs.
7. Apply for Award of Degree: Students must submit all required forms and documents to Graduate Studies with the
indicated approval signatures:
Working and Final Planned Course of SF State Scholar Program
Advancement To Candidacy (Graduate degree coursework only)
Proposal for Culminating Experience (PCE)
Report of Completion or Thesis Receipt
Graduation Application Forms
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact:
Khaled Ezzat, M.A. Special Academic Programs Coordinator
Email: khaled@sfsu.edu