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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs are a collection of graduate students' questions from the School of Engineering office during the past few years. If you have any question that is not answered in the FAQs, please contact Graduate Coordinator, Dr. Hamid Shahnasser (hamid@sfsu.edu).

1. I have been accepted to SFSU Engineering program but I would like to postpone my attendance by one semester, how can I do that?
2. Does San Francisco State University accept the IELTS exam as a proof of English language proficiency from prospective students?
3. What is the SIMS Major Code for graduate program?
4. I was conditionally accepted to graduate program and I have satisfied the conditions specified in my acceptance letter. Do I need to take any further action?
5. I passed a course with a grade of less than C. Do I have to repeat this course?

1. I have been accepted to SFSU Engineering program but I would like to postpone my attendance by one semester, how can I do that?

   We can not defer enrollment. You would have to re-apply through csumentor.edu. As a courtesy, please contact Electrical Engineering Department to notify them that you will not be attending SFSU as you had previously planed.

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2. Does San Francisco State University accept the IELTS exam as a proof of English language proficiency from prospective students?

   The Division of Graduate Studies at San Francisco State University WILL accept the IELTS exam to prove English language proficiency of prospective students.

   A overall IETLS band score of 6.5 or higher is acceptable for graduate study at SFSU. For more information regarding international admissions requirements, please click on the following link:

   http://www.sfsu.edu/~gradstdy/international-application-submission.htm

   You will find our English language proficiency requirements using the link above.

   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

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3. What is the SIMS Major Code for graduate program?

   671709

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4. I was conditionally accepted to graduate program and I have satisfied the conditions specified in my acceptance letter. Do I need to take any further action?

   No. Once you file your GAP form and it is accepted, the word "conditional" is automatically removed from your records.

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5. I passed a course with a grade of less than C. Do I have to repeat this course?

   Yes you have to repeat the course if it is counted as part of your course requirement.

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