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Application Review Process in WebAdMIT A step-by-step training manual on how to review graduate program applications in the WebAdMIT (Cal State Apply). |
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Assignments/Faculty Review Process in WebAdMIT A step-by-step training manual on how to complete the assignments/Faculty Review in the WebAdMIT (Cal State Apply). |
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| Best Practices for GPA Requirement | CSUSB Best Practices for GPA Requirement |
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California Code of Regulations Title V |
The Doctor of Education Degree |
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Cal State Apply Application Guide A guide for students on how to complete the CSU Apply application. |
Cal State Apply Application Guide (Sep-2017) |
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Change of Program Application (COPA) Steps for graduate students who plan to switch from the quarter bulletin to the semester bulletin: Submit a revised program plan and a Change of Program Application ($6.00 fee waived) to Melissa McCammack in the Office of the Registrar. |
Change of Program Application (COPA) |
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Faculty Senate & Graduate Council The Faculty Senate is responsible for representing the university faculty, and addresses campus policies, including graduate education. The Graduate Council is responsible for development and review of all policies and procedures pertaining to graduate programs. Council recommendations are forwarded to the Faculty Senate Executive Committee for consideration. |
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Guide to Graduate Exceptions from the Audit (EFA)
Guide to Graduate Exceptions from the Audit (EFA) - PeopleSoft Guide to Graduate myCAP |
PAWS - Graduate Exceptions from the Audit (EFA) PAWS - Graduate Exceptions from the Audit (EFA) - PeopleSoft |
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Graduate Coordinator's Access to OnBase Log-in through the Horizon HTML system to access the Electronic Decision Form. |
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Graduate Coordinator's Handbook A quick reference guide to university policies and procedures, and the role of the graduate coordinator. |
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Graduate Program Information List List of all graduate programs and Cal State Apply application deadlines. |
Degrees and Department Contacts |
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Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) The Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) (FAM 841.97, revised February 2019) must be satisfied before a graduate student is awarded a master's or doctoral degree. Demonstrated competency in writing skills is a California State University requirement. The graduate program shall determine the manner by which a student satisfies the GWAR by requiring one of the following options: a. The student shall take an existing 306 course or other upper division writing course and attain a grade of B or better; or b. The student shall achieve an acceptable standardized test score, such as the Analytical Writing subtest of the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), as determined by the program; or c. The student shall complete a program-specific writing intensive course with a grade no lower than a B-; or d. The student shall submit a paper(s) that receive(s) a passing score as evaluated in the following four areas: A) Integration/Critical Analysis, B) Content/Organization, C) Syle/Format, and D) Grammar/Usage; or e. The student shall complete a writing intensive thesis or project, or a comprehensive exam. |
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Holistic Admissions Graduate Studies has developed a workshop and handout on holistic admissions, a process that considers the applicants unique experiences as well as academic achievements. Program coordinators are encouraged to review their admissions criteria and work toward a holistic approach. |
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| Online Change of Grade Quick Reference Guide | Change of Grade Cheat Sheet for Faculty |
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Petition for Suspension of Degree/Program Form Any program that is under consideration for suspension will need to file a Petition for Suspension of Degree/Program Form. A degree/program can be suspended for a maximum of 3 years. Before the month of January of the year in which the suspension expires, the department or program faculty will notify Academic Programs of their intention either to reactivate the program or to start the discontinuance process in accordance with FAM 856.3 outlines the policy and procedures for reviewing a program for discontinuance or merger. |
Petition for Suspension of Degree/Program Form |
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Academic Notice Advising Form for Graduate Coordinators This form is for students who have been placed on academic notice to work with you to develop a plan to raise their GPA to the minimally required 3.0. The completed form should then be emailed to alane@csusb.edu |
Academic Notice Form |
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Waiver of Program Residency Requirement In accordance with university regulations, no more than 9 semester units of credit may be earned outside of residency within the program. In order to request a waiver of this requirement a waiver request must be submitted. |
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| Q2S GPA/Unit Calculator | Q2S Calculator |
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Recertification of Expired Coursework (For students without PAWS admitted prior to fall 2020) This request is required to recertify courses older than the maximum number of years specified by your program. The maximum age limit for a course to be recertified is twelve years since the course was first taken, and only two-thirds of a program can be recertified. For students admitted fall 2020 or after use the Exception from the Audit (page 9) process to recertify. |
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| Thesis/Project/Dissertation Committee Change Form | Committee Change Form |
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Thesis/Project/Dissertation Committee Policy and Guidelines This document sets forth policies for functioning of thesis, project, and dissertation committees, including the number of committee members, expectations, and procedures for addressing vacancies and disputes. The guidelines were approved by the Graduate Council on 6/1/2020. |
Thesis/Project/Dissertation Committee Policy and Guidelines |
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Thesis/Project/Dissertation Supervision Workshop Presented by Caroline Vickers, this workshop describes the policies and guidelines for thesis, project, and dissertation committees at CSUSB. |
Thesis/Project/ Dissertation Workshop Video |
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CSUSB Guidance on the Use of Generative AI in Theses, Projects, and Dissertations This document offers preliminary guidance on the use of AI in graduate theses, projects, and dissertations written at CSUSB. This guidance will be updated as higher education learns more about the impact of generative AI on academic work. Approved by CSUSB Graduate Council on 3/4/2024. |
Guidance on the Use of Generative AI in Theses, Projects, and Dissertations |
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Tutorials Instructional tutorials, tips, and cheat sheets for using PeopleSoft and managing data. This new query will provide the following information for new graduate applicants;
Graduate and postbaccalaureate applicants may apply for a degree, a credential or a certificate. Depending on their objective, applicants may be accepted in one of the following categories. |
How to Run a Query for a List of All Graduate Students in Your Program |
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Information Session and Event Marketing Graduate Studies can email your information session flyers, program announcements, and events to prospective students via our CRM system. Complete the Info Session Advertising form to request an email campaign. Prospective student emails are sent out once a week. |
Info Session Advertising |