Forms | Graduate Studies

The most commonly requested forms are available below in pdf and/or Adobe Sign format. Instructions for completing each form are also attached.

Note: Students who are considering changing programs should contact Graduate Studies at (909) 537-5058 for advising. Instructions are given on a case-by-case basis.

Prospective Students
Action	Form
Dual Program Enrollment Authorization - Students who wish to secure two different master's degrees concurrently may do so if both programs allow it. Submit the completed form, including signatures from both program coordinators, to gradadmissions@csusb.edu.	Dual Program Enrollment Authorization
Graduate Admission Appeal - If you wish to appeal the initial admission decision please follow the appeal instructions and submit the completed Graduate Admission Appeal Form within 15 days of your denial notification.	Graduate Admission Appeal Instructions Graduate Admission Appeal Form
Graduate Application Correction	Graduate Application Correction
Non-Degree Seeking Student Application - Applying for a non-degree program as a transitory student (If you are interested in becoming a Transitory Student, please contact the department from the listed special programs on the application).	Transitory Application
Open University - Want to take a university class without being admitted? Open University allows anyone to enroll in classes without being admitted to the university. You can take courses for personal enrichment or start your college career. Open University gives you the flexibility to take courses on a space-available basis and earn college credit.	Open University

Current Students
Action	Form
Academic Notice Advising Form - If you are on Academic Notice use this form in your advising meeting with your program coordinator. Return the completed form to alane@csusb.edu.	Academic Notice Advising Form
*Adding or Dropping a Class (After Census through the 12th week) - Current Term** Approvals can also be requested through the Permission Request link on your Student Center. Completed forms should be sent to the Office of the Registrar. If you are attempting to withdraw after the 12th week of the term scroll down and complete the Withdrawal Petition for Extenuating Circumstances* request (see below).	Adding or Dropping After Census Permission to Add Through Student Center* Permission to Drop Through Student Center*
Change of Program Application (COPA) - The COPA is for continuing students only and can be used to change concentrations within the same program or drop a second enrolled program. It should not be used to change to an entirely different program. A new application is required to change to a different program, even if both the current and desired programs have the same program coordinator.	Change of Program Application (COPA)
Continuous Enrollment for Graduate Candidacy Standing - Enroll in a continuous enrollment course, through the College of Extended Learning, to complete a thesis or project, or to enroll in the comprehensive exam.	Continuous Enrollment for Graduate Candidacy Standing
Discount of Previous Grade - Retaking a course and replacing the previous grade with the new grade.	Discount of Grade Form
Incomplete Grade Extension Request - Use this form to request additional time to complete an incomplete grade.	Incomplete Grade Extension Request Form
Leave of Absence Request - If you plan to be absent from the university for one or more terms you must file a leave of absence request to preserve your catalog rights. *A leave of absence may impact your federal loan repayment status. Contact the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships if you have questions about how this may impact your loan repayment.* *International students can only take a leave of absence under certain circumstances. Reach out to an international adviser to see how this impacts your immigration.* For Military Leave, contact the Veterans Success Center. *If your plans change and you want to return early from your approved leave of absence send an email to gradstud@csusb.edu and let us know what term you would like to return.*	Leave of Absence Form
Petition for a Retroactive Add - Adding a Class to a Past Term	Petition for a Retroactive Add Form
Request for a Retroactive Withdrawal - Use this form to request to withdraw from a previous term.	Request for a Retroactive Withdrawal Form
Simultaneous Enrollment - Approval request to take two CSUSB courses with overlapping times. Approvals can also be requested through the Permission Request link on your Student Center.	Simultaneous Enrollment Form
Thesis/Project/Dissertation Committee Certification - Submitting your thesis, project, or dissertation for review (Adobe Sign process).	Committee Certification Adobe Sign Form
Thesis/Project/Dissertation Committee Change Form	Committee Change Form
Withdrawal Petition for Extenuating Circumstances - This form is used to withdraw from a course after the 12th week of the term. *Include supporting medical, psychological, or military documentation with your request.*	Withdrawal Petition for Extenuating Circumstances Form