Student Guides
We’ve organized key information into clear, easy-to-follow topics so you can quickly find what you need. Each guide provides step-by-step instructions, helpful tips and important deadlines to keep you on track throughout your academic journey.
If you’re not sure where to start, explore the sections below or use these guides as a reference whenever questions come up. The Registrar’s Office is here to support you in making informed decisions and staying on course toward your goals.
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Registration and Enrollment Academic Records and Progress Academic Planning and Programs Student Services and Support
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Registrar
The Registrar’s Office supports you throughout your academic journey by managing student records, registration, transcripts, academic calendars, enrollment verification, diplomas and graduation services. We’re here to help keep your official academic information accurate and up to date.
Registration and enrollment
Plan and register for classes, explore enrollment options and resolve any holds or issues that may impact your ability to enroll.
How to enroll: Registration guide
Follow our registration guide to avoid holds, identify needed courses and register.
Gator Scheduler
Learn how to create a class schedule that fits your life needs and plan for future terms.
Dropping and withdrawing
Review the latest policy and access instructions on how to submit withdrawal requests.
Registration Holds
Review how to distinguish between a hold and an alert, and how to navigate their respective window.
Special Enrollment Programs
Learn more about the Enrollment options available for undergraduate and graduate students.
CSU Fully Online
Learn about CSU Fully Online and get information related to both outgoing and incoming students.
Academic records and progress
Access your academic history, track your progress toward graduation and manage official documents like transcripts and enrollment verifications.
Checking your grades
Learn how to check your grades in your Student Center.
Degree Progress Report (DPR)
Your Degree Progress Report tracks your graduation requirements; learn more about how it works.
Academic verifications
Review instructions on how to produce enrollment verification or what other options exist.
Academic notice
Academic notice occurs when a student's grade falls below the minimum GPA of 2.0 (C). Students who are placed on academic notice will be required to take additional steps to continue their education at SFSU.
Student transcripts
Learn how to access official and unofficial transcripts online or how to access archived records.
Incomplete contracts
Review how to request and accept an incomplete contract through your Student Center.
Academic planning and programs
Map out your academic path, manage your degree program and find resources to help you stay on track to complete your degree.
Change of Major or Minor
Learn how to make changes, additions or deletions to your major or minor programs.
How to use: Degree Planner
Explore your Degree Planner and learn how to utilize the Planners' functionality and tools.
Returning students
Get started today with your return so that you can get back on track to earning your degree!
How To: Change Grading Options
Review how to change a course grading option to Credit/No Credit, Audit or Letter Grade.
Student services and support
Access services and tools that support your academic journey.
Advising
San Francisco State University offers academic advising to help students plan their academic careers and make the most of their time on campus.
Textbooks and course materials
Students can order textbooks and course materials online at the SFSU Bookstore with free shipping to the campus bookstore or with a shipping fee for home delivery. Students may also purchase textbooks in person at the campus bookstore.
Student Center
The Student Center provides students access to their university records and information. The Student Center also allows students to perform registration-related activities, such as preparing class schedules and accepting financial aid awards.
ITS: Password and ID services
Your SFSU Password and ID keep your personal information private. Learn how to create or reset yours.