Graduate Advisors

The Graduate Studies: Program Advisors/Directors Canvas Homeroom contains a wealth of information regarding graduate policies and best practicies. It should be a central part of training for all new graduate advisors.

Here is the current list of programs and advisors and directors. https://grad.sdsu.edu/current-students/advisor-list

https://grad.sdsu.edu/current-students/forms

Go to this page for information about thesis committee forms and approval process.

Graduate Studies is pleased to work with you to serve the graduate student body! Our mission is to provide professional, accurate, and timely services to graduate students, faculty, and the university community. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like to schedule a training session. 

Follow these instructions to request access to the different electronic systems.

You will use OnBase to approve graduate student petitions and submit petitions on behalf of a student.

Grad Advisor OnBase Forms User Guide

This is the degree evaluation tool. The evaluation will help you track student requirements toward graduation.

Grad Advisor Degree Evaluation User Guide

During the admission cycle, applicants for many programs will submit supplemental documents using Interfolio. The admissions committee in your department will be able to review material required for admission by your program.

Please visit the Interfolio for Graduate Applications Google Site for guides, FAQs, and other support. 

Questions about Interfolio Program Applications can be directed to [email protected]. 

This handbook provides a broad overview of Graduate Studies processes and procedures as related to graduate advisors.

Graduate Advisor Handbook

Here is a diagram that provides an overview of the major milestones in the life of a Master’s student. 

Here is the information shared with current graduate students about their Degree Completion Plan: https://grad.sdsu.edu/current-students/degree-completion

For all admission questions please contact the Graduate Admission office at https://admissions.sdsu.edu/

Here is the information shared with potential graduate students about program applications: https://grad.sdsu.edu/prospective-students/program-applications

Here is information about the Council of Graduate Schools and the April 15 Resolution: https://cgsnet.org/april-15-resolution

Here is where to learn more about AB 656 (McCarty) - CSU Independent Doctoral Authority and how to propose a new independent doctoral program: https://caa.sdsu.edu/curriculum/independent-doctoral-program