Graduate Admissions and Program Evaluations

Graduate Admissions and Program Evaluations (GAPE) handles procedures related to admissions, and university level program requirements for graduate students. Detailed information about applying to a graduate program, steps for completing a master's degree (including applying for Candidacy and Graduation), and important forms and deadlines, can be found by accessing the links below. 

Announcements

The completion of the degree requirements for the Spring 2013 term is currently underway in the office of Graduate Admissions and Program Evaluations (GAPE). Degrees are expected to be posted by the end of July at which time official transcripts may be requested via the Registrar's Office website.

Due to the high volume of processing, GAPE cannot accept any requests for "rush" degree confirmations. Diplomas are expected to be mailed beginning mid-August. If there are any questions, please feel free to contact GAPE at graduate@sjsu.edu.

Enrollment Services will be closed to the public for six Fridays during the summer to allow staff to focus on departmental processing and verification decisions.

If you need to drop off documents for Enrollment Services, please use the drop box located in front of the Student Services Center (SSC). 

Closure dates include: Friday, June 21, July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2.

 

PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

Find out about the application process to be admitted as a graduate student at SJSU for both domestic and international students, important deadlines related to applying to SJSU, required forms, and documents.

New for Spring 2013

Due to the California budget restrictions, SJSU expects to meet our enrollment capacity prior to the Spring 2013 application term.  Consequently, SJSU will not be accepting any applications for admission from California residents for state funded programs for Spring 2013.

Graduate international applicants with an F-1 or J-1 visa type can submit an application for Spring 2013 using the international application.

U.S. residents who are not California residents can submit an application from August 1 through September 30, 2012.

We will begin accepting applications on August 1, 2012 from individuals interesed in the Special Session graduate programs.  Refer to the Admissions Deadlines on this site to determine the availability of each of the Special Session programs.  See program descriptions, including contact information, at:  http://special.sjsu.edu/programs.html 
  

CURRENT STUDENTS

Review the steps for completing your master's degree and deadlines related to candidacy and graduation. This section also contains all the commonly used forms for current students.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Use our graduate programs page for quick access to your department's website, advisor contact information, and the SJSU online catalog which has information on department requirements and course offerings. The links provided on this page direct users to important program information for graduate studies within specific departments, including program prerequisites, requirements, and courses offered.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION: FEES, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND FUNDING

Find out how much it costs to pursue a graduate degree at San Jose State University and explore the financial assistance SJSU offers to qualified students.

FORMS

Find and download the form you are looking for by referring to this complete listing of GAPE Forms. Forms also appear on the respective relevant pages of this website.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Browse this faq section to find additional information for prospective applicants, new students, and current students

COMPLETE CONTACT INFORMATION AND GAPE STAFF

General contact information, including address, location, phone, fax, and office hours are listed in this section. A list of GAPE staff and thier direct contact information is also included.

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