Application Process

1. Request information and an application for your program of interest or visit our website www.usfca.edu/graduate to obtain program information.
   
   
2. Attend an informational meeting (optional)
   
   
3. For most of our graduate programs, submit your application in one of three ways:
   • Apply online.
   • Download the application form and mail your application to the appropriate office.
   • Request that an application be mailed to you, fill it out, and mail your application to the appropriate office.
     
     
4. Review the application instructions before submitting your application form.
   
   
5. Send in supporting documents as required by your program (i.e., sealed transcripts, letters of recommendation, certificate of finance for international students, test scores, statement of purpose, resume, etc.). In order to expedite your application process, we suggest that you gather your supporting documents and submit them with your application.
   
   
6. You will receive an email stating that your application has been received.
   
   
7. Within approximately 2 weeks, you will receive a USF ID# and notification of any missing application requirements.
   
   
8. Once the application is complete, the program department will review it.
   
   
9. After the department reviews your complete application, you will be notified of the decision by regular mail.
   
   
10. You can check on the status of the documents needed to complete your application by going to Application Status. To log in, enter your USF ID and Password (you received an email with this information included). If you need to reset your password click here.
    
    

Law School Applicants: please contact the Law Admissions Office directly for status checks at 415.422.6586 or lawadmissions@usfca.edu.

International Students: Please read about your specific application process details here.