Contact
- Office of Graduate Studies
- Assistant Vice President: Amy Levin
- Valera Hall (VH) 275
- (818) 677-2138
The Office of Graduate Studies is responsible for the graduate domestic admissions process, implementing University policies on graduate student classification, formal programs, culminating experiences, diplomas, advisement for incoming students, students placed on academic notice, and disqualified students.
The Graduate Studies Division encompasses the Graduate Studies Committee (GSC), Graduate Domestic Admissions, and Graduate Evaluation Services. It is also responsible for Graduate Student Support Programs, Equity-Based Programs, and CSU System Recruitment and Support Programs.
Note on Campuswide Policies and Procedures
For the full list of policies that apply to both undergraduate and/or graduate students, view the Policies and Procedures page.
Graduate Studies Policies and Procedures
Academic Leave (Leave of Absence) for Graduate Students
Academic Notice and Disqualification (Graduate Program Policy)
Academic Notice and Disqualification (Postbaccalaureate Credential Program Policy)
Academic Performance and Study Load (Graduate)
Admission to the Program (Graduate)
Admission to the University for Graduate Programs
Animal Subjects Research (Graduate)
Application for the Master’s/Doctorate Degree and Diploma
Classified Status (Graduate Policy)
Conditionally Classified Status
Credit Certificate Policy (Graduate)
Credit for Work Completed Prior to Earning the Baccalaureate Degree
Culminating Experiences (Graduate Policy)
Dual Enrollment in Master’s Degree Granting Programs (Self-Support and/or State-Support)
Enrolling in Courses with Prerequisites
Formal Program (Program of Study)
Full-Time Enrollment (Undergraduate and Graduate)
GPA Requirements for Graduate Programs Policy
Grading System for Graduate Students
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Application Procedures
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate English Language Requirement
Graduate Credit for Extension and Concurrent Enrollment Courses
Graduate Foreign Language Reading Examination Policy
Graduate Institutional Learning Outcomes Policy
Graduation with Distinction (Graduate Policy)
Human Subjects Research (Graduate)
Repeat of Courses (Graduate Policy)
Theses, Dissertation and Graduate Projects Rules and Procedures Policy
Time Limit for Completion (Graduate Policy)