Academics and Advising

All of us faculty and staff have you at the front of our minds as each day seems to bring fresh news of concern. We hope you and your loved ones are all safe.

As we continue with remote instruction, we want to do our best to support you and your learning. To that end, please find below a FAQ with information we thought you'd find helpful. We'll also add to these FAQs as we get additional questions and more information.

Whether you're in the Bay Area sheltering in place or across the country, please know the SF State community continues to hold you in our heart.

Fall 2020

Instruction will continue to be predominantly remote through the fall semester.

Assuming that both the California state and City of San Francisco health policies are updated to allow colleges and universities to offer in-person instruction, the following courses will include a face-to-face component. Please check with your instructor or department chair for more details:

BECA 430 : Advanced Audio Production I
BIOL 897 : Research
BIOL 898 : Master's Thesis
BIOL 899 : Independent Study
CE 9105 : Clinical Medical Assistant
CHEM 897 : Research
CHEM 898 : Master's Thesis
CINE 204 : Introduction to Filmmaking Laboratory (Sections 204.1, 204.2, and 204.6 only)
CINE 710 : Production Practice I
CLS 701 : Clinical Chemistry and Urinalysis
CLS 731 : Clinical Hematology and Laboratory Application
CLS 753 : Clinical Microbiology for the Clinical Laboratory Science Intern
CLS 790 : Clinical Serology and Immunohematology
DES 410 : Product Design II
DES 460 : Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing Systems
DES 505 : Senior Design Project
ENGR 697GW : Engineering Design Project II - GWAR
ERTH 897 : Research Project
ERTH 898 : Master's Thesis
GEOG 897 : Research Project Formulation
GEOG 898 : Master's Thesis
NURS 311 : Human Development and Health Assessment Lab
NURS 350 : Nursing Interventions Practicum I
NURS 450 : Nursing Interventions Lab II
NURS 711 : Advanced Physical Assessment Across the Life Span
PHYS 897 : Research
PHYS 898 : Master's Thesis
PHYS 899 : Independent Study
PSY 898 : Master's Thesis
PSY 899 : Independent Study
PT 710 : Neurological Pathokinesiology I
PT 711 : Neurological Pathokinesiology III
PT 741 : Musculoskeletal Pathokinesiology I
PT 743 : Musculoskeletal Pathokinesiology III
SPED 760 : Methods in Orientation and Mobility I
SPED 792 : Methods in Orientation and Mobility II

Yes, but the only change was moving the location to online.

On May 12th, President Mahoney sent a message to the campus community outlining San Francisco State’s plan to continue the fall semester with predominantly remote instruction. Since that time, the university has worked quickly to make revisions to the class schedule, indicating the courses that will be offered online and the few, rare exceptions of courses that are being considered for in-person instruction.

The first round of revisions to the schedule are complete. If you have already registered for classes, you can review your schedule in the Student Center. You will see that most classes have been converted to online, and you will notice that the rooms/locations no longer appear.

Further Changes to the Fall Schedule

There will be one more round of revisions to the fall schedule. Faculty are now being given the opportunity to reduce the amount of time their class meets synchronously (live, real-time, e.g. via Zoom). The meeting patterns for your courses will not change, but you may see a reduction in the synchronous times. For example, a Tuesday/Thursday course may choose to meet synchronously/via Zoom on Tuesdays, but not Thursdays. It is important to note that a course that was scheduled asynchronous (not live, in real-time) cannot now become synchronous, because students have already registered for the course without expecting a required meeting time.

Additional schedule changes should be completed by June 6th. After the schedule is finalized, we will send out another message asking you to review your schedule one last time, verifying your courses and meeting times.

Classes and Instruction

Predominantly remote instruction will continue through the fall 2020 semester. We hope to be able to grant exceptions for a very small number of courses that require specialized in-person learning experiences and are necessary for student degree progress. We will work to accommodate students unable to participate in face-to-face instruction.

Please know that this decision is consistent with guidance issued by the California State University as a whole, as the Chancellor shared at this week’s CSU Board of Trustees meeting. Like all CSU campuses, we are planning for a semester that will be primarily virtual. Most academic disciplines will be exclusively virtual. We will also be prepared to go fully virtual if public health demands it.

Faculty began to offer classes via remote instruction on March 16^th and will continue to do so through the rest of the semester. Your faculty should be reaching out to you regarding next steps.

If you haven’t heard from a faculty member, please reach out to them directly via email. If you do not receive a response, please email the department where the course is offered (for example for PHIL 110 you would email the Philosophy Department). Be sure to include specific information about your course including the department prefix and course number, title of the course, section number, faculty member’s name, and your name and student ID number. The department chair will assist you. Please refer to the Colleges and Academic Departments page.

Please see the Keep Learning - Student Quickguide resource for assistance learning via remote modalities.

Consistency is key. Reserve specific blocks of time in your daily schedule for attending online session and completing readings and assignments, and remember that instructors may schedule virtual meetings and discussions. Remote modalities often require extra mindfulness to keep track of deadlines.

Where you work matters. Minimize distractions by choosing a quiet, comfortable workplace.

Don’t forget to communicate with fellow students and your instructors. Education is a communal effort and we are all in this together.

Take care of yourself. Frequent study breaks help maintain focus and healthy snacks maintain energy. Do your best to get a good night’s sleep and adequate exercise.

With the transition to remote academic instruction and the fact that many businesses and community organizations have transitioned to remote work or temporarily suspended their services, we realize that there are many questions around your academic internship. We want to prioritize student and community health, and we urge you to practice social distancing and adhere to the recent San Francisco and Bay Area counties’ Public Health Order requiring people to stay home except for essential needs, effective March 17, 2020.

This is an evolving situation and these action steps below are meant to be general, as each course and placement site is unique to its discipline and department requirements. We wish to emphasize that you should make decisions that are in the best interest of your health and safety.

Please contact your course instructor as many faculty/departments are working with students to provide as much flexibility and accommodation as allowed to support you without penalty, in regards to alternative experiences/assignments, potentially reducing hours, etc.
It is recommended you check-in with your internship site supervisor to inquire about current protocol in response to COVID-19 and inquire about potential tasks you can do remotely, if possible, to continue your internship.
If you are able to continue your internship remotely, please review and submit the Student Informed Consent form (if you have not already done so) and submit to your course instructor or to the following:
- For CHSS & CLCDA internship courses, submit to Michelle Chu | michelec@sfsu.edu
- For CoSE & Lam Family CoB internship courses, submit to Eunice Kim | eunicek@sfsu.edu
For more information, please visit the Institute for Civic and Community Engagement

With the transition to remote academic instruction and the fact that many businesses/community organizations have transitioned to remote work and/or have temporarily suspended their services as well, we realize that there are many questions around your service learning site placement. We want to prioritize student and community health, and we urge you to practice social distancing and adhere to the recent San Francisco and Bay Area counties’ Public Health Order requiring people to stay home except for essential needs, effective March 17, 2020.

This is an evolving situation and these below action steps are meant to be general, as each CSL course and placement site and/or CSL project is unique to their discipline and course instructor requirements. We wish to emphasize that you make decisions that are in your best interest of your health and safety.

Please contact your course instructor as many faculty/departments are working with students to provide as much flexibility and accommodation as allowed to support you without penalty, in regards to alternative experiences and assignments, potentially reducing hours, etc. Additionally, many CSL faculty are suspending their CSL component since many activities take place in and with the community – please check-in with your course instructor.
It is recommended you check-in with your site supervisor if you are at a CSL placement site to inquire about their current protocol in response to COVID-19 and inquire about potential tasks you can do remotely, if possible.
If you are able to continue your CSL placement remotely, please review and submit the Student Informed Consent form (if you have not already done so) and submit to your course instructor or to Glendie Domingo | glendie@sfsu.edu.
For more information, please visit the Institute for Civic and Community Engagement

Yes, please see the My Grades section of these FAQs for all grading options available to you, including the CR/NC option.

Instruction on how to change the grading option for your courses are available here.

The deadlines for Summer 2020:
R1: Sunday, June 21
R2: Wednesday, July 8
R3: Sunday, July 26
R4: Wednesday, July 8

The deadline for Spring 2020 was May 26.

Please note, courses that are only offered as CR/NC will not have any other grading options available.

During this time, we know that you may be experiencing challenges that make it difficult to continue in your classes. However, we do not recommend withdrawing from courses. We are here to help you successfully complete your coursework this semester and continue your progress towards graduation. Please consider speaking with an academic advisor or seeking tutoring by emailing tutoring@sfsu.edu before withdrawing from any coursework.

If after seeking guidance and support, you still need to withdraw from an individual course, please email your professor directly. Your professor can submit the request online and should grant you the individual course withdrawal automatically, without the need for supporting documentation. After your request for withdrawal is reviewed by your department and college, an automatic email notification will be sent to your SF State email to let you know that your withdrawal has been approved and processed.

Any withdrawals in spring 2020 will not count against the maximum number of withdrawals permitted. If you decide to pursue an individual course withdrawal, and you are currently receiving financial aid, you should consult the Financial Aid Office by emailing finaid@sfsu.edu.

The last day to request a withdrawal for the spring semester was May 15, 2020.

If after seeking guidance and support, you still need to withdraw from the entire semester, please send an electronic copy of the current term withdrawal form from your SF State email account to the Registrar’s Office’s records-related account: records@sfsu.edu. No wet or paper signature (i.e., signed with pen on paper, the old-fashioned way) is needed for forms submitted via an SF State email account. The Registrar’s Office will process your request without the need for supporting documentatino. An email notification will be sent to your SF State email to let you know once your semester withdrawal is processed.

Any Withdrawals (Ws) received in spring 2020 will not count against the maximum number of withdrawals permitted.

If you decide to pursue a full semester withdrawal, and you are currently receiving financial aid, you should consult the Financial Aid Office by emailing finaid@sfsu.edu.

The last day to request a withdrawal for the spring semester was May 15, 2020.

My Grades

For any courses where you current grading option is “Letter Grades”, you will have three options for your final grade:

Grading Options	Grades Recorded on Transcript
Option 1: Letter Grades*	Graded (A, B, C, D, No Credit) Note: No Credit (NC) will appear on the transcript in lieu of an F grade; NC grades do not negatively impact your GPA
Option 2: Letter Grades* / No Credit	A, B, C, No Credit Note: NC is earned for grade of D or below
Option 3: Credit/No Credit	Credit, No Credit Note: Credit (CR) is earned for grades of C- or higher

*This includes any plus or minus grades.

For any courses where your current grading option is “Letter Grades/No Credit” you will have the choice to continue with this grading option or switch to the “Credit/No Credit” option.

If your current grading option is “Credit/No Credit”, there are no other grading options offered.

The deadlines for Summer 2020:
R1: Sunday, June 21
R2: Wednesday, July 8
R3: Sunday, July 26
R4: Wednesday, July 8

For any courses where you current grading option is “Letter Grades”, you will have three options for your final grade:

Grading Options	Grades Recorded on Transcript
Option 1: Letter Grades*	Graded (A, B, C, D, No Credit) Note: No Credit (NC) will appear on the transcript in lieu of an F grade; NC grades do not negatively impact your GPA
Option 2: Letter Grades* / No Credit	A, B, No Credit Note: NC is earned for grade of C or below
Option 3: Credit/No Credit	Credit, No Credit Note: No Credit (NC) is earned for grades of C or below

*This includes any plus or minus grades.

For any courses where your current grading option is “Letter Grades/No Credit” you will have the choice to continue with this grading option or switch to the “Credit/No Credit” option.

If your current grading option is “Credit/No Credit”, there are no other grading options offered.

Please note that graduate students need to keep an overall GPA above 3.00

The deadlines for Summer 2020:
R1: Sunday, June 21
R2: Wednesday, July 8
R3: Sunday, July 26
R4: Wednesday, July 8

No. The choice is yours – for courses where your current grading option is Letter Grades, you can leave your courses as they are, or you can choose the Credit/No Credit or Letter Grades/No Credit option. You have until May 26 to make this change. You will receive an email communication from the Registrar’s Office describing what you need to do once you are able to make the change. If you do not want to change the grading for any of your classes, you don’t have to do anything.

Yes, you will be able to choose which grading option you prefer for each of your courses. If you do nothing, then the existing grading option will remain.

For any courses where your current grading option is “Letter Grades”, you can chose to keep the “Letter Grades” option, choose to change to the “Letter Grades/No Credit” option, or choose to change to the “Credit/No Credit” option. For any courses where your current grading option is “Letter Grades/No Credit” you will have the choice to continue with this grading option or switch to the “Credit/No Credit” option. If one of your courses is currently offered only with Credit/No Credit grading, no other grading options will be available.

It depends. For undergraduate students, a D grade will earn you units towards graduation, but a No Credit grade will not. A D grade can be used to meet most of your general education requirements (except Area A1, A2, A3, and B4) and may sometimes be permissible to meet a major or minor requirement. However, a D grade does have a negative impact on your GPA, when No Credit grade does not. In order to determine what is best when you are choosing between the possibility of earning a D grade or a No Credit, please consult with an academic advisor. The Advising Hub can help you determine the best office to support your needs.

You are not alone in making this decision!

For undergraduate students, professional academic advisors can assist you remotely. The Advising Hub can help you determine the best office to support your needs. To make an advising appointment, please click on the button below.

For graduate students, please consult with an advisor from your department/program or talk with someone in the Division of Graduate Studies.

Grades which count towards satisfying the full-time enrollment requirement for F-1 international students are: A, B, C, D, F, Credit (CR), No Credit (NC), and Incomplete (I) or Incomplete Charged (IC). Grades which do not count towards satisfying the full-time enrollment requirement are: Withdrawal (W), and Unauthorized Withdrawal (WU), and Audit (AU). Please note, no WU grades will be recorded in spring 2020; rather than a WU, the grade recorded will be a No Credit (NC).

If you have questions, please reach out to an F-1 international student advisor by emailing f1@sfsu.edu or calling (415) 338-1293.

If you are currently on academic probation, and you are struggling in a course and think you may earn a grade of D or below, then you should either choose Letter Grades/No Credit or Credit/No Credit. For both of these grading options, if you earn a D or F, that grade will appear as a No Credit on your transcript and will not negatively impact your GPA. If you choose to remain with the Letter Grades option, and you earn a D, that D will negatively impact your GPA.

If you are currently on academic probation, and you are struggling in a course and think you may earn a grade of D or below, then you should either choose Letter Grades/No Credit (Option 2) or Credit/No Credit (option 3). For both of these options, if you earn a D or F, that grade will appear as a No Credit on your transcript and will not negatively impact your GPA. If you choose to remain with Letter Grades (Option 1) and you earn a D, that D will negatively impact your GPA.

It is important to keep in mind, that Credit/No Credit grades do not raise or lower your GPA. So while they may be a good choice if you are struggling and are concerned about receiving a D or F, Credit/No Credit grades will not assist you in improving your GPA.

It is also important to know that regardless of your academic standing, no students will be academically disqualified at the end of spring 2020. So, it is most important to make sure you do not receive grades that harm your GPA in spring 2020 (D and below), but regardless of how your do academically in spring 2020, you will not be academically disqualified at the end of this semester.

Students receiving financial aid are required to maintain a minimum pass rate to remain eligible for aid. This is called the Pace Standard which is part of Satisfactory Progress for Financial Aid. Courses attempted during spring 2020 and summer 2020 which are not successfully completed (with students receiving grades of W or NC) will not be included in Pace Standard calculation for Satisfactory Progress and thus will not lower your pass rate for financial aid eligibility. If you have additional questions please contact the Financial Aid Office by emailing finaid@sfsu.edu or calling (415) 338-7000.

In some cases, graduate schools and employers may view a Credit (CR) grade as equivalent to a C for the purpose of calculating your GPA. However, during this time of COVID 19, many schools and employers are sensitive to the impact the global epidemic is having on students, and they are offering more flexibility and understanding in the way they are evaluating grades. If you have a particular graduate school in mind, you may want to reach out to them directly to see what are exceptions are being made for grades earned in spring 2020.

Academic Resources

In keeping with guidance from the California State University, effective March 31, the Library Research Commons and first floor lobby will be closed until further notice.

Students may request a loaner laptop from the Library by contacting service@sfsu.edu or (415) 338-1420. When emailing, include "Library Loaner Laptop" in the subject line; and when calling, ask for a Library Loaner Laptop.

Library staff will respond to arrange the loan and have the laptop shipped. Both PCs and Macs are available. The Library provides a base install of software MS Office, web browsers, graphic software, and the laptop will work with Zoom video conferencing software. Some specialized software may not be available. The Library staff can answer any questions about the laptop and software. Find more details online in the Instructional Continuity — Student Quickquide.

The Library website also includes a directory of internet service providers pledging to Keep America Connected by waiving late fees, opening Wi-Fi hot spots, and not dropping service when users miss payments. In addition, the city of San Francisco offers free Wi-Fi service in selected areas. See the listing of free Wi-Fi available in the city.

The following resources refer to discounts or special options from a range of internet providers for those who may not have access to the internet from off-campus locations. Please contact the providers directly to find out if they apply to you:

FCC agreement (.*pdf) stating that providers will waive late fees, not cutoff service for lack of payment, and open hot-spots.
Comcast: offers free WiFi for two months to low income families plus all Xfinity hot-spots are free to the public during this time.
AT&T: offers open hot-spots and unlimited data to existing customers, and $10/month plans to low income families.
Verizon: no special offers, but following the FCC agreement.
Sprint: follows FCC agreement, provides unlimited data to existing customers, and, starting Tuesday, March 17, will allow all handsets to enable hot-spots for 60 days at no extra charge.
T-Mobile: follows FCC agreement, plus unlimited data to existing customers, and, coming soon, will allow all handsets to enable hot-spots for 60 days at no extra charge.

In keeping with guidance from the California State University, effective March 31, the Library Research Commons and first floor lobby will be closed until further notice.

Library services are available using remote modalities.

The Library is still here to serve you and support your coursework and research. Please see the Library Resources and Services Available During the COVID-19 Campus Closure page to learn how to access our services remotely and contact us with any questions you may have by emailing libris@lists.sfsu.edu.

If you are in possession of physical materials from the J. Paul Leanard Library that are due for return, please do not come to campus. Contact the Circulation Department at circmail@sfsu.edu to extend the due date of your materials until you are able to return to campus. The due date for SF State Main Collection, LRS, Course Reserves, CSU+, and ILLiad items have been automatically extended until the end of August. No items need to be reutnred and no fines will accrue.

If you rented textbooks from the SF State Bookstore, you can ship the rentals back to the store via a free FedEx return label. There are two ways to get this return label:

Wait for the rental reminder email that will be sent 14 days before your rental is due. This email will have a link to the free return label.
Navigate to the SF State Bookstore website and login to your account. Under the “Rentals” section of your account, there should be a “Return by Mail” link. This link will allow you to create the return label.

The due date for rental returns has not changed, but the non-return charge date has been extended 15 days past the return date. To avoid late charges, please have your textbooks in the mail by no later than the return date. For more information, please check the SF State Bookstore website.

Librarians are here to help by IM chat, text message, email, and Zoom!

Chat with us: On the Library homepage or https://sfsu.libanswers.com/
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Text us: 415-933-0385
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Email us: libref@sfsu.edu
- We strive to reply to emails within 24 hours during the Monday through Friday work week.
Contact your librarian
- Email librarians who are experts in your subject area, or make an appointment for a research consultation in Zoom.
FAQ
- Check out our Frequently Asked Questions for updated information about specific Library services, spaces, and resources.

The Library continues to provide access to thousands of books, journals and journal articles, streaming media, and much more using our online platforms:

OneSearch: On the Library homepage
- Search for books and e-books, articles, digital media, course reserves, and more.
Databases
- Find and search more than 200 databases by subject area or department.
eBooks
- Get information about SF State’s eBook collections, including how to find, read, and use eBooks for your research.
Research Guides
- Explore guides that recommend resources for specific topics or subject areas.

Professional academic advisors in the college-based resource centers, the Educational Opportunity Program, and the Undergraduate Advising Center (UAC) are meeting with undergraduate students remotely via Zoom, chat, phone, and email (if you are a graduate student, please see the "What services are available for graduate students?" question below).

To accommodate the need for increased advising during class registration for fall, drop-in advising is available at all the college advising centers and the Undergraduate Advising Center from April 27 to May 8. Go to the Advising Hub to access the college advising centers' and UAC's webpages, where you will find Zoom drop-in links for each center.

Alternatively, you can also make an academic advising appointment by clicking on the button below. After scheduling your appointment, you will receive a confirmation and additional information about your remote appointment (at this time, all appointments are occurring remotely, not in person.) If there are no appointments available, advisors are still available to assist you through drop-in advising, as described above.

See the guide to scheduling an advising appointment if you need help. The Advising Hub can help you determine the best office to support your needs.

The Division of Graduate Studies is operating at full capacity and the entire team is here to support you. The division has enacted a virtual plan to assist you with admission processes and questions, advising, and progress to graduation. See our website for email contact information for common questions and concerns. In addition to emailing us, you can leave phone messages at (415) 338-2234. Voicemails and emails will be answered within one business day.

If you need to file a course substitution to update a major or minor degree requirement on your Degree Progress Report or an authorization to amend major/minor courses to alter a previously submitted graduation application, please submit an electronic copy of the form from your SF State email account to your advisor or department office. No wet or paper signature (i.e., signed with pen on paper, the old-fashioned way) is needed for forms that are submitted via an SF State email account. The advisor or department office will then review and forward your form. Once complete, the department chair will send your form directly to the Registrar’s Office via email.

Effective March 17 to April 7, 2020, or until further notice:

At this time, the Disability Programs and Resource Center remains open to support students, faculty, and staff with telephone and video services Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Spring Recess from March 23^rd to 27^th: The DPRC is open for telephone and video services only from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. SSB 110 is closed.

On-campus cart services will be operated by the University Police Department during both the daytime and after-hours until further notice in response to mitigation recommendations to limit faculty, staff, and students on campus. Call 415-338-7200 for a ride; press "0" for operator.

Students and employees should schedule appointments via phone or Zoom (video conference) to limit personal contact as we remain open during this period of online instruction. There are no changes to the drop-in schedule, but appointments are only available via phone or Zoom. To schedule or reschedule an appointment via phone or Zoom, please call our front desk at 415-338-2472, email dprc@sfsu.edu, or contact your Disability Specialist or the Employee Accommodations program directly. Visit our DPRC staff page for the staff directory.

Campus Response

Both the recent San Francisco shelter-in-place order and the Governor’s executive order make exceptions for institutions of higher education, and the University will remain open with the support of the minimal number of staff and administrators needed to maintain critical operations.

Protecting the health and safety of our community is SF State’s greatest priority. For those who must come to campus, SF State will continue maintaining social distancing practices, and ensure continuous cleaning and access to hand sanitizers and disinfectant wipes to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. For the latest health information and most current SF State updates and information, please refer to our COVID-19 website.

SF State is canceling all events through May 31st on all SF State campuses and all University-sponsored events in March — which includes Gator Days and Investiture — to limit the potential exposure of COVID-19. This update is effective Monday, March 9. All divisions, departments, and academic programs should take appropriate actions based on this change.

The 2019 novel coronavirus is a new respiratory illness first identified in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China, in December 2019. The virus has been named SARS-CoV-2, and the disease it causes has been named coronavirus disease 2019, abbreviated as COVID-19.

On Wednesday, March 18, the California Collegiate Athletics Association (CCAA) Presidents/Chancellor board announced that the CCAA has canceled the remainder of the Spring 2020 athletic season, including all previously scheduled championships for the 2019-20 academic calendar. Additionally, all countable related athletic activities (CARA) are prohibited until May 31, 2020. The CCAA also prohibits on or off-campus in-person recruiting through May 31, 2020. This does not prohibit written or virtual communication following NCAA recruitment guidelines with prospective student-athletes during this time period.

Those wishing to contact staff or coaches are encouraged to call or email. SF State will continue to work with the campus, NCAA, and CCAA to monitor this quickly-evolving situation.

SF State is a model of a diverse and inclusive university. Across the country and beyond, we have seen an increase in stigmatizing rhetoric and behaviors toward Chinese and Asian American communities, an increase that Professor Russell Jeung, chair of the Asian American Studies Department, has commented on in nationally broadcast interviews. At this time, rather than acting out of fear and ignorance, SF State will respond with compassion, knowledge, and justice. As with all viruses, there are things we can do to protect ourselves and one another. Please respect one another as we protect our collective health and stand in solidarity with those who are ailing and those on the frontlines fighting this illness.

CAPS remains open and operational with adjusted services. In accordance with California laws, we are currently only able to provide remote counseling to students residing in the state of California. If you would like to schedule a phone or video appointment with us, please call CAPS at 415-338-2208 during business hours (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed noon to 1 p.m.).

University Updates

University Updates

Black Lives Matter at SF State

Modified campus operations continue

Fall 2020

Further Changes to the Fall Schedule

Classes and Instruction

My Grades

Academic Resources

Effective March 17 to April 7, 2020, or until further notice:

Campus Response

University Updates

University Updates

Black Lives Matter at SF State

Modified campus operations continue

Academics and Advising

Fall 2020

How will courses be offered in fall 2020?

Did my class schedule for the fall change?

Which classes will meet in-person?

I’ve been admitted for fall 2020, where can I find more information?

Classes and Instruction

How long will courses be offered through remote instruction?

What do I do if I haven’t heard from a faculty member about one of my classes?

I’m not familiar with Zoom. Where can I get more information about it?

Does the move to remote instruction include lab courses?

What tips do you have to support my learning via remote modalities?

I'm currently in an academic internship. How will that experience be impacted?

I am currently taking a course with a community service learning (CSL) component. What does that mean now?

Can I still change to the CR/NC grading option if I am concerned about the grade I may receive in a course?

How do I withdraw from an individual class for this semester?

Should I withdraw from all my classes for this semester?

My Grades

What are the grading options for undergraduate students in spring and summer 2020?

What are the grading options for graduate students in spring and summer 2020?

How do I change my grading options for spring and summer 2020?

What if I do not want to change any of my current grading options?

How do I know what my current grading option is for my courses?

If I choose to keep the letter grade option, is it true that F grades will not be awarded in spring 2020?

What happens if I stop attending class during the spring 2020 semester? Will I earn an unauthorized withdrawal (WU)?

Do I have to opt into Credit/No Credit grading?

Is there a deadline to change my grading options for Spring and Summer 2020?

Can I pick and choose which classes to take with the different grading options?

Is there a limit to how many credit grades I can earn in spring 2020 towards my degree?

My major/minor/certificate requires that I earn a C or better in a specific requirement. Can I take that class for Credit (CR) grade in spring 2020 and still have it count for the major/minor/certificate?

What is a Credit (CR) grade equivalent to?

What is a No Credit (NC) grade equivalent to?

How does Credit/No Credit affect my GPA?

Can I still graduate with Credit/No Credit grades?

What if I think I am going to earn a D grade, is it better to sign up for Credit/No Credit?

What is I an unclear about the grade I am earning in a course? How will I know what grading option to choose?

Who can I talk to if I am unsure which grading option to pick?

Are the changes to grading options and CR/NC applicable to other semesters?

I am an F-1 international student, is there anything specific I need to consider regarding grading options for spring and summer 2020?

I am a veteran student, is there anything specific I need to consider when choosing grading options for spring and summer 2020?

I am student athlete, is there anything specific I need to consider when choosing grading options for spring and summer 2020?

I am currently an undergraduate student on academic probation, is there anything specific I need to consider when choosing grading options for spring and summer 2020?

I am receiving financial aid, is there anything specific I need to consider when choosing grading options for spring 2020?

I am in a program that requires specialist licensure or accreditation. Does this impact the grading options I choose?

I heard that graduate school and employers sometimes view Credit/No Credit grades negatively. Is this true?

I received an Incomplete (I) in spring 2019 or summer 2019. Is the deadline to complete that still the end of spring 2020 or summer 2020?

What if I need to repeat a class that I take in spring 2020? Will that repeat count against the maximum number of repeats I am permitted to take?

Academic Resources

What if I need to use a computer or get access to the internet? Is there somewhere on campus I can go?

Is the Library open?

How do I return library books or textbook rentals?

How can I get research help?

How can I access books, find journal articles, or view streaming media?

I have a laptop checked out from the Library, and it is due back soon. What can I do?

How can I access academic advising services?

How can I access tutoring services?

What services are available for graduate students?

How do I file a course substitution for degree requirements that are not reflected on my Degree Progress Report?

What services are available from the Disability Programs and Resource Center (DPRC)?

Campus Response

Are campus operations continuing?

Is the University Bookstore open?

Are campus events canceled?

Are athletic events canceled?

What if I feel that I am being treated unfairly or being discriminated against or harassed in connection with COVID-19?