SFSU CLS Program Application Instructions

CLS: calstate.edu/apply To apply to the SFSU CLS program https://www2.calstate.edu/apply Select a Term to Apply For: To apply for Spring 2020 admission enter Summer 2019 Opens May 1st Closes July 1st 2019 To apply for Fall 2020 admission Enter Fall 2020 Opens October 1st Closes Nov 15th 2019 NO EXCEPTIONS ON DEADLINE DATES Type of Student Click on Graduate

CLS: calstate.edu/apply Click on Create an Account

CLS: Calstate.edu/apply Fill out all lines that are asterisked * in red * THIS APPLYS TO THE ENTIRE APPLICATION All other lines not asterisked are optional When completed click on the now highlighted Create my account

CLS: calstate.edu/apply Next login to calstate.edu/apply Username Password

CLS: calstate.edu/apply Click on Personal Information Click on Release Statement Complete each section Click Save and Continue

Cls: calstate.edu/apply Click on Biographic Information Complete each section Click on save and continue

Cls: calstate.edu/apply Click on Contact Information Complete each section Click save and continue

Cls: calstate.edu/apply Click on Citizenship/Residency Information Complete each section Note: Residency will determine status regarding tuition fees (ie. CA residents pay the lower fees) - Click on save and continue

Cls: calstate.edu/apply Click on Race & Ethnicity Complete each section You may decline to state Click save and continue

Cls: calstate.edu/apply Click on Other Information Complete each section If a graduate of a CSU school Complete Returning CSU Applicant Click Save and Continue

CLS: calstate.edu/apply Click on Credentials Complete the section Click Save and Continue

CLS: Calstate.edu/apply Return to My Application Click on Academic History Click on Colleges Attended Must enter all colleges attended even if degree not awarded See Sample

Cls: Calstate.edu/apply SKIP transcript entry

CLS: calstate.edu/apply Click on GPA entries Complete GPA for each school with degree awarded See Sample

CLS: calstate.edu/apply Click on Standardized Tests If USA degree awarded please disregard If international degree awarded please enter TOEFL score TOEFL Waivered countries listed on website

Cls: calstate.edu/apply Return to My Application Click on Supporting Information Click on Experiences Employment Internship Volunteer Save and continue List your 3 most recent work experiences

Cls: calstate.edu/apply Click on Achievements Awards Honors Presentations Publications Scholarships Click on Save This Achievement You may list up to 5 of your most current achievements

Cls: calstate.edu/apply Click on Documents Refer to upload tips Either add documents OR click I AM NOT ADDING ANY DOCUMENTS

Cls: calstate.edu/apply Click on Statement of Purpose Upload your letter of interest PDF format One page double-spaced size 12 font 500 words maximum Click on Save and Continue

Cls: calstate.edu/apply Return to My Application Click on Program Materials Click on Clinical Laboratory Science Click on Home tab Scroll to Part IV Program Materials for instructions Click on Documents tab and upload: Unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended (with conferred date of degree(s) awarded) CLS Required Pre-Requisite Courses Form (pdf format only) LFS CLS Generalist Trainee License (either awarded license or proof of application) Upload any additional applicable professional licenses (ie. CPT-1, MLT) Statement of Interest (pdf format only; one page, double spaced, size 12 font, 500 word count maximum) CV/Resume optional English Language Proficiency Test Foreign Credential Evaluation Report Click Evaluations tab Enter recommender information Three letters maximum (instructors, employers, or supervisors) Prior to application submission recommenders can be deleted/or added Letters from co-workers, colleagues, family members or friends will NOT be accepted Letters from on-line courses will NOT be accepted Click Questions tab Answer all questions

Cls: calstate.edu/apply Click on Submit Application Application Fee $55 Must pay when submitted If status bar complete Click on Submit

Cls: calstate/apply Click on Check Status Indicates status of application In progress Items still missing See sample below Complete CLS Dept can access complete application