1. EDLP Orientation
Fall 2018

2. Department Graduate & Professional Studies in Education (GPSE)
Dr. Elisabeth Liles, Chair
Ciarra Liles, Department Lead Staff
Dr. Geni Cowan, Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Albert Lozano, Graduate Coordinator

3. 2 Cohorts (Programs) within a Program
P-12 Educational Leadership
Administrative Credential
Administrative Credential-Internship MA
P-12 Clear Credential
Higher Education Leadership MA

4. P-12 Educational Leadership Higher Education Leadership
Faculty
Dr. Sarah Graham, Program Coordinator
P-12 Preliminary Credential, internship, MA
Dr. Denver Fowler, Program Coordinator
P-12 Clear Credential & MA
P-12 Educational Leadership
Dr. Geni Cowan, Program Coordinator
Dr. José Chávez, Advisor
Higher Education Leadership

5. Advice from a Veteran of EDLP
Be sure to review the requirements for your program.
ALWAYS meet posted deadlines; otherwise it will delay progress in your program.
Start a portfolio or binder to keep track of informational handouts and other paperwork.
ALWAYS make your own copies of paperwork that you turn in for processing.

6. Advice from a Veteran of EDLP
Stay tuned in to your Sac State where you will receive important correspondence that may be very helpful to you throughout your program.
Take advantage of office hours and/or orientations or meetings where you can receive important information and advising.
When you go into an office on campus, be prepared with your materials so that you can make the most of your visit.

7. Advice from a Veteran of EDLP
Your Reception Office is located in Eureka Hall Room 401
Important forms are located at: ml
Meet with your faculty advisors when you have questions or concerns.

8. Academic Calendar Fall 2018
Fall 2018 Open Registration
Aug. 14 – Aug. 24
Fall 2018 Instruction Begins
Aug
Fall 2018 Late Registration
Aug. 27 – Sep. 7
Fall 2018 Late Registration done by petition at departments
Sep. 11 – Sep. 25
Census Date
Sep

9. Academic Calendar Fall 2018 (con’t)
Last Day of Instruction
Dec. 7
Finals Week
Dec
Winter Recess (students)
Dec. 17, 2018 – Jan. 21, 2019
Last Day of Fall 2018 Semester
Jan. 2, 2019

10. Academic Calendar Spring 2019
Nov. 27 – Dec
Spring 2019 Registration for continuing students
Dec. 20 – Jan
Spring 2019 Registration unavailable
Jan. 10 – Jan. 18
Spring 2019 Late Registration resumes
Jan
Spring 2019 Semester Begins

11. Academic Calendar Spring 2019 (con’t)
Jan 21, 2019
Instruction Begins
(Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Holiday, Campus Closed)
Jan 21 – Feb
Spring 2019 Late Registration
Feb 4 – Feb 15
Spring 2019 Late Registration completed by petition
Feb
Census Date

12. Academic Calendar Spring 2019 (con’t)
Mar 18 –
Spring Recess
May
Last Day of Instruction
May
Commencement

13. Payments, Fees & Deadlines
office/students/payments-fees-deadlines.html
How to make a payment & payment types accepted
Parents Log-In for Online Payments
Registration Fees & Deadlines
Installment Payment Plan (IPP)
Course Fees
Parking Fees
Non-Resident Registration Fees Installment Plan
Residency Reclassification

14. FAQs Who can I call if I am having problems with My Sac State?
Please call the Help line: (916)
When should I get a Student Identification Card (One Card)?
After you have been admitted, new students may obtain a One Card beginning the 1st week of August during fall semester and the 1st week of January during spring semester. You must pay your tuition fees first before obtaining a One Card.
What services are available for One Card users (Why should I get one)?
This card is required for checking out books from the library. Additional information about the One Card can be found at

15. Graduate Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR)
2-step process
your writing will be assessed to determine your readiness for graduate-level writing tasks
completion of the culminating experience
The first step (required to advance to candidacy) has 3 options
Option A: the waiver
Option B: the GWI
Option C: Writing Placement for Graduate Students (WPG), a timed essay examination or retake the GRE/GMAT and obtain a score of 4.5 or better on the analytical writing section

16. Student Success Center College of Education Advising Center
Resources
Description
Student Success Center
College of Education Advising Center
Registration Form
College of Education registration form.
Degrees and Programs
List of all the certificates, credentials, and degrees offered by the College of Education
College Directory
Faculty and staff office hours
College Events
Learn about current and upcoming college events
University News
News about the university and our students
Commencement Ceremony
Information about the commencement ceremony 
Scholarship Opportunities
Learn how to apply to scholarships and grants
Human Subjects Review for Student Research
Information and resources on human subject research

17. MySacState https://my.csus.edu/uPortal/f/welcome/normal/re nder.uP
Register for classes
Keep track of payments due
Track course completions
Semester schedules
Access to Canvas (online course management system)