Next Steps: School of Management

Welcome to the School of Management at USF. The steps below will provide you with the information you need to successfully enroll at USF.

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Admission Letter and Packet Step 1

Congratulations on your acceptance to the USF School of Management.

Please read through your admissions packet carefully. In it you will find important information including:

The deadline for securing your space (and scholarship, if applicable) in your graduate program.
The date of your graduate program's mandatory orientation.

In addition, please be sure to read and save any subsequent mail or emails you receive from the University of San Francisco. Sometimes emails can be diverted to a Spam or Junk folder; to be safe, please check these folders on a regular basis.

Questions?
Graduate Admissions Office, Masonic 108
2130 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Tel: (415) 422-2221, Fax: (415) 358-9112
Email: management@usfca.edu, Web: www.usfca.edu/management/graduate/admission

USFconnect Username and Password Step 2

USFconnect is a web portal that provides access to important information including university announcements, your email account, and administrative services such as registration and student accounts.

A) You will receive your Username and Password by email within 5 days of your acceptance to the program.

B) If your login information does not allow you to login to USFconnect, please contact Information Technology Services (contact information below)

C) If you have forgotten, need to reset, or did not receive a password, please go to http://connect.usfca.edu/cp/home/loginf and choose “Need your password” followed by “Reset your password”. Your Identification number and birthdate will be needed.

Questions?
Information Technology Services, Lone Mountain North, Second Floor
2130 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Tel: (415) 422-6668
Email: itshelp@usfca.edu, Web: https://usf.service-now.com/

Enrollment Step 3

Below are the steps you need to take in order to accept your offer of admission and begin the process of enrolling in the University of San Francisco School of Management graduate degree program. You may also decline your offer of admission by completing step A below.

A) Complete your Intention to Enroll Form

If the Intention to Enroll Form is not submitted by the deadline indicated in your acceptance letter, your admission (and scholarship, if applicable) to the program may be canceled and your space offered to a qualified applicant from the waiting list.

B) Pay your Deposit Online

eCheck or Credit Card

Log into USFconnect with your Username and Password previously provided via email (see Step 2).
Click on the Student Tab.
Select the link below Ebill & Epay on the left side of the screen.
Select the link Make Payment on the left side of the screen.
Select Pay within the section Admission Deposits.
Select term, input amount, and select payment method of eCheck or Credit Card.
Provide eCheck or Credit Card information including account information and billing address.
Select Continue to complete payment.

For complete instructions, go to www.usfca.edu/payment for all accepted payment methods.

Questions?
Graduate Admissions Office, Masonic 108
2130 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Tel: (415) 422-2221, Fax: (415) 358-9112
Email: management@usfca.edu, Web: www.usfca.edu/management/graduate/admission

International Students Step 4

U.S. Business Culture Class (USBCC)

International Students may be conditionally admitted to some graduate programs based upon successful completion of the School of Management’s United States Business Culture Class (USBCC). The USBCC is three weeks in length. The first two weeks include training and instruction focused on U.S. Business English language and covers spoken/written/oral/presentation skills. The final week highlights practice and application of Business English skills. If you are conditionally admitted, please be sure to:

A) Review the USBCC information sheet provided in your admit packet

B) Complete and return your Binding Agreement to Participate Form via email (management@usfca.edu), mail or fax (415-358-9112)

C) Pay the $500 USBCC fee online using the “Pay your Deposit Online” instructions in Step 3

Note: The USBCC fee covers course materials and does not secure your space in the graduate program.

Obtaining/Maintaining a Student Visa

The I-20 form is a 3-page, computer-generated document used to receive approval of the F-1 visa and to maintain your status in the United States. If you will be applying for an F-1 student visa, your I-20 is enclosed with your acceptance letter. If you are currently studying on an F-1 student visa, you will need to have an international advisor from your current school transfer your I-20 (SEVIS record) to the University of San Francisco. Please check the information on your I-20 carefully.

To apply for your F-1 student visa, you will need to schedule an appointment at the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Prior to your appointment, you will need to pay the SEVIS fee. See the International Student Services Pre-Departure Packet or refer to the instructions online at http://www.usfca.edu/iss for details. Note that for your visa appointment, you should bring your official letter of acceptance, I-20, academic records, exam results, and financial documentation verifying your family’s ability to finance your educational and living expenses. Processing times and procedures for visa applications vary by country, and can take up to three months. Please contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate as soon as possible to apply for your visa. For a complete list of U.S. Embassies and Consulates, please visit http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/embassies/embassies_1214.html.

If you wish to travel within the U.S. before the start of classes, you may do so on your F-1 student visa. You are allowed to enter the country 30 days before the start of school. Please do not enter the U.S. on a tourist visa (B-1/B-2).

If you enter the U.S. on an I-20 that was issued by the University of San Francisco, you will be expected to enroll at USF for that specific term. You cannot transfer to another school for at least one academic term. Upon arriving at USF, all new Graduate International Students must attend the Graduate International Student Orientation program. International students must also complete their Status Verification process in the International Student Services Office within the first week of classes. Please bring your passport, your USF I-20 and previous I-20’s, and I-94 (issued upon arrival in U.S.) to the International Student and Scholars Services Office in the University Center, 5^th floor.

International Student Orientation

International Student Orientation addresses areas of cultural adjustment, academics in the United States, immigration matters, USF and San Francisco resources, and other points of interest. You'll have the opportunity to meet other new students and to ask questions of current students.

On the chance that the International Student Orientation coincides with the School of Management Orientation, please participate in the School of Management Orientation. A make-up International Student Orientation will be scheduled.

Financial Aid Step 5

The University of San Francisco recognizes that financing a graduate degree represents a significant investment in your future. The USF One Stop Office is committed to helping you find the best funding available. Our staff is available to assist you as you pursue both federal and private loans, as well as answer questions about company reimbursement, veteran’s benefits, and other potential funding opportunities.

Financing Options Overview

A) Federal Loans (FAFSA): Free Applications for Federal Student Aid loans are available for all domestic graduate students. Stafford Loans cover up to $20,500 per fiscal school year, regardless of income level and credit rating. Repayment begins six months after graduation. Fiscal years begin each fall and include spring and summer semesters.

B) Private Loans: Lenders typically include private banks.

C) USF Scholarships: Applicants to most programs are considered for a scholarship. No application is required and students are notified at the time of admission if they have received a scholarship. Scholarship criteria and amounts vary. For further details, see: http://www.usfca.edu/management/graduate/Scholarships/.

D) Non USF-based Scholarships: Scholarships from various organizations are available. We recommend you research your options and consider organizations tied to your specific industry, ethnicity, etc.

E) Veteran’s Benefits: USF is fully dedicated to making education more accessible for our nation's veterans and their dependents. Applicants’ benefits may include the Yellow Ribbon program. For further details, see: http://www.usfca.edu/onestop/Student_Records/Veteran_Affairs/

F) Corporate Sponsorship: Your employer agrees to subsidize all or part of your tuition.

G) Corporate Tuition Reimbursement: Your company’s tuition reimbursement policy may require that you pay your education out-of-pocket and subsequently file for reimbursement.

H) Resident Advisor Positions: Consider working and living in the USF undergraduate dormitories as a way to help pay for school. For more information, please see this website

FASFA Application Process

The FAFSA application is available at: www.fafsa.ed.gov. Filing the application takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Typical processing time is four to five weeks from date of submission.

In order to file, you will need the following information:

A) PIN number obtained at www.pin.ed.gov. (Expect 4-5 business days to receive your pin).

B) AGI (adjusted gross income) from your tax return OR an estimate of your AGI if not yet filed.

C) University of San Francisco School Code of 001325.

D) Username and password to access the USFconnect website (see Step 2)

Once your FAFSA has been filed, the USF One Stop Office will determine your eligibility and send you a financial aid notice. Upon receiving your notice, you must log in to accept or decline the aid offered to you. You will only receive your aid by accepting it online.

A) Check the status of your financial aid

Log into USFconnect, and click on the Student tab.
Click on the Click Here button in the Student Self Service section
Click on the Student tab and the Financial Aid link

B) Accept or Decline your financial aid offer within 30 days

Click on the Award link
Follow instructions as required

Additional information about loan options, program costs, and billing information is available on the USF One Stop website.

Questions?
One Stop Office, Lone Mountain, Room 251
2130 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Tel: (415) 422-2020, Fax: (415) 422-6084
Email: onestop@usfca.edu, Web: www.usfca.edu/onestop

Admitted Student Events Step 6

We encourage you to attend our upcoming Admitted Student Events as a great way to meet and engage with the School of Management graduate community. More details including RSVP information will be made available closer to each event. In the meantime, please mark your calendar appropriately.

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS GAME & BBQ

Spend the evening supporting our local team and interact with the USF graduate community.

DATE: Monday, June 25

TIME: BBQ 5:30-7:00pm, game starts at 7:15pm vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers

LOCATION: AT&T Park, San Francisco

RSVP here

(All programs)

ADMITTED STUDENT RECEPTION

Eat and drink with faculty, staff, alumni current and future students of the School of Management.

DATE: Thursday, July 26

TIME: 5:30-7:30 PM

LOCATION: TBD, San Francisco

RSVP here

(All programs)

KICKOFF/ORIENTATION

DATES:

Summer (One-Year MBA, Accelerated Part-Time MBA): May 21, 2012
Summer (jMGEM): June 6, 2012
Fall (MSA, Full-Time MBA, Part-Time MBA, MSFA, MAIR, MSIS, MNA, MSOD, MPA):

August 16, 2012

LOCATION: USF San Francisco Campus

(Required for all programs, see Step 7)

Kickoff / Orientation Step 7

Kickoff / Orientation dates and schedules vary by program.

DATES:

Summer (One-Year MBA, Accelerated Part-Time MBA): May 21, 2012
Summer (jMGEM): June 6, 2012
Fall (MSA, MSFA, MAIR, MSIS, MNA, MSOD, MPA): August 16, 2012
Fall (Full-Time MBA, Part-Time MBA): August 16-17, 2012

LOCATION: USF San Francisco Campus

Orientation is mandatory for all incoming students. Please mark your calendar and make arrangements accordingly.

The Academic and Student Life Office will contact deposited students with Kickoff schedules and final details by the dates below:

jMGEM: March 15

One-Year MBA and Accelerated Part-Time MBA: late April

Full-Time MBA, Part-Time MBA, MSFA, MAIR, MSIS, MNA, MSOD, MPA: July 16

Below are sample schedules from past Kickoffs :

jMGEM: Pre-Departure Kickoff (a separate Kickoff will be conducted with your classmates as you return to the USA and finish your degree coursework at USF)

1:00 Check in & Welcome

1:10 The Culture Shock Trajector

1:40 Break

1:50 Program Orientation

3:00 Spanish Visa and Prior Departure Information

4:00 Q&A Session with students, alumni, and Program Director

5:00 Reception

One-Year MBA and Accelerated Part-Time MBA:

9:00 Registration

9:30 Program Welcome

9:45 Getting to Know Your Cohort Ice Breaker

10:45 Ethics Tool Kit

12:45 Lunch- Alumni Speaker

1:30 Student Service and Core & Elective Information

2:00 MBA Career Services

2:30 Student Service and Core & Elective Information

3:00 Financial Aid Presentation

3:30 Essential Business Resources at the Library

4:00 Silicon Valley Immersions

4:30 Admissions Team – Recruiting and Entrance Survey

4:45 Beyond the Classroom- Student involvement opportunities

5:00 Closing Reception with alumni, faculty, students, and guests

Day 1- Full-Time MBA, Part-Time MBA, MSFA, MAIR, MSIS, MNA, MSOD, MPA:

8:30 Registration and breakfast

9:30 Welcome Address

9:45 Icebreaker

11:00 Leadership

12:00 Lunch

1:00 Essential Business Resources at the Library

1:30 Breakout sessions by program

Career Services, Academic and Student Life, and Student Perspectives

3:15 Break

3:30 Breakout sessions by program

Program Directors, Alumni Panels, and Speed Networking

5:00 Dean’s Reception

Day 2 (Full-Time MBA, Part-Time MBA)

9:30 Registration

9:45 Welcome

10:00 Keynote Speaker

11:00 Student Services Presentation

12:00 Lunch

1:00 Academic Global Immersions, Silicon Valley Immersions, and Working with Entrepreneurs Program Presentation

1:45 Professional Development Workshop

4:00 Graduate Business Association and Club Panel

4:45 Wine and Cheese Reception

Day 3 (optional for all programs) Community Service activity (morning, TBD)

Day 4 (optional for all programs) Evening Social Activity (details TBD)

Questions?
Graduate Academic and Student Life, Malloy Hall Room 113
2130 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Tel: (415) 422-2511, Fax: (415) 422-6315
Email: somgradadvisor@usfca.edu

Additional contact information available in Step 17

Academics Step 8

The University Of San Francisco Graduate School of Management offers a rigorous and comprehensive management education, meeting both the academic and professional needs of our students.

Academic Calendar – Important Dates

Summer 2012

-jMGEM

Kickoff: June 6, 2012, Main San Francisco campus

First day of classes: Fall course information will be available and explained at the jMGEM program Kickoff

-One-Year MBA and Accelerated Part-Time MBA

Kickoff: May 21, 2012, Main San Francisco campus

First day of classes: Beginning Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Fall 2012

August 16, 2012 – Mandatory Kickoff for all programs, Main San Francisco campus

August 17, 2012 – Mandatory Kickoff continues for MBA Programs, Main San Francisco campus

August 18, 2012 – Optional morning of community engagement/Day of Service, TBD – all are invited

August 19, 2012 – Optional evening social activity, TBD – all are invited

First day of classes: Beginning the week of Tuesday, August 21, 2012

For information on other important dates (holidays, tuition deadlines, etc.), please see the Academic Calendar.

Program Curriculum Flow Charts

Please see your program’s curriculum flow chart below to understand your anticipated course load per term. Given the School of Management’s anticipated move to USF’s new downtown San Francisco location, we will be solidifying fall schedules and class locations in July.

Summer 2012

One-Year MBA Accelerated Part-Time MBA

Fall 2012

jMGEM
Full-Time MBA
Part-Time MBA
MAIR
Accelerated MSFA
Professional MSFA

MNA
MPA
MSOD (Saturdays)
MSOD (evenings)
MSIS

Books

Books and supplies are purchased separately. Your required book list will be available to you via USFconnect after registration. Book costs vary by program and term depending on the number and types of courses you will be taking. On average, students spend approximately $100-$150 per semester on books and supplies. You may purchase new or used books from the USF Bookstore or you may elect to order books from an alternate retail provider.

Computers/Laptops

A number of computer labs are available to students; however, students often find it helpful to have a computer/laptop of their own.

MBA students should be equipped with Excel 2010 on their laptop. For discounted pricing on Excel 2010, please visit www.usfca.edu/its/desktop/excel_standard. USF welcomes Macintosh users. Mac users will need to run Excel 2010 which requires Windows. The recommended way to run Windows it to install VMWare Fusion on your Mac. USF offers a “Mac Excel User Bundle” that provides all the software you need at discounted educational pricing. To learn more, please visit www.usfca.edu/its/desktop/excel_standard where you will find a link to our discount educational software supplier. In addition, the USF Bookstore offers this software.

Advisors

The Academic and Student Life Office assists students from Kickoff through graduation to ensure successful navigation of the program. Not only will this office provide co-curricular, professional development, and alumni networking opportunities, this office’s team will be your academic advisors, partnering with you in matters of graduation audits, pursuits of concentrations, registration and more. They look forward to introducing themselves as Kickoff draws closer.

Questions?
Graduate Academic and Student Life, Malloy Hall Room 113
2130 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Tel: (415) 422-2511, Fax: (415) 422-6315
Email: somgradadvisor@usfca.edu

Additional contact information available in Step 17

Registration Step 9

Registration for classes varies by each graduate program. The Academic and Student Life Office will contact deposited students with registration information by the dates below:

One-Year MBA and Accelerated Part-Time MBA: The Academic and Student Life Office will register you for your first semester’s required courses and will send you more information about your courses in late April.

MAIR and MSFA: Early August.

Full-Time MBA, Part-Time MBA, jMGEM, MNA, MPA, MSOD, and MSIS: The Academic and Student Life Office will register you for your first semester’s required courses and will send you more information about your courses in early August.

Note: Submit any final admission documentation

Students who have been admitted conditionally to a graduate program must meet all the conditions as indicated in the student’s admission letter before the student will be eligible for registration. Students who have been admitted conditionally have received a “hold” on their student account. A “hold” prevents registration until important University matters are settled. To view your holds, please log into USFconnect,

A) Log into USFconnect and click on the Student tab.

B) Click the Click here button in the Student Self Service area

C) Click Student Records

D) Click View Holds

Questions?
Graduate Academic and Student Life, Malloy Hall Room 113
2130 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Tel: (415) 422-2511, Fax: (415) 422-6315
Email: somgradadvisor@usfca.edu

More contact information available in Step 17

Tuition and Payment Step 10

Tuition and any applicable fees will be charged to your student account after registration. Please adhere to payment deadlines reflected in your tuition bill. Go to www.usfca.edu/tuition for complete information about the University's tuition and payment policies. Tuition can be paid in the following ways:

Go to Ebill & Epay
Log into USFconnect. Click on the Student tab, and then click on the Ebill & Epay link on the left. This is where you can view your bill, make a payment, and more. Remember, you will not receive a paper bill, so you must log into Ebill & Epay to view your account.
Choose your method of payment
You may pay your tuition using online e-check, personal checks, bank wires, or by signing up for the payment plan (for a small fee). Go to www.usfca.edu/payment for more information on these payment options.
Set up an authorized payer
Authorized payers are spouses, employers, etc., who can view bills and make payments online. To set up an authorized payer, go to Ebill & Epay, located in the Student tab of USFconnect, and click on the Authorized Payers link from the menu on the left. Authorized payers can go to www.usfca.edu/authorizedpayer for more information.
Special & Third Party Billing

USF offers third party billing, or Special Billing, to students whose employers or other outside agency will pay their tuition and/or fees and expenses. Students whose company or agency reimburses them directly are NOT eligible for Special Billing. Payments contingent upon completion of class or grade posting are also not eligible for Special Billing. Please go to: http://www.usfca.edu/online/tuition/special_third_party_billing/ for more information.

Questions?
One Stop Office, Lone Mountain, Room 251
2130 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Tel: (415) 422-2020, Fax: (415) 422-6084
Email: onestop@usfca.edu, Web: www.usfca.edu/onestop

Health Insurance and Immunizations Step 11

To protect the health and wellness of all USF community members, students are encouraged to sign up for USF-sponsored health insurance. In addition, USF requires all international students and U.S. students living in university-operated housing to submit proof of immunization.

Off-Campus Students
Graduate students living off-campus and registered for 6 credit hours or more are eligible to purchase the University-sponsored health insurance.
On-Campus Students
Graduate students residing in University-operated housing must purchase the USF-sponsored health insurance or apply for a waiver.

Graduate students born on or after January 1, 1957, who are living in USF-operated housing must submit evidence of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunization.

International Students
All international students registered for at least 1 credit hour or more will be automatically enrolled in and charged for the USF-Sponsored Student Health Insurance Plan.

International students must submit:

A) Evidence of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunization.

B) Proof of Tuberculosis PPD (Montaoux) test administered in the last 12 months.

C) Students with positive PPD are required to submit a chest x-ray administered within the last 12 months.

Insurance: For more information about health insurance, visit http://www.usfca.edu/hps/insurance/.

Immunizations: Please download the USF Immunization Form and have it completed by a licensed medical professional. Mail, email, or fax the form to Health Promotion Services.

Deadlines:

Summer 2012: September 1

Fall 2012: September 1

If you do not submit your immunization form by the deadline, you will be charged a $100 late fee. For more information about immunizations, visit www.usfca.edu/hps/required_immunizations.

Questions?
Health Promotion Services, UC Fifth Floor
2130 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Tel: (415) 422-5797, Fax: (888) 471-2290
Email: hps@usfca.edu, Web: www.usfca.edu/hps

Student ID/One Card Step 12

All USF students are issued a university photo ID called a One Card. Your USF One Card grants you access to on-campus resources, including classroom buildings, Don Dollars accounts, Gleeson Library, and Koret Health and Recreation Center. Funds, or Don Dollars, can be added to the card for use on-campus at the bookstore, dining locations, vending machines, and more. (Cards are activated by the first day of classes). After you have been registered for classes, you may visit the One Card Office to take your picture and obtain your One Card or you may follow the steps below:

Smile for the camera
Have someone take a picture of you. You should be facing the camera with your head and shoulders visible. Save the picture as a .jpg or .jpeg file.
Upload the picture
Upload the picture to the Online ID Express website: https://www.usfca.edu/onecard/photo_upload
Pick up

You can check the status of your One Card on the Online ID Express website. One Cards will be available for pick up at the One Card and Campus Security Systems office. For downtown San Francisco and other Regional campuses, please view this website for instructions.

Questions?
One Card and Campus Security Systems, Lone Mountain, Room 130
2130 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Tel: (415) 422-7663, Fax: (415) 422-6664
Email: onecard@usfca.edu, Web: www.usfca.edu/onecard

Housing Step 13

Graduate students have two housing options:

On-Campus Housing:
USF offers a limited number of graduate student housing units in university-operated apartments in Loyola Village and rooms in Pedro Arrupe Hall. To apply for on-campus housing, please log into USFconnect, click on the Student tab, and then scroll to the bottom of the page. Click on the USFrooms link. You will be required to submit a $300 non-refundable housing payment with your housing application. Resident Advisors work and live in the undergraduate dormitories. For more information on becoming a Resident Advisor, please see this website
Off-Campus Housing:
The majority of graduate students elect to live in apartments off-campus (not operated by the University). USF’s Off-Campus Housing website provides tools for searching for housing, information on neighborhoods, worksheets for creating a budget, etc. Students have found Craigslist to be another excellent resource for apartment listings. We also encourage you to engage with other incoming students and Student Ambassadors in the “University of San Francisco School of Management Graduate Admissions – Admit Class of 2012” Facebook group to learn more about housing and to potentially find a roommate.

Questions?
Student Housing and Residential Education, UC 5th Floor
2130 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Tel: (415) 422-6824, Fax: (415) 422-2480
Email: orl@usfca.edu, Web: www.usfca.edu/offcampushousing

FAQs Step 14

Q: Whom should I contact with questions about my admission and/or deposit?
A: Please contact the Graduate Admissions Office at (415) 422-2221 or at management@usfca.edu.

Q: How do I know if I received a scholarship?
A: Scholarships are awarded at the time of acceptance, and students are notified of scholarship awards in their admission packet. Scholarships are awarded to the most highly qualified candidates based on academic, professional, and personal merit. If you have not been awarded a scholarship, you may wish to review the “Additional Scholarship Resources” on our Scholarships website. Enrolled students may apply for available research and teaching assistant positions upon starting their programs. Other on-campus job opportunities can be found on the Student Employment website.

Q: What is your policy on deferred admission?
A: A written request for a deferral of admission should be sent to the Graduate Admissions Office via email (management@usfca.edu). If the deferral is granted, the deferral will be valid for up to one year from the original semester of acceptance. Students will be required to submit their non-refundable admission deposit if they are interested in confirming their deferral and securing their spot in the program’s future cohort. Previously awarded scholarships are not guaranteed if the student defers to a future term. Deferred applicants will be reviewed in the next term’s application review period for a scholarship.

Q: When will I get information about Kickoff/Orientation?
A: All students are required to attend Kickoff. Please see “Kickoff/Orientation” (Step 7) for more information about Kickoff.

Q: When do classes start?
A: Please see “Academics” (Step 8) for important Academic Calendar Dates

Q: How do I register for classes?
A: Please see “Registration” (Step 9) for information about registration.

Q: Where will my classes be held?
A:

One Year MBA and Accelerated Part-Time MBA, MNA program, and MPA program will be meeting at the Main Campus:

San Francisco: 2130 Fulton Street, San Francisco, CA 94117

One Year MBA and Accelerated Part-Time MBA will be joining the other MBA programs in our Downtown Campus starting Fall 2012

Accelerated MSFA Program will be meeting in our Presidio Campus:

San Francisco: 920 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94129

Full-Time MBA Program, Part-Time MBA program, Executive MBA Program, Professional MSFA program, MSOD Program will be meeting in the Downtown Campus:

San Francisco: 101 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94105

USF recently purchased the historic Folger Coffee Company building at 101 Howard Street in downtown San Francisco.

Pleasanton Campus: 6120 Stoneridge Mall Road, Ste 150, Pleasanton, CA 94588

Sacramento Campus: 630 K Street, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95814

San Jose Campus: 125 S. Market Street, Suite 200, San Jose, CA 95113

Q: How many students are in each of the program’s cohorts?
A: Cohort sizes vary by program, and range from 15 to 35 students per cohort.

Q: When is tuition due?
A: Tuition and any applicable fees will be charged to your student account after registration. You will be asked to pay your tuition in full by the designated due date or enroll in a four-month Payment Plan through the One Stop Office. Please see “Tuition and Payment” (Step 10) for more details.

Q: When will I know which books I need to purchase?
A: Please refer to “Academic” (Step 8) for more information.

Q: When can I get my Student ID/One Card?
A: You may obtain your ID card from the One Card Office after registration. It will not be activated for building access until after the semester has started. Please see “Student ID/One Card” (Step 11) for more details.

Q: How do students get to campus? Is there student parking?
A:

San Francisco: Students can access the downtown San Francisco campus by public transportation or car.

BART: Students may take BART to the Embarcadero stop. The downtown campus is a short walk from the BART stop.

MUNI: MUNI offers a variety of transit vehicles such as cable cars, historic streetcars, and buses. Students have the opportunity to purchase a semester pass for all MUNI lines at the beginning of each fall and spring semester. The downtown and Lone Mountain San Francisco campuses can be accessed by numerous MUNI lines including the #5, #21 and #31.

Parking: The downtown USF campus is close to a number of parking garages.

East Bay: Please click here for directions and parking information.

Sacramento: Please click here for directions and parking information.

San Jose: Please click here for directions and parking information.

Q: Do I need a laptop?
A: Please see “Academics” (Step 8) for computer information.

Q: How can I visit campus / connect with other incoming and/or current students?
A: Please see “Connect with Your Classmates” (Step 16) for more details.

Personal Information Update Step 15

As an admitted student, it is important to keep your contact information up-to-date. The primary way the Graduate Admissions Office and Academic and Student Life Office communicate with students is via email and your admissions status may be affected if you do not respond to communications from our offices in a timely fashion.

Please update your contact information via USFconnect:

A) Log into USFconnect and click on the “Student” tab.

B) Click on the “Click here” button in the Student Self-Service area

C) Click on “Addresses and Phones”

Connect with Your Classmates Step 16

We offer many exciting opportunities to explore campus and engage with members of the USF community.

Student Ambassadors: We encourage you to contact our Student Ambassadors to learn more about academic, co-curricular and extra-curricular life in the School of Management. The list of MBA Ambassadors can be found here. The list of MNA, MPA, MSIS and MSOD Ambassadors can be found here. You will also be able to engage with Student Ambassadors in the “University of San Francisco School of Management Graduate Admissions – Admit Class of 2012” Facebook group.

Visit a Class: Students are invited to visit a class in their graduate program to meet students and faculty, and experience academic life firsthand. Class visit schedules are available here.

Admitted Student Events: Please see “Admitted Student Events” (Step 6) for opportunities to engage with other incoming graduate students.

Facebook: Connect with incoming and current graduate students in the “University of San Francisco School of Management Graduate Admissions – Admit Class of 2012” Facebook group.

Connect with the School of Management Step 17

Graduate Admissions Office
(415) 422-2221 / management@usfca.edu

Kelly Sugrue, Director of Graduate Recruiting and Admissions
(415) 422-5168 / ksugrue@usfca.edu

Elisabeth Merkel, Associate Director of Graduate Recruiting and Admissions
(415) 422-6554 / evmerkel@usfca.edu

Mike Teodosio, Assistant Director of Graduate Recruiting and Admissions
(415) 422-5284 / mteodosio@usfca.edu

Joanna Woo, Manager of Graduate Recruiting and Admissions
(415) 422-4497 / jlwoo@usfca.edu

Lauren Ognibene, Program Assistant, Graduate Recruiting and Admissions
(415) 422-4499 / laognibene@usfca.edu

Academic and Student Life Office

(415) 422-2511/ somgradadvisor@usfca.edu

Danielle Glynn, Director of Academic and Student Life
(415) 422-4324 / daglynn@usfca.edu

Jennifer Aaron, Program Manager – EMBA
(415) 422-6939 / jlaaron@usfca.edu

Elsa Evans, Program Manager – MSFA and MAIR
(415) 422-4553 / elevans@usfca.edu

Melissa Lincoln, Program Manager - MNA, MPA, MSOD, MSIS and jMGEM
(415) 422-6714 / mmlincoln@usfca.edu

Christina Teller, Program Manager – MBA
(415) 422-2520 / cpteller@usfca.edu

Blythe Hurley, Program Assistant, Academic and Student Life
(415) 422-2511 / bmhurley@usfca.edu

Anne Campanella, Program Assistant, Academic and Student Life
(415) 422-5861 / adcampanella@usfca.edu