APPLICANT GUIDE
GRADUATE PROGRAM
APPLICATION
Table of Contents
This program application guide consists of the following sections:
1. Getting Started
1.1 Introduction Page
1.2 Logging in
1.3 Application Navigation
2. Documents
2.1 Document Checklist
2.2 Uploading Files
2.3 Letters of Recommendation
2.4 Transcripts
2.5 Additional Documents
3. Personal Information
4. Forms
5. Review and Submit
6. Returning to your application
6.1 Dossier
6.2 Deliveries
6.3 Materials
6.4 Letters
7. Help Resources
1.1 - Getting Started: Introduction Page
• To find the link to your program’s Interfolio application, please
visit your program website, the Interfolio Applications page, or
search the list of open graduate program applications.
• Once you you arrive at the Interfolio introduction page, click
on the Apply Now button to get started.
1.2 - Getting Started: Logging in
Already have an Interfolio
account?
You can sign in with your
account information
New to interfolio?
Click Create an account
*Please use the same
name and email address
used for your Cal State
Apply application.
1.3 - Getting Started: Application Navigation
- Sections can be completed in any order
- Work saves automatically in Interfolio
2 - Documents
• Click on the Document
Checklist under the Forms
section for detailed
description and instructions
for the documents
• Please note: Not all programs
have document checklists. If
you have any questions about
what materials are required,
please contact the program
directly.
2.1 - Documents: Document Checklist
• To keep track, you can
check off the documents as
you upload them
• Review the criteria and
instructions for uploading
for each document here
2.2 - Documents: Uploading Files
1. Click ‘Add File’
2. Select ‘Add New File’ tab 3. Upload PDF & Select Type
This should match the
category of the document
It may take a
while to convert
to ‘Received’.
For those who already have an Interfolio Dossier with confidential
Letters of Recommendation – Select the “Choose Existing” tab.
2.3 - Documents: Letters of Recommendation
1. Click ‘Add File’
2. Click ‘Request a Recommendation’
2.3 - Documents: Letters of Recommendation
Indicates fields that
autopopulate. They can be
edited but we recommend
keeping the defaults as-is.
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3. Add recommender info to the form
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Once you upload your
CV/Resume or other
documents they will appear
here. This is optional.
Once you select “Send
Request” your
recommender will receive
an email from Interfolio.
2.4 - Documents: Transcripts (if required)
NOTE: Uploading unofficial copies of your transcripts here is not a
substitute for sending official transcripts to the SDSU Office of
Graduate Admissions.
If required for your program application, upload an unofficial
transcript for your MOST RECENT college/university attended
under the ‘Transcript’ section
Upload unofficial transcripts for ALL OTHER colleges/universities
attended in the Documents section, under Additional Documents.
2.5 - Documents: Additional Documents
The Additional Documents section should only be used as directed
in your application’s ‘Document Checklist’ section under forms.
You may be directed to provide the following here:
• Optional letters of recommendation (if applicable)
• Employment, coursework, research experience or volunteer
forms (if applicable)
• TOEFL Scorecard (if applicable)
• Other documents outlined by the program
DO NOT upload documents not stipulated in the Document
Checklist section.
3 - Personal Information
This information will
auto-populate from the
Account Profile you created.
You can still edit if needed.
4 - Forms
• Forms can be completed in any order
5 - Review and Submit
• Select the “Review” button to preview your application then
select “Submit Delivery”.
• PLEASE NOTE: Once you click submit, you will no longer be able
to edit your application.
5 - Review and Submit
• After submitting the application, you may be prompted to
upgrade to Dossier Deliver. You do not need to upgrade to this
product. These messages should be ignored.
6.1 - Dossier
The Dossier is Interfolio’s way of organizing your application materials.
1. Deliveries - This is where your program application(s) is found. You can view the
status of the application, edit (if not yet submitted), or withdraw your application
there.
2. Letters - View the status of your letters of recommendation and re-send requests.
3. Materials - All your documents are saved here and can be easily applied to other
applications, if necessary.
4. Deliveries - Dashboard shortcut to your applications. You can see if you have any in
progress -- REMEMBER: your program cannot view your application until you submit.
5. Letters of Recommendation - Dashboard shortcut to your letters of recommendation.
6.2 - Deliveries
You can view your in-progress and submitted applications here.
1. Edit in-progress applications
2. Delete in-progress applications.
3. Review submitted applications
NOTE: New applications should not be started through the New Delivery button on this page.
Instead, find the appropriate Interfolio application here.
6.3 - Materials
● All your documents are saved here and can be easily applied to other
applications, if necessary.
● NOTE: Do not request letters of recommendations from this page.
Instead, do so from within the application.
6.4 - Letters
● View the status of your letters of recommendation and re-send
requests. NOTE: new letters of recommendation should not be
requested from this section, rather, they should be requested
from within the program application.
7 - Help Resources
Interfolio Questions
● For help signing up, accessing your Interfolio account, or submitting your
application, please visit the help and support section or get in touch via
email at [email protected] or phone at (877) 997-8807.
Program Application Questions
● For any questions or concerns regarding the Supplemental Program
Application, please visit the program application help page or contact the
department directly.
Graduate Admissions Questions
● For questions about Cal State Apply or general admission documents (e.g.
official transcripts, GRE scores, etc.), please see the Graduate Admissions
International applicants may contact the International Student Center at
