SF State's Department of Biology offers a dynamic learning environment, exciting research opportunities, and mentorship by world-class scientists. Our undergraduate and graduate programs in cell and molecular biology, conservation biology, ecology and systematics, marine biology, microbiology, physiology, botany and zoology, and biology education are all designed to train and educate students to meet the challenges of leadership roles in the biological sciences. We invite you to explore our exceptional educational and research opportunities.
 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

YouTube Recording

Letter from Department Chair


Withdrawal Procedures
Effective Fall 2020 Students will be able to initiate Withdrawal requests using their SF State Gateway.


ALL BIOLOGY classes
except BIOL 897 will be offered remotely in the fall.
 

BIOLOGY OFFICE IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Our staff works 8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday - Remotely.

Undergradaute Students Questions: Email biology@sfsu.edu

Gradaute Student Questions: Email biograd@sfsu.edu


Advisors Fall 2020
Biology Advisors Zoom Links


Tutoring Resources

 
 Current Undergraduate Student Information

Applying for Spring 2021 Graduation
Instructions - Click Here

The university is waiving the late fee for students
who apply by Dec. 15, 2020

• Spring Applications are available on-line.
  
  
• Make sure your Degree Progress Report is up to date.
  
  
• If you have a hardcopy substitution or equilvanecy form - please meet with an advisor.  Ask the advisor to update your DPR in Advisor Request.

• Applying for Fall 2020 Graduation
  - Email biology@sfsu.edu for instructions
   

• Important Deadlines
  
  

• Applying for Fall Graduation

  Change of Major Forms 
  Effective Fall 2020, Change of Major requests are submitted online. Click Here
  
  

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Information for Prospective Students


 
 Biology Virtual Orientations

Virtual Gator Days Spring 2020