Getting the Certificate

GOLD Certification Process

Graduate Opportunities to Learn Data Science (GOLD) is a program for SFSU Biology and Chemistry masters students to be able to earn a graduate certificate in Data Science for Biology and Chemistry. To receive your official certificate follow these steps: 
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1) Certificate Awarding: Fill out the Certified Approved Program form via Docusign. This form differs between Biology students and Chemistry students.
 
2) Certificate Application Fee: Once you have completed the course requirements and filled out the CAP form, you pay for the CAP application fee ($7.00). 
 

CERTIFICATE AWARD PROCESS AND CAP FORM:

(1) After completing ALL the certificate requirements, fill out the Certificate Approved Program (CAP) form.

CAP forms are due by December 15 for Fall or June 15 for Spring or August 15 for summer award of certificate.

(2) Pay $7.00 to get the certificate. Keep the receipt! 
The student must pay the CAP application fee ($7.00) for the award of the certificate upon CAP form submission online via the SFSU Gateway - Student Center. Instructions to pay online can be found here: https://grad.sfsu.edu/content/pay-graduate-fees-online​

 

FAQ

Can I apply for the certificate while I am finishing courses for the program? 

  •  No. You must complete all of the courses, then apply for the certificate. This allows the University to most efficiently check you have completed the requirements to issue your certificate. 

After I submit the form, what happens? Do I get a certificate mailed to me? Do I get notification that my form has been approved? How long does that take?

  •  Once the form gets processed (about two weeks), it will be posted on your transcript. You will also get an email a notification. A physical certificate is mailed upon approval. Typically,  it takes 8-10 weeks for students to receive their physical certificate.

​I am confused and need support. Who can I talk to? 

  • Contact our Graduate Coordinator, Diana Chu < chud@sfsu.edu > 

 

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