Dean's Certification

Verification of Good Standing

A Dean’s Certification (also known as a College Officials Report) verifies that an SFSU student has not been subject to disciplinary action or conduct proceedings. These certifications are commonly required by graduate and professional schools, bar associations and government agencies as part of admission or background checks. 

The Office of the Dean of Students completes and submits these forms on behalf of SFSU students and alumni. 

Dean's Certification Request

The Dean of Students can verify your good standing. Just follow these steps.

Dean’s Certifications may be requested in person, by mail, fax or email. 

Contact Information: 
Office of the Dean of Students 
Student Services Building, Suite 403 
1600 Holloway Avenue 
San Francisco, CA 94132 
Fax: (415) 338-0900 
Email: dos@sfsu.edu 

Every Dean’s Certification request must include: 

  1. Unofficial SFSU transcript (attach a copy).
  2. Any form provided by the receiving institution, if applicable.
  3. A signed letter that includes:
  • Your full name while attending SFSU
  • University ID (or date of birth if UID is unknown)
  • Current phone number and email address
  • Name(s) and address(es) of institutions to receive certification
  • Delivery preference (mail, fax or hold for pickup)
  • The statement:  “I authorize the Office of the Dean of Students at San Francisco State University to release the information necessary to complete the aforementioned college questionnaire(s).”
  • Your signature and date 

Unsigned requests or those missing this authorization cannot be processed. 

  • Certifications are typically completed within 2–3 business days.
  • Requests received by mail, fax or email will be sent via U.S. Mail or fax once processed.
  • For in-person pickup, indicate this preference clearly in your request. 

You may submit your request in person at the Student Services Building, Suite 403.

Please bring: 

  • A printed copy of your unofficial transcript, and
  • Any accompanying forms from the institution requesting certification.

Questions or Assistance

For questions about the Dean’s Certification process: