Student Handbook and Program Advising

Advising Guide for Current MPA Students

We want you to succeed! MPA students should regularly seek advice in navigating the curriculum. If you are unsure of whom to contact, the following information should connect you to at least one core faculty adviser throughout your studies. Contact your respective adviser for an appointment.

If your last name begins with...

A – I

Dr. Ernita Joaquin

J – Q

Dr. Jennifer Shea

R – Z

Dr. Janey Wang

PACE Canvas Page

Check the PACE Canvas page for MPA Program-specific advising resources and attend group course advising and other sessions offered by PACE.

* You might get redirected to canvas.sfsu.edu if you're not already logged into Canvas. You can log in by clicking on the yellow button on the right-hand side.

Roadmaps to Degree Completion

Full-time Fall Start

Part-time Fall Start

Full-time Spring Start

Part-time Spring Start

Division of Graduate Studies

Additional advising is available for new and continuing graduate students through the Division of Graduate Studies.