Graduate Student Forms & Guides

To support your academic journey in any of our three MA programs, please use these guides and forms to ensure all of your program requirements are met and your student file with the department accurately reflects your status in the program. For any questions on these guides or forms, please contact the MA Program Coordinator or make an appointment with a graduate advisor. 

Program guides

Advising Materials

Self-Advisement ChecklistPDF File

MA Registation GuidePDF File

Careers in HistoryPDF File

Exit Option Guides

Thesis GuidePDF File

Project GuidePDF File

Comprehensive Exams GuidePDF File

Additional Information

Current Student GuidePDF File

History MA Tips, Terminology, and PoliciesPDF File

Internship GuidePDF File

Not sure which exit option is best for you? Click here to find our Exit Option GuidePDF File to find the best fit for your academic goals. 

MA Program Forms

All forms linked below have been made using Adobe Sign and should be completed and submitted in the order that they appear here. To complete your exit option, you will need to complete and submit all forms listed under the section labeled with your exit option.

If you are asked to login to complete these forms, please use your CSUF login information. For any questions related to these forms or the requirements of your program, please contact our MA Program Coordinator. 

Thesis Forms

Prospectus Approval Form

Thesis Committee Chair Form

Thesis Committee Member Form

HIST 598 Unit Request Form

Thesis Completion Form

Project Forms

Prospectus Approval Form

Project Committee Member Form

Project Committee Chair Form

HIST 597 Unit Request Form

Project Completion Form

Comp Exam Forms

Comp Exam Declaration Form

Comp Exam Field 1 Form 

Comp Exam Field 2 Form 

Comp Exam Completion Form

Other Program Forms

HIST 599 Application Form 

Internship Application Forms

 

Don't see the form you're looking for? Check the Graduate Studies's Forms Webpage for more information.