Basic requirements for admission into any of the Institute's programs include a baccalaureate degree or equivalent and good skills in speaking, writing and understanding the English language. Those seeking entrance based on equivalency must detail such experience in their application and will be considered for admission to the Master's or certificate programs only. Evaluation will be made by the Admissions Committee. The Faculty Council must concur.

Applications must be complete and at the Institute at least one month before the trimester in which the applicant hopes to begin. Most professional certificates require full enrollment in the school before a certificate can be given.

All application materials must be sent to the Registrar.
1. Obtain an application form by clicking here and printing the following page, or by writing the Registrar, The Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality, 1523 Franklin Street, San Francisco CA 94109.
2. Send the completed application form to the Registrar at the above address.
3. Enclose an application fee of $100.00. Applications will not be processed without the fee. If application is denied, the fee will be refunded.
4. Enclose a detailed resume, including education and work in the field of human sexuality.
5. Enclose a letter of intent and interest including your reasons for applying, education and learning goals, research interests, statement on human sexuality and professional aims.
6. Enclose a current photograph.
7. Arrange for graduate and undergraduate transcripts to be sent directly to the Registrar from each school attended.
8. Arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the Registrar.

Admission is held active for three years following which a student must reapply if not enrolled in a course of study.