INFM Permission Number Request Form

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Students in special session MLIS or MARA can take up to 6 units of INFM classes as electives toward their program plan. MLIS students must have successfully completed all MLIS core courses (INFO 203, 200, 202, 204) before requesting an INFM class on the form.

Use this form to request an INFM course. Because not every course topic runs each semester, you should check the INFM schedule of courses offered for the upcoming term before submitting this form. Courses are $622 per unit through Summer 2026. For AY 2026 – 2027 starting in Fall 2026, Special Session MS in Informatics tuition is $653 per unit. The classes have different start and end dates that are reflected on the INFM Schedule of Classes. MARA students must first contact their MARA Program Coordinator to receive permission to take an INFM class before completing this form. Our Student Services department will get back with you regarding availability of INFM courses.

Submit Summer 2026 INFM course permission number requests beginning on Mar. 6, 2026. Summer special session MySJSU registration opens April 15, 2026 and closes on May 30, 2026. Summer session runs from June 1 – Aug. 7, 2026. Check the iSchool schedules for special dates for 1 – 2 unit classes and example syllabi.

Submit Fall 2026 INFM course permission number requests beginning on April 10, 2026. Fall special session registration begins on April 28, 2026 and ends on Aug. 18. This form will close to requests on Aug. 10, 2026. Fall semester Informatics Session I will run from Aug. 10 – Oct. 4, 2026. Fall Semester Informatics Session II will run from Oct. 12 – Dec. 7, 2026. Check the iSchool schedules for special dates for 1 – 2 unit classes and example syllabi.

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For those who want an INFM class, please upload your personal statement of INFM Technology Skills Competency. Requestors are required to demonstrate a strong technical foundation by having completed coursework and/or work experience with either 1) HTML5 and CSS, 2) a programming language, or 3) in information systems.

Choose which semester you would like to take an INFM class in.

Please select the class you wish to take below. Note: Not all INFM courses are on offer each semester, check the schedule of classes to see which courses are on offer.