Overview

Founded in 1899 as a two-year teacher training college called San Francisco State Normal School, San Francisco State University today is a globally focused community of more than 30,000 students, faculty and staff. In 1960 SF State becomes part of The California State College system (now The California State University). SF State is part of the largest system of higher education in the country granting bachelor's and master's degrees, The California State University (CSU). SF State is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

The mission of San Francisco State University is to create and maintain an environment for learning that promotes respect for and appreciation of scholarship, freedom, human diversity, and the cultural mosaic of the City of San Francisco and the Bay Area; to promote excellence in instruction and intellectual accomplishment; and to provide broadly accessible higher education for residents of the region and state, as well as the nation and world.

It offers Bachelor's degrees in 115 areas of specialization & Master's degrees in 97 areas of specialization and is a publicly assisted university. Every year SF State enrolls the largest number of international students at any comprehensive university in the U.S. and ranks second among U.S. universities for the number of students who study abroad for an academic year.

Location & Facilities

San Francisco State University, located in one of the world's most vibrant and beautiful cities. San Francisco -- and the entire Bay Area -- is considered one of the most desirable areas in the country, housing is at a premium. Rents are high; vacancies are low.

List of Departments / Schools / Faculty / College

Behavioral and Social Sciences, Dean Joel J. Kassiola
Business, Dean Nancy K. Hayes
Creative Arts, Dean Kurt Daw Education, Dean Jacob E. Perea
Ethnic Studies, Dean Kenneth Monteiro
Health and Human Services, Dean Don Taylor
Humanities, Dean Paul Sherwin
Science and Engineering, Dean Sheldon Axler

Off-Campus Centers
Downtown Campus, 835 Market St.
Romberg Tiburon Center for Environmental Studies, Marin County on the San Francisco Bay
Sierra Nevada Field Campus, Sierra foothills
Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (with six other CSUs), Monterey Bay

Courses Offered

Scholarships

The Office of Student Financial Aid recognizes the limited number of scholarships available to international students attending San Francisco State University. To apply for scholarships international students have to find scholarships from the scholarship database

Intake

Fall 2010 Application Deadlines
International Application, TOEFL scores and all other supporting documentation are due in the Extended Learning office by Tuesday, July 6, 2010.

Spring 2011 Application Deadlines
International Application, TOEFL scores and all other supporting documentation are due in the Extended Learning office by Monday, November 8, 2010.

Fall 2011 Application Deadlines
International Application, TOEFL scores and all other supporting documentation are due in the Extended Learning office by TBA.

Term
Application submission
period beginning

Fall
October 1
Winter
June 1
Spring
August 1
Summer
February 1

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