Student Resources at SF State

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First Year Experience (FYE)

From the heart of a diverse community, San Francisco State University honors its legacy by promoting social justice and equity, and inspiring the courage to lead and collaborate. In the first-year, students forge and further develop personal, academic and community identities and literacies in dialogue with San Francisco State University’s history of social justice, equity and inclusion.

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All campus resources

Listed below are many of the resources available to students at SF State.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Retention and Education (ASPIRE)

The goal of ASPIRE is to improve and expand SF State’s capacity to serve high-need Asian American...

Associated Students (ASI)

Associated Students of San Francisco State University is the primary advocate for students at San...

Black Unity Center

The mission of the Center is to provide Black students, through cross-campus community collaborations...

Campus Recreation

Access to the Mashouf Wellness Center is included in student fees; for information regarding the Mashouf...

Campus Safety and Welfare Strategies for COVID-19

For up-to-date information on SF State’s Safety and Welfare Strategies.

Career Services (CSLD)

Career Services & Leadership Development (CSLD) provides assistance to SFSU students with your...

Child Care Services

Child Care Services at SFSU provides child care services to the campus community. Their mission is to...

College of Science & Engineering Student Success Center

The mission of the CoSE Student Success Center (CSSC) is to provide holistic academic advising services...

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides psychological counseling to students and...

COVID-19 Resources

An aggregation of all resources and information on COVID-19.

Dean-On-Call Program

The Dean-On-Call Program is a means to provide real-time support to students who may be experiencing...

Disability Programs and Resource Center (DPRC)

We work with students and employees with disabilities to ensure all aspects of life on campus including...

DREAM at SFSU

DREAM (Disability Rights, Education Activism, and Mentoring) is a nationally recognized organization...

Dream Resource Center (DRC)

The Dream Resource Center (DRC) was established in January of 2017 to support the undocumented community...

Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)

For over 50 years, the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at SF State University has improved access...

Equity & Community Inclusion

Equity & Community Inclusion works collaboratively with campus partners (including student clubs and...

Equity Programs & Compliance

If you feel that you have been subject to Discrimination, Harassment, or Retaliation, the University has...

Ethnic Studies Advising Center (ESAC)

The mission of the Ethnic Studies Advising Center (ESAC) is to serve all Ethnic Studies majors/minors...

Faculty Advising for Your Major/Minor

Faculty advisors can help you with questions related to your major/minor. They also provide valuable...

Financial Aid

For more information on Fincial Aid assistance for students, visit the campus financial aid website.

First Year Experience (FYE)

From the heart of a diverse community, San Francisco State University honors its legacy by promoting...

Food+Shelter+Success

Do you need extra support meeting your basic needs? Are you unhoused, or experiencing a housing crisis?...

Gator Academic Resource Center (Athletics Advising)

The mission of the Athletic Department at SFSU is to provide a broad based NCAA Division II...

Gator Connect

Gator Connect is a new, easy-to-use platform for networking and professional mentorship — designed...

Gator Groceries (Food Pantry)

For resources intended to address food insecurity needs for students, visit the Gator Groceries site....

Gator Smart Start

Gator Smart Start partners with local high schools, incoming students, and current SF State Gators to...

GatorXperience

Discover unique opportunities at San Francisco State University. Search events, organizations, news...

Graduate College of Education TEACH (The Education Advising Community Hub) (TEACH)

The Education Advising Community Hub (TEACH) supports students with the necessary resources to navigate...

Guardian Scholars Program (GSP)

Through advocacy, support, and empowerment, the SF State Guardian Scholars...

Handshake for SFSU

Handshake is our online career management platform for students, alumni and employers.

Health Promotion & Wellness

Health Promotion & Wellness is a unit within Student Affairs & Enrollment Management that...

HOPE Crisis Fund (HOPE)

To help students manage unexpected crisis situations, SF State has established the SF State HOPE Crisis...

iLearn and Canvas Support

Contact Academic Technology Services for iLearn, Canvas or other teaching and learning with technology...

ITS Service Desk

Need help connecting to campus WiFi? Locked out of your account? Need to download software to your...

J. Paul Leonard Library

Need to do research but don't know where to start? Searching for a book, article, or data to support...

Lam Family College of Business Student Success Center

The Lam Family College of Business Student Success Center is dedicated to providing academic support and...

Library Research Assistance

The librarians at SF State can help you develop research questions, identify research strategies, search...

Metro College Success Program (Metro)

The Metro College Success Program (Metro) was developed to support the next generation of leaders.

New Student Programs

Explore this site to make sure you take advantage of our step-by-step guides from accepting your...

Office of International Programs (OIP)

The Office of International Programs (OIP) provides visa and immigration support for foreign...

OneCard/Gator Pass

OneCard serves as a J. Paul Leonard Library card for...

Parking and Transportation

SF State is a transit-first campus, committed to lowering our drive-alone auto trips to reduce traffic...

Peer2Peer Mentor Collective

The Peer2Peer Mentor Collective program enhances the new student experience by linking them...

Project Connect

Exists to empower and involve the student body to promote higher education and facilitate graduation for...

Project Rebound

Supporting the formerly incarcerated on their journey through successful reintegration in a college...

Providing Assistance To Housing Solutions (PATHS)

Are you currently unhoused, or at risk of losing your housing? PATHS, Providing Assistance To Housing...

Registrar's Office

The Registrar’s Office supports all students with registration, (adding,...

Safety Escort Program

To arrange for a safety escort on campus, call (415) 338-7200 and tell the dispatcher where you would...

Safe Zone Program

The Safe Zone is a voluntary program of trained faculty, staff and administrators. A person displaying...

SF Department of Public Health (DPH) COVID-19 Information

All guidance produced by the COVID Command Center may be accessed via www.sfcdcp.org/covid19.

SF State Mobile App

SF State Mobile is an official mobile platform for iOS and Android devices! Check grades, register for...

Software for Students (via Instructional Continuity)

A handy list of software provided to SFSU students including links to downloads. Part of the...

Student Employment - Human Resources

On-Campus Student Employment | Federal Work Study | Student Tool Kit | Time Reporting Guide

Student Health Services

San Francisco State University Student Health Services provides accessible and low–cost quality...

Student Outreach and Academic Retention (SOAR TRIO)

Our goal is to provide low-income, first-generation college students and individuals with disabilities...

Student Resource & Empowerment Center

The Ethnic Studies Student Resource & Empowerment Center provides information, referral and...

The Advising Hub

The SF State Advising Hub is your one-stop-shop for your advising needs including...

The Queer & Trans Resource Center

Rooted in the ancestral legacy of queer activists and visionaries and San Francisco State...

The SAFE Place

The SAFE Place provides crisis intervention, advocacy, and confidential Title IX support for Survivors...

Tutoring and Academic Support Center (TASC)

The Tutoring and Academic Support Center (TASC) is a new university-wide center that supports the...

Undergraduate Advising Center (UAC)

The Undergraduate Advising Center (UAC) advises freshmen during their first year and...

University Police Department (UPD)

The University Police Department is a pro-active professional police agency dedicated to providing a...

Veterans Services

San Francisco State University is committed to helping current and former members of the United States...