There are three certificate programs available to international students seeking F-1 student status:
Complete the online application.
Email your supporting documents to celglobal@sfsu.edu. Supporting documents include: Transcript, Proof of English Proficiency, Financial Eligibility and copy of passport/student immigration documents. See the Step-by-Step Checklist (PDF) for details.
If you are admitted to the program, a $100 non-refundable confirmation fee is required to secure your seat in the program. The $100 USD non-refundable confirmation fee is waived for Spring 2021. Payment instructions will be sent with the admission offer. A form I-20 for international students will be issued after the confirmation fee is received.
Complete application form (PDF). This form can only be submitted by mail or in person for security reasons.
Supporting documents include: Transcript, Proof of English Proficiency, Financial Eligibility and copy of passport/student immigration documents. See the Step-by-Step Checklist (PDF) for details.
Mail your application and supporting documents to:
San Francisco State University
Center for Global Engagement / ALI
1600 Holloway Ave, HUM 101
San Francisco, CA 94132 USA
If you are admitted to the program, a $100 non-refundable confirmation fee is required to secure your seat in the program. Payment instructions will be sent with the admission offer. A form I-20 for international students will be issued after the confirmation fee is received. The $100 USD non-refundable confirmation fee is waived for Spring 2021.
Spring: November 15
Fall: May 15
*Late applications will be considered. Students will be accepted on a space-available basis.
Although enrollment in SF State Extended Learning is not considered admission to SF State, an I-20 ("Certificate of Eligibility") for F-1 student status will be issued when students are accepted into a full-time certificate program in SF State Extended Learning and require a student visa to enter the country. Students entering the US using an F-1 visa must maintain full-time student status during the time they are enrolled in an approved certificate program at SF State Extended Learning.
Other non-immigrants visa categories (except B, C and D visa) may enroll (full or part time) in SF State Extended Learning courses incidental to their primary status. Contact the Center for Global Engagement for detailed information and restrictions.
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