Application Procedure, Dates & Cost

 

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Semester @ SF State - Dates, Fees & Cost of Living

  Fall Semester Spring Semester

*Non-refundable confirmation fee.

**Estimated total. Fees subject to change. Cost of living will vary. Textbooks not included in the tuition fee.
Application Deadline May 15 November 15
Program Dates Late August - Late December ​Late January - Late May
Confirmation Fee* $100 $100
Tuition Fee $6,700 $6,700
Estimated Cost of Living ​$11,010 $11,010
Total** $17,810 $17,810

The course fee includes:

  • 12 undergraduate units or 9 graduate units (full-time). Each additional unit costs $395
  • An unlimited transportation pass for local buses and train
  • Access to the brand new Mashouf Wellness Center including state of the art fitness and aquatics facilities and a recreation and outdoor program
  • A robust orientation program and ongoing advising services
  • An activities program with:
    • Outdoor recreation, cultural events and sports
    • Visits to San Francisco neighborhoods famous for their unique culture, arts, music, food, businesses and more
    • Guest speakers from local industries


Refund Policy  

Certificate students pay a flat program fee of $6,700 per semester which includes academic course fees ($4,740) and miscellaneous fees ($1,960). The program fee must be paid in full seven calendar days prior to the first day of semester instruction. See below summary of key dates and refund policies for academic course fees and miscellaneous fees. Please note the application fee is non-refundable.

 

Withdrawal from the Program

Withdrawal Date Miscellaneous Fees
Withdrawal request submitted on or before August 20
(before orientation day)		 100% refund
Withdrawal request submitted August 21 - August 25
(orientation day through the day prior to 1st day of semester instruction)		 50% refund
Withdrawal request submitted on or after August 26
(1st day of semester instruction and beyond)		 0% refund

 

Drop/Withdrawal from an Academic Course

Drop/Withdrawal Date Academic Course Fees
Class dropped on or before September 16 100% refund
Withdrawal Period: Class dropped between September 17 and September 22 75% refund
Withdrawal Period: September 24 and beyond - No drops 0% refund

Semester Dates

Spring 2019: January 28, 2019 - May 23, 2019

Fall 2019: August 26, 2019 - December 21, 2019

Please note: Fall 2019 orientation will begin on Wednesday, August 21. All new students are required to attend.

Health Insurance Requirements

Students are required to purchase the CSU/SF State sponsored insurance offered by Relation. The only two exceptions to this are:

  1. Students on a government-sponsored scholarship that provides compatible insurance coverage as a part of the sponsorship.
  2. Students receiving insurance coverage through an employer-sponsored plan in the United States (i.e., receipt of insurance is a part of the U.S. employment compensation through your spouse).


Estimated Health Insurance Rates

Fall 2019: $735
Spring 2020: $735

Purchasing instructions will be included in your admissions packet.


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Visa Information

Anyone with a valid non-immigrant visa (except B1/B2, F2, M2) may enroll in SF State Extended Learning courses. 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 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 program at SF State Extended Learning.

Application Procedure

1.  Complete the Application  

Complete the online application or the paper application form (PDF). The paper application must be submitted by mail or in person for security reasons. (Available soon.) Complete the Request More Information form and you will receive a notification when the application is available.

2.  $100 Confirmation Fee  

Confirmation fee is non-refundable. Two payment options:
  1. Online payment. Instructions will be sent to your email after you apply. Your application will be processed when your confirmation fee is received.
  2. Check/money order payable to SF State-CEL. Mail to address below.

3.  Financial Certification  

Students must show proof of funds for education and living expenses for the duration of their studies at SF State. Submit a bank statement, financial statement, government financial guarantee or scholarship letter with a minimum balance of equivalent to $17,710 USD for Fall 2019 or Spring 2020 semester. Financial documents must be less than 6 months old. (Please add an additional $5,000 per person if bringing a spouse and/or a child.)

4.  Passport Information  

Please submit a copy of the biographic page that shows your full legal name and date of birth.

5.  Academic Transcripts  

Submit a copy of university transcripts with overall grade point average (GPA). If you have never attended a university, submit a copy of high school/upper secondary school transcripts. If transcript is not in English, submit a copy in the original language and a certified English translation. Transcripts will be used to assist in advising and course placement for undergraduate applicants. Students applying to take graduate courses must demonstrate a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

6.  Preliminary Course Wish List  

Complete the preliminary course wish list form (Coming Soon) with 10 classes you are interested in taking during your desired SF State semester. Please list the classes in preference order. A complete list of SF State classes can be found in the SF State Bulletin. Please note, not all classes will be offered every term. Class schedules for Fall 2019 will be available in April 2019. Class schedules for Spring 2020 will be available in November 2019. See the SF State Class Schedule.

You are encouraged to submit a preliminary wish list using the course information in the bulletin or the class schedule, but this is not required for admission. Once we receive your preliminary course wish list we will provide you with initial advising. You can update your preferences once the class schedule is posted.

7.  English Proficiency Score  

Undergraduate Study: TOEFL iBT 61, IELTS 6.0 or the equivalent. Scores must be less than 2 years old.
See English Proficiency Requirement

Graduate Study: TOEFL iBT80, IELTS 6.5 or the equivalent. Scores must be less than 2 years old.
See English Proficiency Requirement

Students from certain countries may be exempt from the English Proficiency requirements. Please review English Proficiency Requirement for details.

Send paper application, checks and/or supporting documents to:

Center for Global Engagement
San Francisco State University
1600 Holloway Avenue, HUM 101
San Francisco, CA 94132

Or submit supporting documents to celglobal@sfsu.edu