SF Discover Program Dates and Tuition
Winter 2026
| Program Length | Program Dates | Program Fees | Priority Application Deadline* | Housing** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 weeks | January 12 - February 6, 2026 | $2, 995 | November 15, 2025 | Off-campus housing |
| 3 weeks | January 12 - January 30, 2026 | $2,305 | November 15, 2025 | Off-campus housing |
| 2 weeks | January 12 - January 23, 2025 | $1,535 | November 15, 2025 | Off-campus housing |
*Applications may be accepted after the priority deadline depending on space availability.
**Rates are per person and subject to change. See Housing for details.
No classes on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 19, 2026.
Spring 2026
| Program Length | Program Dates | Program Fees | Priority Application Deadline* | Housing** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 weeks | February 16 - March 13, 2026 | $2,995 | December 15, 2025 | Off-campus housing |
| 3 weeks | February 16 - March 6, 2026 | $2,305 | December 15, 2025 | Off-campus housing |
| 2 weeks | February 16 - 27, 2026 | $1,535 | December 15, 2025 | Off-campus housing |
*Applications may be accepted after the priority deadline depending on space availability.
**Rates are per person and subject to change. See Housing for details.
Summer A 2025
| Program Length | Program Dates | Program Fees | Priority Application Deadline* | Housing** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 weeks | July 7 - August 1, 2025 | $2,995 | May 5, 2025 | On- or off-campus housing | On-campus rate: $1,876 |
| 3 weeks | July 7 - July 25, 2025 | $2,305 | May 5, 2025 | On- or off-campus housing | On-campus rate: $1,407 |
| 2 weeks | July 7 - July 18, 2025 | $1,535 | May 5, 2025 | On- or off-campus housing | On-campus rate: $938 |
*Applications may be accepted after the priority deadline depending on space availability.
**Rates are per person and subject to change. See Housing for details.
Summer B 2025
| Program Length | Program Dates | Program Fees | Priority Application Deadline* | Housing** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 weeks | August 11 - September 5, 2025 | $2,995 | June 5, 2025 | Off-campus housing |
| 3 weeks | August 11 - August 29, 2025 | $2,305 | June 5, 2025 | Off-campus housing |
| 2 weeks | August 11 - August 22, 2025 | $1,535 | June 5, 2025 | Off-campus housing |
*Applications may be accepted after the priority deadline depending on space availability.
**Rates are per person and subject to change. See Housing for details.
Sample Afternoon Schedule (Subject to Change)
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1: Discovering SF History and Culture |
Campus Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise | GLBT Historical Society and Dolores Park | Golden Gate Bridge and Fort Point | Free Afternoon | Lands End and Sutro Baths |
| Week 2: Technology Innovation |
Faculty Speaker | Lombard Street and Cable Car Museum | Free Afternoon | Exploratorium | Silicon Valley Visit |
| Week 3: Entertainment and Tourism |
California Academy of Sciences | Free Afternoon | Faculty Speaker | Chinatown and North Beach | Oracle Park Tour: Home of the San Francisco Giants |
| Week 4: Art and Design |
SFMOMA | de Young Museum | Legion of Honor | Presidio Disney Family Museum | Closing Ceremony Free Afternoon |
Note:
- SF Discover morning classroom instruction, including conversation time with SFSU students, totals 15 hours per week from Monday to Friday.
- There will be no classes or afternoon excursions on holidays, such as Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Labor Day.
What's Included
The program includes:
- All class materials
- 15 hours a week of classroom instruction excluding holidays
- Visits to a variety of San Francisco neighborhoods, landmarks, museums and activities such as San Francisco Bay Cruise
- Guest lectures from University faculty or industry experts
- An unlimited monthly San Francisco public transportation pass
Refund Deadlines
| Term | 100% Refund Deadline | 75% Refund Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 | Friday, December 12, 2025 | Sunday, January 11, 2026 |
| Spring 2026 | Friday, January 16, 2026 | Sunday, February 15, 2026 |
| Summer A 2025 | Friday, June 6, 2025 | Sunday, July 6, 2025 |
| Summer B 2025 | Friday, July 11, 2025 | Sunday, August 10, 2025 |
Refund Directions - Refunds Are Not Automatic
- Email globaled@sfsu.edu
- Subject: SF Discover (your program session and week) cancel request
- Fill out
- Your name
- SFSU ID
- Reasons for cancellation
- Payment method (e.g., Flywire international payment)
Contact globaled@sfsu.edu if you have any questions.