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Center for Global Engagement Newsletter – September 2025

Campus Events

Library Tour: Highlights and Insights

Tour the SFSU Library with a librarian and get tips for using our website and OneSearch tool. Includes behind-the-scenes highlights, Q&A and free merch.

Tuesday, Sept. 2
1–2 p.m.

J. Paul Leonard Library
RSVP to Library Tour

Game Night

Join us for an exciting night of games ranging from board games to Switch games. Free food.

Friday, Sept. 5
6–8 p.m.

Mashouf Wellness Center
55 Font Blvd.
San Francisco, CA

Silent Disco

Enjoy a night out on campus, where the tunes and grooves will be provided.

Saturday, Sept. 6
8–11 p.m.

Annex
1 North State Dr.
San Francisco, CA
RSVP to Silent Disco

Sports Club Palooza

Come join us for a low-impact, hands-on introduction to the Sports Club. Ask questions, try activities and get a feel for our community.

Monday, Sept. 8
11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Mashouf Wellness Center
755 Font Blvd.
San Francisco, CA
RSVP to Sports Club Palooza

Women in Rec

Women in Rec offers a welcoming space to try new activities, meet others and celebrate the power of being active together.

Friday, Sept. 26
3–5 p.m.

Mashouf Wellness Center
755 Font Blvd.
San Francisco, CA

Off-Campus Events

Giants Game

Join us in attending the Giants vs. Cardinals game at Oracle Park. Free stuff!

Tuesday, Sept. 23
5–10 p.m.

Oracle Park
24 Willie Mays Plaza
San Francisco, CA
RSVP to Giants Game

Important Dates

ALI Dates

  • Monday, Sept. 1: 
    Labor Day (Holiday: No classes, campus closed)
  • Monday, Sept. 8: 
    Last day for 60% refund for ALI-EAP 16-week term tuition
  • Friday, Sept. 12: 
    Volunteer opportunity at GLIDE Memorial Church
  • Thursday, Sept. 25: 
    Deadline to turn in school transcripts to apply to SFSU undergraduate programs
    Official transcripts are your final grades and graduation certificate or diploma from high school, college or university

Academic Dates

  • Monday, Aug. 25–Sunday, Sept. 7: 
    Add period (Permission numbers not required to add most classes)
  • Monday, Sept. 8–Monday, Sept. 15: 
    Late add by exception with permission number (Permission numbers required)
  • Monday, Sept. 1: 
    Labor Day (No classes, campus closed)
  • Monday, Sept. 15: 
    Student drop deadline
    • Last day to drop/withdraw from course(s) without a “W” grade
    • Last day to swap a course
    • For refund or financial impact questions, review the Bursar’s Refund Guidelines page.

International Students: Apply by May 15 for Fall 2026 Certificate Programs

Are you an international student interested in earning an academic certificate? Apply by May 15 for priority consideration. Late applications may be accepted if space is available.

Programs include:

Learn more and apply.

Academic Certificate Programs

English for Academic Preparation - Apply Now for Spring 2026

International Students - Study English in San Francisco, California

The English for Academic Preparation (EAP) program gives you an opportunity to study in beautiful San Francisco, California, and learn English in an intensive language program that emphasizes university preparation and academic skills.

Apply Now for Spring - Starts January 20, 2026

  • Prepare to study in an American university.
  • Learn English in an intensive language program that emphasizes university preparation and academic skills.
  • Study on campus at San Francisco State University.
  • Conditional admission to SF State is available.

Find out more about EAP.

International Students - Apply for Spring 2026 Certificate Programs by November 15

Do you want to apply for an academic certificate program? The priority application deadline for spring is November 15. Late applications will be considered. Students will be accepted on a space-available basis.

Academic Certificate Programs

The International Student Journey - IEM 2024

As part of International Education Month (IEM), the Center for Global Engagement will host a panel discussion called “The International Student Journey,” with international alumni from SF State’s English for Academic Preparation program, academic certificate programs and University Pathway Program.

Attendees will hear unique student stories and valuable advice on reaching academic and professional goals. Center for Global Engagement program alumni will share insights from their academic and professional journeys focusing on navigating transitions from English language study to university certificate and degree programs to career. The session will be interactive with ample opportunity for Q&A.

Hybrid Event

Attendees may attend in person in the Science and Engineering Innovation Center, room 500 (fifth floor) or online. Zoom link will be provided by email on November 11.

English Language Programs Information Session - Spring 2024

Join us for a virtual information session to learn about our English language programs for international students.

English for Academic Preparation

  • Learn English skills to prepare for American colleges and universities
  • Held at the SFSU campus
  • Offered in fall, spring and summer
  • Conditional admission to SFSU

San Francisco Discover

  • Improve your spoken English
  • Two- to four-week programs
  • Student visa not required
  • Visit innovative companies, universities and San Francisco neighborhoods
  • Offered multiple times per year

RSVP to receive the Zoom information.

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