Semester Dates
- Fall 2024: August 26, 2024 - December 20, 2024
- Spring 2025: January 27, 2025 - May 23, 2025
- Summer 2025 (Domestic Students Only): TBA (R1: Early June - Early July; R3: Early July - Early August)
Certificate Application Periods
- Fall: December 1 - May 15
- Spring: August 1 - November 15
- Summer (Domestic Students Only): January 1 - March 31
Late applications will be considered. Students will be accepted on a space-available basis.
Annual Tuition/Fees and Cost of Living
Fall 2024
| Tuition & Fees | Living Expenses* | Total Fees* |
|---|---|---|
| $13,440 - $16,800 | $28,721 | $42,161 - $45,521 |
Spring 2025
| Tuition & Fees | Living Expenses* | Total Fees* |
|---|---|---|
| $13,440 - $16,800 | $31,125 | $44,565 - $47,925 |
*Estimated expenses presented for one academic year (two semesters). Actual expenses may vary. Tuition and fees based on full-time enrollment for two semesters (24 - 30 units).
Gator Pass: $130/semester
See Academic Tuition and Fees page for breakdown.
- Received a high school diploma or GED equivalent, or currently studying in a university
- Official transcripts/diplomas/graduation certificates from all schools, with certified English translations required for each document issued in a non-English language
- Non-matriculated applicants must have earned a high school diploma with a minimum high school GPA of 2.0 or have an overall college GPA of at least 2.0
- Fulfill undergraduate English Proficiency Requirement requirement
*Please confirm eligibility for OPT with the admissions coordinator.
Tuition, mandatory/miscellaneous, and optional fees will be finalized and posted after the ‘Deadline for full refund’ as listed in the Calendar and Deadlines for the term. Full payment of tuition and fees must be received by the deadline provided by Center of Global Education.
In the case of third party payment, the party responsible for payments should send an Authorization to Bill letter to cgeadmin@sfsu.edu. SF State will send invoices to the third party after census date. All tuition and fees will appear in the student center until payment is processed/received.
For class or program withdrawal, contact the Center for Global Engagement at globaled@sfsu.edu.