Semester Dates
Dates are from start of classes to the end of exam period. Orientation is held the week before classes start.
Fall 2025: August 25 – December 19, 2025
Spring 2026: January 26 – May 22, 2026
Certificate Application Periods
- Fall: December 1 - May 15
- Spring: August 1 - November 15
Late applications will be considered. Students will be accepted on a space-available basis.
Annual Tuition/Fees and Cost of Living
| Tuition and Fees* | Living Expenses** | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| $13,740 | $24,500 | $38,240 |
| Tuition and Fees* | Living Expenses** | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| $14,040 | $24,500 | $38,540 |
*Tuition and fees based on full-time enrollment (12 units) each semester.
**Estimated expenses presented for one academic year (two semesters). Actual expenses may vary. Books, supplies and personal expenses are not included in the estimate.
See Academic Tuition and Fees page for breakdown.
- Complete at least 56 units of university coursework
- Overall GPA 2.5 or higher
- English Proficiency Requirement - Please review the English Proficiency Requirement page for details.
Optional Practical Training (OPT) offers international students the opportunity to work up to one full year in the United States after nine months of full-time study. Please confirm eligibility for OPT with the admissions coordinator.
Although enrollment in SFSU’s College of Professional & Global Education is not considered admission to SFSU, 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 the College of Professional & Global Education 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.
Other non-immigrants visa categories (except B, C and D visa) may enroll (full or part time) in College of Professional & Global Education courses incidental to their primary status. Contact the Center for Global Engagement for detailed information and restrictions.
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. SFSU 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.