San Francisco Discover Dates and Tuition

What's Included

  • 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

Winter 2027

Winter 2027 Dates and Tuition
Program LengthProgram DatesProgram FeesPriority Application Deadline*Housing**
4 weeksJan.11 to Feb. 5$2, 995Nov. 15, 2026Off-campus housing
3 weeksJan.11 to Jan. 29$2,305Nov. 15, 2026Off-campus housing
2 weeksJan.11 to Jan. 22$1,535Nov. 15, 2026Off-campus housing

*Applications may be accepted after the priority deadline depending on space availability. 
**See Housing for details.

No classes on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18, 2027.

Spring 2027

Spring Dates and Tuition
Program LengthProgram DatesProgram FeesPriority Application Deadline*Housing**
4 weeksFeb. 15 to March 12$2,995Dec. 15, 2026Off-campus housing
3 weeksFeb. 15 to March 5$2,305Dec. 15, 2026Off-campus housing
2 weeksFeb. 15 to Feb. 26$1,535Dec. 15, 2026Off-campus housing

*Applications may be accepted after the priority deadline depending on space availability. 
**See Housing for details.

Summer A 2027

Summer A Dates and Tuition
Program LengthProgram DatesProgram FeesPriority Application Deadline*Housing**
4 weeksJuly 6 to July 30$2,995May 5On- or off-campus housing | On-campus rate: TBA
3 weeksJuly 6 to July 23$2,305May 5On- or off-campus housing | On-campus rate: TBA
2 weeksJuly 6 to July 16$1,535May 5On- or off-campus housing | On-campus rate: TBA

*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 Independence Day (observed), Monday, July 5, 2027.

Summer B 2027

Summer B Dates and Tuition
Program LengthProgram DatesProgram FeesPriority Application Deadline*Housing**
4 weeksAug. 9 to Sept. 3$2,995June 5Off-campus housing
3 weeksAug. 9 to Aug. 27$2,305June 5Off-campus housing
2 weeksAug. 9 to Aug. 20$1,535June 5Off-campus housing

*Applications may be accepted after the priority deadline depending on space availability. 
**See Housing for details.

Program Fee Refund Policy

Refund Deadlines

Refund Deadlines
Term100% Refund Deadline75% Refund Deadline
Winter 2027Friday, Dec. 11, 2026Sunday, Jan. 10, 2027
Spring 2027Friday, Jan. 15, 2027Sunday, Feb. 14, 2027
Summer A 2027Saturday, June 5, 2027Monday, July 5, 2027
Summer B 2027Friday, July 9, 2027Sunday, Aug. 8, 2027

The Summer On-Campus Housing Fee is nonrefundable if requested within 45 days of the move-in date.

Note: If you participate under a Third-Party Payment Contract (TPC), you are responsible for all housing fees if your home university or institution declines or fails to make payment.

Refund Directions - Refunds Are Not Automatic

  1. Email globaled@sfsu.edu
  2. Subject: SF Discover (your program session and week) cancel request
  3. 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.