Admitted Students
Start your SFSU Graduate Studies
Congratulations on your admission to graduate studies at San Francisco State University! You belong here, and we are excited to welcome you into the Gator community. Use the checklist below to guide your next steps as you prepare to begin your graduate journey.
Step 1: Accept your offer
Accept your admission in your Student Center
- Log in to the SF State Gateway with your SF State ID and password (gateway.sfsu.edu)
- Select the Student Center button from the LaunchPad
- Once in the Student Center, scroll to the Admissions section
- Accept or decline admission
Step 2: Set up your accounts
Activate your SFSU email and 2FA so you’re prepared to start your SFSU journey.
Step 3: Prepare for success
Connect with your program graduate coordinator to learn about resources, understand requirements and settle into your new program!
Step 4: Enroll in courses
Sign up for your first semester of graduate courses. If you have questions about courses and your academic roadmap, talk to your department advisors and Graduate Studies.
Step 5: Explore funding opportunities
Learn how graduate students can fund their education. Review your Financial Aid package. Make sure to talk to the Financial Aid Office, your department and other campus resources to discover new opportunities to get support for your SFSU journey.
Step 6: Submit official transcripts
Official electronic transcripts must be addressed to SF State Graduate Studies and sent directly from your institution to graddocs@sfsu.edu. Transcripts submitted as attachments directly from the student will be considered unofficial and will not meet official transcript requirements.
You may send official, sealed transcripts to:
Division of Graduate Studies & Career Development
1600 Holloway Avenue
Administration 254
San Francisco, CA 94132
U.S.A
Step 7: Connect with the SFSU community
SFSU is excited that you are joining our community. Settle into SFSU and find your community on campus. Make sure to connect with University organizations and your department to find community, support and fun.