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.
All candidates should have completed the equivalent of 56 units of undergraduate courses with a GPA of at least 2.3 in all courses and 2.5 in business, management or hospitality courses. English language ability must be demonstrated by adequate scores on one of the following tests, or certification by appropriate academic personnel. Please review the English Proficiency Requirement page for details.
Optional Practical Training 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.
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.