SF Discover Program Dates and Tuition
Winter 2025
| Program Length | Program Dates | Program Fees | Priority Application Deadline* | Housing** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 weeks | January 13 - February 7, 2025 | $2, 995 | November 15, 2024 | Off-campus housing |
| 3 weeks | January 13 - January 31, 2025 | $2,305 | November 15, 2024 | Off-campus housing |
| 2 weeks | January 13 - January 24, 2025 | $1,535 | November 15, 2024 | Off-campus housing |
*Applications may be accepted after the priority deadline depending on space availability.
**Rates are per person and subject to change. See Housing for details.
Spring 2025
| Program Length | Program Dates | Program Fees | Priority Application Deadline* | Housing** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 weeks | February 17 - March 14, 2025 | $2,995 | December 15, 2024 | Off-campus housing |
| 3 weeks | February 17 - March 7, 2025 | $2,305 | December 15, 2024 | Off-campus housing |
| 2 weeks | February 17 - 28, 2025 | $1,535 | December 15, 2024 | Off-campus housing |
*Applications may be accepted after the priority deadline depending on space availability.
**Rates are per person and subject to change. See Housing for details.
Summer A 2025
| Program Length | Program Dates | Program Fees | Priority Application Deadline* | Housing** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 weeks | July 7 - August 1, 2025 | $2,995 | May 5, 2025 | On- or off-campus housing | On-campus rate: $1,876 |
| 3 weeks | July 7 - July 25, 2025 | $2,305 | May 5, 2025 | On- or off-campus housing | On-campus rate: $1,407 |
| 2 weeks | July 7 - July 18, 2025 | $1,535 | May 5, 2025 | On- or off-campus housing | On-campus rate: $938 |
*Applications may be accepted after the priority deadline depending on space availability.
**Rates are per person and subject to change. See Housing for details.
Summer B 2025
| Program Length | Program Dates | Program Fees | Priority Application Deadline* | Housing** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 weeks | August 11 - September 5, 2025 | $2,995 | June 5, 2025 | Off-campus housing |
| 3 weeks | August 11 - August 29, 2025 | $2,305 | June 5, 2025 | Off-campus housing |
| 2 weeks | August 11 - August 22, 2025 | $1,535 | June 5, 2025 | Off-campus housing |
*Applications may be accepted after the priority deadline depending on space availability.
**Rates are per person and subject to change. See Housing for details.
Sample Schedule
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1: Discovering SF history |
Introduction to program Downtown Campus tour SF Bay Cruise |
Main Campus tour Language for daily life |
California history Lecture and discussion |
Mission Dolores trip Mission-style burrito lunch |
Discuss trip Practice making “small talk” |
| Week 2: Cultural innovation |
Famous landmarks SF neighborhoods |
North Beach trip |
History of the Haight-Ashbury Music and social change |
Haight-Ashbury visit Golden Gate Park |
SF travel tips Giants baseball game! |
| Week 3: Industry and entrepreneurship |
Local industries Workplace idioms |
Autodesk tour |
Asking for information Campus visit and guest speaker prep |
UC Berkeley trip | Guest speaker from the tech industry |
| Week 4: Culinary innovation |
Intro to SF food | Ferry Building Farmer’s Market trip |
American Chinese food Lecture and discussion |
Chinatown visit |
Closing ceremony Class party |
* This is a sample schedule that is subject to change
What's Included
The program includes:
- All class materials
- 15 hours a week of classroom instruction
- Excursions and cultural events
- Two hours per week of guest lectures from university faculty or industry experts
- Activities such as San Francisco Bay Cruise or a local sports game
- Visits to a variety of San Francisco neighborhoods, landmarks, businesses and local universities (includes entry fees and transportation costs)
- An unlimited monthly San Francisco public transportation pass
- Airport pick-ups available for groups of 20 or more
Refund Deadlines
| Term | 100% Refund Deadline | 75% Refund Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Winter 2025 | Friday, December 13, 2024 | Sunday, January 12, 2025 |
| Spring 2025 | Friday, January 17, 2025 | Sunday, February 16, 2025 |
| Summer A 2025 | Friday, June 6, 2025 | Sunday, July 6, 2025 |
| Summer B 2025 | Friday, July 11, 2025 | Sunday, August 10, 2025 |
Refund Directions - Refunds Are Not Automatic
- Email globaled@sfsu.edu
- Subject: SF Discover (your program session and week) cancel request
- Fill out
- Your name
- SF State ID
- Reasons for cancellation
- Payment method (e.g., Flywire international payment)
Contact globaled@sfsu.edu if you have any questions.