SF Discover Program Dates and Tuition
Summer A 2026
| Program Length | Program Dates | Program Fees | Priority Application Deadline* | Housing** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 weeks | July 6 to July 31 | $2,995 | May 5 | On- or off-campus housing | On-campus rate: $1,980 |
| 3 weeks | July 6 to July 24 | $2,305 | May 5 | On- or off-campus housing | On-campus rate: $1,485 |
| 2 weeks | July 6 to July 17 | $1,535 | May 5 | On- or off-campus housing | On-campus rate: $990 |
*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 2026
| Program Length | Program Dates | Program Fees | Priority Application Deadline* | Housing** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 weeks | Aug. 10 to Sept. 4 | $2,995 | June 5 | Off-campus housing |
| 3 weeks | Aug. 10 to Aug. 28 | $2,305 | June 5 | Off-campus housing |
| 2 weeks | Aug. 10 to Aug. 21 | $1,535 | June 5 | Off-campus housing |
*Applications may be accepted after the priority deadline depending on space availability.
**See Housing for details.
Winter 2027
| Program Length | Program Dates | Program Fees | Priority Application Deadline* | Housing** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 weeks | Jan.11 to Feb. 5 | $2, 995 | Nov. 15, 2026 | Off-campus housing |
| 3 weeks | Jan.11 to Jan. 29 | $2,305 | Nov. 15, 2026 | Off-campus housing |
| 2 weeks | Jan.11 to Jan. 22 | $1,535 | Nov. 15, 2026 | Off-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
| Program Length | Program Dates | Program Fees | Priority Application Deadline* | Housing** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 weeks | Feb. 15 to March 12 | $2,995 | Dec. 15, 2026 | Off-campus housing |
| 3 weeks | Feb. 15 to March 5 | $2,305 | Dec. 15, 2026 | Off-campus housing |
| 2 weeks | Feb. 15 to Feb. 26 | $1,535 | Dec. 15, 2026 | Off-campus housing |
*Applications may be accepted after the priority deadline depending on space availability.
**See Housing for details.
Summer A 2027
| Program Length | Program Dates | Program Fees | Priority Application Deadline* | Housing** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 weeks | July 6 to July 30 | $2,995 | May 5 | On- or off-campus housing | On-campus rate: TBA |
| 3 weeks | July 6 to July 23 | $2,305 | May 5 | On- or off-campus housing | On-campus rate: TBA |
| 2 weeks | July 6 to July 16 | $1,535 | May 5 | On- 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
| Program Length | Program Dates | Program Fees | Priority Application Deadline* | Housing** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 weeks | Aug. 9 to Sept. 3 | $2,995 | June 5 | Off-campus housing |
| 3 weeks | Aug. 9 to Aug. 27 | $2,305 | June 5 | Off-campus housing |
| 2 weeks | Aug. 9 to Aug. 20 | $1,535 | June 5 | Off-campus housing |
*Applications may be accepted after the priority deadline depending on space availability.
**See Housing for details.
Sample Afternoon Schedule (Subject to Change)
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1: Discovering SF History and Culture |
Campus Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise | GLBT Historical Society and Dolores Park | Golden Gate Bridge and Fort Point | Free Afternoon | Lands End and Sutro Baths |
| Week 2: Technology Innovation |
Faculty Speaker | Lombard Street and Cable Car Museum | Free Afternoon | Exploratorium | Silicon Valley Visit |
| Week 3: Entertainment and Tourism |
California Academy of Sciences | Free Afternoon | Faculty Speaker | Chinatown and North Beach | Oracle Park Tour: Home of the San Francisco Giants |
| Week 4: Art and Design |
SFMOMA | de Young Museum | Legion of Honor | Presidio Disney Family Museum | Closing Ceremony Free Afternoon |
Note:
- SF Discover morning classroom instruction, including conversation time with SFSU students, totals 15 hours per week from Monday to Friday.
- There will be no classes or afternoon excursions on holidays, such as Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Labor Day.
What's Included
The program includes:
- 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
Refund Deadlines
| Term | 100% Refund Deadline | 75% Refund Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Summer A 2026 | Friday, June 5, 2026 | Sunday, July 5, 2026 |
| Summer B 2026 | Friday, July 10, 2026 | Sunday, August 9, 2026 |
| Winter 2027 | Friday, Dec. 11, 2026 | Sunday, Jan. 10, 2027 |
| Spring 2027 | Friday, Jan. 15, 2027 | Sunday, Feb. 14, 2027 |
| Summer A 2027 | Saturday, June 5, 2027 | Monday, July 5, 2027 |
| Summer B 2027 | Friday, July 9, 2027 | Sunday, Aug. 8, 2027 |
Refund Directions - Refunds Are Not Automatic
- Email globaled@sfsu.edu
- Subject: SF Discover (your program session and week) cancel request
- 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.