Summer in San Francisco
Summer in San Francisco is a complete university experience at San Francisco State University.
Experience the City
Spend your summer immersed in the culture of one of the most diverse and exciting cities in the world. Enjoy everything San Francisco and the Bay Area have to offer, through field trips, social activities and visits to famous neighborhoods, museums and more.
Earn University Credit
Take two university courses of your choice and A U 110: Living in San Francisco (seven credits) at San Francisco State University (SF State). After successful completion of the program, you will be eligible to receive an official SF State transcript. You may be able to transfer the credits back home or to other universities around the world.
Be Part of SF State
Be part of the American university experience while you live on-campus in a student apartment. On-campus housing has everything you need, including social activities, WiFi, shared common space and a meal plan. Immerse yourself in campus culture and make lifelong friends.
In the Summer in San Francisco program you will:
- Choose over 600 undergraduate or graduate courses to be offered in person and online in synchronous, bichronous and asynchronous formats in 5-, 8- and 10-week sessions
- Study and live in a real American university campus
- Experience San Francisco like locals do
- Visit San Francisco neighborhoods famous for their unique culture, arts, businesses and more
- See firsthand how innovation and entrepreneurship influence every aspect of life in San Francisco, from technology to food
News & Events
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SF State will be closed for Veterans Day, Friday, November 10, 2023.
Program Information
In-Person or Online Courses
Summer in San Francisco is now offered in person and online. Students attending in person must be enrolled full time. Students taking the program online may enroll in SF State classes from anywhere and can enroll in the number of units that best meets their needs. All Summer in SF participants attending online or in person will attend an orientation, receive advising and support and have the opportunity to participate in a robust activities program (in person or online).
Cost and Length
Cost*: $3,162 - $4,800 (5-week, in-person), $6,324 - $9,600 (10-week, in-person), $395 per unit (online)
Length: 5 or 10 weeks
When to Start: Summer
*Cost for in-person program includes course tuition for 6 units (5 weeks) or 12 units (10 weeks), mandatory/miscellaneous fees, and Living in San Francisco course. Six units per 5-week session is considered full time in summer.
Summer 2023 Session Dates
R1: June 5 - July 7
R2: June 20 - August 11
R3: July 10 - August 11
R4: June 5 - August 11
Summer 2023 Program Dates & Fees*
| Dates | Length | Tuition (Remote Instruction) |
Tuition (In Person) |
On-Campus Housing (Subject to Change) |
Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
R1: June 5 - July 7 |
5 weeks |
$395 * 6 Units |
$3,162 (6 units - undergraduate / graduate non-business) $4,800 (6 units - graduate business) |
Double Junior: $2,087 |
In Person Priority Deadline: March 15 |
|
R2: June 20 - August 11 |
8 weeks |
$395 * # Units |
N/A |
N/A |
Online: Rolling - classes are first-come, first-serve |
|
R3: July 10 - August 11 |
5 weeks |
$395 * 6 Units |
$3,162 (6 units - undergraduate / graduate non-business) $4,800 (6 units - graduate business) |
Double Junior: $2,087 |
In Person Priority Deadline: April 15 |
|
R4: June 5 - August 11 |
10 weeks |
$395 * 12 Units |
$6,324 (12 units - undergraduate / graduate non-business) $9,600 (12 units - graduate business) |
Double Junior: $4,081 |
In Person Priority Deadline: March 15 |
*Notes:
- Students do not receive an I-20 if taking classes in R2 or fully online and may enroll in any # of units in any session.
- Late applications will be accepted, but please contact your local consulate to check on visa processing times.
- Visit Housing for summer housing information.
Mandatory Fees
Students pay the following tuition and mandatory fees per semester:
Tuition:
$395 x number of units enrolled
Mandatory fees:
- Undergraduate and Graduate non-Business: $132 per unit x number of units enrolled
- Graduate Business: $405 per unit x number of units enrolled
Mandatory/miscellaneous fees include:
- A robust orientation program
- Personalized advising services
- Course registration assistance
- An activities program with:
- Outdoor recreation, cultural events and sports
- Visits to San Francisco neighborhoods famous for their unique culture, arts, music, food, businesses and more
- Guest speakers from local industries
Optional fees (non-refundable, subject to change):
- Muni: $40 per calendar month. Unlimited monthly transportation pass for local buses and trains.
- Mashouf Wellness Center: $89. A summer membership includes access to the state of the art wellness center with a gym, courts, indoor track, climbing wall, exercise equipment, group fitness classes, two heated pools, a hot tub, sauna, indoor climbing wall and more.
Refund Policy
The refund policy applies to tuition and mandatory/miscellaneous fees. Optional fees are non-refundable. Center for Global Engagement students may enroll in Open University or Special sessions courses and therefore should be familiar with both the Special Sessions and Open University refund schedules.
Center for Global Engagement Special Session Courses are those denoted by the letter “Z” in their section number. For example, MKTG 431.01Z is a Special Session course. The following courses are Summer 2023 Special Sessions:
The last day to drop with full refund is listed below. You may also find more information under Refund Codes.
Last Day to Drop
| Class | Refund Code | Drop Date for Full Refund |
|---|---|---|
|
ACCT 100.03Z |
CEL_1SUM |
June 2, 2023 |
|
BUS 300.06Z |
CEL_1SUM |
June 2, 2023 |
|
DS 412.05Z |
CEL_1SUM |
July 7, 2023 |
|
ECON 301.01Z |
CEL_1SUM |
June 2, 2023 |
|
ECON 302.01Z |
CEL_1SUM |
July 7, 2023 |
|
ECON 500.02Z |
CEL_1SUM |
July 7, 2023 |
|
ENG 210.01Z |
CEL_2SUM |
July 7, 2023 |
|
ETHS 110.02Z |
CEL_2SUM |
June 2, 2023 |
|
FIN 350.09Z |
CEL_1SUM |
June 2, 2023 |
|
FIN 350.10Z |
CEL_1SUM |
June 2, 2023 |
|
MKTG 431.02Z |
CEL_1SUM |
June 2, 2023 |
Refund Codes
| Refund Code | Full Refund | 75% Refund | No Refund |
|---|---|---|---|
|
CEL_1SUM |
Class dropped one day prior to class start day |
N/A |
Class dropped on or beyond class start day |
|
CEL_2SUM |
Class dropped one day prior to class start day |
Class dropped on class start day |
Class dropped beyond class start day |
|
CEL_ACSU |
Class dropped on or before June 9 |
Class dropped between June 10 and June 16 |
Class dropped on June 17 and beyond |
Open University courses are all other courses offered by the University. The last day to drop with full refund for Open University courses is outlined in Important Dates. Below is a brief summary.
Summer 2023:
R1/R4: 06/09/23
R2: 06/26/23
R3: 07/14/23
Tuition, mandatory/miscellaneous, and optional fees will be finalized and posted after the ‘last day to drop with full refund’ as listed above. Students will be notified of the payment due date. For educational partners paying via third party billing, the due date for full payment will be communicated via email.
In the case of third-party payment, the party responsible for payments should send an Authorization to Bill letter to cgeadmin@sfsu.edu. SF State will send invoices to third party after census date. All tuition and fees will appear on the student center until payment is processed/received.
For class or program withdrawal, contact the Center for Global Engagement at globaled@sfsu.edu at least 24 hours before the final drop deadline to ensure the drop is processed on time.
Housing
See the Housing page for cost and application information.
Summer 2023 Timeline
Session 1
June 4: Move into dorms
June 5: R1 classes begin
July 4: Independence Day holiday – no classes
July 7: R1 classes end/program end
July 8: Move out date
Session 2
July 9: Move into dorms
July 10: R3 classes begin
August 11: R3 classes end/program end
August 12: Move out date
Sample Student Schedule for Summer 2023
| Week | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 |
Students arrive and check in to campus housing Evening: |
Orientation continued Classes begin 1:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.: ACCT 100: Introduction to Financial Accounting |
Classes begin 1:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.: IBUS 598: Doing Business in Emerging Markets |
1:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.: ACCT 100: Introduction to Financial Accounting |
1:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.: IBUS 598: Doing Business in Emerging Markets |
2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.: A U 110 (in person) Field trip to West Portal Evening: |
Shopping downtown |
| Week 2 |
Study group ACCT 100 |
Foreign Startups Mixer n Pitch IBUS 598 |
ACCT 100 |
Class group presentations IBUS 598 |
2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.: A U 110 Field trip to Mission District |
||
| Week 3 |
North Beach Festival |
Gym workout ACCT 100 |
Haight-Ashbury and Golden Gate Park walking tour IBUS 598 |
ACCT 100 |
IBUS 598 |
2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.: A U 110 Field trip to Chinatown, North Beach and Coit Tower |
Giants baseball game |
| Week 4 |
SF State Graduate Admissions Talk ACCT 100 |
The Castro and GLBT Historical Society IBUS 598 |
SF Maritime National Historical Park Visit ACCT 100 |
Ocean hike at Sutro Baths IBUS 598 |
2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.: A U 110 Field trip to Haight-Ashbury, Golden Gate Park and DeYoung Museum |
||
| Week 5 |
Final Exams |
Autodesk Gallery Design and Build Workshop ACCT 100 |
Independence Day – No Classes |
Pick-up basketball and soccer ACCT 100 |
IBUS 598 |
2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.: A U 110 Classes end Field trip to Ferry Building, Golden Gate Park and DeYoung Museum Closing ceremony and class party |
Students check out of campus housing and depart |
*This schedule is a sample student schedule. Schedule includes a sample class schedule and suggested activities to do on your own using your unlimited transportation pass. All students will be enrolled in the FREE A U 110 Living in San Francisco class where they will go on a field trip each week.