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Center for Global Engagement Newsletter – August 2025

Everything you need for school and fun in August.

Campus Events

New Student Pinning Ceremony

New students: You don’t want to miss this! Family members welcome.
Thursday, Aug. 21
Noon to 2 p.m.
Cox Stadium

Ice Cream Social with the Deans

Celebrate becoming an official Gator! Join us on the quad immediately following the fall pinning ceremony and class photo for a free ice cream social. Find your college's banner to meet your dean, connect with fellow students and enjoy a sweet treat on us.
Thursday, Aug. 21
2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Malcolm X Plaza

Rec the Night

Fun, games, free food and free giveaways.
Thursday, Aug. 28
7 to 11 p.m.
Mashouf Wellness Center

GatorFest Kickoff Welcome Dance Party 🐊

A night full of energy, music and new connections with a live DJ spinning your favorite tracks.
Thursday, Aug. 21
8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
César Chávez Student Center

Off-Campus Events

51st Nihonmachi Street Fair

San Francisco Japantown's annual cultural celebration featuring live music, food, an artisan market and more.
Aug. 2–3
Japantown
Free

Downtown First Thursdays

An all‑ages street festival held in Downtown San Francisco on the first Thursday of every month.
Aug. 7
5 to 7 p.m.
Market Street at Second Street
Free with RSVP

Important Dates

ALI Dates

  • July 28–Aug. 3: Deadline for fall enrollment
  • Aug. 1: Final TOEFL test
  • Aug. 4–7: Final exam week
  • Aug. 7: Commencement
  • Aug. 12: Final evaluation distribution
  • Aug. 20: ALI fall semester begins

Academic Dates

  • Aug. 1: (R2, R3, R4) Credit/No Credit deadline
  • Aug. 8: (R2, R3, R4) End of class
  • Aug. 15: Grades available
  • Aug. 22: Transcripts available

English for Academic Preparation - Apply Now for Spring 2026

International Students - Study English in San Francisco, California

The English for Academic Preparation (EAP) program gives you an opportunity to study in beautiful San Francisco, California, and learn English in an intensive language program that emphasizes university preparation and academic skills.

Apply Now for Spring - Starts January 20, 2026

  • Prepare to study in an American university.
  • Learn English in an intensive language program that emphasizes university preparation and academic skills.
  • Study on campus at San Francisco State University.
  • Conditional admission to SF State is available.

Find out more about EAP.

International Students - Apply for Spring 2026 Certificate Programs by November 15

Do you want to apply for an academic certificate program? The priority application deadline for spring is November 15. Late applications will be considered. Students will be accepted on a space-available basis.

Academic Certificate Programs

The International Student Journey - IEM 2024

As part of International Education Month (IEM), the Center for Global Engagement will host a panel discussion called “The International Student Journey,” with international alumni from SF State’s English for Academic Preparation program, academic certificate programs and University Pathway Program.

Attendees will hear unique student stories and valuable advice on reaching academic and professional goals. Center for Global Engagement program alumni will share insights from their academic and professional journeys focusing on navigating transitions from English language study to university certificate and degree programs to career. The session will be interactive with ample opportunity for Q&A.

Hybrid Event

Attendees may attend in person in the Science and Engineering Innovation Center, room 500 (fifth floor) or online. Zoom link will be provided by email on November 11.

English Language Programs Information Session - Spring 2024

Join us for a virtual information session to learn about our English language programs for international students.

English for Academic Preparation

  • Learn English skills to prepare for American colleges and universities
  • Held at the SFSU campus
  • Offered in fall, spring and summer
  • Conditional admission to SFSU

San Francisco Discover

  • Improve your spoken English
  • Two- to four-week programs
  • Student visa not required
  • Visit innovative companies, universities and San Francisco neighborhoods
  • Offered multiple times per year

RSVP to receive the Zoom information.

The International Student Journey - IEM 2023

As part of International Education Month (IEM), the Center for Global Engagement will host a panel discussion called “The International Student Journey,” with international alumni from SF State’s English for Academic Preparation program and academic certificate programs.

Attendees will hear unique student stories and valuable advice on reaching academic and professional goals. Center for Global Engagement program alumni will share insights from their academic and professional journeys, focusing on navigating transitions from English language study, to university certificate and degree programs, to career.

The session will be interactive with ample opportunity for Q&A.

If you have any questions, please contact us at globaled@sfsu.edu or +1-415-338-1438.

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