Advising
Advising Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday from 10AM to 12PM and 2PM to 4PM
No advising on Tuesday and Friday
General Office Hours
(For documents pick up)
Monday to Friday
8 AM - 5 PM
Important: Please note we can not accept appointments via e-mail. Also International Student Advisors at OIP can not advise students on academic issues such as course selection, transfer credits (ASE/DARS), and graduate requirement. Contact your major department or the Advising Center for assistance.
Appointment Issues
Please make an appointment when you are ready (have all required documents) to apply for:
- Change of Status
- Economic Hardship
- Reinstatement
- Other special issues: Students who live far from the SF State campus may also schedule an appointment
Drop-in Issues
Drop in to see an International Student Advisor when:- You have any general questions
- You are ready to submit the following forms:
Future Plans Form
Leave of Absence
I-20 Extension
Reduced Course Load (RCL) due to Medical Condition and Academic Difficulty
Transfer Out Form
You may submit the following request to front desk directly:
- Enrollment Verification
- Planning to Enroll
- OIP Referral Form
- Social Security Number Support Letter
- Tuition Installment Form
- Post-Completion Practical Training Verification
- Graduation Ceremony Verification
- Proof of Expenses Letter
- Reduced Course Load (RCL) due to Completion
- Reduced Course Load (RCL) due to Thesis/Project/Recital/Oral Defense/Exam
