Welcome to F-1 VISA International Student Services
Recent Updates
New Advising Hours
Monday - Thursday: 10:00 AM - Noon and 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Friday: No Drop-Ins or Appointments
Please note that OIP will be open on Fridays for drop-off or pick-up of
paperwork requests at the Reception Desk).
Paperwork Processing
Effective immediately, all paperwork requests will require a processing
time of 7 business days (not including weekends, holidays or furlough days
when the campus is closed). Please plan ahead when requesting paperwork
processing.
University Closure
Reduced funding from the California legislature and governor has necessitated a furlough program (time and pay cut) for San Francisco State University. As a result, the University will be closed on the following dates:
September 4 - 8
October 23 - 26
November 11 (Holiday), 23 - 27
December 23 - 31
Welcome to the Office of International Program at San Francisco State University (SF State)!
This site will be most useful to F-1 visa international students who are currently
enrolled in a bachelor's, master's, or certificate program at SF State. However, international
students who are interested in studying at SF State as well as students on other visas may also
find the following information about our many programs and services to be both helpful and informative.
