Departments

Administrative Department

San Francisco State University’s 14th president, Lynn Mahoney draws on decades of academic leadership to guide the University, foster inclusive excellence and champion student success.

Center

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at SFSU enriches the lives of older adults and redefines aging in San Francisco through in-person and online classes, interest groups, outdoor activities, lectures and outings.

Administrative Department

Our office provides parking permits, accessible transit options and resources that help the campus community get to, from and around SFSU’s bustling campus with ease and support for success.

Service

PHI BETA KAPPA, the oldest honor society in the United States, takes its name from the first letters of its motto, Philosophia biou kubernetes (“Love of wisdom guides my life”).

Academic Department

Philosophy at SFSU teaches the history of thought, encourages developing powerful reasoning skills and applying insights and skills to your interests and profession.

Academic Department

Physical Therapy at SFSU prepares clinicians and leaders through strong science foundations, clinical reasoning and hands-on training, leading to diverse careers in hospitals, clinics, community settings and academic programs.

Academic Department

Physics and astronomy use the scientific method to investigate the fundamental laws that govern the cosmos, from subatomic particles to the cosmic web of galaxies on the largest observable scales.

Organization

The Poetry Center showcases the work of leading contemporary poets and artists through public programs, live performances, and a rich archive of historic and newly created audio and video recordings.

Academic Department

Political Science at SFSU encourages developing knowledge, analytical skills and critical insights in American politics, comparative politics, political theory, public law and quantitative research methods.

Administrative Department

The Procurement Department helps SFSU purchase goods and services efficiently, cost-effectively, and in compliance, while guiding vendor selection and managing University property from purchase to retirement.