San Francisco State University is a four year, public university in San Francisco, California. San Francisco State University offers 73 degrees and more than 500 courses.

San Francisco State University Veteran and Military Support Programs

San Francisco State University offers the following veteran and military support programs:

• San Francisco State University is a GI Bill® approved school
• Has a Student Veterans of America chapter
• Offers credit for military experience
• Awards credit for the CLEP and DSST exams
• Approved for Tuition Assistance
• San Francisco State University is not a Yellow Ribbon school

San Francisco State University is not a MyCAA approved school.

SFSU awards six semester units of credit for being on active duty for at least one year in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard. SFSU also awards up to a maximum of 24 credits for the College Level Education Program (CLEP) subject examinations in Statistics and Calculus and Defense Activities in Nontraditional Education Support (DANTES).

Message from San Francisco State University

A lot happens on this bustling urban campus of 30,000 students. Between classes you can take part in one or more of SF State's many clubs, organizations, fraternities or sororities. San Francisco State is a student-centered university, providing many support services from child care to disability assistance. The University offers a full range of cultural and performing arts events throughout the year, as well as athletic events, lectures and workshops. And once you're enrolled as a student on campus, be sure to check out SF State's career planning resources to help you get that great job after graduation.A premiere comprehensive university, San Francisco State attracts world-class faculty dedicated to the pursuit of excellent teaching, the development of students' potential, and the advancement of discovery, understanding and expression. Winners of prestigious teaching awards, professional honors and competitive fellowships, our faculty advance teaching, research and society.