Return from Abroad

Return to SFSU From Abroad

Welcome home! Returning from studying abroad can be both exciting and emotional—you are reconnecting with family and friends, but you may also miss your life and friendships abroad. Many students experience some level of reverse culture surprise as they readjust to life in the U.S. 

Your study abroad advisors are here to support you during this transition and are always happy to discuss the highs and lows of returning home—whether that is personal adjustment, academic planning or keeping your international experiences alive on campus. 

We are happy you are back and we cannot wait to hear your stories! 

Share Your Experience 

There are many ways to stay connected and continue sharing your global journey: 

  1. Instagram Takeover: Interested in taking over @sfstateabroad? We would love to feature your story! 
  2. Study Abroad Fair: Represent your program and host country at the next Study Abroad Fair. Email studyabroad@sfsu.edu to express your interest. 
  3. Connect on LinkedIn: Join our professional network and add your study abroad experience to your LinkedIn profile and resume. The Office of Career and Leadership Development can help you update both. 

Connect with Other Students and Stay Involved on Campus 

Keep your international experience alive with international friends at SFSU. Join the student club, IEEC (International Education Exchange Council), to plan fun events in SF with international students. Or, just attend upcoming events. See what is happening next by following @sfsuieec.  

Getting Your Study Abroad Classes on Your SFSU Transcript 

If you studied abroad in Australia, Denmark or the United Kingdom: 
Please contact your host university and request that your official transcript be sent directly to the SFSU Study Abroad Office. We can accept digital transcripts only if they are sent directly from the partner university (we cannot accept transcripts forwarded by students). 

For all other countries: 
Your host university will automatically send your transcript to the SFSU Study Abroad Office. 

Please note that it may take 8–12 weeks after your program ends for your courses to appear on your unofficial transcript in your Student Center of Gateway. 

Degree Progress Report (DPR) 

After your study abroad courses appear on your SFAU transcript, review your Degree Progress Report (DPR) to ensure everything is reflected correctly. 

If your DPR has not been updated: 

  • Contact the Undergraduate Advising Center and let them know your study abroad work is visible on your transcript but not on your DPR. 
  • They can assist you with the process of updating your DPR.