Your Guaranteed Path to a Brighter Future

San Francisco State University offers a guaranteed path to a high-quality education with access to financial support, career preparation and an inclusive campus community.

Our current guaranteed admissions program supports veterans and foster youth, with newly announced guaranteed admissions for students from San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) and City College of San Francisco (CCSF). The partnership represents a major expansion of our collective SF Promise initiative.

The new program eliminates the uncertainty of the application process and expands opportunities for students. If you meet the California State University (CSU) admission requirements, your place at SFSU is guaranteed, no uncertainty.

Who Qualifies?

San Francisco Unified School District graduates
City College of San Francisco graduates
Former or current foster youth
Veteran students (GI Bill® and other education benefits accepted)

To qualify, you must meet the admission requirements for one of the following:

First-time freshmen	Transfer students
Graduated (or will graduate) from high school or earned a GED Completed the required A–G courses with a grade of C or better Have at least a 2.5 high school GPA in A–G courses taken in grades 10–12 (for California residents) See full admission requirements for freshmen.	Completed at least 60 transferable college units (junior standing) Have a minimum 2.0 GPA in transferable courses across all institutions attended Completed the “Golden Four” courses with a C- or better: Oral Communication, Written Communication, Critical Thinking, Math/Quantitative Reasoning See full admission requirements for transfers.

First-time freshmen

Transfer students

Graduated (or will graduate) from high school or earned a GED
Completed the required A–G courses with a grade of C or better
Have at least a 2.5 high school GPA in A–G courses taken in grades 10–12 (for California residents)

See full admission requirements for freshmen.

Completed at least 60 transferable college units (junior standing)
Have a minimum 2.0 GPA in transferable courses across all institutions attended
Completed the “Golden Four” courses with a C- or better: Oral Communication, Written Communication, Critical Thinking, Math/Quantitative Reasoning

See full admission requirements for transfers.

*SFSU also accepts lower-division transfer students.

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Freshmen

Launch your Cal State Apply application through CaliforniaColleges.edu to automatically connect your academic record and save time. It may take you less than one hour to complete. Select San Francisco Undergraduate and desired major.

Freshmen: claim your guaranteed admission

Transfers

Start the Cal State Apply application. Select San Francisco Undergraduate and desired major.

Transfers: claim your guaranteed admission

Money Matters

SFSU is one of the most affordable universities in California. With financial aid and scholarships, we’ll help you cover the cost so you can stay focused on earning your degree and building your future.

Explore financial aid opportunities.

Visit Campus

Explore the beauty and vibrant location that is SFSU.

Take a tour.

FAQs

If I submitted my Cal State Apply application but did not select San Francisco State, can I add it?

Yes. Log back into your Cal State Apply account, go to add program and select San Francisco State.

Interested in more information about guaranteed admissions? Email outreach@sfsu.edu for program information.

Our Partners

We appreciate our partnership with SFUSD, City College, Veterans Services and our Foster Youth programs to make guaranteed admissions possible.