Student Experience
Whether you’re living on campus or commuting to class, you’ll find a welcoming, vibrant community at SFSU, with countless ways to get involved, make connections and find the support you need to succeed.
Student Life at SFSU
When you become a Gator, you join a welcoming, vibrant community. Our 144-acre campus in the southwest corner of San Francisco is full of activity, opportunity and diversity.
Student organizations
With hundreds of clubs and groups, you’ll find your people, build community and make lasting memories.
From the Pacific Ocean
Our San Francisco location puts beaches, trails and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
In the U.S. for Intramural sports
Best Colleges ranked us in the top 10 schools in the nation for intramurals thanks to our more than 25 club and intramural sports.
Housing and Dining
SFSU offers on-campus housing across three residential neighborhoods and nine communities, with dining options available throughout campus. Explore housing options, applications, meal plans and other dining choices.
Student Organizations and Involvement
With more than 200 clubs and organizations, an active Greek life and opportunities to lead on campus, you’ll find plenty of ways to get involved and make a difference.
Sports and Recreation
Gators Athletics is home to 10 Division II varsity teams. Our 25+ club and intramural sports options range from rugby and ultimate Frisbee to water polo and pickleball.
All athletics and recreation
Life in San Francisco and the Bay Area
The Bay Area is renowned for its diversity, history, culture and cuisine. It’s also iconic for its rebellious and innovative spirit. It’s home to some of the most famous and flourishing companies in the world.
How We Support You
We’re here to help you shine brighter. SFSU offers academic advising and tutoring, health and wellness services, career preparation, leadership development and campus safety resources to help students succeed.
Academic and personal support
We offer tutoring, advising and a range of personalized support programs for students of all backgrounds.
Student wellness
We’ve got you covered, mind, body and spirit. We offer a variety of physical and mental health services.
Career and leadership development
Starting from Day One, we help you prepare for life after graduation, from exploring majors and finding an internship to preparing for a big job interview.
Campus safety
The SFSU campus is patrolled 24/7 by University police. We offer a range of educational and awareness programs to promote safety across our community.
A Graduate’s SFSU Experience
My Gator experience has been one big journey of self-discovery, leaving my comfort zone and learning to surround myself with people who will encourage my growth.