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The Division of International Education (DoIE), formerly the Office of International Programs, provides campus-wide leadership and coordination in implementing the university's goals for international education and exchange. It collaborates closely with faculty, staff, students, scholars, the local community, and international alumni to support initiatives aimed at internationalizing the campus.

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Advising Hours

Tuesday | 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday | 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. 

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No Advising

November 15, 2024: Study Abroad Ceremony. Office closed.   
November 26-27, 2024: Fall 2024 Recess.   
November 28–29, 2024: Thanksgiving Break. Office closed. 
December 23, 2024 - January 1, 2025: Winter break. Office closed. 
 

Monday through Friday | 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. 
Tuesday and Thursday | 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

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No Advising

November 15, 2024: Study Abroad Ceremony. Office closed.
November 27, 2024: No afternoon in-person advising
November 28–29, 2024: Thanksgiving Break. Office closed. 

December 2, 2024: No afternoon in-person advising
December 11 & 12, 2024: No afternoon in-person advising
December 23, 2024 to January 1, 2025: Winter break. Office closed.

Tuesday & Thursday | 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Monday through Thursday| 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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No Advising

November 15, 2024: Study Abroad Ceremony. Office closed.   
November 28–29, 2024: Thanksgiving Break. Office closed.   
December 23, 2024 to January 1, 2025: Winter break. Office closed.

No Advising

November 15, 2024: Study Abroad Ceremony (no advising or delays in email response times)    
December 3, 2024: No in-person advising, only Zoom by appointment.
December 10, 2024: No in-person advising, only Zoom by appointment.
December 17, 2024: No in-person advising, only Zoom by appointment.
December 23, 2024 to January 1, 2025: Winter break. Office closed.

Future students

Prospective Students

Unlock a world of opportunities and broaden your academic horizons as a degree-seeking F-1 international student at SF State.

See Prospective International Student information.

F-1 international students

F-1 International Students

From F-1 regulations to cultural adjustment, we're committed to your smooth transition to studying at SF State.

See Current International Students and New International Students.

Exchange students gathering

J-1 Exchange Students

Embark on your unforgettable exchange journey at SF State! 

See Current Exchange Students and New Exchange Students.
 

Study abroad student

Study Abroad

It's time to study abroad! Don't miss the opportunity to discover the world.

See Study Abroad: Getting Started 

Explore the SF State Abroad Database!

San Francisco State University provides reasonable accommodations based on disability for eligible students. If you need special accommodation beyond phone advising, please email us at international@sfsu.edu.

Last updated: November 2024

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