San Francisco State University Years of Establishment:
1899 |
Affiliated To:
California State University
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Contact Details
Contact No:(415) 338-1111
Email: sfsuinfo@sfsu.edu
Website: http://www.sfsu.edu
Location:1600 Holloway Avenue . San Francisco . CA 94132
Description
San Francisco State University, located in one of the world's most
vibrant and beautiful cities, is a recognized leader in addressing
issues both global and close to home.
In the global arena, typically SF State enrolls the largest number of international
students at any comprehensive university in the U.S., and ranks second among
U.S. universities for the number of students who study abroad for an academic
year. With a diverse range of students from almost every state and nearly
100 countries, the University community is a perfect setting for learning
to succeed in a pluralistic society and global economy. Our highly diverse
campus consistently ranks in the top 20 nationwide in awarding undergraduate
degrees to minorities.
SF State's pioneering commitment to community and civic engagement is prevalent
throughout the curriculum. More than 500 courses combine academic study with
community involvement, and our location in a center of business, technology
and culture provides a laboratory for community-service projects, work-study
opportunities and internships. The University has been named by Princeton
Review one of 81 "Colleges with a Conscience," and is classified as one of
the Carnegie Foundation's "Community Engagement" institutions.
Nearly 300 clubs and organizations help students explore their interests
and connect with others. The Associated Students, SF State's student government,
supports a first-class child care program, low-cost health insurance and a
legal resource center. In addition, many fraternities and sororities are active
on campus.
Intercollegiate
sports for women are basketball, cross country, indoor and outdoor
track and field, soccer, softball and volleyball. For men, SF State
offers baseball, basketball, cross country, soccer and wrestling. The
University is a member of the California Collegiate Athletic
Association, an NCAA Division II conference, for all sports except
wrestling which is in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.
Intramural leagues, tournaments and recreational activities -- men's, women's
and coed -- are offered in the fall and spring semesters. Sports include
basketball, volleyball, indoor soccer, swimming, bowling, ultimate frisbee,
water polo, softball, badminton, tennis and flag football.
SF
State is an arts and culture center, with hundreds of workshops, guest
lectures and exhibits held throughout the year. Events and exhibits
feature the work of students and faculty members as well as
professionals from outside the University community.
Campus
residence halls and apartments offer proximity to around-the-clock
computer labs and reading rooms, study and support groups, cultural
activities and social events. Two residence halls, Mary Ward and Mary
Park, provide housing for 850 first-year freshmen in the heart of
campus.
Apartment-style living is available for students under
age 20 at The Towers at Centennial Square; for those aged 20 to 22 at
The Village at Centennial Square; for those over 22, University Park
South offers apartments and town homes.
There are a variety of
Living Learning Communities within University Housing for students who
share a common academic focus such as science and technology, health
and business. Programs, events and support are provided.
