Office of International Programs
The Office of International Programs (OIP) provides campus-wide leadership and coordination in implementing the university's goals for international education and exchange. It works closely with faculty, staff, students, scholars, the local community, and international alumni in supporting initiatives to internationalize the campus.
Prospective Students

- Prospective International Student information
- Email Advising: world@sfsu.edu
- Advising Hours: Visit Prospective International Student page for details
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Current International Students

- Current international student information
- Email Advising: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., f1@sfsu.edu
- Advising Hours:
- Tuesday and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
- Monday through Friday, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Exchange Students

- Exchange student information
- Email Advising: exchange@sfsu.edu
- Advising Hours: In Person and Zoom
- Morning: Tuesday & Thursday, 9:30AM - 11:30AM (PST)
Afternoon: Monday through Thursday, 2:00PM - 4:00PM (PST) - PLEASE NOTE: NO ADVISING Tuesday, May 16 or May 30, 2023
- Morning: Tuesday & Thursday, 9:30AM - 11:30AM (PST)
Study Abroad

- Study Abroad Information Meeting (watch a recording here) - Required before speaking with an advisor.
- Study Abroad Advising - Sign up here.
- Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. - noon (California Time)
- Wednesday and Thursday from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. (California Time)
Email Advising: studyabroad@sfsu.edu
San Francisco State University provides reasonable accommodations based on disability for eligible students. If you need special accommodation beyond phone advising, please email us.
Last updated: September 2022
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