New International Students Important Dates

Fall 2025

Please bookmark the following pages for important dates:

*All dates are subject to change

First-Year (Freshman) Orientation Sessions:

See Orientation Dates

New Transfer Orientation Sessions

See Orientation Dates

 

New Student Orientation (Undergraduate students only)

Undergraduate students must attend New Student Orientation either online or in-person to register for classes.

Sign up and pay for the New Student Orientation at New Student Orientation | New Student & Family Programs (sfsu.edu)
See Fall 2025 Dates & Deadlines at Registrar's website. Registration for new graduate students
See Fall 2025 Dates & Deadlines at Registrar's website Open registration for all students

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 (In-person half day)
 

 

International Student Orientation (ISO)

All F-1 international undergraduate and graduate students.  

Reasons to attend International Student Orientation

  • You will learn about the Division of International Education (formerly Office of International Programs) and campus services
  • You will meet your international student advisors and have a chance to ask questions
  • You will connect with other international & exchange students and learn about various international student organizations at SF State

How to attend

Instructions will be emailed to students in early August 2025 (after the AAO deadline)
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 (Virtual)
Virtual via zoom

All F-1 international undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to attend.

Topics:
1 - Document check-in
2 - Maintaining F-1 status in the U.S.
3 - U.S. work authorization
4 - Career & Leadership Development presentation
5 - Questions and Answers (Q&A)
Monday, January 27, 2025
  • First day of instruction 
  • International students must arrive in the U.S. by this date. No late arrival.
Friday, February 14, 2025
  • Last Day to Drop/Withdraw Classes without a "W" grade
  • F-1 international students must enroll in a full-time course load (at least 12 units for undergraduate and 8 units for graduate) by this date
     
Friday, May 16, 2025 Last Day of Classes
Saturday, May 17 - Friday, May 23

Final exams week

 

 

Monday, April 8 Class schedule available online
Monday, April 29 Priority Registration begins
Saturday, July 27 - Sunday, August 25 Open Registration begins and ends

Wednesday, August 21 (In-person, all students)

 

Thursday, August 22 (Day 2 Zoom orientation)

International Student Orientation (ISO)

(All undergraduate and graduate international students).  

Reasons to attend International Student Orientation:

  • You will learn about the Division of International Education (formerly Office of International Programs) and campus services
  • You will meet your international student advisors and have a chance to ask questions
  • You will connect with other international & exchange students and learn about various international student organizations at SF State

How to attend: See the orientation page
Monday, August 26 First day of classes
Monday, September 16 Last day to add and drop classes
Friday, December 13 Last Day of Classes
Saturday, December 14 – Friday, December 20 Final Exams
TBD Official transcripts available

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Last updated: February 2025

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