Dream, Opportunity, Innovate, and Explore
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.
About Us
Advising Hours
Tuesday | 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday | 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
No Advising
- TBD
Monday through Friday | 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday | 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Summer 2026 advising hours:
Please note that we have reduced staffing during the summer (from June 4, 2026 to July 30, 2026), so we appreciate your patience with our response times and drop-in advising hours.
No Advising
- No in-person advising (Zoom advising only)
- May 19 and 26
- No Zoom advising (morning hours only)
- June 23 and June 25
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Campus Closed:
- Monday, May 25, 2026
- Friday, June 19, 2026
- Friday, July 3, 2026
Tuesday and Wednesday| 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday| 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
No Advising
- on Friday's
See the Study Abroad Schedule here>>
No Advising
- Mondays and Fridays - Only available via email
- [NO ADVISING] Thursday, June 18, 2026
- [NO ADVISING] Thursday, June 25, 2026
- [NO ADVISING] Tuesday, June 30, 2026
- [NO ADVISING] Wednesday, July 1, 2026
- [NO ADVISING] Thursday, July 2, 2026
- [NO ADVISING] Tuesday, July 7, 2026
- [NO ADVISING] Wednesday, July 8, 2026
- [NO ADVISING] Thursday, July 9, 2026
- [NO ADVISING] Thursday, July 16, 2026
- [NO ADVISING] Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Prospective Students
Unlock a world of opportunities and broaden your academic horizons as a degree-seeking F-1 international student at SF State.
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.
J-1 Exchange Students
Embark on your unforgettable exchange journey at SF State!
Study Abroad
It's time to study abroad! Don't miss the opportunity to discover the world.
Begin on the Study Abroad: Getting Started page and visit the Study Abroad Main Webpage.
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: May 2026
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