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We provide in-person and virtual advising.
F-1 International Student Advising
F-1 advising is available for current and new F-1 international students as well as SF State alumni on OPT and STEM OPT.
Prospective students interested in applying to SF State may email world@sfsu.edu or join the prospective F-1 student Zoom advising. Click on the link and see the bottom of the page for the Zoom hours and Zoom sign-up link.
Current and new F-1 international students: f1@sfsu.edu
Prospective degree-seeking international students: world@sfsu.edu
Please include full name and SFSU student ID (if available)
Zoom advising available from 2PM to 4PM.
All times are California Time. No appointment is needed.
Zoom Advising
Monday through Friday | 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday | 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
The sign-up sheet will be open during advising hours.
Last sign-up by 3:45 p.m.
In-Person Advising
Monday through Thursday | 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
No appointment is needed
Sign up at the Division of International Education front desk. Last sign-up by 3:45 p.m.
No Advising
- October 27, 2025: No Zoom advising in the afternoon. In-person advising only from 2PM to 4PM.
- November 11, 2025: Campus Closed. Veterans Day.
- November 27 & 28, 2025: Campus Closed. Thanksgiving Day.
- Thursday, December 25, 2025 - Thursday, January 1, 2026: Campus Closed. Winter recess.
J-1 Exchange Student Advising
Prospective and current students: exchange@sfsu.edu
All times are California Time. No appointment is needed.
Zoom Advising
Tuesday & Wednesday| 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Monday through Thursday| 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
No appointment needed
In-Person Advising
Tuesday & Wednesday| 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Monday through Thursday | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
No appointment needed
Mailing Address
Division of International Education
San Francisco State University
1600 Holloway Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132
U.S.A.
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Last updated: October 2025
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