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.

Prospective Students

Prospective International Student information
Email Advising: world@sfsu.edu
Advising Hours: Visit the 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 Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
- Monday through Friday, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

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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)

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Study Abroad

Study Abroad Getting Started

Study Abroad Information Meeting (watch a recording here) - Required before speaking with an advisor.
Study Abroad Advising
- Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. - noon (PST) on Zoom by appointment.
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. (PST) on Zoom by appointment and in-person drop-in advising available.

Email Advising: studyabroad@sfsu.edu

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Last updated: March 2024

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