San Francisco State University

San Francisco State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

San Francisco State University students' favorite campus events are Cultural/Activities Fair, Associated Students Craft Fair and Campus Health Fairs.

San Francisco State University Housing

This table offers information on housing at San Francisco State University.

San Francisco State University offers on-campus housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

Most San Francisco State University students live off campus. In 2023, 2% of undergrads at San Francisco State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 98% of students lived off-campus or commuted to San Francisco State University. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

San Francisco State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

San Francisco State University Athletics

At San Francisco State University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at San Francisco State University:

Is San Francisco State University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

San Francisco State University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The SF State campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

SF State offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to San Francisco State University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit San Francisco State University, take Highway 280 to San Francisco, CA. If you need to fly, book your flight to San Francisco International airport.

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