Through the College of Liberal & Creative Arts students will be prepared for an increasingly global culture in which they will influence contemporary spaces, media, and social interactions.
SFSU / IY1 / Liberal and Creative ArtsWhatever your passions, you’ll never run out of ways to get involved at SF State.
Studying in San Francisco is the experience of a lifetime - and it provides opportunities no other city can.
Discover the range of courses the San Francisco State University can offer you.
From the moment you arrive at SF State, the Career Services and Leadership Development Center can help transform you into a highly employable professional.
These include a fall and spring careers fair, a part-time job fair, and a graduate school fair. SF State University also offer a wide variety of workshops to all current students and alumni.
Part of Career and Leadership Development’s (CLD) mission is to develop visionary, goal-driven and action-oriented student leaders. Students will develop lifelong skills through character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communications, practical knowledge and career preparation.
Collaborations with strategic partners like Genentech and the CSU Entertainment Alliance create many opportunities for students in the state’s top industries.
SF State offers a wide array of special enrichment programs to help students gain the skills necessary to excel in the job market. A few of these programs include the President’s Leadership Fellows Program (PLFP).
Part of the Career Service & Leadership Development Center’s mission is to develop visionary, goal-driven and actionoriented student leaders. Because there is no one-sizefits- all leadership style, we aim to empower each student with the ability to access their own unique identity as a leader. Students will develop lifelong skills through character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge and career preparation.
Year | Intake | Admissions deadline* |
Arrival to SF State |
Orientation | First Day of Classes |
2024 | Jan (Spring) | Nov 24, 2023 | Jan 22, 2024 | Jan 22, 2024 | Jan 29, 2024 |
2024 | Jun (Summer) | Apr 15, 2024 | Jun 3, 2024 | Jun 3, 2024 | Jun 3, 2024 |
International Year One – Tuition Fees |
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Number of Semesters | IELTS entry | Program cost* | ||||||
3 Semesters | 4.5 entry |
$30,000 |
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2 Semesters | 5.0 entry |
$27,500 | ||||||
2 Semesters | 5.5+ entry |
$25,000 |
*Tuition list current for 2023- 2024 and will be subject to increase each year. For the most up-to-date program costs,
please visit the International Year one at SF State website.
Applying is easy. Complete the online application form and follow the instructions. If you have any queries please contact us.
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