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Our students know they belong to a diverse and inclusive community, free to explore and express their individuality.
Innovation fuels our curriculum — our courses are culturally and socially enriching and unique to our Â鶹ֱ²¥.
Located in the hub of the Bay Area, we offer a powerful combination of education, art, culture, technology and career connections.
We are champions of equity and community inclusion and empower our students to pursue their educational dreams.
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Our graduates are leaders in science, business, public service, journalism and the arts. SF State is part of the California State University (CSU), the largest system of higher education in the country granting bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
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SF State Athletics has a proud tradition of competitive success within NCAA Division II and the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA). The Gators sponsor 10 intercollegiate sports teams: men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, women’s soccer, softball, men’s and women’s track & field, volleyball and wrestling.
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SF State educates and equips students to thrive in a global society. We deliver academic excellence by pursuing knowledge, inspiring creativity, supporting our diverse community and advancing social justice and positive change in the world.
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Student success at SF State means holding our students to high expectations and offering them the support they need to reach them. As a campus with a social justice mission at our core, we hold excellence and equity to be fundamental and interlinking values: We want to see our students graduate with degrees that represent learning experiences of the highest possible quality, inclusive of all of our students.Ìý
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No matter where you’re from, what you’ve learned or who you think you’ll be, we’re ready to be the next chapter in your story.
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