Program and Presentations
| Time | Events | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
9 – 9:40 a.m. |
CHECK-IN: Show your check-in confirmation and pick up a free gift! |
Welcome Tents |
|
9:40 –10 a.m. |
WELCOME REMARKS: President Lynn Mahoney and SFSU alumnus, featuring live music and dance performances. |
The Quad |
|
10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
|
PRESENTATIONS: Attend an informative presentation about what to expect as a future Gator.
First sessions: 10:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. |
Multiple Locations |
|
10:15 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. |
CAMPUS TOURS: Gator-guided one hour walking tours, running continuously. Last tour departs at 12:30 p.m. |
Yellow tent by Gym |
| HOUSING HUB FOR INFORMATION AND TOURS: Learn about the benefits of living on campus and see inside a residence hall. Last tour departs at 1 p.m. |
Between Towers and Village at Centennial Square |
|
| ACADEMIC AND STUDENT LIFE SHOWCASE: Visit the resource fair to learn more about academic departments and student support services. |
The Quad |
|
| SAY YES TO SFSU CELEBRATION STATION: Whether you’ve already said “Yes’’ to SFSU or want to accept your admission offer today, ring the bell to celebrate your decision and pick up a free gift. |
Don Nasser Family Plaza |
|
| FINANCIAL AID ASSISTANCE: If you have received your SFSU financial aid award letter, our staff are available to give you personalized assistance. |
Student Services Bldg., First Floor, One Stop |
|
| ACADEMIC PREVIEW: Connect with faculty in your academic college through lab and studio tours, hands-on demonstrations and info sessions. |
See Academic Preview list |
|
| DISABILITY PROGRAMS AND RESOURCE CENTER OPEN HOUSE: Learn about the resources and services for disability and accommodation needs. |
Student Services Bldg., First Floor, Room 110 |
|
| COMMUNITY INCLUSION OPEN HOUSE: Open to all SFSU students, an inclusive and friendly space to meet new friends, share cultures and identities and connect with campus resources. |
Student Services Bldg., Second Floor, Room 206 |
|
| EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY & PATHWAY PROGRAMS (EOPP) OPEN HOUSE: Learn about programs like Summer Bridge and Guardian Scholars, connect with support staff and access resources to help you succeed at SFSU. | Student Services Bldg., Second Floor, Room 201 | |
| LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE: Visit a photo booth and make-and-take activity stations, explore five floors of study spaces, speak with a librarian or peer mentor and discover resources. |
J. Paul Leonard Library |
|
| VISIT THE GATOR STUDENT HEALTH CENTER: Learn about medical and pharmacy services, mental health support and health education programs. |
Gator Student Health Center |
|
| MASHOUF WELLNESS CENTER TOURS: Recreation facility with a climbing wall, pool and fitness spaces. Lifting competition today on the second floor. |
Mashouf Wellness Center |
|
|
12 – 2 p.m. |
SOFTBALL DOUBLEHEADER: Watch our softball team take on Stanislaus State University at Noon and 2 p.m. Free admission |
Softball Field |
|
1:45 – 2:30 p.m. |
FUTURE GATOR MIXER: Meet a future Gator. Make a friend. Find a roommate. Families and supporters can also gather to make connections |
West Grove Commons Lawn |
Academic Preview
Connect with faculty in your academic college through lab and studio tours, hands-on demonstrations and info sessions.
Academic Previews run continuously from 10:15 a.m.-1:45 p.m. unless noted otherwise.
Representatives from the colleges will also be available at the SFSU Academic Showcase on the Quad for additional questions and assistance.
Are you an Undeclared major or thinking of changing your major? Now is a great time to explore all of our academic offerings. Feel free to visit any Academic Preview activity during the event.
MARKETING
Location: Business Building, Room 104
Times: 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:15 p.m.-1:45 p.m.
Thinking about a career in Marketing? Start here! Join us for an engaging information session where you’ll learn how to turn your college experience into a launchpad for a successful career. We’ll walk you through our exciting course offerings, major requirements, and the wide range of career opportunities a Marketing degree can unlock. Whether you’ve already declared or are just exploring Marketing as a major or minor, this session is for you. Come see where Marketing can take you!
HOSPITALITY TOURISM AND EVENT MANAGEMENT
Location: Burk Hall, Room 401
Time: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
See The Vista Room, a student-run, fully functional restaurant that serves as a teaching and learning laboratory, providing food-service work experience for students. Enjoy snacks and refreshments with Q&A.
ACCOUNTING
Location: Business Building, Room 210
Time: 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Information session and Q&A about the major/program.
SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND HEARING SCIENCES
Location: Burk Hall, Room 254
The professions of Speech-Language Therapy and Audiology represent meaningful, well-paying careers with an urgent shortage and 100% employment rate. Learn about these high-potential professions and the pathways we have at SFSU for them.
TEACHING PATHWAYS
Location: Burk Hall, Room 1
Time: 12:45 p.m. -1:45 p.m.
Get an overview of how to earn credentials to work in the education field. We will share information on bachelor degrees that lead to careers in education as well as the SFSU Integrated Teacher Education Programs (ITEP) that allow students to earn a bachelors + credential in as little as four years.
Location: Ethnic Studies & Psychology Building, Room 101
Time: 1 p.m.-1:45 p.m.
Come by the College of Ethnic Studies to meet and hear from faculty and students about our classes, programs, and majors/minors. The college consists of five departments: Asian American Studies, Africana Studies, Latina/Latino Studies, American Indian Studies and Race and Resistance Studies.
KINESIOLOGY
Location: Health & Social Sciences Building, Room 385
Showcase of the Skill Acquisition and Neuroscience (SAN) Lab, a scientific lab in the department of Kinesiology directed by Dr. Juliana Parma, which investigates the factors that aid the acquisition of new motor skills and the brain mechanisms underlying this process.
KINESIOLOGY
Location: Gym, Room 150
Time: 12:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m.
Showcase of the human movement analysis laboratory (MAREY Lab), a scientific lab in the department of Kinesiology that studies human movement and examines how motion contributes to functional abilities, performance, motor control, and coordination.
SOCIAL WORK
Location: Health & Social Sciences Building, Room 224
Hear from a panel of current students and faculty from the School of Social Work.
BROADCAST AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION ARTS
Location: Marcus Hall, First Floor
Tour the studios and learn about professors who bring real-world expertise in the theory and practice of television, video, audio, radio, digital production and content delivery, multimedia, scriptwriting and media business.
SCHOOL OF ART
Location: Fine Arts Building, Room 194 and 251
Tours of our studios and two demonstrations in ceramics and printmaking.
SCHOOL OF DESIGN
Location: Tours begin near Fine Arts Building, Room 121 | Panel in Fine Arts Building, Room 115
Tour the department and listen to a student-led panel.
SCHOOL OF THEATRE & DANCE
Location: Meet at the department's table on the Quad
Take a tour of our performance, rehearsal and shop spaces to learn about the opportunities to create and perform at SFSU. Tours depart on a rolling basis from the table on the Quad.
JOURNALISM
Location: Humanities Building, Room 308
Tour and meet faculty in the Journalism department.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Location: Humanities Building, Room 281
Drop in for a short information session about the International Relations department.
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY
Location: Hensill Hall, second floor lobby (by the elevators)
Biology offers a self-guided tour of Hensill Hall, featuring our teaching classrooms and labs, core facilities, museum collections and research labs, where undergraduates participate in the process of discovery while being mentored 1-on-1 by our faculty. Faculty and teaching staff will be on hand to discuss the Biology BS degree, the facilities we offer and research done in our department.
CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY
Location: Meet at the department's table on the Quad
Faculty will lead a tour of the state-of-the-art teaching and research spaces. Tours depart on a rolling basis from the table on the Quad.
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Location: Science & Engineering Innovation Center Lobby
Tours of Engineering labs in the Science & Engineering Innovation Center.
SCHOOL OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Location: Meet at the department's table on the Quad
Tour the School of the Environment. Tours depart on a rolling basis from the table on the Quad.
PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY
Location: Various Locations
Planetarium Shows (Thornton 421): Show #1: 10:15-11:05, Show #2: 11:30-12:20
Laser Physics Lab Tours (Thornton 2nd floor): Starting at 10:15, 10:45, 11:15, 11:45
Solar Observing: On the Quad
SFSU Bookstore Discount for Explore SFSU Attendees
The SFSU Bookstore will be open during Explore SFSU from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will be offering 20% off coupons good for one apparel or gift item.