Guaranteed Admissions
Your Guaranteed Path to a Brighter Future
San Francisco State University offers a guaranteed path to a high-quality education with access to financial support, career preparation and an inclusive campus community.
Our current guaranteed admissions program supports veterans and foster youth, with newly announced guaranteed admissions for students from San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) and City College of San Francisco (CCSF). The partnership represents a major expansion of our collective SF Promise initiative.
The new program eliminates the uncertainty of the application process and expands opportunities for students. If you meet the California State University (CSU) admission requirements, your place at SFSU is guaranteed, no uncertainty.
Who Qualifies?
San Francisco Unified School District graduates
City College of San Francisco graduates
Former or current foster youth
Veteran students (GI Bill and other education benefits accepted)
To qualify, you must meet the admission requirements for one of the following:
First-time freshmen:
- Graduated (or will graduate) from high school or earned a GED
- Completed the required A–G courses with a grade of C or better
- Have at least a 2.5 high school GPA in A–G courses taken in grades 10–12 (for California residents)
Transfer students:
- Completed at least 60 transferable college units (junior standing)
- Have a minimum 2.0 GPA in transferable courses across all institutions attended
- Completed the “Golden Four” courses with a C- or better: Oral Communication, Written Communication, Critical Thinking, Math/Quantitative Reasoning
*SFSU also accepts lower-division transfer students.
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Money Matters
SFSU is one of the most affordable universities in California. With financial aid and scholarships, we’ll help you cover the cost so you can stay focused on earning your degree and building your future.
Important Dates for Fall 2026 Admissions
| Fall 2026 Application and Admitted Student Deadlines | Date |
|---|---|
| Application opens | October 1, 2025 |
| Application priority deadline (impacted majors) | December 1, 2025 |
| Official transcripts with spring in-progress classes due to verify eligibility | Two weeks after admission and no later than March 15, 2026 |
| Deadline to accept admission offer and pay enrollment confirmation deposit | May 1, 2026 |
| Final official transcripts due | July 15, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 semester begins | August 2026 |
Our Partners
We appreciate our partnership with SFUSD, City College, Veterans Services and our Foster Youth programs to make guaranteed admissions possible.
Interested in more information about guaranteed admissions? Email outreach@sfsu.edu for program information.