Program and Presentations
| Time | Events | Location |
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9 – 9:40 a.m. |
CHECK-IN: Show your check-in confirmation and pick up a free gift! |
Welcome Tents |
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9:40 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
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PRESENTATIONS: Attend an informative presentation about what to expect as a future Gator.
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Multiple Locations |
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9 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 on Quad |
| 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 |
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| ACADEMIC SHOWCASE: Connect with faculty and advisors from our academic programs and discover resources that will support your success. |
J. Paul Leonard |
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| STUDENT SUPPORT SHOWCASE: Learn about the resources and support available to help you every step of the way. |
Student Center, |
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| STUDENT LIFE SHOWCASE: Meet student organizations, explore campus recreation and learn about activities and events that help you get connected. |
Student Center, |
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| 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. |
Malcolm X Plaza |
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| FINANCIAL AID ASSISTANCE: If you have received your SFSU financial aid award letter, our staff are available to give you personalized assistance. |
Student Services |
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10:15 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. |
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| GATOR STUDENT HEALTH CENTER OPEN HOUSE: Learn about medical and pharmacy services, mental health support and health education programs. |
Gator Student Health Center |
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| MASHOUF WELLNESS CENTER TOURS: Recreation facility with a climbing wall, pool and fitness spaces. Lifting competition today on the second floor. |
Mashouf Wellness Center |
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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 – 1:45 p.m.
Learn about the Marketing major and minor, and where your college experience can take you with your career.
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 restaurant that provides food-service work experience.
ACCOUNTING
Location: Business Building, Room 210
Time: 11 – 11:30 a.m.
Information session and Q&A about the major/program.
SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND HEARING SCIENCES
Location: Burk Hall, Room 254
Learn about the high-potential professions of Speech-Language Therapy and Audiology—well-paying careers with an urgent shortage and 100% employment rate.
TEACHING PATHWAYS
Location: Burk Hall, Room 1
Time: 12:45 – 1:45 p.m.
Learn about majors that lead to careers in education, teaching credentials and the Integrated Teacher Education Programs (ITEP) that fast-track your bachelor’s and teaching credential in four years.
Location: Ethnic Studies & Psychology Building, Room 101
Time: 1 – 1:45 p.m.
Meet faculty and learn about majors and minors in Asian American, Africana, Latina/o, American Indian, and Race & Resistance Studies.
KINESIOLOGY
Location: Health & Social Sciences Building, Room 385
Time: 12:30 – 1:45 p.m.
Showcase of the Skill Acquisition and Neuroscience (SAN) Lab. Learn how researchers investigate the acquisition of new study motor skills and brain mechanisms.
KINESIOLOGY
Location: Gym, Room 150
Time: 12:30 – 1:45 p.m.
Showcase of the MAREY Lab, a human movement analysis laboratory. Learn how researchers examine movement, motor control and performance.
SOCIAL WORK
Location: Health & Social Sciences Building, Room 224
Hear from a panel of current students and faculty.
BROADCAST AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION ARTS
Location: Marcus Hall, First Floor
Explore the studios and learn from faculty with real-world media production experience.
SCHOOL OF CINEMA
Location: Fine Arts Building, Room 101
Screening of student films in the Coppola Theater.
SCHOOL OF THEATRE & DANCE
Location: Meet at the department's table in the Library
Take a tour of our performance, rehearsal and shop spaces. Tours depart on a rolling basis from the table in the Library.
SCHOOL OF ART
Location: Fine Arts Building, Rooms 194 and 251
Times: 12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
Tour studios and see 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.
JOURNALISM
Location: Humanities Building, Room 308
Tour and meet faculty in the Journalism department.
BIOLOGY
Location: Hensill Hall, second floor lobby (by the elevators)
Take a self-guided tour of biology labs and classrooms and chat with faculty about the program and research opportunities.
CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY
Location: Meet at the department's table in the Library
Faculty-led tour of teaching and research spaces. Tours depart on a rolling basis from the table in the Library.
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Location: Science & Engineering Innovation Center Lobby
Tours of Engineering labs.
SCHOOL OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Location: Meet at the department's table in the Library
Tour the School of the Environment. Tours depart on a rolling basis from the table in the Library.
PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY
Location: Various Locations
Planetarium Shows (Thornton Hall, Room 421): Show #1:
10:15 – 11:05 a.m., Show #2: 11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Laser Physics Lab Tours (Thornton Hall, second floor):
Starting at 10:15, 10:45, 11:15, 11:45 a.m.
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.