While enrolled in a Center for Global Engagement program, you are eligible to live in campus housing. Campus housing is available on a first-come first-served basis. If you are interested in campus housing, please be sure to apply as soon as you are admitted to SF State. Please email globaled@sfsu.edu if you have any questions.
On-Campus Housing
You can live on campus while studying at the Center for Global Engagement. Many students want to live on campus so you must complete an on-campus housing application early.
Campus Apartments
These are 2-bedroom or 3-bedroom apartments with a bathroom, living/dining room, and kitchenette (equipped with refrigerators, sink, stovetop). Students will be in double bedrooms with 2 twin beds and desks.
Summer 2024 on-campus housing is closed. Please contact globaled@sfsu.edu if you need any assistance.
San Francisco Discover (SFD) Students
Housing types:
2-week students: Towers Junior Suites (TJS)
Furnished partial suites with private bathrooms and no kitchen.
3-week and 4-week students: Towers at Centennial Square (TCS)
Furnished one bedroom and two bedroom suites equipped with a kitchenette, living and dining area, and private bathroom. Students must purchase their own cookware, dishes and any other household goods needed. Each bedroom will be set up as a double or triple.
Housing Costs
| Weeks | SF Discover A (2 weeks: 7/7 - 7/20) |
SF Discover A (3 weeks: 7/7 - 7/27) |
SF Discover A (4 weeks, 7/7 - 8/3) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Types | Towers Junior Suites (TJS) | Towers at Centennial Square (TCS) | Towers at Centennial Square (TCS) |
| Room Rates | $830 (Double) | $1,350 (Double/Triple)* | $1,800 (Double/Triple)* |
*3-week and 4-week students will be assigned a double or triple room depending on suite layout and availability.
Notes:
- Housing is available weekly (Sunday to Saturday). You cannot arrive early or extend your contract. If you plan to stay longer in San Francisco, please make arrangements for off campus housing (see below).
- Check-in: 3 p.m. and check-out: 11 a.m.
- Rates include dinner nightly (5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.), breakfast on final day (7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.), and linen package (sheets, pillow case, pillow, mattress pad, bedspread, blanket and bath towel). Linens will be exchanged one time during your program.
- Housing spaces are very limited so you will be assigned based on the availability. Students are encouraged to apply by April 1, 2024. Students who apply by April 1 are guaranteed housing. The final deadline to apply is May 15, 2024.
How to Apply
Go to SF Discover Apply.
You are encouraged to apply for campus housing at the time of your online application.
If you will be applying for the program through your university (not by the online application form), please let your university know your preference.
The CGE office will e-mail you once your housing is confirmed and will include the total cost and instructions on how to pay. Program tuition including housing fees will be due in full by May 20, 2024.
Information below for students who will participate the following programs:
- ALI-EAP students
- Summer in San Francisco students
- University Pathway Program (UPP) students
Housing Types: Towers at Centennial Square (TCS)
Furnished one bedroom and two bedroom suites equipped with a kitchenette, living and dining area, and private bathroom.
May 17: Summer housing application closes.
Summer University Housing Information
Housing Costs
| Weeks | ALI-EAP sessions A & B, Summer in SF R1 or R3 (5 weeks: 6/1 - 7/6 or 7/6 - 8/10) |
Summer in SF R4 or R1+R3 (10 weeks: 6/1 - 8/10) |
ALI-EAP and UPP (10 weeks: 6/1 - 8/10) No linen package included |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCS - Triple BD | $1,602 | $3,030 | $2,990 |
| TCS - Double BD | $1,818 | $3,450 | $3,410 |
| TCS - Double 1 BD/Single 2 BD | $2,070 | $3,940 | $3,900 |
Notes:
- Summer Housing is only available from Saturday, June 1, 2024 - Saturday, August 10, 2024.
- Single rooms are very limited so there is no guarantee that a single room will be assigned.
- Rates above includes linen package (sheets, pillow case, pillow, mattress pad, bedspread, blanket and bath towel). Linens will be exchanged 1 time during your program. No linen package included for ALI-EAP and UPP for 10 weeks.
- ALI-EAP and University Pathway Program (UPP) students who will start their program in summer and continue their studies at SF State in fall must complete both summer and fall housing applications. As a long-term resident, no linens are provided. Please make arrangements to purchase your own linens. See the Summer to Fall transition rates.
- Summer residents can purchase a voluntary meal plan on the Sodexo website.
Move-in Dates:
- R1, R4, and UPP: Saturday, June 1
- R3 and ALI-EAP B session: Saturday, July 6
- ALI-EAP and ALI-EAP A session: The earliest summer move-in date is June 1. ALI-EAP students who will live on campus during summer will need temporary housing until June 1, 2024. (see off-campus housing information below) or contact University Housing office housing@sfsu.edu and copy globaled@sfsu.edu if early move-ins are available. There will be fees for extra nights.
- ALI-EAP B session: The regular move-in date is July 6. Session B students will need temporary housing until July 6, 2024. (see off-campus housing information below) or contact University Housing office housing@sfsu.edu and copy globaled@sfsu.edu if early move-ins are available. There will be fees for extra nights.
Move-out Date:
- R1 and ALI-EAP A Move-out: Saturday, July 6
- R3, R4 and ALI-EAP Move-out: Saturday, August 10
Subject to change
How to Apply
Once accepted to an SF State program, you will get an SF State Login. You will need the SF State Login to apply.
Note: It is recommended that you use Google Chrome or Firefox as your internet browser, as they are more compatible with the Housing portal.
- Go to SF State Password Reset page to set up your SF State Password and Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
- Click the Apply Now button and log in to the online housing portal using your SF State Login and Password.
- Complete the License Agreement and pay the administration fee $400 initial fee at the time of application. The initial fee includes:
- A $70 credit applied to your first installment
- A $30 non-refundable application fee
- Email globaled@sfsu.edu to notify us that you applied for summer or/and fall housing including your name, SF State Login, program name and session.
- A $20 activity fee for summer will be charged at the beginning of summer semester.
All housing rates and dates are estimates and subject to change. For the most accurate information, please refer to University Housing.
Village at Centennial Square (VCS) is a safe and centrally-located campus community with easy access to campus facilities and an international community of learners. Most apartments will house a mix of local and international students.
- Village at Centennial Square (VCS) Housing & Meal Plan Fees
- Single: $1,710 + Meal plans ($225 - $525) per installment | Double: $1,530 + Meal plans ($225 - $525) per installment
- Apartments
- Furnished apartments with two bathrooms, kitchen, and a living/dining room. (2- and 3-bedroom units available.)
- Academic Year (AY) or Spring (SP) license Agreement
- 10 (AY) or 5 (SP) installment plan available
- Mandatory meal plan (see under Meal Plans for details)
Meal Plans
| 19 Meals / Week + 75 Flex $ & 100 Gator $ / Semester |
15 Meals / Week + 100 Flex $ & 100 Gator $ / Semester |
12 Meals / Week + 150 Flex $ & 100 Gator $ / Semester |
5 Meals / Week + 150 Flex $ & 100 Gator $ / Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| $525 | $494 | $512 | $225 |
Available meal plan options and dining facilities are subject to change. For more information about meal plans and flex dollars, visit Housing > Dining.
How to Apply
Spaces are limited. Apply as soon as possible to secure your space.
- Once accepted to an SF State program you will get an SF State Login. You will need the SF State Login to apply. Go to SF State Password Reset page to set up your SF State Password and Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
- Click the 'Apply Now' button and log in to the online housing portal using your SF State Login and Password.
- Before May 24, 2024, complete the License Agreement and pay the administration fee $100 initial fee at the time of application. The initial fee includes:
- A $70 credit applied to your first installment
- A $30 non-refundable application fee
- The following activity fees will be charged at the beginning of each semester:
Fall $25 | Spring $25
- Email globaled@sfsu.edu to notify us that you applied for housing.
New Applicant Process (Important Dates & Deadlines)
Early Move-in Date: Saturday, August 17, 2024
Please check University Housing for updates.
Note: Housing license agreements period for VCS, UPN and UPS apartments is for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025. If you will study at SF State for Fall 2024 only and vacate your unit before the end of the academic year, you will need to submit an ‘Intent to Vacate.’ Please contact globaled@sfsu.edu for assistance.
All housing rates and dates are estimates and subject to change. For the most accurate information, please refer to University Housing.
Spring 2025 Housing Application opens Monday, October 14, 2024
Spaces are limited. Housing applications are on a first-come, first-served basis. Please apply for housing no later than Monday, January 6, 2025.
- Once accepted to an SF State program you will get an SF State Login. You will need the SF State Login to apply. Go to SF State Password Reset page to set up your SF State Password and Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
- Click the 'Apply Now' button and log in to the online housing portal using your SF State Login and Password.
- Complete the License Agreement and pay the administration fee $100 initial fee at the time of application. The initial fee includes:
- A $70 credit applied to your first installment
- A $30 non-refundable application fee
- The following activity fees will be charged at the beginning of each semester:
Spring $25
- Email globaled@sfsu.edu to notify us that you applied for housing.
New Applicant Process (Important Dates and Deadlines)
Early Move-in Date: Friday, January 17, 2025
Please check University Housing for updates.
All housing rates and dates are estimates and subject to change. For the most accurate information, please refer to University Housing.
STEM Exploration (SEP) and San Francisco Discover (SFD) Students
Housing types:
Towers at Centennial Square (TCS)
Furnished one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites equipped with a kitchenette, living and dining area, and private bathroom. Students must purchase their own cookware, dishes and any other household goods needed. Each bedroom will be set up as a double or triple.
Housing Costs
| Weeks | SF Discover A (2 weeks: 7/6 - 7/19) |
SF Discover A (3 weeks: 7/6 - 7/26) |
SF Discover A (4 weeks, 7/6 - 8/2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Room Rates | $938 | $1,407 | $1,876 |
Notes:
- Housing is available weekly (Sunday to Saturday). You cannot arrive early or extend your contract. If you plan to stay longer in San Francisco, please make arrangements for off campus housing (see below).
- Check-in: 3 p.m. and check-out: 11 a.m.
- Rates include dinner nightly (5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.), breakfast on final day (7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.), and linen package (sheets, pillow case, pillow, mattress pad, bedspread, blanket and bath towel). Linens will be exchanged one time during your program.
- Housing spaces are very limited so you will be assigned based on the availability. Students are encouraged to apply by April 1, 2025. Students who apply by April 1 are guaranteed housing. The final deadline to apply is May 15, 2025.
How to Apply
Go to STEM Exploration or SF Discover Apply.
You are encouraged to apply for campus housing at the time of your online application.
If you will be applying for the program through your university (not by the online application form), please let your university know your preference.
The CGE office will email you once your housing is confirmed and will include the total cost and instructions on how to pay. Program tuition including housing fees will be due in full by May 22, 2025.
Summer 2025 Student Housing information for the following programs will be available in February 2025
- ALI-EAP students
- Summer in San Francisco students
- University Pathway Program (UPP) students
Off-Campus Housing
You may choose to rent an apartment by yourself, or to share an apartment with other people. When you share an apartment with one or more people, you have a roommate(s). Another kind of off-campus housing is a Homestay, which allows you to live with a host family and stay in a room in the family’s home.
Note: SF State does not endorse any providers and cannot vouch or provide any information about accommodation quality, safety, or amenities. San Francisco State University is not responsible or liable for the consequences of any off-campus housing arrangement. The information is provided only as an aid in your search for housing. For all further questions please reach out to the housing providers directly. All information is subject to change.
- URBANESTS
Short-term and long-term housing options available
Phone: (415) 949-0067
Email: reservations@urbanests.com
- 4Stay
Short-term and long-term housing and homestay options available
Phone: (703) 982-7708
Email: bookings@4stay.com
You may need temporary, short-term housing when you first arrive in San Francisco, while you are looking for a permanent place to live. It is important to have temporary housing before you come to San Francisco. The Center for Global Engagement is not able to find housing for you.
Hostels
Hostels (youth hostels) are cheaper than hotels, but you must share a room with several people. Residence hotels usually require a stay of one week or more and give a furnished room, meals, bed sheets and bath towels. Residence hotels may require that you pay a money deposit in advance in order to save a room.
Hostels in San Francisco (PDF)
Hotels and Motels
The hotels and motels listed here are close to SF State main campus and are good for a short stay of one week or less because they can be expensive:
Hotels and Motels near SF State (PDF)
- American Homestay Network
American Homestay Network Pricing (per week)
- Universal Student Housing
Universal Student Housing Pricing (minimum four-week stay required)
- International Student Placements
International Student Placements Pricing (per month)
The residence club is located in the center of the city with a number of diverse neighborhoods within walking distance. Close to public transportation (approximately 10 minutes to downtown San Francisco, 40 minutes to main campus).
Type: Fully furnished single and double occupancy studios with private or shared bathroom. Linens and maid service are provided. Breakfast and dinner Monday - Saturday, Sunday brunch included in room rate.
Monroe Residence Club
1870 Sacramento Street
San Francisco, California 94109
(415) 474-6200
Kenmore Residence Club
1570 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 776-5815
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