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Located in one of the world’s most vibrant and beautiful cities, San Francisco State University is one of the nation’s most diverse universities and a leader in community and civic engagement. With nationally acclaimed programs in a range of fields -- from creative writing, cinema and biology to history, broadcast and electronic communications arts, theatre arts and ethnic studies -- the Universit
06/04/2026
Gators, you have a bright future ahead! Don't forget to sign up for orientation and make it a successful year. Get guidance on your class schedule, housing, clubs, making friends and more. Sign up now before the deadline: https://bit.ly/4v9OAfH
Class of 2026: "Don't forget who you are. Don't forget where you came from, and embrace that."
Classes of the future: Now is your time to decide who you'll become. Here's how to become a Gator: https://bit.ly/3zrkMPV
05/27/2026
We are stoked to announce the winner of our cap contest Arthur Li, 🐂📈 A double major in Finance and Accounting, this creative 🐊 made a sculpture with the help of his wonderful partner. Here’s more on how he created the winning cap!
“It was a collaborative effort between me and my partner, I love stocks and my name is Arthur which I associate with King Arthur, so I thought a crown would be fitting for graduation made of candlesticks. The bull and bear represents the “bull vs bear” market and since my partner is an Industrial Design major I drew up a few sketches and asked if she could 3D print it for me, 7 hours later we have the final product!“ Join us in congratulating Arthur!
Take these words from SFSU Cinema (‘04) alum and now Dr. Delroy Lindo to heart, .
We are so proud of you. Celebrate yourselves this weekend. We wish you nothing but your definition of success in this next chapter. 🐊💜🎓
05/22/2026
⚽ ⚽ Soccer fans, get ready for a summer night of fun with fellow alumni and SFSU students for SFSU Night with San Jose Earthquakes. The Earthquakes will take on the LA Galaxy in the Cali Clasico on Saturday, July 25, at 7:30 p.m. at Stanford Stadium. Purchase tickets online: https://bit.ly/4wD8rov
Time to take the stage, Gators. You’re all the stars of your own show. Congratulations, and thank you all for making today such a special day. Enjoy celebrating your accomplishments.
We are proud to present the SFSU Class of 2026.
Gators, welcome to the first day of the rest of your lives.
High of 66, Low of 51, 100% Chance of Gator greatness.
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Our chosen Gators, it is almost time for you to claim your futures. Can you feel the excitement? Tomorrow is your day, and this is just a preview of the energy your commencement speaker brings to everything he does.
We are honored and humbled to have this Cinema (‘04) alum speak with you all. Prepare to be inspired as we were on his campus visit a few weeks ago. You are the chosen ones! If you can’t join us at the ceremony we will be streaming Delroy’s speech and the rest of the festivities live on our website at commencement.sfsu.edu 🎓🐊
05/20/2026
🎓 🎓 We are so ready to celebrate our 2026 graduates! For those who can’t make it to our Commencement at Oracle Park on Thursday, May 21, our livestream begins at 2 p.m. and the ceremony starts at 3 p.m. 🎓 🎓
Watch live online: https://commencement.sfsu.edu/
And now a special announcement for the grads. We want to hear YOUR voice! Join us for the official Gator Grad Open Mic at Seal Plaza near the grad entrance at . Step up to our microphone and tell future students why they should join the Gator family for a chance to be featured on our social channels in the future.
We can’t wait to see you! 🎓🎤🐊
05/19/2026
Big congratulations to the winners of SFSU’s first-ever Student AI Awards! 💜💛 This year’s winning projects explored ethics, innovation and real-world impact in AI:
🏆 Claudia Wormley — “Encoding Inequality: How Social Prejudice is Passed into AI”
🏆 Kareem Amin — “Shipyard,” an AI-powered hackathon management platform
🏆 BlueCore AI team — A human-centered AI tool supporting maritime workers
Read more about the powerful impact of our students: https://bit.ly/4dvfNl3
SFSU announces winners of its first-ever student AI awards | SFSU News San Francisco State University recently recognized the winners and participants of its first Student AI Awards, which showcased student projects that explored the possibilities and implications of artificial intelligence across disciplines.
05/15/2026
“I am a walking, talking manifestation of ‘It’s never too late to turn things around.’”
After dozens of acclaimed roles, hard work, and perseverance in his 30-year acting career, alumnus earned his first Oscar nomination this year. During his talk with our Guardian Scholars, he inspired the group that empowers foster youth to dream big and complete their education, to tears. We are grateful to Delroy for taking the time to share his story, and hear the stories of our students who have earned their educations like an Academy Award. https://bit.ly/3PnGIr8
05/12/2026
From the pursuit of astrophysics to creative writing, healthcare to education we are celebrating the accomplishments of 12 outstanding graduates known as our "hoods." These talented students represent our more than 7,200 graduates in the class of 2026. They'll wear a special honorary garment with their regalia at on May, 21. 🎓 We're so proud of you all! Read more about their hopes, dreams and academic achievements here:
A dozen students chosen to represent SFSU colleges at Commencement | SFSU News Twelve outstanding graduates will be honored during San Francisco State University’s 125th Commencement ceremony, to be held at Oracle Park Thursday, May 21. They will represent their more than 7,200 graduating peers in the Class of 2026.
Take it from Gator great training is critical to becoming a great actor and artist. Let SFSU support you! Whether your dream is to be in the movies, behind the camera, on a stage, or in an editing bay, our and schools can give you the tools to succeed. Future.sfsu.edu is always available to explore your potential at .
And class of 2026, do not miss Delroy’s commencement address on May, 21. Prepare to be motivated and inspired!
05/07/2026
05/05/2026
This semester, SFSU's Promoting Inclusivity in Computing (PINC) program added a unique class to it’s lineup: A protein AI class developed and taught by a Genentech scientist. https://bit.ly/4tfPO7a
Genentech scientist brings cutting-edge AI course to SFSU | SFSU News After hearing the positive things colleagues had to say about San Francisco State University’s Promoting Inclusivity in Computing (PINC) program, Genentech scientist Will Thrift reached out to PINC Director Anagha Kulkarni with a proposal: collaborate on a course focused on protein artificial inte...
05/05/2026
Class of 2026! It's your time to shine, in our yearly cap 🎓 contest! . Decorate your grad caps and tag us in your photos for a chance to win an prize pack. Use and we'll share our winner on commencement day. Good luck, Gators
05/04/2026
San Francisco State is partnering with Sutter Health’s CPMC to launch a new pediatric simulation room on campus 🏥 Get hands-on pediatric training before you ever step into a hospital and graduate ready to make an impact.
If you’re passionate about caring for children and families, now’s the time to join our growing nursing program. Apply now. More information here:
Sutter’s CPMC and San Francisco State University Open Pediatric Simulation Room | SFSU News San Francisco — May 4, 2026 — Sutter’s CPMC, part of Sutter Health, and San Francisco State University (SFSU) today announced a milestone in their partnership to advance pediatric nursing education through a $200,000 Sutter Health investment. The funding supports a new, fully equipped pediatri...
We were so happy to see so many of you at the first Gator Block Party! We hope it inspired you to finish registering for your classes and preparing for your future. Remember to get that done online in your portal ASAP so you’re all set for next semester.
Gators, don’t stop ‘till you graduate! Get that degree. We know you can do it! 🕴️✨💜🐊
05/01/2026
Success takes many forms for Gator alumni. Our next SF State Magazine highlights the latest to translate passion into purpose. Look for the print edition on campus, and view past issues: https://magazine.sfsu.edu 🐊💜💛
04/30/2026
We shined our brightest at this year’s Admitted Student Days! Now accept your admission offer and become a Gator: https://future.sfsu.edu/admitted
04/29/2026
Don't miss Giants Night next year. Keep an eye on your emails for exclusive ticket offers and the opportunity to celebrate the purple and gold with your friends at the best ballpark in the MLB. https://news.sfsu.edu/news/sfsu-teams-giants-annual-alumni-night-ballpark