"Everything You Need to Do" PDF. - San Francisco State University
"Everything You Need to Do" PDF. - San Francisco State University
"Everything You Need to Do" PDF. - San Francisco State University
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Other Important<br />
Reminders<br />
Attend Sneak Preview:<br />
Saturday, April 13, 2013<br />
Plan <strong>to</strong> attend Sneak Preview <strong>to</strong><br />
learn more about academic and<br />
campus services at SF <strong>State</strong> and<br />
check on the status of your housing<br />
application. For more information,<br />
go <strong>to</strong> www.sfsu.edu/outreach<br />
Apply Early for Housing<br />
On-campus housing is in high<br />
demand and is not guaranteed.<br />
<strong>You</strong> must apply for housing<br />
separately from your application<br />
for admission. Be sure <strong>to</strong> apply for<br />
housing before January 30, 2013<br />
for the fall semester. Go <strong>to</strong><br />
www.sfsu.edu/~housing<br />
Apply for Financial Aid: Priority<br />
Filing Deadline March 2, 2013<br />
To receive financial aid, you must fill<br />
out a Free Application for Federal<br />
Student Aid (FAFSA) and list SF<br />
<strong>State</strong>’s federal school code: 001154.<br />
<strong>You</strong> are strongly encouraged <strong>to</strong><br />
complete your FAFSA online at<br />
www.fafsa.ed.gov Do not wait<br />
until you or your parents have filed<br />
tax returns. The Financial Aid office<br />
will notify you about your financial<br />
aid award by e-mail.<br />
Take a Spring Campus Tour:<br />
February 11 - April 30, 2013<br />
For dates, times and more<br />
information, go <strong>to</strong><br />
www.sfsu.edu/outreach<br />
Frequently Asked Questions<br />
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS<br />
(F-1 AND J-1 VISA)<br />
What if I am an<br />
international student?<br />
International students are required<br />
<strong>to</strong> attend the International Student<br />
and Scholar Orientation during<br />
August 2013. More information<br />
can be found at the Office of<br />
International Programs website:<br />
www.sfsu.edu/~oip/orient.htm<br />
CLASS REGISTRATION<br />
How do I register for classes?<br />
Freshmen receive early priority<br />
registration for all of their units on<br />
their orientation date. Transfer students<br />
receive early priority registration for<br />
a maximum of 8 units at orientation.<br />
The earlier you attend orientation, the<br />
better choice of classes you will have.<br />
How do transfers register<br />
for additional units?<br />
Transfers may add additional units<br />
during your Final Priority Registration<br />
time in August. View your registration<br />
date/time by logging in<strong>to</strong> the<br />
SF <strong>State</strong> Gateway (gateway.sfsu.<br />
edu), then navigate <strong>to</strong> "Schedule/<br />
Classes" under "Student."<br />
How do I find out what<br />
classes are being offered?<br />
The Fall 2013 Class Schedule is printed<br />
for all orientation attendees as well<br />
as online: www.sfsu.edu/schedule<br />
The <strong>University</strong> Bulletin publishes<br />
all course descriptions and<br />
graduation requirements online:<br />
www.sfsu.edu/~bulletin<br />
How do I pay Tuition Fees?<br />
Tuition Fees must be paid in full<br />
before you can register for classes at<br />
orientation, unless you have a Financial<br />
Aid deferment. Complete fee payment<br />
information is available at the Bursar’s<br />
Office online at: www.sfsu.edu/~bursar<br />
ENROLLMENT DEPOSIT<br />
What is the enrollment deposit?<br />
Freshman and transfer students must<br />
pay a non-refundable enrollment<br />
deposit of $100 when they accept their<br />
admission offer. The deposit is required<br />
<strong>to</strong> reserve a space at SF <strong>State</strong>. The<br />
admission acceptance and enrollment<br />
deposit must be received by May 1.<br />
The deposit will offset a portion of your<br />
Tuition Fees for the first semester. This<br />
is a one-time payment required only<br />
during the first semester of admission.<br />
Can the enrollment deposit<br />
be waived?<br />
The enrollment confirmation deposit will<br />
be waived for students receiving state<br />
or federal need-based grants. <strong>You</strong>r New<br />
Student Requirements Checklist will<br />
indicate if you qualify for the waiver.<br />
MORE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS AT www.sfsu.edu/~advising