Student Resources
Student Support and Resources
Graduate school involves more than attending classes. Whether you are exploring a program, preparing an application, completing your credential or looking for personal support, SF State offers resources to help you move forward.
Use the pathways below to find the information and services most relevant to where you are in your student journey.
Find Support for Your Next Step
Learn more about Graduate College of Education programs, credential pathways and the types of support available to students before applying.
Find application guidance, credential requirements and information about preparing to begin your program.
Prepare for your transition to SF State by reviewing registration information, important dates, tuition costs and student services.
Find academic, financial, health and community resources to support your experience as an SF State student.
Access resources related to credential completion, graduate forms, academic requirements and preparing for the next stage of your career.
You do not have to navigate difficult circumstances alone. Connect with confidential services and campus resources that can help with your well-being, basic needs, safety and academic success.
Make Your Goals More Affordable
Explore scholarship opportunities that can help reduce costs and support your progress toward your degree, credential or career goal.
Featured Student Resources
| Credential and Graduate Services Center | Cahill Learning Resources and Media Lab |
| Get support with credential program requirements, application procedures, credential completion and renewing teaching or services credentials. | Use curriculum materials, children’s literature, assessment resources, manipulatives, media equipment and other tools that support your coursework and credential work. |
| Visit Credential and Graduate Services | Visit the Cahill Lab |
| Dean of Students Office | Academic and Personal Support |
| Connect with the Care and Support Team for help navigating personal, academic or university-related challenges. | SFSU offers academic and personal support resources, along with dedicated faculty and staff, to help you navigate university life, overcome challenges and achieve your goals. |
| Visit the Dean of Students Office | Explore Academic and Personal Support |
| Counseling and Mental Health Services | Community Inclusion |
| Access free and confidential counseling, virtual groups, workshops, crisis consultation and referrals. | Find identity-based centers, affinity programs and community resources that support belonging at SF State. |
| Visit Counseling and Mental Health Services | Visit Community Inclusion |
Support by Topic
Find the academic tools and services you need to register for courses, complete your program and access instructional materials.
Explore financial assistance and support for essential needs.
Access medical, mental health and personal support services.
Find programs and services that support identity, inclusion and connection.
Find information about campus safety, reporting options and student rights.
- University Police Department SafeWalk
- Office of Civil Rights and Title IX
- Title IX and DHR Reporting
- Report Graffiti or Signage
- Standards for Student Conduct
The SafeWalk section could include the phone number directly:
SafeWalk: Call University Police Department dispatch at (415) 338-7200 and press 0. SafeWalk is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Need Help Finding the Right Resource?
If you are not sure where to begin, contact the Graduate College of Education. We can help direct you to the appropriate office or service.
Email: gcoe@sfsu.edu
Phone: (415) 405-3681
Location: Burk Hall 501
Address: 1600 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94132
Office hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.