New Student & Family Programs

You can check your application status online. After you submit your online application, you will receive an email from the University with your San Francisco State University Identification Number.

Check your application status on the SF State Gateway. Log in with your SF State ID and password and navigate to the Student Center to see the most up-to-date information.

The To Do List will show the required documents needed for your admission application. Click “more” and then the individual To Do Items to see additional details about each item.

You can also check the status of your application by clicking on the link to “Check Admission Status” in the “New Students” box of your Student Center.

We recommend all new students and their families to review the cost to attend SF State early and determine various factors to cost of living, tuition and fees, and what potential aid, scholarships, and resources will be needed to attend the University.

Below you will find a variety of links and resources to understand various financial aid resources.

Prospective and new students can check their financial aid application status, view and accept their financial aid award offer through the SF State Gateway.

1. Login to your Student Center on the SF State Gateway: gateway.sfsu.edu
2. In the center of the next page in the "Finances" section, choose on "View Financial Aid"
3. Check your "To Do" List for any required documents.

Housing at San Francisco State is limited! It's important to plan for various options if living on-campus is not possible. It is important to note that Housing applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Applying for housing on campus is a separate process from the University admission process. Because obtaining housing on campus is not guaranteed, it’s important to apply early.

Navigating a University website as a new student can be a lot of work! Don't stress. We're here to help. Below you'll find an advanced search tool that can help find specific offices or staff across campus. If you would like to speak with someone from our office, please visit our Help Desk.