Sneak Preview

SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 2017 n OPEN HOUSE AT SF STATE

Welcome to SF State!We believe the best way for students to learn is to jump in and get started, and that’s what Sneak Preview is all about. Explore, ask questions and immerse yourself in our diverse community.

Today is your a day to live our motto, “Experientia Docet” or Experience Teaches. We look forward to meeting you today and seeing you on campus in the fall.

Sneak Preview’s ‘Don’t Miss’ Events

¡ ACCEPT your admission offer, pay your $100 enrollment confirmation deposit and SIGN UP for summer orientation (gateway.sfsu.edu/applicants)

¡ Explore and experience the RESOURCE FAIR on the Quad, STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS on the West Campus Green and UNIVERSITY HOUSING.

¡ Take a CAMPUS TOUR.

¡ GREET the GATOR.

QUESTIONS? Look for anyone with “ASK ME” on the back of their shirt for assistance.

LAST SHUTTLE LEAVES SF STATE from Holloway Avenue (near the library) at 4 p.m.

IN THE EVENT OF RAIN: Quad activities move to Gym 100, campus tours leave from the Administration Building and student organization tables move to the César Chávez Student Center.

Daylong Activities and EventsAccept Your Offer of Admissions (AAO) Open Lab: Ready to become a Gator and say YES to SF State? Go online at gateway.sfsu.edu/applicants or come meet with our staff who are ready to help you submit your acceptance and pay your $100 enrollment confirmation deposit. Location: J. Paul Leonard Library 280. Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Campus Resources Fair on the Quad: Learn more about academic departments, student services, organizations and resources available to SF State students. Location: Campus Quad. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Campus Tours: Take a campus tour and learn what SF State has to offer from a current student’s perspective. Tours run every 15 minutes from outside of the Administration Building (look for the purple and gold balloon arch). The last tour leaves at 2:30 p.m. Location: Administration Building courtyard. Time: 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

“Party on the West Campus Green” Hosted by Student Organizations and Associated Students Productions: Come learn about campus life and how students have FUN at SF State with over 70 student organizations. Izzy’s Cheesesteaks food truck will also be joining the party! Location: West Campus Green. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

University Housing and Dining Services: Virtual housing tours are offered every 15 minutes in the Seven Hills Conference Center near the Dining Center. The last presentation begins at 2:45 p.m. Location: Seven Hills Conference Center and Housing Office. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

One Stop Center: Submit required documents for admissions or student account-related matters. Location: Student Services Building. Time: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Open House: Visit us for general information, status verification, Summer Bridge 2017 information & Guardian Scholars Program interviews. Location: Student Services Building 201. Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

J.Paul Leonard Library: Visit the library’s table in their lobby. Speak to a librarian, learn about our computing/technology spaces, explore the top things to do in the Library, ask questions or take a self-guided tour. Small group tours will be offered every hour beginning at 8:30 a.m. The last tour leaves the lobby at 2:30 p.m. Location: J. Paul Leonard Library Lobby (1st floor). Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Schedule at a Glance

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Location Session I8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

Session II9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Session III10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Session IV11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

McKenna Theatre (Creative Arts) Financial Aid and Scholarships Financial Aid and Scholarships Financial Aid and Scholarships Financial Aid and Scholarships

Rosa Parks A-C (Student Center) Bursar’s Office Bursar’s Office Bursar’s Office Bursar’s Office

Rosa Parks D (Student Center)ASI Early Childhood Education Center

Jack Adams (Student Center)Next Steps for Students

(Freshmen)Next Steps for Students

(Freshmen)Next Steps for Students

(Freshmen)Next Steps for Students

(Freshmen)

Knuth Hall (Creative Arts) “I’m a Transfer Student” “I’m a Transfer Student” “I’m a Transfer Student” “I’m a Transfer Student”

HSS 130 Metro Academies Metro Academies Metro Academies Metro Academies

Science 101Change Agents: Connect

with CommunityChange Agents: Connect

with CommunityChange Agents: Connect

with CommunityChange Agents: Connect

with Community

HSS 154 Easy Steps to Early Start Easy Steps to Early Start Easy Steps to Early Start Easy Steps to Early Start

Humanities 408AB540/Undocumented

Student Success @ SF StateAB540/Undocumented

Student Success @ SF State

Burk Hall 155 Veteran’s Corner Veteran’s Corner

Burk Hall 311 “So You Want to Be a Teacher” “So You Want to Be a Teacher”

Humanities 108 Study Abroad Study Abroad

Library 121Disability Programs and

ResourcesDisability Programs and

Resources

Burk Hall 28 Prospective Parents Panel Prospective Parents Panel

Towers Conference Center, Presidio Room

Living on Campus Student Panel Living on Campus Student Panel Living on Campus Student Panel

Towers Conference Center, Sunset Room

Living Learning Programs for Residents

Living Learning Programs for Residents

Living Learning Programs for Residents

Village Bldg. C #138 “I’m an International Student”

Gym 113 Campus Recreation Campus Recreation

Library 242 Grad Studies: CSU Research

Library 244 Graduate Student Fellowships

Richard Oaks Multicultural Center (Student Center)

Get Connected: ASI Programs

Fine Arts 193Letters of Rec & Personal Statement (Grad School)

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“I’m an International Student”: SF State welcomes new FI Visa International Students to campus. Find out about completing the admissions process, enrollment requirements and campus resources available to students. Location: Village Building C #138. Session III

“I’m a Transfer Student”: Learn about the next steps after being admitted to SF State as a transfer student, including course completion, advising, major preparation, important deadlines and the transfer orientation program at SF State. Location: Creative Arts, Knuth Hall. Sessions I, II, III, IV

Letters of Recommendation & Personal Statement for Graduate School: This workshop is designed to assist SF State graduate school applicants in preparing a strong statement of purpose (personal essay) and letters of recommendation, which are critical components of the graduate school application. Location: Fine Arts 193. Session II

Living on Campus – Student Resident Panel: Interested in hearing about what it is like to live on campus? Come meet some of our current student residents and ask questions about their experience! Location: Towers Conference Center, Presidio Room. Sessions: II, III, IV

Metro Academies College Success Program: Metro helps first-generation, low-income and/or historically underrepresented students succeed at SF State/City College SF. Each Metro academy is a “school within a school,” serving as an educational home with personalized in-class academic support. Metro is a two-year learning community, or academy, of two courses each semester that share themes such as social justice, education equity, community health or ethnic studies. Metro courses satisfy general education requirements, so you can go on to complete your bachelor’s degree in any major. Location: HSS 130. Sessions I, II, III, IV

Next Steps for New Students (Freshmen): Learn about the next steps after being admitted to SF State, including course completion, freshman orientation and other important requirements and deadlines. Location: Cesar Chavez Student Center Building, Jack Adams Hall. Sessions I, II, III, IV

Prospective Parents Panel: Prospective parents can learn more about SF State by attending this Q & A with current and former Gator parents. Location: Burk Hall 28. Sessions II, IV

So You Want to Be a Teacher?: Learn about our programs in Education and Teaching Credentials. Find out about pathways to careers in Education. Check out our newly revamped Education Minor which is open to all undergraduate students. Location: Burk Hall 311. Sessions III, IV

Study Abroad 101: Meet advisors, learn about programs and discover how you can include study abroad in your SF State education. Location: Humanities 108. Sessions: III, IV

Supporting Residents Through Living Learning Programs: Living Learning Programs (LLPs) at SF State provide students an opportunity to be part of a community based on their academic interest, identity, or other interests. Come learn more on how LLPs can impact your student life while living on campus. Location: Towers Conference Center, Sunset Room. Sessions: II, III, IV

Veterans Corner @ SF State: SF State is committed to helping active duty members of the military and veterans of military service attain their educational goals. Active duty personnel, veterans, reservists and dependents of service-related disabled or deceased veterans are encouraged to attend this workshop. Location: Burk Hall 155. Sessions I, II

AB540/Undocumented Student Success @ SF State: Students and families are invited to learn about various on-campus resources and support networks available to help AB540/undocumented students succeed at SF State. Location: HUM 408. Session III, IV

Associated Students Early Childhood Education Center: Learn about campus childcare for SF State student parents. Also discover employment and learning opportunities as well. Location: Cesar Chavez Student Center, Rosa Parks D. Session IV

Bursar’s Office: Learn about tuition, fees, payment due dates, services provided and how to avoid enrollment cancellation. Location: Cesar Chavez Student Center Building, Rosa Parks A-C,. Sessions I, II, III, IV

Campus Recreation Department – Something for Everyone: Discover the variety of recreation and wellness activities available on campus, including intramurals, sports clubs, and group fitness/wellness classes. Location: Gymnasium 113. Sessions II, III

Change Agents: Explore Ways to Connect with the Community: Discover how you can serve the community, make a difference, win awards and build leadership skills while earning academic units! This workshop will explore how you can make an impact by applying what you learn in the classroom toward community-defined needs. Location: Science 101. Sessions I, II, III, IV

CSU Research Competition Winners Panel for Prospective Graduate Students: CSU Research Competition Winners Panel Discussion. Location: LIB 242. Session III

Disability Programs & Resource Center @ SF State: Learn about the many resources and direct services available to students with disabilities. Attend a brief orientation on some of our most requested services and accommodations. Location: Library 121. Sessions II, III

Early Start Summer Program: Early Start is a CSU mandated program for approximately half of incoming freshmen under (based on their math and English preparation). Attend this workshop to determine if you must complete Early Start, how to enroll into the Early Start courses, and most of all to find out the benefits of this program! Learn more at developmentalstudies.sfsu.edu. Location: HSS 154. Sessions I, II, III, IV

Financial Aid and Scholarships: Find out about financial aid including grants, loans and scholarships available for students at SF State. Location: Creative Arts, McKenna Theatre. Sessions I, II, III, IV

Get Connected with Associated Students Programs and Services: Create a supportive academic network while you work toward your SF State graduation through Associated Students. Learn about our upcoming events, free services, internship and employment opportunities, in addition to our free Book Loan Service and ASI scholarships. Location: Cesar Chavez Student Center Building, Richard Oaks Multicultural Center. Session IV

Graduate Fellowships for Study in the U.S. and Abroad: Learn about services provided by the Fellowships Office, CSU and national fellowships to fund graduate studies, research, and language study in the U.S. and abroad. Location: LIB 244. Session III

Campus Highlights Workshops (8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.)

Session I: 8:30–9:15 a.m. Session II: 9:30–10:15 a.m. Session III: 10:30–11:15 a.m. Session IV: 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

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EXPLORE COLLEGES AND MAJORS: DEANS’ WELCOMESCollege of Business Campus Resource Fair on the Quad | 8:30 a.m.– 12 p.m. Dean’s Welcome | 12:30 – 1:15 p.m.Business Building, Room 202

Brief welcome and introduction about college departments and programs.

Economics Labor and Employment Studies Business Administration (no concentration) Hospitality and Tourism Management

Graduate College of Education Campus Resource Fair on the Quad | 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Dean’s Welcome | 12:30 – 1:15 p.m.Burk Hall, Room 319

College of Ethnic Studies Campus Resource Fair on the Quad | 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Reception | 12 – 1:30 p.m.Ethnic Studies & Psychology Building Courtyard

The College of Ethnic Studies – the first of its kind and still the only such college in the nation – will also offer a presentation on its majors and options.

Africana Studies American Indian Studies

College of Health and Social SciencesCampus Resource Fair on the Quad | 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Dean’s Welcome | 12:30 – 1:15 p.m.Cesar Chavez Student Center, Jack Adams Hall

Faculty, staff and students will be available to answer questions. Visit specific department tables for brochures and other handouts.

Child and Adolescent Development Criminal Justice Studies Environmental Studies Family and Consumer Sciences Social Work Sociology Urban Studies and Planning Apparel Design and Merchandising

Business Administration concentrations: Accounting Decision Sciences Finance Information Systems International Business Management Marketing

Asian American Studies Latina/Latino Studies

Dietetics Health Education Interior Design Kinesiology Nursing Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration

Undergraduate Advising Center Exploring Majors - Undecided About a Major 12:30 – 1:15 and 1:30 – 2:15p.m.HSS Building, Room 154

If you are coming to SF State undecided about your major, you’re not alone. The Undergraduate Advising Center will offer guidance on choosing a major at SF State.

College of Liberal and Creative Arts Campus Resource Fair on the Quad | 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Dean’s Welcome #1 | 12:30 – 12:50 p.m.Dean’s Welcome #2 | 12:50 – 1:15 p.m.McKenna Theater (Creative Arts)Faculty, staff and students will be available to answer questions. Visit specific department tables for brochures and other handouts.

American Studies Anthropology Art Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts Chinese Cinema Classics Communication Studies Comparative and World Literature Dance Drama English French German History Humanities

International Relations Italian Japanese Journalism Liberal Studies Modern Jewish Studies Music Philosophy Philosophy and Religion Political Science Spanish Technical and Professional Writing Women and Gender Studies Bachelor of Music Industrial Design Visual Communication Design

College of Science and EngineeringCampus Resource Fair on the Quad | 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Dean’s Welcome | 12:30 – 1:15 p.m.Science Building, Room 201 There will be a brief welcome and introduction about college departments and programs, followed by two to three student presentations about research opportunities for students.

Biology Chemistry Earth and Climate Science Earth Sciences Geography Geography and Environment Mathematics Engineering

Physics Concentration in Astronomy Psychology Applied Mathematics Biochemistry Computer Science

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Academic Showcases (continued)

A Taste of SF StateSF State Dining Services Enjoy a sneak preview of dining at SF State and experience the variety of options that are available to a meal plan holder.

César Chávez Student CenterCafé 101: 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.Gold Coast Grill & Catering: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Ike’s Place: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.iNoodles: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.Lobby Shop: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.Natural Sensations: 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.Nizario’s Pizza: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.Quickly: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Shah’s Halal: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.Taqueria Girasol: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Village @ Centennial SquareSubway: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.Taza: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.Village Market & Pizza: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Additional Campus LocationsCafé Rosso: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.Izzy’s Cheesesteak Food Truck (West Campus Green) 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Peet’s Coffee & Tea (inside the J. Paul Leonard Library): 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.Station Café: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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City Eats: The all-you-care-to-eat restaurant offers an array of menu choices: grilled options, a fresh toss-to-order salad station, an Asian stir-fry station, a vegan and vegetarian hot entrée station, a full-scale make-it-yourself deli bar and salad bar. This is the perfect choice to experience the dining center firsthand! Sneak Preview special: Buy one meal and get the second at half-price. Guest meal prices: Breakfast: $10, Lunch: $11, Dinner: $12, Faculty with ID any meal: $9, Children under 7: half price

Café in the Park: Start your day right with our Starbucks brewed coffee and choose from a selection of continental breakfast items. You can also choose from a selection of sandwiches and salads to take on-the-go with you for breakfast and lunch.

8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Freshmen StudentsTake Placement Tests Unless exempt, first-time college students graduating from high school must take the English Placement Test (EPT) and/or Entry Level Math (ELM) exams. Placement tests are mandatory to attend SF State in the Fall. Take the placement tests no later than the May 6 exam, (Must register by April 21, 2017.) Students with certain ELM and EPT scores must take summer coursework, called Early Start, prior to enrollment in classes at orientation. Students with certain EPT scores will also have to complete Directed Self Placement prior to orientation. Check your email used on your application frequently for notifications. For more information, visit testing.sfsu.edu/tests/elmept

Send Official Transcripts Upon graduation from high school, please arrange for official high school transcripts to be received by the Office of Admissions no later than July 15. If you have taken any college courses or earned a score of three or above on any Advanced Placement Examinations, please have the testing company forward an official transcript or test report to the Office of Admissions. Proof

of high school graduation must be posted on transcripts.

Attend Orientation Our New Student Orientations connect you to all aspects of campus and academic life at SF State. Attendance is highly encouraged for all entering freshmen. Space in orientation sessions and Fall classes is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up for orientation via via your Student Center on the SF State Gateway (gateway.sfsu.edu/applicants) after you accept your admission offer (AAO).

Please reference the New Student Orientation website (newstudentprograms.sfsu.edu) for more information or send an email: nsp@sfsu.edu.

Transfer Students Verify Requirements You must verify completion of the following admission requirements prior to enrollment: 60 transferable semester (90 quarter) units, with a University-determined minimum transferable GPA, and “C” or better grades in Oral Communication, Written Communication, Critical Thinking and Quantitative Reasoning/Math. Please arrange for all official transcripts to be received by Admissions no later than July 15, 2017.

Transfer Student OrientationsOur New Transfer Orientations are one-day advising and class registration sessions aimed to help prepare you to join the SF State community. Space in orientation sessions and Fall classes is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up for orientation via your Student Center on the SF State Gateway (gateway.sfsu.edu/applicants) after you accept your admission offer (AAO) and pay your $100 enrollment confirmation deposit.

SF STATE BOOKSTORE20% off one SF State gift or clothing purchase. Valid today only: April 8, 2017. Excludes graduation merchandise. Other exclusions may apply. See store for details. Open 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

20% off

New Student Orientation DatesFirst-Year Student Orientations Our New Student Orientations connect you to all aspects of campus and academic life at SF State. Attendance is highly encouraged for all entering freshmen and transfer students as you will receive advising and register for your fall 2017 classes. Space in orientation sessions is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up for orientation via Student Center (gateway.sfsu.edu) after you accept your offer of admission (AAO) and pay your $100 enrollment confirmation deposit. Please reference the New Student Orientation website (newstudentprograms.sfsu.edu) for more information or send an email to nsp@sfsu.edu.

Transfer Student Orientations

Our New Transfer Orientations are either half-day or full-day advising and class registration sessions aimed at helping prepare you to join the SF State community.

Space in orientation sessions is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up for orientation via Student Center (gateway.sfsu.edu) after you accept your offer of admission.

Orientation Sessions Population

June

Thursday, June 8 Freshmen

Friday, June 9 Freshmen

Monday, June 12 Freshmen

Tuesday, June 13 Freshmen

Thursday, June 15 Freshmen

Friday, June 16 Transfer (half day)

Monday, June 19 Freshmen

Tuesday, June 20 Freshmen

Thursday, June 22 Freshmen

Friday, June 23 Transfer (half day)

Monday, June 26 Freshmen

Tuesday, June 27 Freshmen

Thursday, June 29 Freshmen

Friday June 30 Transfer (full day)

July

Wednesday, July 5 Freshmen

Thursday, July 6 Freshmen

Friday, July 7 Freshmen

Monday, July 10 Transfer (half day)

Tuesday, July 11 Transfer (half day)

Thursday, July 13 Transfer (half day)

Friday, July 14 Transfer (full day)

Monday, July 17 Transfer (half day)

Tuesday, July 18 Transfer (half day)

Thursday, July 20 Transfer (half day)

Friday, July 21 Transfer (full day)

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Next Steps for New Students sfsu.edu/future/StepsforNewStudents_Fall2017.pdf

Required Steps for All New Students at SF State

n Accept admissions offer (AAO) and enrollment confirmation deposit deadline: April 1 - May 1, 2017 n Sign up for English (EPT) and mathematics (ELM) placement test (if required). Registration deadline April 21, 2017, for final test date May 6, 2017. n Sign up for New Student Orientation and register for Fall classes (gateway.sfsu.edu/applicants). n Submit proof of measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and hepatitis B (HEP-B) immunization BEFORE attending New Student Orientation. n Send final transcripts. Deadline: July 15, 2017. Proof of graduation must be posted (for high school only). n Pay tuition and fees. DEADLINE July 24, 2017 (or have proof of financial aid).

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Other Important Reminders

n Apply for housing (housing.sfsu.edu). n Apply for financial aid (fafsa.ed.gov or dream.csac.ca.gov). n International student requirements may differ from those stated above. Check with Admissions (sfsu.edu/future) and with the Office of International Programs (oip.sfsu.edu). n Remember to check your STUDENT CENTER (gateway.sfsu.edu) often and don’t miss out on important and timely notification of new messages posted to your account regarding admission, fees, financial aid, enrollment, tests and transcript information. Make sure your personal information is up to date – check the email address listed on your application often.

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