Academic Year 2026- 2027

Important Calendar Dates and Tuition/Fees for the Fall 2026 - Summer 2027 Academic Year can be found below.

Calendar Dates and Tuition/Fees for the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 Semesters

Fall 2026 Quick Link

Fall 2026 Important Dates
Dates Activities

Monday, April 13, 2026

 

Begin accepting Fall 2026 tuition and fee payments.

Students with an outstanding balance from a prior semester must pay their balance in full to avoid a financial obligation hold for the Fall 2026 semester.
Monday, April 13, 2026 Priority registration for continuing students.
Monday, June 8, 2026 Registration for New Graduate Students.
TBD Registration for Freshmen and Transfer Students.
TBD Open Registration for all students.
Friday, August 21, 2026 Last day to drop all classes to not be charged pro-rated tuition and fees

Monday, August 24, 2026

 

 

 

 

FIRST DAY OF INSTRUCTION

Pro-Rata Fees Are Assessed:

Students who cancel registration between the 1st day of the Semester and the 60% point of the attendance period will be charged a Pro-Rata fee which will increase daily until all classes are fully withdrawn.

 

Monday, September 14, 2026

 

 

 

 

 

Add/Drop Deadline:

Last Day to Drop Classes/Withdraw without a W grade.

Last day for partial refund of Tuition Fee for students with 6.1+ units who drop to and keep 6.0 units or less (see REFUND GUIDELINES).

Last day for partial refund for Graduate Facility and Professional Program Fee.

Last day to receive refund for non-resident fees and partial refund of Tuition and Fees for students with 6.1+ units who drop and keep 6.0 units or less (see REFUND GUIDELINES).

Monday, September 21, 2026

4:00 PM in person at service windows located at the Student Services 

11:59 PM for online payments:

The Bursar's Office is not responsible for online payments that are not processed by this deadline

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fee Payment Deadline:

Fall 2026 Tuition fees are due for all students including Financial Aid Recipients.

For students with financial aid awards for the Fall 2026 semester, late fees may apply if the aid has not disbursed by this date.

INSTALLMENT PLAN -An installment payment plan will not be offered due to the fee payment deadline being September 21, 2026.  However, students may make individual payments at their own pace, provided the balance is paid in full by the stated deadline.

View all of our Payment Options.

REFER TO OUR REFUND GUIDELINES TO AVOID ADDITIONAL FEES AND CHARGES IF YOU NEED TO MAKE CHANGES TO YOUR SCHEDULE OR DROP CLASSES THIS FALL.

 

Census Day, Monday, September 21, 2026

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

 

$20 Administrative Fee will be assessed for any unpaid Fall 2026 Tuition and Fees.  

30-day Electronic Bills (eBills) sent.

Students who have unpaid balances for the Fall 2026 term will be sent an electronic bill, outlining the details of their balances for the semester.

 
Thursday, October 22, 2026

60-day Electronic Bills (eBills) sent.

Students who have unpaid balances for the Fall 2025 term will be sent an electronic bill, outlining the details of their balances for the semester.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Last day for Pro-Rata Tuition/Fee Calculation for Total Withdrawal from the University
Monday, November 23, 2026

90-day Electronic Bills (eBills) sent.

Students who have unpaid balances for the Fall 2026 term will be sent an electronic bill, outlining the details of their balances for the semester.

 

Fee Disclaimer:

The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, CSU must reserve the right, even after fees are initially charged or initial fee payments are made, to increase or modify any listed fees. All listed fees, other than mandatory system wide fees, are subject to change without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun.

All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, or the Presidents, as appropriate. Changes in mandatory system wide fees will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Working Families Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Act

(Sections 66028 - 66028.6 of the Education Code).

Tuition and Fees

View all the campus based fees for a quick overview. 

For CPaGE Students, go to the CPaGE home page.

Undergraduate Students
Unit Load 6.0 Units or Less (Part Time) 6.1+ Units (Full Time)
Tuition Fees $1,981 $3,419
Local Fees (Mandatory):    
Student Body Center $82 $82
Recreation & Wellness Center $187 $187
Student Body Association $54 $54
Student Health Service $317 $317
IRA - General $50 $50
IRA - Athletics and Recreational Sports $125 $125
Health Facilities $44 $44
Campus Service Card $2 $2
Gator Pass $130 $130

Student Involvement and Representation (SIRF) 

OPTIONAL3

 $2 $2
Local Fees Sub-Total $993 $993
Tuition and Fees Total (Includes Optional SIRF Fee) $2,974 $4,412

*VIEW ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE TUITION/PROGRAM FEES BELOW

 

Credential Students
Unit Load 6.0 Units or Less (Part Time) 6.1+ Units (Full Time)
Tuition Fees $2,302 $3,969
Local Fees (Mandatory):    
Student Body Center $82 $82
Recreation & Wellness Center $187 $187
Student Body Association $54 $54
Student Health Service $317 $317
IRA - General $50 $50
IRA - Athletics and Recreational Sports $125 $125
Health Facilities $44 $44
Campus Service Card $2 $2
Gator Pass $130 $130

Student Involvement and Representation (SIRF) 

OPTIONAL3

 $2 $2
Local Fees Sub-Total $993 $993
Tuition and Fees Total (Includes Optional SIRF Fee) $3,295 $4,962

*VIEW ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE TUITION/PROGRAM FEES BELOW

 

Graduate1,2, Post-Baccalaureate, 2nd Degree and Master's Program Students
Unit Load 6.0 Units or Less (Part Time) 6.1+ Units (Full Time)
Tuition Fees $2,480 $4,274
Local Fees (Mandatory):    
Student Body Center $82 $82
Recreation & Wellness Center $187 $187
Student Body Association $54 $54
Student Health Service $317 $317
IRA - General $50 $50
IRA - Athletics and Recreational Sports $125 $125
Health Facilities $44 $44
Campus Service Card $2 $2
Gator Pass $130 $130

Student Involvement and Representation (SIRF) 

OPTIONAL3

 $2 $2
Local Fees Sub-Total $993 $993
Tuition and Fees Total (Includes Optional SIRF Fee) $3,473 $5,267

*VIEW ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE TUITION/PROGRAM FEES BELOW

 

Education Doctorate Students
Unit Load 1+ Units            
Tuition Fees $7,047
Local Fees (Mandatory):  
Student Body Center $82
Recreation & Wellness Center $187
Student Body Association $54
Student Health Service $317
IRA - General $50
IRA - Athletics and Recreational Sports $125
Health Facilities $44
Campus Service Card $2
Gator Pass $130

Student Involvement and Representation (SIRF) 

OPTIONAL3

 $2
Local Fees Sub-Total $993
Tuition and Fees Total (Includes Optional SIRF Fee) $8,040

*VIEW ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE TUITION/PROGRAM FEES BELOW

 

Additional Applicable Tuition/Program Fees

 

Non-Resident Tuition Fees:

Non-Residents of California and International students must pay $471 per unit.

Non-Resident Students
Student Category Cost Per Unit
California Non-Residents $471
International Students $471

1Graduate Facility and Professional Program Fees (Business Matriculating Graduate Students):

Graduate students in the College of Business will be charged an additional Off Campus Fee of $700 (for 0 to 6.0 units) or $1,200 (for 6.1 or more units) AND a Professional Program Fee of $321 per unit.

Note:

Graduate Students in the Master of Science in Quantitative Economics program are not subject to the additional Graduate MBA program fee.

Business Matriculating Graduate Students
Unit Load 6.0 Units or Less 6.1+ Units
Off Campus Fee $700 $1,200
Professional Program Fee $321 Per Unit $321 Per Unit

2Graduate and Professional Program Fees (Public Administration Matriculating Graduate Students):

Graduate students in Public Administration will be charged an additional Graduate Program Fee of $430 (for 0 to 6.0 units) or $850 (for 6.1 or more units) per semester.

Public Administration Matriculating Graduate Students
Unit Load 6.0 Units or Less 6.1+ Units
Graduate Program Fee $430 $850

3The SIRF (Student Involvement and Representation Fee) can be opted out of in the Student Center (Gateway):

  • Find the "Finances" section of the page
  • Click through the drop-down menu and select "Account Activity" to find the date the SIRF fee was posted for the semester and when the charge was placed on the account and
  • Click the "OPT OUT" toggle button to follow the click-through instructions.

 If you have trouble completing the opt-out process, please submit a service ticket or contact the Bursar's Office at 415-338-1281 for assistance.

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Fee Disclaimer:

The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, CSU must reserve the right, even after fees are initially charged or initial fee payments are made, to increase or modify any listed fees. All listed fees, other than mandatory system wide fees, are subject to change without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun.

All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, or the Presidents, as appropriate. Changes in mandatory system wide fees will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Working Families Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Act

(Sections 66028 - 66028.6 of the Education Code).

Tuition and Fees

View all the campus based fees for a quick overview. 

For CPaGE Students, go to the CPaGE home page.

Undergraduate Students
Unit Load 6.0 Units or Less (Part Time) 6.1+ Units (Full Time)
Tuition Fees $1,981 $3,419
Local Fees (Mandatory):    
Student Body Center $82 $82
Recreation & Wellness Center $187 $187
Student Body Association $54 $54
Student Health Service $317 $317
IRA - General $50 $50
IRA - Athletics and Recreational Sports $125 $125
Health Facilities $44 $44
Campus Service Card $2 $2
Gator Pass $130 $130

Student Involvement and Representation (SIRF) 

OPTIONAL3

 $2 $2
Local Fees Sub-Total $993 $993
Tuition and Fees Total (Includes Optional SIRF Fee) $2,974 $4,412

*VIEW ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE TUITION/PROGRAM FEES BELOW

 

Credential Students
Unit Load 6.0 Units or Less (Part Time) 6.1+ Units (Full Time)
Tuition Fees $2,302 $3,969
Local Fees (Mandatory):    
Student Body Center $82 $82
Recreation & Wellness Center $187 $187
Student Body Association $54 $54
Student Health Service $317 $317
IRA - General $50 $50
IRA - Athletics and Recreational Sports $125 $125
Health Facilities $44 $44
Campus Service Card $2 $2
Gator Pass $130 $130

Student Involvement and Representation (SIRF) 

OPTIONAL3

 $2 $2
Local Fees Sub-Total $993 $993
Tuition and Fees Total (Includes Optional SIRF Fee) $3,295 $4,962

*VIEW ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE TUITION/PROGRAM FEES BELOW

 

Graduate1,2, Post-Baccalaureate, 2nd Degree and Master's Program Students
Unit Load 6.0 Units or Less (Part Time) 6.1+ Units (Full Time)
Tuition Fees $2,480 $4,274
Local Fees (Mandatory):    
Student Body Center $82 $82
Recreation & Wellness Center $187 $187
Student Body Association $54 $54
Student Health Service $317 $317
IRA - General $50 $50
IRA - Athletics and Recreational Sports $125 $125
Health Facilities $44 $44
Campus Service Card $2 $2
Gator Pass $130 $130

Student Involvement and Representation (SIRF) 

OPTIONAL3

 $2 $2
Local Fees Sub-Total $993 $993
Tuition and Fees Total (Includes Optional SIRF Fee) $3,473 $5,267

*VIEW ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE TUITION/PROGRAM FEES BELOW

 

Education Doctorate Students
Unit Load 1+ Units            
Tuition Fees $7,047
Local Fees (Mandatory):  
Student Body Center $82
Recreation & Wellness Center $187
Student Body Association $54
Student Health Service $317
IRA - General $50
IRA - Athletics and Recreational Sports $125
Health Facilities $44
Campus Service Card $2
Gator Pass $130

Student Involvement and Representation (SIRF) 

OPTIONAL3

 $2
Local Fees Sub-Total $993
Tuition and Fees Total (Includes Optional SIRF Fee) $8,040

*VIEW ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE TUITION/PROGRAM FEES BELOW

 

Additional Applicable Tuition/Program Fees

 

Non-Resident Tuition Fees:

Non-Residents of California and International students must pay $471 per unit.

Non-Resident Students
Student Category Cost Per Unit
California Non-Residents $471
International Students $471

1Graduate Facility and Professional Program Fees (Business Matriculating Graduate Students):

Graduate students in the College of Business will be charged an additional Off Campus Fee of $700 (for 0 to 6.0 units) or $1,200 (for 6.1 or more units) AND a Professional Program Fee of $321 per unit.

Note:

Graduate Students in the Master of Science in Quantitative Economics program are not subject to the additional Graduate MBA program fee.

Business Matriculating Graduate Students
Unit Load 6.0 Units or Less 6.1+ Units
Off Campus Fee $700 $1,200
Professional Program Fee $321 Per Unit $321 Per Unit

2Graduate and Professional Program Fees (Public Administration Matriculating Graduate Students):

Graduate students in Public Administration will be charged an additional Graduate Program Fee of $430 (for 0 to 6.0 units) or $850 (for 6.1 or more units) per semester.

Public Administration Matriculating Graduate Students
Unit Load 6.0 Units or Less 6.1+ Units
Graduate Program Fee $430 $850

3The SIRF (Student Involvement and Representation Fee) can be opted out of in the Student Center (Gateway):

  • Find the "Finances" section of the page
  • Click through the drop-down menu and select "Account Activity" to find the date the SIRF fee was posted for the semester and when the charge was placed on the account and
  • Click the "OPT OUT" toggle button to follow the click-through instructions.

 If you have trouble completing the opt-out process, please submit a service ticket or contact the Bursar's Office at 415-338-1281 for assistance.

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Summer 2027 Quick Links

Dates Activities
   
   
   
   
   
   

Tuition and Fee Information

Students must strictly observe the following fee schedule. 

Failure to pay fees in full by the due date may result in a registration hold being placed on your student account.

 

To Pay Tuition and Fees:

  • Log on to your SF State Gateway
  • Navigate to the Student Center
  • In the "Finances" section (center left of the page) click on “Make a Payment"

 

CPaGE Students:

Visit the College of Professional & Global Education Payment page for payment options.

Learn more information about the College of Professional & Global Education (CPaGE).

Undergraduate Students
Unit Load 6.0 Units or Less (Part Time) 6.1+ Units (Full Time)
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

*VIEW ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE TUITION/PROGRAM FEES BELOW

 

Credential Program Students
Unit Load 6.0 Units or Less (Part Time) 6.1+ Units (Full Time)
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

*VIEW ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE TUITION/PROGRAM FEES BELOW

 

Graduate2, Post-Baccalaureate, 2nd Degree and Master's Program Students
Unit Load 6.0 Units or Less (Part Time) 6.1+ Units (Full Time)
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

*VIEW ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE TUITION/PROGRAM FEES BELOW

 

Education Doctorate Students
Unit Load 1+ Units 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

*VIEW ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE TUITION/PROGRAM FEES BELOW

Additional Applicable Tuition/Program Fees

1Non-Resident Tuition Fee:

Non-Residents of California and International students must pay $471 per unit, in addition to tuition and fees outlined above.

Non-Resident Students
Non-Resident Type Cost Per Unit
California Non-Residents $471
International Students $471

2Graduate and Professional Program Fees (Business Matriculating Graduate Students):

Graduate students in the College of Business will be charged an additional Off Campus Fee of $327 (for 0 to 6.0 units) OR $560 (for 6.1 or more units) AND a Professional Program Fee of $321 per unit, in addition to tuition and fees outlined above.

College of Business Graduate Students
Unit Load 6.0 Units or Less 6.1+ Units
Off Campus Fee $327 $560
Professional Program Fee $321 Per Unit $321 Per Unit

Note:

Graduate Students in the Master of Science in Quantitative Economics program are not subject to the additional Graduate MBA program fee.

Summer Session Pro-Rata/Refund Guidelines
Sessions Available (Individual or Combination) Session Dates 100% Refund for Withdrawal or All Classes Dropped By: Pro-Rata1 Refund for Withdrawal or All Classes Dropped During: No Refund for Withdrawal or All Classes Dropped After: Partial Refund of Tuition2 if Reduced from Full Time to Part Time With Units Less Than or Equal to 6.0 Units By:
           
           
           
           
           
           
1Pro-Rata:

The pro-rated amount that the student will be charged and refunded, which is determined by the date that the student officially withdraws from the course.

View the session period and registration dates on the Registrar's Office website and click on the Summer 2027 tab for more details.

FINANCIAL AID APPLICANTS:

For students that are receiving Summer Financial Aid, all tuition and fees for the current semester and prior must be paid no later than July 17, 2027 11:59 PM. Tuition and Fees not paid in full will be subject to a $20 administrative fee.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

If a student registers for a summer session(s) and does not officially withdraw by the "LAST DAY TO RECEIVE 100% REFUND" date listed below, the student will still be responsible for ALL tuition and fees, even if the student never attended the course or if the course has not started.

Fee Disclaimer:

The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, CSU must reserve the right, even after fees are initially charged or initial fee payments are made, to increase or modify any listed fees. All listed fees, other than mandatory system wide fees, are subject to change without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun.  

All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, or the Presidents, as appropriate. Changes in mandatory system wide fees will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Working Families Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Act (Sections 66028 - 66028.6 of the Education Code).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

If a student registers for a summer session(s) and does not officially withdraw by the "LAST DAY TO RECEIVE 100% REFUND" date listed below, the student will still be responsible for ALL tuition and fees, even if the student never attended the course or if the course has not started.

Refund Schedule: Last Day to Receive 100% Refund

 

Fee Disclaimer:

The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, CSU must reserve the right, even after fees are initially charged or initial fee payments are made, to increase or modify any listed fees. All listed fees, other than mandatory system wide fees, are subject to change without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun.

All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, or the Presidents, as appropriate. Changes in mandatory system wide fees will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Working Families Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Act (Sections 66028 - 66028.6 of the Education Code).
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