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2-Term Academic Pathway - International Year One - Transfer to Bachelor of Science - Visual Communication Design

San Francisco State University (SFSU)

San Francisco campus — San Francisco, California, United States

Study Level
Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 26,000
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The International Year One Academic Program is an exciting new study route for international students who wish to pursue an undergraduate degree at San Francisco State University, and who show aptitude for advanced academic study. Rolling out in 2024, the new Academic Program adds to their currently running - and highly regarded - Language Pathway Program, providing students with two distinct entry routes for International Year One study at San Francisco State University. The school automatically recommends this Academic entry route to applicants who they feel would benefit, based on their academic qualifications and advanced English Language proficiency. Enhanced academic content is also a boost for international students with advanced English language proficiency who may have previously struggled to gain a US study visa on a Language Pathway I-20. With the Academic entry route, students will be able to confidently apply for their US visa to study through the International Year One Academic Program. This reduces the risk of a visa refusal, saving time and cost, and gives more certainty about future study options. Program Highlights 24 Transferrable Credits These academic credits allow internal students to broaden their horizons into areas such as the Humanities, Media, Social Sciences and Performing Arts. Dedicated Student Support Dedicated international student academic and success support, including academic acculturation and practical, social, and emotional assistance. Visa Application Confidence The Academic entry route provides amore academically focused option, increasing students’ success in theirvisa applications for those coming fromEnglish-speaking countries.
Faculty / school
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Field of study
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Credential
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Relationship
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 26,000
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

Institution fees are paid according to the institution's instructions. Any Eagle Link service fee is shown on an Eagle Link invoice before payment. See our Payments Policy.

Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

San Francisco campus

San Francisco, California, United States

1600 Holloway Avenue

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

Please confirm current eligibility with Eagle Link before applying.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

OPT and STEM OPT eligibility depend on maintaining F-1 status and on the program. A program counts as STEM only when its CIP code is on the official STEM list — not because its name sounds technical.

Official source

Eagle Link does not guarantee visa approval and does not make immigration decisions.

About the Institution

San Francisco State University is a public university with nationally acclaimed degrees spanning many disciplines. Ideally located in the heart of San Francisco, SF State welcomes more than 27,000 students each year to a rigorous academic education that prepares them for their future as thriving global citizens. With the most diverse student body of America’s 100 largest universities (Pricenomics, 2016), SF State is a particularly welcoming place for international students, who come to study at the university from more than 100 countries each year. Through them — and more than 1,800 world-clas...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.