San Francisco State University is defined by bold thinking. Like our hometown, we are on the forefront of innovation, creating changes that reverberate from our campus into the world. From cutting-edge LGBTQ cinema to the discovery of new planets, our talented faculty help students to learn about who they are and to transcend their own expectations of success.

Simply enrolling in a university is bold for many of our students, who may be the first in their family to attend college, a full-time student with a full-time job, or even a former prison inmate. Our BOLD Thinking campaign raised $156.7 million to provide these students with the support and inspiration that they need to join the ranks of our distinguished alumni and lead fulfilling lives.
 

Through the generosity and compassion of more than 20,000 donors, our campaign was a tremendous success, supporting students and faculty, energizing unique academic programs and transforming our campus. As we renew our commitment to addressing our students’ basic needs, providing up-to-date facilities and buildings on our campus, and maintaining our position as a top university for upward mobility, our philanthropic partnerships will continue to be of primary importance.