ElderCollege at SFSU

• Participate in courses without being officially enrolled or graded
• Attend class regularly and join discussions
• No exams or papers required

Go to the SFSU Class Schedule online.

• The class schedule contains times, locations and prerequisite information.
• Find class descriptions by clicking on the course number.

The SFSU Bulletin gives in depth descriptions of colleges, classes and departmental programs.

• Some classes may have prerequisites. Check the SFSU Bulletin and SFSU Class Schedule, and ask the instructor if you are uncertain about whether the class is appropriate for you.
• The ElderCollege program fee does not cover courses offered exclusively through the College of Professional & Global Education.

Once your enrollment is complete contact the OneCard Office at (415) 338-3619 or onecard@sfsu.edu.

Apply and enroll on the first day of class.

Fall: Late August
Spring: Late January

New Students

Create an SFSU ID and Password.

Returning Students

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Use the SFSU class schedule to select the class you want to take.

If the class is online:

• Use People Search to find the instructor’s email address
• On the first day of class, email the instructor with:
  • Your completed ElderCollege application (PDF)
  • The letter of introduction from the CPaGE dean
  • A request to attend the class as an ElderCollege student
• Let the instructor know your name will not appear on the class roster and that ElderCollege students are not graded

If the class is in person:

• Attend the first day of class
• Give the instructor your completed ElderCollege application (PDF)
• Include the letter of introduction from the CPaGE dean
• Let the instructor know your name will not appear on the class roster and that ElderCollege students are not graded

Your instructor may:

• Approve you to take the class right away and sign your application
• Ask you to wait until enrolled SFSU students are accommodated
• Let you know there is no space available

Email us your signed application form.

When we receive your form, a $55 charge will be added to your student account.

How to Pay

1. Log in to your student record at SFSU Gateway
2. Click on Academics, then on Access Student Center
3. In the Finances section, look for the Account Summary box to see your balance
   • If your fees are not showing, click Account Inquiry to calculate them, then return to the Student Center to view your balance
4. Under the Account Summary box, click Make a Payment and follow the prompts to pay by credit card or eCheck

Important Information

• A nonrefundable 2.75% service fee applies to each credit or debit card payment
• The service fee is kept by the vendor and is not refundable
• Your statement will show two charges: one for the University payment and one for the service fee
• eCheck payments do not have a service fee

After You Pay

• Confirm your registration
• Wait up to 24 hours for the system to update
• Set up your SFSU email account once the update is complete

Access to Canvas

• ElderCollege students do not appear on the class roster
• Give your instructor your SFSU email address
• Ask your instructor to manually add you to the Canvas course