California College of the Arts (CCA) and San Francisco State University (SF State) are currently drafting a formal teach-out agreement to provide a clear, supportive path for students to complete their degrees. This partnership aims to ensure your academic progress is honored and your costs remain predictable.

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CCA and SF State are currently in the final stages of formalizing a teach-out agreement. While both institutions are committed to providing a seamless transition for CCA students, the specific details regarding scholarship matching, residency waivers, and credit transfer policies are still being finalized.

This section will be updated with a breakdown of these benefits as soon as the formal agreement is signed. In the meantime, we recommend making an appointment with the CCA Transition Hub to discuss your general eligibility and interest in this pathway.

¹ Excludes Nursing program

Step 1: Confirm eligibility

Meet with a CCA advisor to certify your academic standing and program enrollment.

Step 2: Express interest

Notify CCA of your interest in SF State so your academic data and financial aid package details can be prepared for coordination.

Step 3: Complete the Cal State Apply application. Students are required to submit their application through the Cal State Apply portal. CCA advisors will provide you with specific guidance on how to designate yourself as a "Teach-Out" or "Priority Transfer" student within the portal to ensure your application is prioritized and fees are handled correctly.

Step 4: Transcript and record transmission. After you initiate your application via Cal State Apply, CCA will securely and confidentially transmit your official transcripts and academic/financial records directly to the admissions office at SF State. This ensures a streamlined credit evaluation without the need for you to manually order additional official documents.

Step 5: Review your cost of attendance

Once you indicate interest, SF State expects to provide you with a clear, written explanation of your initial and projected cost of attendance.

Admissions contact
Lauren Gallegos
Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions
+1 415-338-6486
ugadmit@sfsu.edu

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