San Francisco State University vs University of San Francisco

The main campus of the university is located in San Francisco, California. 

In addition to the main campus, the school also has three satellite campuses.

The Downtown Campus is part of the Lam Family College of Business and the College of Extended Learning and is located in the office area of Westfield San Francisco Centre.

The Sierra Nevada Field Campus is located in Sierra County near Yuba Pass and the Sierra Valley and offers accredited courses to the general public.

The Romberg Tiburon Campus is a 53-acre research campus located in Marin County. It is home to the Estuary and Ocean Science Center, a marine research lab.

The University of San Francisco has its main campus at the Hilltop Campus. There are several other campus located at  USF Downtown San Francisco Campus, The Orange County Campus, The Pleasanton Campus, The Presidio Campus, The Sacramento Campus, The San Jose Campus, The Santa Rosa Campus. 

SF State has over 200 student organizations to get involved in. They include Academic, Arts, Cultural, Greek, Honor Societies, Media/Publication, Philosophical, Political, Pre-Professional, Religious, Service, Social, Social Justice, University Housing and Wellness organizations. Associated Students (AS) offers hundreds of community-oriented resources, events, services, scholarships, internships & student jobs, and is dedicated to the empowerment of SF State's diverse student body. Through a commitment to social justice & shared governance, the AS Board of Directors - SFSU's Student Body Government - acts as the official voice of students.Student Activities & Events partners with students to support organizations and clubs, facilitate programs and events that create community, develop the whole person, and foster a deep sense of connection to each other and our campus. The Campus Recreation Department is a student-driven department guiding development through transformative activities, creating a sense of belonging within our community, and being a key partner in integrating health and wellness across the University. 

At USF, students take part in a broad range of academic, cultural, social, and political organizations. They also write for the school newspaper, work with university leaders through student government, work with visual and performing arts groups, and lend a hand in community service. Student clubs are a great way to empower and enrich yourself while meeting fellow Dons who share the same passion. Once you’re on campus, you’ll have more than 100 student clubs and organizations to join. Student Leadership and Engagement understands that you seek out involvement and leadership for a variety of reasons, including serving others, networking, building skills, discovering yourself, making new friends, and creating change. The Cultural Centers include the Gender & Sexuality Center and the Intercultural Center. The centers serve as both physical spaces on campus where students build community, and as outlets for student run programs that explore social issues and identity.

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