Service & Support for Campus Members of South Asian Origin

Author: admin
June 24, 2021

The email below was sent to SF State students on 6/16 from the Dean of Students and Office of International Programs.

From: SFSU VP Student Affairs and Enrollment Management <vpsaem@sfsu.edu>

Subject: Service & Support for Campus Members of South Asian Origin
 

Dear Students,

As we congratulate you on completing the semester, we know that many of you have been profoundly affected by the COVID-19 crisis in South Asia. Please know that you are in the thoughts of the San Francisco State University community. The faculty, staff, administrators and your fellow students at SF State are here to support you. For students in the United States, there are many direct resources we can offer:

If you would like to speak to a counselor, students located in California can access counseling from our counseling center for any reason. Appointments can be made by calling 415-338-2208:

If you are in financial crisis, please check eligibility for limited emergency funds available through the following campus resources:

Free food is available for students each week through a program run by our Associated Students:

The following resources may help if you are looking for rental apartments or housing in the San Francisco Bay Area:

Students currently unhoused or in a dangerous housing situation can find information about temporary housing on the Basic Needs website:

All of the campus services listed above are open to all enrolled SF State students. 

If you are an international student, the Office of International Programs can assist with advice about travel, as well as provide legal advising related to F-1 status.

To better assist you, we kindly ask that you take this brief survey. 

Every year, there are events all around the world which demonstrate the fragility life on this planet and remind us that we are all interconnected. Know that we are here to support you and help you to succeed in all circumstances. 

Sincerely,

Trey Williams                                                                        Marilyn Jackson

Interim Associate Vice President for                                     Interim Assistant Vice President for   

Student Life & Dean of Students                                          International Education