The University of San Francisco, the city's first university, was established by the Jesuits in October 1855. USF’s founding president, Anthony Maraschi, S.J., arrived in San Francisco as an Italian immigrant in 1854.
Say hello to the future you at the Priscilla A. Scotlan Career Services Center. Whether you are a freshman figuring out your career path or a senior looking for your first full time opportunity, our team is here to ensure your success every step of the way.
The Center provides support for students and alumni on LinkedIn profiles, writing resumes and cover letters, interview practice, finding a job or internship, and exploring careers and majors.
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsITS
HPS staff work closely with Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG) to provide you with comprehensive primary health care services and appropriate specialty service referrals.
The Hilltop Campus - USF’s 55-acre campus is situated just one block from the exact center of San Francisco. Art galleries, sporting events, made-from-scratch meals, live music, a room with a view — everything this city has to offer is less than 3.5 miles away. And usually, it’s right on campus.
USF currently supports two dance companies: contemporary and hip hop. Both clubs host a spring performance each year on campus. Both clubs host auditions for students that would like to participate in their spring shows. They also teach a recreational class for beginners and those not interested in joining the company.
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, including:
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As an International student I was welcomed in with open arms. USF has a diverse student body and I felt that people genuinely cared about my success.
Studying at USF has been insightful. The problem I have with the university is the price. Education in the states is at a criminal price in addition to the cost of living in San Francisco being so high. I appreciate the personalized course of study and the small class sizes but other than location, I find little beneficial to the school itself, because of this I am...
I love everything about my school; my friends, my professors, my classes...