Our mission is to increase equity and excellence in college completion through engaging, supportive, rigorous, and socially responsive education.
Metro is a campus-wide program that is based out of the College of Ethnic Studies. We offer learning communities ("Academies") in each of the colleges at SF State—Science & Engineering, Liberal & Creative Arts, Health & Social Sciences, Business, Education, and Ethnic Studies.
Serving SF State students since 2009
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Small 2-year learning communities in each college
Students spend two years in a small group of 70 students. Together, they take their Metro and GE courses that work with all majors.
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Supportive faculty committed to social justice
Faculty are trained in critical pedagogy, work in teaching teams, and have ongoing support and professional development.
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Advising, tutoring, and registration support readily available
Metro's student services team is ready to help students with their academic and advising needs throughout each semester.