Animation Society
The animation society serves as a resource for animation students from across the SF State campus. We support screenings, workshops, and other events including the Animation Finals. The group also helps the animation students navigate all the resources on campus, in the School of Cinema, and in the Bay Area for aspiring animators.
Contact: animationsocietyatsfsuofficial@gmail.com
Animation Society Website
Anthropology Student Association
Open to anthropology majors of all persuasions (socio/cultural, biological, visual, archaeologists and all) as well as non-majors who are interested in learning more about anthropology. A student-run social and networking organization with an eclectic range of interests and activities.
Contact: asa@mail.sfsu.edu
Anthropology Student Association Website
Audio Engineering Society San Francisco State Student Chapter (AES)
Open to any student interested in music recording and audio engineering concepts. Affiliated with the professional chapter of the Audio Engineering Society. Meetings weekly on Wednesdays in the BECA Recording Studio (Studio 43).
Contact: aes@sfsu.edu
AES Website
Cinema Collective
For all students interested in making films or movies in general. Goal is to work together, learn from each other, and maintain a flourishing community of filmmakers around campus dedicated to producing quality films.
Contact: cinemacollectiveatsfsu@gmail.com
Cinema Collective Website
College Students in Broadcasting
To bridge the gap between formal education and media employment. We strive to achieve this goal by inviting professionals in the media industry to speak at our meetings. In addition, we serve as a hub by passing along internships/career opportunities to our members and sponsor various BECA department events including graduation, the students' project showcase, BECAfest, and its end of the year department celebration, BECA Bash. We have new and exciting ways to get people involved.
Contact: csborganization@gmail.com
College Students in Broadcasting Website
Comic Arts Club
Open to any student interested in comic arts and comic making. Our mission is to create a safe space for comic artists and enthusiasts to make, collaborate and discuss comics.
Contact: sfsucomicarts@gmail.com
Comic Arts Club Website
Delta Kappa Alpha
Delta Kappa Alpha is a co-ed, professional cinema fraternity devoted to giving students the opportunity to make films, develop contacts and gain experience in the world of filmmaking. We provide our members with equipment and organize workshops with professionals, and we are a fun group of welcoming people.
Contact: president@sfsu.dka.org
Delta Kappa Alpha Website
Ensembles
The School of Music offers a broad range of ensemble experiences including Rock, Afro-Cuban, Jazz, World and Classical - a small sampling is listed on the website. Please consult the Class Schedule for current offerings and view the course descriptions as well. Contact instructors (see website) for audition dates and repertoire. All ensembles are MUS classes and carry unit credit. Add permits are available from course instructors during the first class meeting. Some ensembles can satisfy GE requirements. All ensembles are open to everyone, with placement auditions during the first week of each semester. SF State students enrolled in ensembles are eligible for scholarships - see ensemble directors for information.
Contact: music@sfsu.edu
Ensembles Website
Feminist Filmmaker Fellowship
The Feminist Filmmaker Fellowship (F3) provides equitable opportunities for women and disenfranchised filmmakers form San Francisco State University to be involved in the media industry
Contact: f3sfsu@gmail.com
Feminist Filmmaker Fellowship Website
History Students Association
The History Students Association, in its current incarnation, was created in 2005 in order to facilitate communication between history students and the faculty, enhance the history learning experience, further the goals of history students, and for social interaction and entertainment among history students. In addition to regular meetings, HSA holds many events, like movie nights, throughout the year. All students with an interest in history, not just history majors, are encouraged to join us.
Contact: hsa@sfsu.edu
History Students Association Website
Iranian Student Association
Iranian Student Association {ISA} at San Francisco State University is a dynamic student organization and an educational program founded by Persian Studies in 2007 to support and promote linguistic, cultural, and artistic activities. We aim to encourage a peaceful environment and strengthen links with other cultural and educational programs and departments at San Francisco State University and beyond.
We aim to enable student organizations to interact and foster intercultural respect, friendship, and leadership among individuals from all nations and backgrounds. At ISA, individuals of diverse ethnic backgrounds, including international students and faculty can exhibit their heritage in a non-intimidating and culturally infused environment, learning about peoples, languages, and nuances of cultures.
Contact: ISA@sfsu.edu
Iranian Student Association Website
Industrial Design Society of America (IDSA)
This group promotes design and gives an opportunity for students to network with each other and the local product design community. We utilize the tools at hand to positively influence the School of Design at SF State, the University as a whole, and local design in San Francisco.
Contact: ricomes@sfsu.edu
IDSA Website
Moot Court
Moot Court is an academic competition in which students engage in legal/appellate advocacy before a fictional United States Supreme Court. Each team consists of two SF State students who argue one constitutional issue apiece based upon a fictional case problem. Team members prepare "argument outlines" to serve as assistive aids during the competition, which include detailed legal analysis of the applicable controlling law on constitutional issues. During competitions, students present oral arguments to a panel of judges who evaluate their performance, both on legal substance and oratorical skill.
Contact: plsi@sfsu.edu
Moot Court Website
Museum Studies Student Association
An interdisciplinary student-led organization open to all interested in museums. Supports activities in the Museum Studies Program and the Global Museum; hosts museum professional development events; supports professional networking with Museum Studies alumni; provides student support among graduate majors and undergraduate minors. Find us on Instagram (@SFSUMuseumStudies), Facebook (@Museum Studies Student Association at SFSU), and Twitter (@SFStateMuseum).
Contact: mssa@mail.sfsu.edu
Museum Studies Student Association Website
Philosophy Club at SFSU
The purpose is to enrich the study of philosophy. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Organizes various events, including a regular program in which students present their research work in progress to an audience of their peers. Another event is the annual "meet the professors" in which the club invites faculty members to be on a panel to discuss their current research projects.
Contact: crileynorman@sfsu.edu
Philosophy Club Website
Players Club
Theatre majors and minors are automatically members, but all SF State students are welcome, get involved in all aspects of the theatre including shows.
Political Science Students Association (PSSA)
The purpose of the Political Science Student Association (PSSA) is to be a support system for political science students by providing information, contact support, and a forum for the exchange of ideas regarding political issues and current events. In addition to regular meetings, the PSSA organizes special events and debates, which cater to topics related to the discipline. The PSSA is dedicated to maximizing the influence of political science students on campus resources in a way that is inclusive and strictly non-partisan. In addition, the PSSA is responsible for organizing the annual political science graduation ceremonies. Remember, this is your student association and can only be as good as you make it, so get involved!
Contact: pssasfsu@mail.sfsu.edu
PSSA Website
Speech and Debate Team
Forensics is a unique activity that offers students the opportunity to develop, refine and master communication skills in a competitive environment. The team prides itself on fostering the development of new speakers and seasoned competitors. In fact, supporting and encouraging first-time speakers is one of our team's greatest strengths. Students on the team travel to speech tournaments both inside and outside California. Each year several members of the team qualify to compete at national tournaments.
Contact: comm@sfsu.edu
Speech and Debate Team Website