Graduate in 3 Years—Accelerate Your Future at SF State
Earn Your Degree Faster. Save Time and Money. Launch Your Career Sooner.
San Francisco State University is proud to offer a 3-Year accelerated pathway designed for highly motivated students ready to fast-track their education without compromising quality or depth of experience.
This unique opportunity is available students entering as freshmen, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in:
Criminal Justice Studies
Explore the connections between law, crime and justice systems through the lens of social justice. Hone critical thinking skills by discovering how ideas and systems influence individual and community experiences. Gain hands-on experience and learn to develop advocacy skills applicable to a wide range of public and private sector jobs.
Go to Criminal Justice Studies 3-Year Roadmap
History
Dive deep into the past to understand the present. Gain critical thinking, research, and communication skills that are valuable in education, public service, and beyond.
Go to History 3-Year Roadmap (Under Construction - link to come.)
Race, Ethnicity, and Health
Examine how race and ethnicity impact health outcomes and healthcare systems. Prepare for impactful careers in public health, policy, and social justice.
Go to Race, Ethnicity, and Health 3-Year Roadmap (Under Construction - link to come.)
You can complete your degree in just three years by enrolling year-round—including summer sessions. With a carefully designed course pathway and dedicated academic support, you’ll stay on track to graduate early and start your next chapter with confidence.
- Save Time: Graduate a full year earlier than most students following a 4-year plan.
- Save Money: Reduce tuition, housing, and living expenses by finishing faster.
- Stay Focused: Year-round enrollment helps you maintain academic momentum.
- Jumpstart Your Career or Graduate Studies: Enter the job market or apply to grad school ahead of schedule.
The 3-Year accelerated pathway is ideal for entering freshmen who:
- are highly motivated and ready to commit to a year-round academic schedule
- have Advanced Placement or college-level transfer credit at entry and are seeking a quicker path to graduation
- are eager to enter the workforce or pursue graduate study earlier
Learn more about how you can complete your SF State degree in just 3 years. If you are a first-year student pursuing a major in Criminal Justice Studies, History, or Race, Ethnicity, and Health, connect with your assigned advisor in the Undergraduate Advising Center or the Educational Opportunity and Pathway Programs (for EOPP students) to start building your personalized pathway today.