Membership Benefits

Did you know that your student email address, ending with @mail.sfsu.edu, expires one year after earning your degree from SFSU?  

You can extend it by taking more classes after graduation or at the end of your studies at SFSU. 

With an Alumni Association membership, you may request an email forwarding address ending with @alumni.sfsu.edu from the University using this online form. Please provide your Alumni Association membership ID # and SFSU ID # in order for us to request an @alumni.sfsu.edu email forwarding address on your behalf. 

This is an email forwarding service only, not an actual email account. It doesn’t retain emails you’ve received nor does it forward emails sent by others to your @mail.sfsu.edu or @sfsu.edu email address to your @alumni.sfsu.edu email address. Email forwarding allows alumni to have an @alumni.sfsu.edu address that forwards messages to another email address offered through third-party email service providers (e.g., Comcast, Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, etc). Email messages sent to it are not stored anywhere, and you can’t send an email message from it. Also, there is no “account” to log in to. 

Information Technology Services can provide step-by-step instructions to save a copy of your SF State email data, contacts and calendar. 

Alumni groups provide a fun mix of social, cultural, athletic and academic activities for alumni. Check out the affinity and regionally focused alumni groups below. Discover the latest active societies, chapters and groups, and get involved today!  

Dormify 

Exclusive SFSU alumni diploma frames feature traditional designs embossed with the SSU seal, available with or without a campus photo and offer distinctive SFSU artwork and signature mat colors. These custom-made, limited edition SFSU-endorsed frames by Dormify are hand-embossed and designed with our University’s diploma dimensions for a guaranteed perfect fit. 

Sports Basement 

Twice a year, SFSU Alumni Association members will received a 20% discount code for Sports Basement (biggest discount for Sports Basement members — non-Basementeers still save 11%)!  Shop any of Sports Basement's 11 Bay Area stores. See the Sports Basement website for exclusions. The discount code combines with store specials and markdowns, but not other coupons. Coupon release dates will be communicated via the alumni newsletter Gator Bites and Gator Guide.  

SFSU Bookstore 

An exclusive perk extended to SF State Alumni Association members on iPad® and Mac® products from the SFSU Bookstore: Rarely discounted Apple products can be purchased by members with the same education discount typically extended to active students only.  

Also, members can save 10% off a wide variety of SFSU branded clothing and gifts using the SFSU Alumni Association membership card in the store and save 20% off online purchases with seasonal promo codes available throughout the year. 

California Academy of Science  

Discounted e-tickets are available to SFSU Alumni Association members to visit and enjoy the California Academy of Sciences! The mission of the California Academy of Sciences is to regenerate the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Within a generation, the natural world is healthier, more resilient, and wilder each year. Please email alumni@sfsu.edu to receive the discount link and code information. 

SFSU is dedicated to helping you reach your career goals. Your Alumni Association membership includes the following tools and resources: 

• Access to the CSU Alumni Career Design Program offered by Mission Collaborative, a flexible online program that will give you the clarity, plan, and confidence you need to figure out exactly what comes next for your career. 
• Access the exclusive e-portfolio network for students and alumni to display your on-campus and post-graduate work and accomplishments, while enhancing your resume and online presence on Portfolium. Upload your best work samples — art projects, engineering designs, legal briefs, videos or presentations — an update will be sent to companies with open positions in your field! 
• Career and Leadership Development (CLD) resources from Handshake to meet employers for jobs and internships, workshops, career fairs & event information, on-campus recruiting opportunities; to learn interviewing techniques with hands on mock interviews; and to be part of a mentorship community of SFSU students and alumni.
• Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)* Career Report, providing useful insights into your personality and ideal work style to identify potential best-fit job families and occupations. 
• Online access to a series of career-focused recordings [links to a PPT], slides and resource list presented by faculty members in the Department of Counseling. 
• Invitation to the official Alumni Association LinkedIn Group to discover inside connections and build professional networks with trusted peers. 

Whether you are an international student seeking work in the United States or a U.S. graduate exploring opportunities beyond the Bay Area, GoinGlobal offers expert insights on job markets, salaries, hiring trends and visa options. Alumni Association members receive exclusive access to this career resource, along with more than 16 million job and internship listings around the world. 

• Career guides for 120+ countries and major U.S. cities, with tips on local hiring practices, salaries, and resume formats 
• Database of U.S. employers who have sponsored H-1B or OPT visas in the past 
• Global employer directory with profiles for more than 450,000 companies worldwide 
• Interactive cross-cultural training tools and certificates to help you succeed in global workplaces 
• Webinars led by immigration attorneys covering U.S. visa and work authorization topics 

Access GoinGlobal with USA Career Guides by logging in to Handshake and clicking the Resources tab. 

All areas of the Library building are open to Alumni Association members and members receive access to all 23 California State University libraries with full borrowing privileges for the circulating book collection by requesting a barcode to be added to the Alumni Association membership card at the 1st floor Book Checkout & Pickup desk. 

Online databases, electronic books and electronic journals are not available by remote access. Access to specific Library collections and services, such as general and express computers, media editing equipment and the MakerSpace, is currently limited to affiliated SFSU students, facultyand staff. Please visit the Library homepage for up-to-date information about Library services. Additional information on specific services available to Alumni Association members can be found at the Library Services and Patron Types page.  Learn more about printing options.  

Hours for Library spaces and services are available on the Library hours page. 

Read about WiFi connectivity options and settings. 

SFSU’s Mashouf Wellness Center, a 118,700 square-foot, LEED Platinum Certified building, supporting general well-being by providing wellness programs and activities for the SFSU community. This state-of-the-art facility offers a variety of amenities including group fitness classes, a climbing wall, lap pool, sauna, racquet ball courts and more! 

A membership to the Mashouf Wellness Center is available to purchase for members of the Alumni Association and grants you access to the entire Center and all it has to offer. 

To tour the Mashouf Wellness Center, to learn more about memberships and schedule your visit contact the Membership Coordinator at mwc@sfsu.edu. 

Learn more about options and pricing for members of the Alumni Association via Campus Recreation.

You have the advantage of exclusive alumni-only discounts and/or benefits through the SFSU Alumni Insurance Benefits Program, administered by AMBA. 

• Long-Term, and Travel Health/Medical Insurance 
• Dental Insurance 
• Long-term Care 
• Life Insurance 
• Pet Insurance 

To learn more and enroll, visit the SFSU Alumni Insurance Benefits Program website or call 1 (888) 560-ALUM (2586). AMBA is committed to “Serving You Throughout Your Life.” 

The Multimedia Education Resource for Learning and Online Teaching is a program of the California State University, partnering with education institutions, professional societies and industry. Alumni are invited to: Access Online Journals and Articles Browse the Worldwide Collection of Online Course Curriculum by Language and Subject Area Connect with other educators, K-12 teachers, college and University faculty, education staff and administrators, and librarians.  

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at SFSU offers adults age 50 and older opportunities to keep learning, stay connected, and explore new interests through courses, lectures, and interest groups. 

Alumni Association members can join OLLI for just $10 for their first year (a $55 value). 

To qualify: 

• You must be 50 or older 
• You must be a current member of the SFSU Alumni Association 
• You must be new to OLLI (not a current or past member) 

To get started, visit the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute website and create an OLLI account, then email olli@sfsu.edu to activate your $10 membership.