International Law Student Housing - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Initial F-1 student & J-1 visiting scholar immigration advising appointments are available at GGU School of Law International Student Services (ISS) during the following weeks: July 27-July 30, August 2-6, and August 9-13. Please bring your Passport and GGU School of Law I-20 Form.

Fall 2010 LLM/SJD Orientation will be held August 10-12, 2010 in the 536 Mission Street - Academic Building unless otherwise noted.
*Tuesday, August 10: Breakfast, Welcome/Introduction, Lunch with LLM Peer Mentors, Law Student Services
*Wednesday, August 11: (Mandatory) Presentation on Academic Standards/Testing, Welcome Lunch, Student Bar Association (SBA) Professional Development Panel
*Thursday, August 12: Law Career Services, Grad Law Networking Lunch, Professional/Ethics Roundtable, Closing Reception
Our urban campus is located in the heart of new downtown San Francisco at the intersection of San Francisco's Financial District and South of Market Area (SOMA). MAP

This area is home to law firms, federal courts, and major corporations, as well as the Musuem of Modern Art (MOMA), the Museum of African Diaspora (MOAD), the Center for the Arts at Yerba Buena Gardens (YBCA), the South Park neighborhood, and the San Francisco Giants ballpark. GGU School of Law is located just one block of BART and MUNI transit (Montgomery Station) and the San Francisco Transbay Transit Center. The University does not have residence halls; however, it is within easy commuting distance from most parts of the Bay Area. San Francisco's public transportation is excellent. Transportation systems to and from the surrounding East, South, and North Bay are very efficient as well. The housing situation in San Francisco is more expensive than many other cities in the US; but is not exorbitant. Allow up to three weeks to find suitable student housing. You can increase your housing selection if you consider listings in the area near San Francisco - the East Bay (the Oakland-Berkeley area across the Bay Bridge from San Francisco), Marin County (Sausalito-Mill Valley-San Rafael area across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco) or the area south of San Francisco (Daly City, South San Francisco)- as well as inside the city of San Francisco itself. Remember to include transportation expenses and utilities (gas/electricity, phone, cable, etc.) in your total monthly budget when searching for accommodations.

Most GGU School of Law students choose to live in various San Francisco neighborhoods or in surrounding communities, mostly in the East Bay cities of Berkeley and Oakland (easily accessible by BART, the Bay Area Rapid Transit system). Most students have no need to own a car (San Francisco has a very extensive public transit system, and GGU School of Law is located at its core). Students who drive to school can park at the USP Garage, corner of Shaw and Minna. For parking rates contact the USP Parking Manager.

• SF Neighborhood Guide
• General Tips, Hints and Help
• The Fair Housing Act
• San Francisco Bay Area Community Information

• Good website for apartment and roommate hunting, and furniture sales in San Francisco: CRAIGSLIST
• Good mapping website for apartment and roommate hunting in San Francisco: Housing Maps
• Website to learn out more details about San Francisco's diverse neighborhoods: SFGATE
• Useful website to find the average price in a San Francisco neighborhood of your choice: RENT SF

• Paramount Student Housing provides safe, affordable and quality housing for International Students, Interns and visiting professionals in San Francisco: Paramount SF
• Fully furnished studios for international students with amenities that include free DSL, community kitchen and laundry room: Vantaggio Suites
• San Francisco Residence Club is an 83 unit, newly renovated property at the crest of Nob Hill, one of San Francisco's most safe and centrally located neighborhoods: SF Residence Club

• FREE one-stop phone and web source for up-to-the-minute transportation information available 24/7: 511
• Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART), providing train service throughout the San Francisco metropolitan area: BART
• Provides bus, streetcar, and metro service in the city of San Francisco, California. Includes schedules, station information and route maps: SFMTA
• Provides bus service for Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Includes schedules, fares, and routes: ACTransit

Golden Gate University School of Law Housing Policy

This list has been prepared for Golden Gate University School of Law students and visitors. The accommodations listed are not University-owned, nor are they affiliated with the University in any manner. We cannot recommend, guarantee or be responsible for any of these accommodations nor are we responsible for any that may have been omitted. These omissions are not to be construed as disparaging opinions toward those not listed, or an endorsement of those that are listed. The list is provided without charge as a public service.

Page Last Modified: July 06, 2010