Students at a table encourage voter registration

Learn to Create Impact

Tutor students in the Western Addition. Register voters all across the city. Build an app that improves lives. Come to USF and learn how to change the world in ways small and large.

Engage the Community

In community-engaged learning classes and programs, you work with neighbors and organizations that address local challenges.

students walking along clarion alley in the mission

Join the St. Ignatius Institute

The St. Ignatius Institute is a living-learning community that combines coursework in the humanities with extracurricular programming in community, service, and spirituality.

A group of students talk near St. Ignatius Church.

Make a Difference

“Change the world from here” is much more than a slogan. It's a dare. At USF we challenge you, our faculty, staff, and alumni to change the world for the better.

Danyale James

Advocate for Your Neighbors

From empowering Black girls in high school to creating space for Latinx families to connect, School of Education students make an impact in their communities.

USF debate team

Debate to End Homelessness

USF students won a national championship debating about housing justice in the United States and solutions to homelessness.

Samantha Cano headshot

Fight for Animal and Climate Justice

A law student researched the environmental and health impacts of industrialized animal agriculture. Her goal: hold agribusiness accountable for its role in climate change.

Change the World from Here

San Francisco Hilltop Campus

The main campus of USF, "the Hilltop" is located in the geographic center of San Francisco, giving you easy access to everything the city has to offer.

USF campus looking up the central walkway towards the church