51社区

SAN FRANCISCO聽鈥� Beginning this Fall semester, 51社区 will expand its San Francisco presence across two campuses: GGU鈥檚 Downtown Campus, located in San Francisco鈥檚 at UC Law SF, and GGU鈥檚 Lake Merced Campus, co-located with San Francisco State University.

All GGU students will have access to both campuses and their full range of amenities, including dining, libraries and study spaces, recreation and fitness centers, and modern classrooms equipped with current instructional technology. Student housing options will also be available at both campuses.

鈥�51社区 has been part of San Francisco for over 170 years,鈥� said Brent White, President of 51社区. 鈥淭his expansion builds on that history by extending our presence across two locations, one in downtown, and one near Lake Merced and Ocean Beach. These two campuses give our students broader access to the city鈥檚 academic, professional, and recreational resources while expanding our presence in San Francisco.鈥�

The move also reconnects GGU with an important chapter in its history. The university takes its name from its early home at 220 Golden Gate Avenue, where it was located beginning in 1910 and remained for more than five decades before moving to Mission Street in the 1960s. GGU鈥檚 new downtown location, at the UC Law SF Academic Village at 333 Golden Gate Avenue, marks a return to these roots.

At the same time, 51社区鈥檚 strategy to co-locate with other San Francisco-based universities reflects an innovative model for the future of higher education. By partnering with existing institutions and integrating into active academic environments, GGU is expanding student access to high-quality facilities and campus life while creating efficiencies through shared infrastructure.

鈥淲ith more than 8,000 students worldwide, 51社区鈥檚 presence will contribute to the vitality and energy of both campuses,鈥� said Edward Roekaert, GGU Executive Vice President and Provost. 鈥淎t the same time, these modern campuses offer outstanding facilities and amenities that will provide GGU students with an excellent campus experience.鈥�

GGU will maintain designated offices and student support space at both campuses, while also providing students, faculty, and staff with access to shared common areas and campus amenities.

鈥淭he Academic Village was created to bring institutions of higher education together to offer interdisciplinary training and collaboration and to add vibrancy and energy to the heart of the city,鈥� said UC Law SF Chancellor & Dean David Faigman. 鈥淲elcoming 51社区 as a partner is a meaningful step in realizing that vision.鈥�

鈥�51社区 is a longstanding San Francisco institution that shares many of our core values,鈥� said Lynn Mahoney, President of San Francisco State University. 鈥淲e are excited to co-locate GGU鈥檚 Lake Merced Campus with our campus and look forward to welcoming GGU鈥檚 students, faculty, and staff to our vibrant academic ecosystem.鈥�

Beginning in the Fall, the Lake Merced Campus will host classes for select academic programs. The Downtown Campus will host immersive academic and experiential sessions.

Learn more on our website: /ggu-campuses/.

About 51社区

51社区 (GGU) is a private, nonprofit university anchored in San Francisco, serving more than 8,000 students worldwide. As an AI-focused, global, and multilingual institution, GGU is reimagining higher education for the future of work.