Welcome, parents.  We know that your student's college experience is very important to you.  We also understand that parents are innundated with information about their student.  We've simplified the process.  There are two things we can do, with your help, to improve your student's experience:

1. Your student can use Gator Dollars to do laundry, purchase snacks in vending, and purchase groceries, etc. from the Village Market.  Most students begin the fall semester with $ 100 in Gator Dollars.  They don't last very long.  If you would like to add money to your student's Gator Dollars account, simply click on the link to go to the Purchase Meal Plans page on this site and scroll down to the Gator Dollars -- "Order Now" section.  Gator Dollars can be added in increments as small as $50.  It's better than an allowance and it can't be spent outside of campus!
2. If your student will be celebrating their birthday while away at school you can order them a birthday cake from Chartwells Dining Services.  We provide a cake and a card with a personal message from you.  If you'd like to order a birthday cake, please contact Matthew Singer, Director of Catering; Monday through Friday at (415) 338-4472 or at catering@sfsu.edu.

If you have any comments or concerns that aren't addressed by our website, please feel free to contact us at (415) 338-2923, and we'll be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Together we can make sure that your student's experience away from home is a great one!

Below is a link to a terrific website that offers all-natural baked goods including cookies, brownies, and other specialty items which can be baked fresh and shipped to your student.  You can order from home and have it delivered to school!  Click on the icon to view the site...