Intro San Francisco is your backstage pass to the city! Whether you’re stepping into a new leadership role, just unpacked your boxes, or you’ve been here forever and want to dive back in, this 6-week adventure is built for you. We’ll give you the insider scoop on living in SF while helping you build friendships and a powerhouse network along the way. Through a 6-week program, IntroSF provides essential insights on living, working, and playing in the City.
IntroSF is a six-week program that meets once a week on Fridays. Sessions are held in a variety of unique locations to acquaint class members with San Francisco’s treasures throughout the City. Participants experience the rich history and vibrant culture of San Francisco and discover the organizations, institutions, and leaders that shaped San Francisco’s past and are influencing its future. With a cohort of 20 to 30 participants, you’ll discover more about business, government, education, quality of life, regional partners, and the arts over six sessions on:
- History & Demographics
- Government & Transportation
- Recreation and Parks & Education
- Public Safety & Homelessness
- Culture, Cuisine, and Neighborhoods
- The Arts
IntroSF is great for lifelong and new residents alike! This series is for people in new roles or new to our region, or anyone ready to get involved and meet other curious and engaged San Franciscans.
IntroSF is offered three times a year (winter, spring, and fall) with approximately 20-30 participants per cohort. All sessions are on Fridays, and the first five sessions are from 9 AM to 2:30 PM, and the final session is from 3 PM to 10 PM.
IntroSF tuition for the inaugural winter and spring 2026 programs is $1,500 (normally $2,000), which includes materials, transportation, meals, speakers, and venues. Employers often fund participant tuition from continuing education or professional development budgets.
The specific dates for the three 2026 IntroSF programs are:
2026 Winter Program
- Session #1 – Friday, Feb 20 – History & Demographics
- Session #2 – Friday, Feb 27 – Government & Transportation
- Session #3 – Friday, March 6 – Rec and Park & Education
- Session #4 – Friday, March 13 – Public Safety
- Session #5 – Friday, March 20 – Culture / Cuisine / Neighborhoods
- Session #6 – Friday, March 27 – The Arts + Graduation
2026 Spring Program
- Session #1 – Friday, May 1 – History & Demographics
- Session #2 – Friday, May 8 – Government & Transportation
- Session #3 – Friday, May 15 – Rec and Park & Education
- Session #4 – Friday, May 29 – Public Safety
- Session #5 – Friday, June 5 – Culture / Cuisine / Neighborhoods
- Session #6 – Friday, June 12 – The Arts + Graduation
2026 Fall Program
- Session #1 – Friday, Oct 2 – History & Demographics
- Session #2 – Friday, Oct 9 – Government & Transportation
- Session #3 – Friday, Oct 16 – Rec and Park & Education
- Session #4 – Friday, Oct 23 – Public Safety
- Session #5 – Friday, Oct 30 – Culture / Cuisine / Neighborhoods
- Session #6 – Friday, Nov 6 – The Arts + Graduation
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*Registration Fee: $1,500. Includes materials, transportation, meals, speakers, and venues. Employers often fund participant tuition from continuing education or professional development budgets.
** Registration fee is non-refundable, but is transferable.
