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Undergraduate Admissions

SDSU accepts applications between October 1 and November 30 for admission the following fall.

 https://admissions.sdsu.edu/apply

FALL 2024

Applications are accepted between October 1 and November 30 for the following fall.

Who Is a First-Year Student?

You can apply as a first-year student if you:

• are on track to graduate with a high school diploma by spring 2024; OR
• graduated high school, but have not taken college courses beyond the summer after graduation.

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

Our admissions process considers a comprehensive range of factors for each applicant. We seek to enroll students who are both academically qualified and demonstrate the potential to contribute to SDSU's diverse community. SDSU Aztecs have a wide variety of backgrounds, interests and passions. Decisions are based on the information you report on your application and the academic qualifications of the applicant pool.

Note: In alignment with the California State University (CSU) system, SDSU no longer uses SAT or ACT exam scores from first-year applicants for determining admission eligibility. If accepted, ACT or SAT test scores can be used as one of the measures to place students in the proper mathematics and/or written communication courses.

BEFORE YOU APPLY

Plan ahead and apply early.

Cal State Apply Checklist

1. Before you begin your application, have the following items on hand:
   • Unofficial transcripts. You'll be asked to enter all courses you've completed, those currently in progress, and any you plan to take. Enter your grades as they appear on your transcript using your school grading scale.
   • Your citizenship status.
   • Credit card. Application fees are due at the time of submission and are paid by credit card.
   • Annual income. If you are a dependent, then report your parents' income. If you are independent, then report your income.
   • Your parents' employment background and two recommendations. This applies only if you are applying to the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP).
2. Parent/Guardian Communication
   The Office of Admissions will communicate information to parents or guardians using the email addresses provided on Cal State Apply if you have granted permission. Parent or guardian email addresses are not updated after the application is submitted.

HOW TO APPLY

• Use the CSU common admission application, Cal State Apply, to apply.
• A nonrefundable filing fee of $70 must accompany your application.
• Need help with the Cal State Apply application? Review the Cal State Apply Application Guide.

Admission decisions are initially based on self-reported data on the application, so we do not need your transcripts until after you are admitted. You must provide complete and accurate information on your application, such as high school GPA, course titles, and grades. Transcripts will be used to verify your self-reported information and any misreporting will jeopardize your admission status.

APPLY TO SDSU

https://admissions.sdsu.edu/first-years

International Students

If you are planning to attend SDSU on an F-1 student visa, review the steps to apply.

APPLY TODAY - APPLICATION OPENS OCTOBER 1

APPLICATION DEADLINES

• Early Consideration Deadline – November 30 – students who submit completed documents by the deadline will be notified of a decision by early spring. Dance, music, nursing, or theatre arts-performance applicants must apply by this deadline. Review the information for Majors with Additional Requirements.
• Regular Deadline – April 1 – students who submit completed documents will be notified on a rolling basis.

WHO IS A FIRST-YEAR STUDENT?

You can apply to SDSU as a first-year student if you have:

• Not yet graduated high school, but will graduate with a high school diploma/certificate by spring 2024 or
• Graduated high school, but have not taken any college courses after graduation.

Note: If you have earned ANY college or university credit (international or domestic) after graduating from high school, you are considered a transfer student and must meet the CSU transfer admission requirements. SDSU is not accepting applications for a second bachelor's degree except in nursing.

ADMISSION CRITERIA

*MAJORS WITH ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Specific majors will have additional requirements you must meet for admission to the major and the university:

HOUSING REQUIREMENT

All first-year students who graduate from a high school outside of SDSU's local admission area during spring 2024 will be required to live on campus for two years. First and second-year students who live in SDSU campus housing are proven to academically out-perform their peers who live off campus.

The SDSU Sophomore QUEST program enables students to receive customized career development support, flexible guest, meal and roommate policies, and enhanced safety and security. For more information about the Sophomore QUEST program and on-campus housing, visit the Housing and Residential Education website.

REVIEW THE INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS HANDBOOK

https://admissions.sdsu.edu/international/first-years

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