Spotlight College: San Diego State University

Basic information Public Research university located in San Diego, California Large school– enrollment around 28,395 in an urban setting– 15 minutes outside of San Diego Beach, mountains-- trolley to get to the city 28:1 Student-faculty ratio Most popular majors include Business, Management, English, Health Professions and Marketing 55% female, 45% male

Accomplishments Currently ranked in the top 150 national universities and in the top 80 public universities according to US News & World Report International Business is ranked #9 nationally Speech Language Pathology, Clinical Psychology, and Public Health are all top 50 ranked programs in the nation Ranked #7 nationally for ethnic diversity– also top 20 LGBT-friendly campuses in the nation

Majors and Programs College of Business Administration College of Education College of Engineering College of Health and Human Sciences Weber Honors College Pre-vet, Pre-med, Pre-law, Pre-social work

AP Credits MANY AP Credits accepted—scores 3-5 to cover general education courses at SDSU AP English Language AP Calculus AB and BC AP Government AP Human Geography AP Spanish

Services Offered Career Services– picking majors, to appointments with counselors, to assessments in order to figure out major selections Events—Financial Literacy, Interview with Confidence, Career fairs for Nonprofit, Education and government Jobs, Personal Branding and Social Media for the Professional World Educational Opportunity Programs, or EOP– first gen In the family to go to college

Educational Outreach Program Summer Bridge Program– opportunity for EOP freshman to get a head start at SDSU– intensive academic studies over the summer, living on campus and earning up to SIX academic credits Transfer Bridge– for EOP students who are transferring from a community college– in order to assure a strong transition from CC to a large university Center for Academic Assistance and Training– one on one tutoring as well as Math/English Labs – private study rooms, etc.

Life on Campus Open Air Theatre and Viejas Arena– major performers Three performance halls for theatre, dance, and music Homecoming week of pep rally and student organization contests Celebrity lectures– Maya Angelou Student Government, 200 clubs and organizations, Community Service, Fraternities and Sororities, Honor Societies, Leadership Programs

Life on Campus Continued 360 Education Abroad programs in 55 countries– students pay SDSU Tuition and Fees as well as their financial aid when abroad All admitted first time freshman are required to live on campus– dorms include triples, singles, as well as traditional doubles, etc. Recreation Center Membership Study and seminar rooms TV Lounges

Recreation Center Weight Room, Climbing Wall, Spinning Studio, Group Fitness, etc. Aquaplex—included in your recreation membership– separate pool, hot tub, and inflatable obstacle course on campus 20 person hot tub, two large outdoor heated pools, as well as tennis courts

Admissions School has an eligibility index on the website to check for chances of admission Calculate admissions based on your ACT/SAT Score, as well as your 10-12 GPA in “A-G” Courses Social Studies– 2 Years English– 4 Years Math– 4 Recommended Lab Science– 3 Years recommended Foreign Language– 2 years required Visual Performing Arts– 1 year required

Averages 3.83 WEIGHTED GPA– and a 26 on the ACT (without writing) California State Calculator– can help you calculate a California GPA – extra points awarded for A,B, or C in honors classes in the 11-12th grade Approved Honors Courses Average from Creek– 3/5 GPA and a 27 ACT

Questions?? Identify and describe TWO parts of SDSU that you believe are interesting or applicable to you as a student Would you consider this school? Why or why not? Explain! 