Campus Specific Admission Practices

Fall 2011 Admission 60,107 Applications received 15,200 Transfer applicants 3,582* Transfer students offered admission 2,044 Transfer enrollment spaces 3.28 Average Transfer GPA * Note: unofficial pre-census data

Fall 2012 Admission Process Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) To be guaranteed admission to SDSU for fall 2012, local admission area transfer student applicants must complete 100% of their transferable units from community colleges in SDSU’s local admission area and meet the Transfer Admission Guarantee requirements: San Diego Community College District (City, Mesa, and Miramar) Grossmont College Cuyamaca College Southwestern College Imperial Valley College *The TAG does not apply to applicants to the School of Nursing, Music and Dance, Television, Film and New Media, or Theatre.

Fall 2012 Admission Process Transfer Admissions Guarantee Requirements 1.Units: Complete a minimum of 60 transferrable semester units by the end of spring General Education (GE): Complete a certified GE package of 39 units (CSU GE or IGETC) or any applicable lower division GE pattern listed in the SDSU General Catalog, including the Golden Four GE requirements by the end of spring Major Preparation: Complete all major preparation courses listed in the SDSU General Catalog by the end of Spring 2012 (some majors require that courses be completed with a C or better and therefore a C- will not be accepted).

Fall 2012 Admission Process Transfer Admissions Guarantee Requirements 4.GPA – Meet the GPA required for the major, or a 2.4, whichever is higher listed in the SDSU General Catalog (students from outside the local admission area may need to meet a high “ranking” GPA than the major). Note: For applicants with prior SDSU Regular Session, Special Session, Open University or Cross Enrollment, an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher is required for that coursework.

Fall 2012 Admission Process Transfer Admissions Guarantee Requirements Students who at the time of application have completed 100% of their transferable courses from Palomar or Mira Costa community colleges and apply for programs that are not available at CSU San Marcos will also have the first admission priority, as long as they have completed the above requirements. A list of these programs can be found online at Admissions priority will be given to students who complete an AA- T/AS-T degree at a community college that is specifically designated “for Transfer” in the degree title and that SDSU has agreed to accept (visit for a list of CSU campuses that accept AA-T/AA-S degrees).

Fall 2012 Admission Process Golden Four In order to be eligible as a transfer student for SDSU, a student must complete a course in the following four areas: Written Communication Oral Communication Critical Thinking Mathematics These courses must be completed with a C or higher grade (C- is not acceptable).

SDSU Supplemental Application All transfer applicants must submit an additional online supplemental application through their SDSU WebPortal account. To ensure accuracy, students must refer to their college transcripts or education plan to fill out the supplemental application. The deadline to submit the supplemental application is January 20, Fall admission is based on self-reported information. Admission is provisional pending verification of the self-reported information provided on the CSUMentor application and supplemental application using an official transcript. Admission may be rescinded if GPA, completed courses, or course grades are lower than what is reported on the applications or if any admission deadlines are missed. Please make sure students report accurate information. Fall 2012 Admission Process

Fall admission is based on self-reported information and the major to which students apply. Students cannot change their major during the application process. Students applying to Music or Dance will be required to complete an audition, and their admission decisions will be contingent upon successfully passing that audition. Students applying to the Nursing program will be required to submit an additional supplemental application by November 30 th. Please visit for more information. Admission is provisional pending verification of the self-reported information on the application from official transcripts. Admission may be rescinded if the GPA or course grades are lower than what is reported on the application. Fall 2012 Admission Process

Fall 2012 Admission Communication Process Applicants receive the following notifications: from SDSU within two weeks after CSUMentor application is filed. This contains their SDSU RedID that students will use to set up their SDSU WebPortal. Students can check the status of their application in the “Admission Status” section of the SDSU WebPortal. Applicants are encouraged to read the SDSU “I Have Applied” Web site for “next steps” in the admission process. Admission and denial notifications–along with enrollment instructions–will be sent via hard copy letter in March.

Appeals Due to the number of applications SDSU receives, it is unlikely an appeal will be granted. However, SDSU will accept appeals, especially for extreme circumstances. If a student thinks their situation qualifies for an admissions appeal, a letter from the student and any supporting documentation should be sent to the following address: University Admission Appeals Committee San Diego State University 5500 Campanile Drive San Diego, CA Students will be notified in writing of the appeal decision. Fall 2012 Admission

October 1 to November 30, 2011: Apply electronically at November 2011: Last month to take the SAT/ACT for fall admission. January 20, 2012: SDSU Supplemental Application due. January 1–March 2, 2012: File FAFSA (financial aid application) Early February 2012: First deadline to apply for SDSU scholarships March 2012: Admission decisions sent March 17, 2012: Explore SDSU Open House May 1, 2012: Deadline to submit Intent to Enroll $400 deposit, official transcripts with fall 2011 grades and official test scores Early May 2012: Second deadline to apply for SDSU scholarships June 30, 2012: Deadline to submit final transcripts with spring 2012 grades August, 2012: New Transfer Student Orientation Fall 2012 Admission Timeline

Costs of Undergraduate Attendance – 2011/12* Registration Fees $6,578* Books and Supplies $1,661 On-campus Housing and Food$11,549 Transportation $1,338 Miscellaneous Costs $2,694 Total Costs$23,820 Non-California residents pay tuition of $372 per unit in addition to these fees. *As of August Cost subject to change. Fall 2012 Admission

Services and Activities Financial Aid and Scholarships On-campus Housing Academics: Academic Advising Center, Study Abroad, EOP, University Honors Program Health and Wellness: Student Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services, Student Disability Services Student Involvement: Student Life and Leadership, Greek Life, Student Government, Athletics New Student and Parent Programs: Orientation (students and parents), Welcome Week, New Student and Family Convocation, Aztec Nights, Family Weekend

Contact Information Office of Admissions / Prospective Student Center Students: (619) Counselors: (619) * *This is a counselor line only. Thank you for not giving this number to students.