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Average Class Size 35 lecture 18 lab Diversity (new students) SDSU Facts Fall 2002 Student Enrollment All students 33,391 First-time Freshmen 4,107 New Transfers 2,898

Fall 2003 Transfer Admission Over 9,000 transfer applications were received for approximately 3,513 spaces SDSU did not accept applications from lower-division transfers 64.5% of upper-division transfer applicants were admitted 56.6% of those upper-division transfers admitted were from outside of SDSU’s service area Data as of 7/11/03

Fall 2004 Upper-Division Transfer Requirements Complete 60 or more transferable semester units (90 quarter units) by the end of spring Complete all lower-division General Education by the end of spring This requirement can be met by GE certification, IGETC, or completion of one of the GE patterns listed in the SDSU catalog. General Education requirements in written communication, oral communication, critical thinking and mathematics must be completed with a “C” or better in each course. Beginning fall 2004, transfer applicants will be admitted to a major or premajor. Transfer applicants must:

Fall 2004 Upper-Division Transfer Requirements (cont.) By the end of spring 2004, complete all preparation for the major courses that have been articulated and offered at the community college(s) attended* in the year prior to transfer. If the preparation for major courses in combination with the 39 units of GE exceed 60 units, students are only required to complete 24 preparation for the major courses.

Fall 2004 Upper-Division Transfer Requirements (cont.) Applicants must meet the required GPA at the time of application, and they must maintain the GPA through the end of spring All applicants must meet the GPA required for the impacted major. Non-impacted majors require a 2.0. In addition to the requirements listed above, applicants outside of SDSU’s service area will be subject to a ranking based on GPA that may be higher than the impacted major GPA. Visit

Special Admission Notes There are additional ranking criteria for Nursing applicants. Music major applicants must audition for acceptance to the major. Transfer students who are admitted to a major or premajor must petition if they decide to request a change of major after enrollment at SDSU. SDSU is not accepting applications for second bachelor’s candidates, with the exception of Nursing.

Fall Application Process Application filing period: October 1 - November 30 All required course work must be completed by end of the spring term. Transfer admission decisions are made based on transcripts sent at time of admission. Students must submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended as soon as possible, but no later than 3 weeks from the date of application. Admission status will be verified using final official transcripts. If SDSU criteria for admission are not met after the final review of transcripts, the offer of admission will be rescinded.

The preferred method of application is through Online Application If students cannot apply online, they should contact the Office of Admissions to make special arrangements to apply electronically with campus assistance. Online application status check is available at

Submit Intent to Enroll form and $100 deposit by May 1. Submit official transcripts with spring grades by June 30. Fall Enrollment Procedures

Approximate Cost of Attendance Fees$ 2,014* Books and Supplies$ 1,224 Room and Board (on-campus)$ 8,787 Transportation $ 731 Personal Expenses$ 2,144 TOTAL$ 14,900 *Non-resident fees include an additional $282/unit NOTE: There is a proposed substantial increase in the state university fee.

Housing Application Procedures 1. Apply for License Agreement online or call for information. 2. Students will receive the License Agreement in Mid-May. 3. Returning the Agreement secures the student's spot. Assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis. Students choose from several meal and payment plans, as well as special interest areas, such as the Living/Learning Center and International House.

Dates for Fall 2004 Admission October 1 - November 30: Initial application filing period (transfers must submit transcripts immediately after filing application) November: Apply for a housing license agreement January 1: FAFSA (financial aid application) available Early February: Scholarship application deadline March - April: Admission decisions announced March/Early-April: Future Aztecs Day (SDSU Open House)

May 1: Intent to Enroll and $100 deposit due June 30: Final official transcripts with spring grades due July - August: New Student Orientation July - August: Registration August: Student Life Orientation Early September: Classes begin Dates for Fall 2004 Admission cont.

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