1. Spotlight College: San Diego State University

2. 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

3. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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

13. 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

15. 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 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

16. 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

17. 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! 