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Welcome to San Diego State University!

Founded in 1897, San Diego State University is the fifth largest university in California and part of the public coeducational California State University system. SDSU is ranked among the nation’s best national universities according to U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges 2011 Guide” and is an academically rich urban university. SDSU is home to top-ranking programs in business, international business, entrepreneurship, engineering, hospitality and tourism management, mathematics, biology, chemistry, geography, and many more. Explore the following links to learn more about admissions requirements:

Important Dates

October 1, 2011 – Fall 2012 application opens for all degree programs.
August 20, 2012 – Recommended arrival date for Fall 2012 Orientation Program.
August 21, 2012 - Mandatory check-in at International Student Center.
August 21-26, 2012 - New International Student Orientation Program.
August 27, 2012 - First day of classes for Fall 2012 semester.