Admissions

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 how more about admissions requirements:

Important Dates

  • October 1, 2011Fall 2012 application opens for all degree programs

  • August 20, 2012Reccomended arrival date for Fall 2012 students.

  • August 21, 2012 - Check-in at International Student Center. International Student Orientation begins.

  • August 27, 2012 - First day of classes for Fall 2012 semester.