Admissions

Welcome, Counselors

San Diego State University is proud to partner with counseling staff from high schools and community colleges nationwide. We've gathered information to help you advise your students about SDSU admission criteria and procedures, financial aid, housing, and more.

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Fill out SDSU's Counselor Interest Form to receive important admissions information, events notices, and more.

CSU Web Page for Counselors
SDSU is part of the 23-campus California State University system. Find information on CSU admission criteria and procedures, academic programs and majors, financial aid and student fees, outreach, housing, and more to help prepare students interested in attending a CSU campus.

Invite SDSU to Your College Fair
We'd love to attend your college fair or parent night! Please submit your invitation in writing by mail, e-mail, or fax with at least three (preferably six) weeks' notice.

For High School Counselors

SDSU admission requirements for first-time freshmen
SDSU ranks applicants by a combination of GPA and SAT/ACT test scores. Applicants must also complete the pattern of college preparatory curriculum (a–g courses).

Doorways a–g Course List Database
Use this search engine to find a list of a–g certified courses at a California high school, program, or community college.

Early Assessment Program
Learn how EAP can give California high school students an early signal about their college readiness and adequate time to avoid remediation requirements.

For Community College Counselors

SDSU admission requirements for transfer students
Transfer admission is based on a specific set of requirements including major GPA, General Education, preparation for major courses, and major impaction criteria.

Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
Certain undergraduate students transferring from SDSU service-area community colleges in the fall term are guaranteed admission to SDSU.

Cross Enrollment Program
Undergraduate students enrolled in the California Community Colleges or the University of California may cross-enroll at SDSU without formal admission.

Transfer Admission Planner (TAP)
The TAP Web site helps you identify courses required to meet transfer admission requirements for SDSU.

ASSIST
This student-transfer information system shows how course credits earned at one public California college or university can be applied when transferred to another.