Admissions

Graduate Admissions

Below is information about graduate (master's and doctoral) degree and credential programs. Undergraduate majors, minors, and preprofessional programs are listed on the academic majors and programs page.

Graduate Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to SDSU, graduate applicants must meet the minimum CSU eligibility requirements and SDSU requirements listed in the Graduate Bulletin as well as the requirements for the specific degree or credential program they are applying to.

Read the steps to apply below. The application is located on the CSUMentor website. Visit the program pages below for each department's admission criteria, deadlines and contact information.

In what term do you want to start your studies?

  • Spring 2013—Closed

  • Fall 2013—We are now accepting applications for fall 2013. Deadlines differ by program. Please see individual program pages for details.

Fall 2013 Steps to Apply

Step 1—Apply to the University

Submit the California State University common application and $55 application fee electronically at CSUMentor beginning October 1.
Step 2—Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions

Graduate Admissions
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-7416
 

1.  Transcripts: Send official transcripts (in sealed envelopes) issued within the last year from all U.S. postsecondary institutions attended.

  • Do not send transcripts before submitting the CSUMentor application as this may result in processing delays.
  • If you previously attended SDSU, you need only submit transcripts for work completed since last attendance.

2.  International documents: If you have international coursework, you must have your school send us one official original-language record of all academic coursework and proof of degree. For each document you must also send a certified literal English translation, which can come directly from the school itself or from a professional, certified translator. The translation must contain all information shown on the original-language documents. For details on which documents are required, visit the Requirements by Country page.

3.  Test scores: Submit official scores to SDSU using the information below:

Test Who must take it Website SDSU Institution Code
GRE Applicants for admission to advanced degree programs must submit scores from the Graduate Record Examination General Test www.ets.org 4682
GMAT Applicants to the College of Business Administration must submit scores from the Graduate Management Assessment Test www.mba.com 9LT-2P-73
LSAT Applicants to the MSW/JD program may use Law School Admission Test (LSAT) scores in lieu of the GRE. Applicants to the MBA/JD program must submit both GMAT and LSAT scores. www.lsac.org 4682
TOEFL Required if applicant's medium of instruction was in a language other than English www.ets.org 4682
Step 3—Submit Program-Specific Application Materials

Submit to the department any program-specific supplemental materials listed on the program's page below. Admission criteria, deadlines, and contact information vary by department.

Graduate Degree Programs

Below is a list of graduate (master's and doctoral) degree programs and graduate credential programs. Undergraduate majors, minors and preprofessional programs are listed on the majors and minors page.

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Credential Programs