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 Web site. 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 2012—The spring 2012 term is now closed for admission. Applications are no longer being accepted.
  • Fall 2012—We began accepting applications for fall 2012 enrollment on October 1, 2011.

Steps to Apply

Step 1
Submit the California State University application electronically at CSUMentor along with the $55 application fee beginning October 1.

Step 2
Submit to SDSU Graduate Admissions:

  1. Current official transcripts (in sealed envelopes) from all U.S. postsecondary institutions attended.
    • Do not send transcripts before submitting the CSUMentor application as this may result in processing delays.
    • Students who attended SDSU need only submit transcripts for work completed since last attendance.
    Please send transcripts to:
    Graduate Admissions
    San Diego State University
    5500 Campanile Drive
    San Diego, CA 92182-7416
     
  2. Students with international coursework must submit the following evaluation report.

    Detail Report with Course Level Identification
    International Education Research Foundation, Inc.
    P.O. Box 3665
    Culver City, CA 90231
    www.ierf.org
    (310) 258-9451
  3. Test scores (official score to be submitted to SDSU):
    • GRE: Applicants for admission to advanced degree programs must submit scores from the Graduate Record Examination General Test (www.ets.org, SDSU Institution Code 4682)
    • GMAT: Applicants to the College of Business Administration must submit scores from the Graduate Management Assessment Test (www.mba.com, SDSU Institution Code 9LT-2P-73)
    • LSAT: Applicants to the MSW/JD program may use LSAT scores in lieu of the GRE. Applicants to the MBA/JD program must submit both GMAT and LSAT scores. (Law School Admission Test, www.lsac.org, SDSU Institution Code 4682)
    • TOEFL: Required if applicant's medium of instruction was in a language other than English (www.ets.org, SDSU Institution Code 4682)

Step 3
Submit to the Department any program-specific application materials listed on the program's page below.

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