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Graduate Admissions
Enrollment Services
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-7416
Telephone: (619) 594-6336

Department of Gerontology
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego CA 92182-1872

Department Location: HH 203

Telephone: (619) 594-6765
Fax: (619) 594-2811

gero.sdsu.edu

Adviser
Mario Garrett
(619) 594-2818
mgarrett@mail.sdsu.edu
HH 203

Admissions Coordinator

Karla Gerardo
(619) 594-6765
ucoa@mail.sdsu.edu
HH 203

Step 1:
Submit to the University:

California State University application electronically at CSUMentor along with the $55 application fee.

Step 2:
Submit to SDSU Graduate Admissions:

  1. Official transcripts (in sealed envelopes) from all postsecondary institutions attended
    Note:
    • Please 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
    • Students with international coursework must submit both the official transcript and proof of degree. If documents are in a language other than English, they must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
  2. GRE scores (www.ets.org, SDSU Institution Code 4682)
  3. TOEFL score, if medium of instruction was in a language other than English (www.ets.org, SDSU Institution Code 4682)

Step 3:
Submit to the Department:

  1. Three letters of reference in support of your application from academic references
  2. Personal statement outlining your goals, background, interests, and abilities

Fall Deadline
Domestic Applicants: May 1
International Applicants: May 1

Spring Deadline
Domestic Applicants: closed
International Applicants: closed