Admissions

Fall 2013 Transfer Admission Criteria

San Diego State University accepts transfer applications each year between October 1 and November 30 for admission the following fall. Get started by reviewing the admission criteria below, and then find out how to apply.

We receive applications from thousands of highly qualified applicants each year. Applicants are admitted based on intended major, so you must choose a major when you apply to SDSU. Learn how to make your application more competitive by closely reviewing the guidelines on this website.

Who Counts as a Transfer Student?

If you have taken any college-level classes since the summer beyond your high school graduation, you count as a transfer student.

SDSU accepts transfer applications only from upper-division transfer or readmission applicants who will have completed 60 or more transferable semester units by the end of spring 2013. We do not accept transfer applications from lower-division students with fewer than 60 transferable semester units.

Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)

If you apply to a major covered by the TAG, you may qualify for guaranteed admission if you:

AND if you meet the following five admission eligibility requirements:

  • 60 Units—Complete a minimum of 60 transferable semester units by the end of the spring term prior to fall admission. Transferable units are defined as course units that are applicable to a baccalaureate degree.
  • General Education—Complete a certified package of General Education courses.
  • Major Preparation—Complete all major preparation courses by the end of the spring term prior to fall admission.
  • Grade Point Average—Meet and maintain the cumulative GPA required for your major or 2.4, whichever is higher. Your GPA is based on all transferable units attempted.
  • Prior SDSU Coursework—If applicable, maintain a 2.0 or higher GPA for any SDSU Regular Session, Special Session, Open University or Cross Enrollment coursework. This is in addition to the cumulative GPA listed above.

Get details about SDSU's Transfer Admission Guarantee (PDF).

Associate Degree for Transfer

Admission priority is given to California community college students who complete an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree transfer program (AA-T/AS-T) that is specifically designated "for Transfer" in the degree title and that SDSU has agreed to accept. See the list of approved AA-T/AS-T degrees.

All Other Transfer Applicants

All other transfer student applicants will be admitted on a space-available basis and will be ranked on how closely they meet the five requirements above. An additional overall GPA may be required. This GPA is determined based on the applicant pool and may be higher than the GPA required for the major.