What To Do When

Checklist

Review the checklist to determine what steps you need to take each year at SDSU.

Freshman (0 - 29 semester unit)

• Attend New Student Orientation
• Attend New Student Convocation
• Take part in the Freshman Success Programs and/or the Honors Program
• Visit the Academic Advising Center
• Fulfill any remediation requirements based on your ELM/EPT scores.
• Begin career planning by contacting Career Services.

Sophomore (30 - 59 semester units)

• Complete General Education and Preparation for the Major courses.
• Visit your major adviser to plan your upper division course schedule.

Junior (60 - 89 semester units)

• Transfer students attend New Student Orientation.
• Take the REQUIRED Writing Proficiency Assessment.
• Review your degree evaluation on the SDSU WebPortal to make sure you are on track to graduate on time.
• Study abroad if desired.
• Gain work experience through an internship.

Senior (90 or more semester units)

• Confirm your schedule with your major adviser.
• Obtain a copy of your degree evaluation to make sure you will qualify for graduation.
• File for graduation as early as possible.
• Visit Career Services or talk to your major adviser about job opportunities or graduate school.
• Attend a career fair on campus.

ALL

• Register for classes on your assigned date and time. Pay your fees prior to registering.
• Make sure you are in the right classes prior to the Schedule Adjustment Deadline (the fifteenth class day of the semester).
• Apply for financial aid and scholarships each year.
• Take a summer session class if desired.
• Check your e-mail regularly for important messages from SDSU.
• Take part in Summer Reading Program discussions.
• Get involved in a student organization(s).