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Campus Specific Admission Practices
Fall 2011 Admission
60,107 Applications received
44,901 Freshmen applications
14,751* Freshmen offered admission
3,936
Freshmen enrollment spaces
3.73
Average High School GPA
1132
Average SAT (math and critical reading)
4124
Average CSU Eligibility Index
* Note: unofficial pre-census data
Fall 2012 Admission Process
First-time freshmen applicants are admitted to the pre-major (including
undeclared) in which they apply.
There is a limited number of enrollment slots in each pre-major.
Applicants will be ranked by their Eligibility Index, which is a combination of
GPA and SAT/ACT test scores.
Students must complete the pattern of college preparatory curriculum
("a-g" courses) by the end of spring 2012.
First-time freshmen from outside the SDSU service area are required to live
in on-campus residence halls their first year.
Students are in SDSU's service area if they graduate from a high school in
San Diego County located south of state route 56 and extending eastward
AND Imperial County high schools.
Fall 2012 Admission Process
Early Start Summer Program
All admitted CA resident first-time freshmen to the CSU system that
have remediation needs in English and/or math are required to
enroll in a remedial course in summer 2012 prior to attending a
CSU campus in fall 2012. Students may complete remediation at
SDSU, other CSU campuses or the community colleges.
Information to applicants about the ESP program will be sent out
after November 30th.
ELM/EPT must be taken as early as possible and no later than
May 5, 2012.
Fall 2012 Admission Process
CSU Grade Point Average
All grades earned in the 15-unit college “a–g” preparatory pattern of
approved courses taken in 10th–12th grades are used to calculate
your grade point average.
Honors points for “A,” “B” and “C” grades will be awarded for a
maximum of eight semester courses taken in 11th and 12th grades,
including up to two IB or AP courses, or honors courses with 11th or
12th grade content taken in the 10th grade.
Fall 2012 Admission Process
First-Time Freshmen Eligibility Index
The Eligibility Index is the combination of the high school grade point average and
test score on either the SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT.
The Eligibility Index is calculated by multiplying the grade point average by 800 and
adding the combined critical reading and math score on the SAT Reasoning Test.
For the ACT, multiply the grade point average by 200 and add ten times the
composite score from the ACT.
SDSU does not include the writing scores from either tests in the computation of
the Eligibility Index.
Fall 2012 Admission Process
Fall admission is based on self-reported information and the major to which students apply.
Students cannot change their major during the application process.
Students applying to Music or Dance will be required to complete an audition, and
their admission decisions will be contingent upon successfully passing that audition.
Admission is provisional pending verification of the self-reported information on the
application from official transcripts.
Admission may be rescinded if the GPA, test scores or course grades are lower than
what is reported on the application.
Students must receive "C" or higher grades in all coursework taken during senior year
or their admission will be rescinded.
Fall 2012 Admission
Communication Process
Applicants receive the following notifications:
E-mail from SDSU within two weeks after CSUMentor application is filed. This e-mail
contains their SDSU RedID that students will use to set up their SDSU WebPortal.
Students can check the status of their application in the “Admission Status” section of
the SDSU WebPortal.
Applicants are encouraged to read the SDSU “I Have Applied” Web site for “next steps”
in the admission process.
Admission and denial notifications–along with enrollment instructions–will be sent via
hard copy letter in March.
Students required to participate in the Early Start Program will be notified on their WebPortal
in March.
Fall 2012 Admission
Appeals
Due to the number of applications SDSU receives, it is unlikely an
appeal will be granted. However, SDSU will accept appeals,
especially for extreme circumstances.
If a student thinks their situation qualifies for an admissions appeal, a
letter from the student and any supporting documentation should be
sent to the following address:
University Admission Appeals Committee
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-7455
Students will be notified in writing of the appeal decision.
Fall 2012 Admission Timeline
October 1 to November 30, 2011: Apply electronically at www.CSUMentor.edu
November 2011: Last month to take the SAT/ACT for fall admission
January 1–March 2, 2012: File FAFSA (financial aid application)
Early February 2012: First deadline to apply for SDSU scholarships
March 2012: Admission decisions sent
March 17, 2012: Explore SDSU Open House
May 1, 2012: Deadline to submit Intent to Enroll $400 deposit, official transcripts with
fall 2011 grades and official test scores
May 1, 2012: Deadline to submit housing license agreement and $800 initial payment
(for student required to live on campus)
Early May 2012: Second deadline to apply for SDSU scholarships
July 16, 2012: Deadline to submit final transcripts with spring 2012 grades
July–August 2012: New Student Orientation
Fall 2012 Admission
Costs of Undergraduate Attendance – 2011/12*
Registration Fees
$6,578*
Books and Supplies
$1,661
On-campus Housing and Food
$11,549
Transportation
$1,338
Miscellaneous Costs
$2,694
Total Costs
$23,820
Non-California residents pay tuition of $372 per unit in addition to these fees.
*As of August 2011. Cost subject to change.
Services and Activities
Financial Aid and Scholarships
On-campus Housing
Academics: Academic Advising Center, Study Abroad, EOP,
University Honors Program
Health and Wellness: Student Health Services, Counseling and
Psychological Services, Student Disability Services
Student Involvement: Student Life and Leadership, Greek Life,
Student Government, Athletics
New Student and Parent Programs: Orientation (students and
parents), Welcome Week, New Student and Family Convocation,
Aztec Nights, Family Weekend
Contact Information
Office of Admissions / Prospective Student Center
Students: (619) 594-6336
Counselors: (619) 594-6966*
E-mail: [email protected]
www.sdsu.edu/prospective
www.sdsu.edu/admissions
www.sdsu.edu/counselorconnection
*This is a counselor line only. Thank you for not giving this number to students.