Future Students
Thinking about what’s next? You don’t have to figure it out alone. Wherever you are in the process, SDSU Global Campus is here to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Select your student type below to explore our online program offerings, resources, attend an informational session or application workshop, and connect with our team for support.
- I Am a Transfer Student
- I Am a Graduate Student
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Who is a transfer student?
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Intercampus Transfers
Before You Apply
- Review the Transfer Admission Requirements
- Attend an Info Session
- Join Our Virtual Drop-In Office Hours
- Out-of-State-Students: Confirm Your State Authorization Status
- Complete the 2 minute Applicant Readiness Survey
- Get Prequalified: Admissions Advisors can help determine if you’re eligible before you apply. Students who are prequalified have a greater chance of being admitted. Prequalified applicants may have the opportunity to receive an application fee waiver. Email your unofficial transcripts from all schools attended to admission.global@sdsu.edu or call 619-594-7700.
- Ready to Apply? Attend an Application Workshop or Apply Now
Steps To Apply
- Visit calstate.edu/apply
- Select the term you are applying for
- Select a program to add it your application. Global Campus programs will be listed under SAN DIEGO GLOBAL CAMPUS – EXTENSION
- Complete all sections of the application. You will be asked to enter all transfer coursework from all institutions attended
- A nonrefundable filing fee of $70 is due at the time of submission
- Within two weeks of submitting your Cal State Apply application, you will receive an email from San Diego State University that includes your SDSUid. Your SDSUid is an identifier to securely access many campus IT services, including my.SDSU, the official online portal for student admissions, to track your application status, view your to-do-list and update your contact information. Please follow the instructions provided in the email.
- Log in to my.SDSU by selecting the red my.SDSU Login square or the my.SDSU – Login Here link. Enter your SDSUid credentials and follow the prompts. You will be required to use DUO Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) to login.
- Need Help? If you did not receive the email with your SDSUid or have questions regarding your SDSUid, you can get help from SDSU Global Campus IT support. Learn how to activate your SDSUid or check out the How Do I Activate My SDSUid? video tutorial. Please reach out to the Student Help Resources available to you if you are experiencing difficulties with your account.
- Use the Admissions tile to check the status of your application.
- Tasks tile to review any checklist items (To Do’s) you need to complete.
- Admission decisions are typically provided within 4–6 weeks. Admission decisions are initially based on self-reported information provided via Cal State Apply. You must provide complete and accurate information on your application. SDSU will verify this information using your official transcripts after you are admitted. Any misreporting will jeopardize an admission offer.
Online Resources
Before You Apply
- Review the Graduate Admission Criteria
- Attend an Info Session
- Join Our Virtual Drop-In Office Hours
- Get Prequalified: Admissions Advisors can help determine if you’re eligible before you apply.
- Out-of-State-Students: Confirm Your State Authorization Status
- Complete the 2 minute Applicant Readiness Survey
- Get Prequalified: Admissions Advisors can help determine if you’re eligible before you apply. Students who are prequalified have a greater chance of being admitted. Prequalified applicants may have the opportunity to receive an application fee waiver. Email your unofficial transcripts from all schools attended to admission.global@sdsu.edu or call 619-594-7700.
- Ready to Apply? Attend an Application Workshop or Apply Now
Steps To Apply
- Visit calstate.edu/apply
- Select the term you are applying for
- Select a program to add it your application. Global Campus programs will be listed under SAN DIEGO GLOBAL CAMPUS – EXTENSION
- Complete all sections of the application. You will be asked to report all institutions attended
- A nonrefundable filing fee of $70 is due at the time of submission
- Within two weeks of submitting your Cal State Apply application, you will receive an email from San Diego State University that includes your SDSUid. Your SDSUid is an identifier to securely access many campus IT services, including my.SDSU, the official online portal for student admissions, to track your application status, view your to-do-list and update your contact information.
- Use the Admissions tile to check the status of your application.
- Use the Tasks tile to review any checklist items (To Do’s) you need to complete.
- Submit your official transcripts and academic records from all schools attended to Graduate Admissions. Please refer to your Tasks tile > To Do list via your my.SDSU account for any pending checklist items. All checklist items must be submitted by the posted deadline.
- Visit the Transcript Submission page for detailed instructions on submitting your official transcripts and academic records
Program-specific supplemental documents (e.g., resume, personal statement, letter of recommendations) should be submitted directly to the graduate department for your program. Visit the individual program page on the “How to Apply” tab to confirm the specific documents required to complete your application.
Check your application and admission status periodically through my.SDSU.
What does my admission status mean?
Pending To-Do List*: A document (transcript and/or diploma/degree certificate) or test score required by the SDSU Graduate Admissions Office is missing or has not been completed. An incomplete application status indicates further action is required by the applicant.
Graduate Admissions Evaluation*: Admission file is complete and being evaluated by the SDSU Graduate Admissions Office to determine if the applicant has met the minimum SDSU requirements for admission.
Department Review*: The SDSU Graduate Admissions Office has completed the initial evaluation and the applicant’s file has been forwarded to the graduate department for review. Each graduate department makes admission recommendations based on an applicant’s completed file (transcripts, diploma/degree certificate) and any required supplemental documents (resume, personal statement, letter of recommendation). There is no further action required of the applicant.
*Please note this status only applies to required documents submitted to the SDSU Graduate Admissions Office. Applicants should check with their individual department for the status of required supplemental documents.