Future Students

• 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.