SAN DIEGO STATE
UNIVERSITY
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SDSU Facts Fall 2002
Student Enrollment
All students
33,391
First-time Freshmen 4,107
New Transfers
2,898
Average Class Size
35 lecture
18 lab
Diversity (new students)
American Indian (.7%)
African American (4.2%)
Latino (19.1%)
Asian (15%)
Caucasian (45.3%)
Not Stated (12.6%)
International (3%)
Fall 2003 Transfer Admission
Over 9,000 transfer applications were received for
approximately 3,513 spaces
SDSU did not accept applications from lower-division
transfers
64.5% of upper-division transfer applicants were admitted
56.6% of those upper-division transfers admitted were
from outside of SDSU’s service area
Data as of 7/11/03
Fall 2004 Upper-Division
Transfer Requirements
Beginning fall 2004, transfer applicants will be admitted
to a major or premajor. Transfer applicants must:
• Complete 60 or more transferable semester units (90
quarter units) by the end of spring 2004.
• Complete all lower-division General Education by the end
of spring 2004. This requirement can be met by GE
certification, IGETC, or completion of one of the GE
patterns listed in the SDSU catalog.
• General Education requirements in written
communication, oral communication, critical thinking and
mathematics must be completed with a “C” or better in
each course.
Fall 2004 Upper-Division
Transfer Requirements (cont.)
• By the end of spring 2004, complete all preparation for
the major courses that have been articulated and
offered at the community college(s) attended* in the
year prior to transfer.
• If the preparation for major courses in combination with
the 39 units of GE exceed 60 units, students are only
required to complete 24 preparation for the major
courses.
Fall 2004 Upper-Division
Transfer Requirements (cont.)
• Applicants must meet the required GPA at the time of
application, and they must maintain the GPA through the
end of spring 2004.
• All applicants must meet the GPA required for the
impacted major. Non-impacted majors require a 2.0.
• In addition to the requirements listed above, applicants
outside of SDSU’s service area will be subject to a
ranking based on GPA that may be higher than the
impacted major GPA.
• Visit www.sdsu.edu/impactedmajors
Special Admission Notes
• There are additional ranking criteria for
Nursing applicants.
• Music major applicants must audition for
acceptance to the major.
• Transfer students who are admitted to a
major or premajor must petition if they
decide to request a change of major after
enrollment at SDSU.
• SDSU is not accepting applications for
second bachelor’s candidates, with the
exception of Nursing.
Fall Application Process
Application filing period: October 1 - November 30
All required course work must be completed by end of
the spring term.
Transfer admission decisions are made based on
transcripts sent at time of admission. Students must
submit official transcripts from all colleges and
universities attended as soon as possible, but no later
than 3 weeks from the date of application.
Admission status will be verified using final official
transcripts. If SDSU criteria for admission are not met
after the final review of transcripts, the offer of
admission will be rescinded.
Online Application
The preferred method of application is through
www.csumentor.edu
If students cannot apply online, they
should contact the Office of Admissions
to make special arrangements to apply
electronically with campus assistance.
Online application status check is available at
www.sdsu.edu/e-services
Fall Enrollment Procedures
• Submit Intent to Enroll form and $100 deposit
by May 1.
• Submit official transcripts with spring grades by
June 30.
Approximate 2003-04
Cost of Attendance
Fees
$ 2,014*
Books and Supplies
$ 1,224
Room and Board (on-campus)
$ 8,787
Transportation
$ 731
Personal Expenses
$ 2,144
TOTAL
$ 14,900
*Non-resident fees include an additional $282/unit
NOTE: There is a proposed substantial increase in the state university fee.
Housing Application Procedures
1. Apply for License Agreement online or call for information.
2. Students will receive the License Agreement in Mid-May.
3. Returning the Agreement secures the student's spot .
Assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis.
Students choose from several
meal and payment plans, as well
as special interest areas, such as
the Living/Learning Center and
International House.
Dates for Fall 2004 Admission
October 1 - November 30: Initial application filing period
(transfers must submit transcripts immediately after filing
application)
November: Apply for a housing license agreement
January 1: FAFSA (financial aid application) available
Early February: Scholarship application deadline
March - April: Admission decisions announced
March/Early-April: Future Aztecs Day
(SDSU Open House)
Dates for Fall 2004 Admission cont.
May 1: Intent to Enroll and $100 deposit due
June 30: Final official transcripts with spring grades due
July - August: New Student Orientation
July - August: Registration
August: Student Life Orientation
Early September: Classes begin
Contact Information
Prospective Student Center
Students
(619) 594-6336
Counselors (619) 594-6966*
admissions@sdsu.edu
www.sdsu.edu/admissions
Housing
(619) 594-5742
oha@mail.sdsu.edu
www.sdsu.edu/housing
Campus Tours
(619) 594-6336
www.sdsu.edu/campustours
Student Recruitment
and School Relations
(619) 594-3707*
www.sdsu.edu/srsr
*Counselor phone numbers should not be given to or
used by students