International First-Year Students

If you are graduating from a high school outside of the United States, your application will be reviewed on the following admission criteria:

1. Completion of high school/secondary level. A certified copy of graduation certificate or diploma will be required prior to enrollment at SDSU. Review the Requirements by Country for country specific information.
2. A U.S. equivalent GPA (grade point average) of 3.00 (B grade or 80 percent) or higher.
3. English proficiency: If you are attending or have attended a high school where English was not the primary language of instruction, you must meet university-level competence in English through one of the following:
   • TOEFL:
     • TOEFL iBT exam taken before January 21, 2026: score of 80 or higher
     • TOEFL iBT exam taken on or after January 21, 2026: score of 4 or higher
   • IELTS: overall score of 6.5 or higher
   • Duolingo English Test: score of 105 or higher
   • PTE: score of 58 or higher
   • SDSU's American Language Institute (ALI):
     • Successful completion of Level 106 or Level 8 course
     • Must earn an overall GPA of 3.00 or higher

If you are graduating from a U.S. high school, your application will be reviewed based on the completion of A–G courses, grade point average (GPA), preparation toward indicated area of study and additional factors. Review the fall 2027 First-Year Admissions Criteria for more information.

You must meet the CSU admissions requirements and successfully pass an audition for admission to the major and the university. Review the Dance Program web page for more information.

You must meet the CSU admissions requirements and successfully pass an audition for admission to the major and the university. Review the Music Undergraduate web page for more information.

You must meet the CSU admissions requirements and successfully pass an audition for admission to the major and the university. Review the B.A. Musical Theatre web page for more information.

You must meet the CSU admissions requirements and you will be ranked for admission with other nursing applicants by college preparatory courses GPA, preparation toward indicated area of study and additional factors. You must also earn a B or better grade in high school intermediate algebra, biology and chemistry with lab courses. If AP or IB level courses were taken in these areas, you must earn a B or better grade in the course. Admission to nursing is highly competitive and the average GPA for admitted students is above a 4.00. Review the Bachelor of Science Direct Entry web page for more information.

You must meet the CSU admissions requirements and successfully pass the portforlio requirement for admission to the major and the university. Review the B.S. Television, Film and New Media, Emphasis in Production, web page for more information.

You must meet the CSU admissions requirements and successfully pass an audition for admission to the major and the university. Review the B.A. Theatre Arts, Emphasis in Performance, web page for more information.