International Transfer Students

Spring 2026

San Diego State University is not open for spring 2026 admission and is not accepting applications. Applicants who meet SDSU's Transfer Admission Minimum Requirements and have extenuating circumstances can appeal to be considered for spring 2026 admission between August 1 and September 15. Review the Undergraduate Admission Appeal Process web page to learn more.

Fall 2026

Applications will be accepted October 1-December 1, 2025 for fall 2026 admission.

How to Apply

International transfer applicants must complete the transfer admission minimum requirements to be considered for admission. Please review the Transfer Admissions web page before applying to SDSU to ensure you meet these requirements.

If you are an international student with only foreign coursework, please contact SDSU Undergraduate Transfer Admissions at [email protected] before applying to SDSU.

Transfer Admissions

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At San Diego State University, we are committed to creating educational opportunities that contribute to intellectual development and equip you to succeed in a global society.

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Contact Info

We are here to help you with every step of the admissions process.

SDSU International Admissions
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-7455

Welcome to SDSU

We can't wait to have you join the SDSU family!