International Transfer Fall Steps to Enroll

Submit all of the following items to the Office of Admissions. If all of the items are not received or postmarked by the date listed, it will be assumed that you do not plan to attend SDSU and your offer of admission will be canceled.

Due May 1, 2027

• Accept Admission Offer and Pay Deposit
• Official Transcript(s) from All Colleges
• Official Advanced Placement (AP) Test Scores
• Official Transcript(s) for International Baccalaureate (IB)

Due June 30, 2027

• Final Official Transcripts

Due May 1, 2027

1. Accept Your Offer of Admission and Submit Your Nonrefundable Deposit in my.SDSU

   • Accept your offer of admission by submitting the online Intent to Enroll and paying your $400 nonrefundable deposit in my.SDSU by May 1. This deposit will apply toward your fall basic tuition and fees. Use the Finalize Your Enrollment Guide to learn how to accept your offer of admission and pay your nonrefundable deposit in my.SDSU.

     Finalize Your Enrollment Guide

     Information for Government Sponsored Students

     As a government sponsored student, you must accept your offer of admission in my.SDSU. The Intent to Enroll fee will be deferred once you provide a Prospective Financial Support Letter from your country's Cultural Mission, an SDSU Financial Statement Form (coming soon) and a copy of your passport to the SDSU Office of Admissions.

2. Submit Official Transcripts
   • Review the information on how to submit and check the status of your transcripts on the Transcripts web page.
3. Submit Official Advanced Placement (AP) Test Scores (if applicable)
   • If Advanced Placement Scores is listed in your my.SDSU To Do List with an Initiated Status, you must order your AP score report prior to May 1.
   • If you passed AP tests with a score of 3 or higher, you may be able to receive credit toward your undergraduate degree. Learn more by reviewing the University Policies in the University Catalog.
   • To receive credit, an official AP exam score report and passing score(s) must be sent directly from the College Board to SDSU. To request your AP exam score report, review the College Board website.

   • If you took your last AP Exam before 2018, your AP scores are no longer viewable online and have been archived. To request that archived scores be sent to SDSU, you must complete and submit the AP Archived Score Request Form and accompanying fee. Archived scores are mailed via first-class mail within 15 business days of receiving the request. Review Send or Get a Copy of Archived Scores for more information.

4. Submit Official Transcripts for International Baccalaureate (IB) (if applicable)
   • If International Baccalaureate is listed in your my.SDSU To Do List with an Initiated Status, you must order your IB candidate transcript prior to May 1.
   • If you passed IB tests with a score of higher level 4 or higher level 5, you may be able to receive credit toward your undergraduate degree. Learn more by reviewing the University Policies in the University Catalog.
   • To receive credit, an official IB candidate transcript of result and passing score(s) are required to be sent directly from the International Baccalaureate Organization to SDSU. To request your IB candidate transcript, review the International Baccalaureate website.

Your admission is based on self-reported information from your Cal State Apply application, including your academic history and prerequisite information. Your application information will be verified upon review of your official transcript(s) and test scores. If you do not submit official transcripts from all colleges attended and any applicable test scores by the deadline, your offer of admission may be canceled.

Due June 30, 2027

1. Submit Final Official Transcripts
   • Review the information on how to submit and check the status of your transcripts on the Transcripts web page.
   • College Transcripts: Order final transcripts from all colleges attended as soon as spring 2027 grades are posted.

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• Submit Your Financial Statement Form and Supporting Documents

  All admitted international students planning to attend San Diego State University on an F-1 student visa must submit financial documents issued within the past six months to provide evidence of funding for a minimum of one academic year. Students planning to attend SDSU with other visa categories (e.g., H4 or H1B), permanent residency or U.S. citizenship are not required to submit financial documentation.

  As an admitted international student, you must submit the following:

  • SDSU Financial Statement Form (coming soon)
  • Financial documents dated within the past six months

  • A copy of your passport

  Upload these documents to my.SDSU. The SDSU International Student Center (ISC) is responsible for supporting your I-20 issuance and visa processing questions. They will review your financial statement and supporting documents. Your I-20 will be emailed to you once your documents have been approved by the ISC. More information for new international admits is on the International Student Center website. If you have any questions about submitting your financial documents, please email [email protected].

• F-1 Visa

  A valid F-1 student visa is required for entry into the United States. Once your SDSU Financial Statement Form (coming soon) and supporting documents are approved by the ISC, you will receive an email from the ISC with further instructions and your I-20.

• Students Attending an Institution in the U.S. or on Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT)

  Upon completion of your program, you will receive your SDSU I-20 when your current school transfers or releases your SEVIS record to SDSU. You must notify the international student adviser at your school of your intent to transfer to SDSU. Please use the admission letter that was emailed to you to provide evidence of your acceptance to SDSU. The SDSU SEVIS school code is SND214F00142000. SDSU does not use a transfer-in form.

• Health Insurance

  SDSU requires all enrolled international students to have adequate health insurance that meets the SDSU F-1 requirements before the first day of the semester. Review and follow the ISC Health Insurance web page.

• Stay alert to communication from the International Student Center (ISC)

  The ISC will send multiple emails between now and the beginning of the semester with more details about the items listed above, pre-arrival instructions, and completing the orientation and immigration process. Please look out for those emails. If you have any questions about these steps, please email [email protected].

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After you submit your Intent to Enroll, you will receive information about your official SDSU Gmail email account, which is the campus standard for communication and collaboration. Future official communication from the university will be delivered to your official SDSU Gmail account after your Intent to Enroll is submitted. Learn more about the student official email address use policy in the University Senate Policy File.

Your Google Workspace

Learn more about your new Google Workspace and your access using Duo Multi-Factor Authentication to enhance security.

Monitor Your Admission Status and Keep Your Contact Information Up to Date

Visit my.SDSU and select my.SDSU Login. Enter your SDSUid and password, and select Sign In to log in to my.SDSU.

• Use the Admissions tile to check the status of your admission.
• Use the Tasks tile to review any checklist items (To Do's) you need to complete.
• Use the Profile tile to review and update your contact information.
• Use the Admission Residency tile to check your residency status. If you believe your residency status is incorrect, review the Residency For Tuition Purposes web page and then contact Admissions for further instructions.

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All transfer students are placed in a student success pathway. The completion of the Student Success Pathway Preference Form (coming soon) determines your pathway, which can include a pre-enrolled university seminar course, peer mentoring and affinity group assignments. Complete and submit the Student Success Pathway Preference Form by May 17, 2027.

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Immunization Requirements

All students must meet specific immunization requirements.

Immunizations – Due Prior to July 15, 2027

Provide proof of your immunizations and complete your Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment prior to July 15, 2027. Visit the Immunization Requirements web page ahead of time to review the requirements that apply to you and begin working with your healthcare professional to ensure you have completed all of the required immunizations. Make sure you have acceptable proof of completed immunizations available for submission. Acceptable proof includes records from your high school, private healthcare provider, local health department or campus health center. Log in to the HealtheConnect portal and upload your proof of immunizations.

Health Care Insurance

All international students are required to maintain adequate health coverage throughout the duration of their academic program at San Diego State University. The International Student Center (ISC) offers the Aetna student health insurance plan, which meets all health insurance requirements.

Please review the Health Insurance page on the ISC website for more information.

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New Student Orientation (NSO) for transfer students is offered in August. There are several NSO programs to choose from; not all majors are represented on each NSO date. We advise you to not make any travel arrangements until after you've registered for NSO. The NSO reservation system opens May 13, 2027. An email will be sent to you with additional information.

During NSO, you will register for fall 2027 classes. You will not be able to register for classes until you have submitted all required transcripts and have cleared any registration holds. Incoming students with questions about fall registration, academic advising and orientation should contact Orientation, Transition and Family Engagement at [email protected].

The F-1 student visa requires you to enroll as a full-time student each semester. As an undergraduate student, you must enroll in a minimum of 12 units per semester to meet the visa immigration requirements. However, we recommend you enroll in 15 units per semester to stay on track to complete your degree.

Specific details about NSO will be available on the Orientation, Transition and Family Engagement website. For more information, email Orientation, Transition and Family Engagement at [email protected].

Things To Do Before Attending New Student Orientation

• If you haven't done so already, request and submit final official transcripts be sent to SDSU from all high schools and colleges attended.
• Visit the How to Obtain a Card web page and follow the steps to obtain your SDSUcard. This is REQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENTS.

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Information about your basic tuition and fees will be available to you on the Money Matters web page on the Bursar's Office website.

For your specific payment deadline to pay your basic tuition and fees, log in to your my.SDSU and select the Financial Account tile.

For students using a 529 plan, ePayment options are available.

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