Timeline

The timeline is for first-year and transfer applicants.

If you will be applying as a graduate student, please review the Graduate I Want to Apply web page. If you are an applicant who will study in the U.S. on an F-1 Visa, review the International Graduate I Want to Apply web page. Deadlines also differ by program, so be sure to review the individual graduate program for details.

Spring Fall

Office Closures

Due to campus holidays, this office will be closed on the following dates:

  • 2023: January 2, January 16, March 31, May 29, June 19, July 4, July 7, September 4, November 10, November 23-24, December 21-26
  • 2024: January 1, January 15, April 1, May 27, June 19, July 4, September 2, November 11, November 28–29, December 24–27

*Dates are subject to change.

Spring 2024

First-year and Transfer Applicants

August 1-31

Apply online through Cal State Apply.

October

Admission decisions are emailed to students.

November 1 (Intent to Enroll deadline)

Deadline to submit the following items. Use the Finalize Your Enrollment Guide to learn how to submit your:

  1. Intent to Enroll deposit
  2. Official transcripts
  3. Test scores
  4. Housing License Agreement (if applicable)

January 10

Deadline to submit final official transcripts, including fall 2023 grades.

January

New Student Orientation.

January 17

Spring classes begin.

Fall 2024

First-year and Transfer Applicants

October 1-November 30

Apply online through Cal State Apply.

December-March 2

Apply for financial aid by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

January

Transfer applicants update course information and submit the mandatory Academic History Update on the Cal State Apply website.

Spring

Admission decisions are emailed to students and the Housing License Agreement is available.

April 13

Attend Explore SDSU Admitted Student Day.

May 1 (Intent to Enroll deadline)

Deadline to submit the following items. Use the Finalize Your Enrollment Guide to learn how to submit your:

  1. Intent to Enroll deposit
  2. Official transcripts
  3. Test scores
  4. Housing License Agreement (if applicable)

June 30

Transfer deadline to submit final college transcripts, including spring grades.

July 15

First-year deadline to submit final official high school and college transcript(s), including spring grades.

Summer

New Student Orientation.

Late August

Fall semester begins.