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, 2025

• Offer of Admission and Deposit
• Official Transcript(s) from All Colleges
• Official Test Scores
• Official Transcript(s) for International Baccalaureate (IB)

Due June 30, 2025

• Final Official Transcripts

Due May 1, 2025

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

2. Submit Official Transcripts
   • College Transcripts: Please note that SDSU will accept only electronic transcripts from the schools listed on the Transcripts web page. Be sure to indicate this preference when making your request. If your college does not send electronic transcripts, then they can mail the official transcript to the address listed on the Transcripts web page.
   • Review the information on how to submit and check the status of your transcripts on the Transcripts web page.
3. Submit Official Test Scores (if applicable)
   • Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Score Reports
     • 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 section of 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. They have been archived.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 reports 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 you passed International Baccalaureate 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 section of the University Catalog.
   • To receive credit, an official International Baccalaureate 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.

Due June 30, 2025

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 2025 grades are posted. Please note that SDSU will accept only electronic transcripts from the schools listed on the Transcripts web page. Be sure to indicate this preference when making your request. For colleges that do not supply electronic transcripts, then they can mail the official transcript to the address listed on the Transcripts web page.

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It's time to decide how you will finance your SDSU education. If you haven't done so already, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Application as soon as possible. If you are eligible to complete the FAFSA, be sure to use the IRS data retrieval option when completing your FAFSA to reduce errors and list SDSU's federal school code (001151) on your FAFSA.

SDSU will receive your information electronically. Once your application has been received you'll receive an email from the SDSU Financial Aid Office. You'll be directed to log in to my.SDSU to check the status of your application. Visit my.SDSU and select my.SDSU Login. Enter your SDSUid and password, and select Sign In to log in to my.SDSU. If you have questions or problems with your SDSUid, please visit the SDSUid Help page. Additionally, please reach out to the library technology center if you are experiencing difficulties with your account.

It is very important that you check your my.SDSU account regularly for financial aid information. All outstanding documents or requests for additional information will be listed on your Tasks list.

Be sure you activate your SDSUid account. You will not be able to access your financial aid information without an SDSUid.

Know What to Expect

Attaining a higher education degree is likely one of the most important investments you will make and we want you to understand what your costs at San Diego State University will be so that you can make informed decisions as you and your family prepare for the next step in your education. You and your family should begin carefully budgeting and planning now. Don't wait until you start school! Student and parent loans are available, however, federal regulations limit the annual amount of student loans, and parent loans require a credit check.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available in the Aztec Scholarship portal during the application period, which opens March 11, 2025, for awards in the 2025-26 academic year. Families should make financial arrangements to pay for university expenses in full. Scholarships are not guaranteed. Apply on the application portal, Aztec Scholarships during the application period.

Types of Expenses

The expenses are broken down into three different categories because how you are notified about the expenses and pay for them differs.

• Tuition Expenses: these expenses are CSU Basic Tuition and Fees and SDSU campus fees. SDSU does not bill students for these fees. They must be paid after registering for courses each term. Review the Bursar's Office website for more information.
• Living Expenses: these expenses include housing and food. Housing and meal plan fees are billed to students in four installments each semester. An email notification (eBill) is sent each month a payment is due. Review the Housing and Residential Education's Rates and Payments web page for more information about housing fees and SDSU Dining's Meal Plan web page for meal plan information.
• Additional Expenses: these expenses are an estimate of how much you can expect to pay for transportation, books and supplies, and miscellaneous and personal costs. These expenses are not paid to an SDSU office. They are meant to provide you with an estimate of what you may spend for these goods and services during enrollment.

Determine Your Yearly Expenses

For the most up-to-date costs, review the Estimated Cost of Attendance web page and calculate your yearly expenses.

• Calculate Your Costs: Use the SDSU Net Price Calculator to estimate your eligibility for undergraduate federal grants and loans. You can also approximate the net price you and your family should expect to pay using your own funds.
• Apply for Financial Aid: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible and no later than May 2 to be considered for all types of federal aid: grants, student and parent loans, and work study. Be sure to include SDSU (School Code 001151) on your list of schools so that we receive your information. You will use my.SDSU to check your financial aid status. Review the Student Financial Center website for additional information.
• Apply for Scholarships: Log in to the scholarship application portal, Aztec Scholarships, during the application period, which opens March 11, 2025, for awards in the 2025-26 academic year. Once admitted, complete your Intent to Enroll and activate your SDSUid, and then you may log in to Aztec Scholarships during the application period.

Learn more about applying for financial aid by visiting the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships website.

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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.

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Monitor Your Admission Status & Keep Your Contact Information Updated

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, if needed.

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In case of an emergency, having accurate contact information ensures that the right people can be notified promptly. Use the Tasks tile to access and enter your emergency contact information in my.SDSU. This will be available in March 2025 and must be completed by May 16, 2025.

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All transfer students are placed in a student success pathway. The completion of the Student Success Pathway Preference Form determines your pathway, which can include a pre-enrolled university seminar course, peer mentoring, and affinity group assignments. The form will be available by early May. Complete and submit the Student Success Pathway Preference Form by May 16, 2025.

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Immunization Requirements

All students must meet specific immunization requirements.

Immunizations – Due Prior to July 15, 2025

Provide proof of your immunizations and complete your Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment prior to July 15, 2025. 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

Medical care is an important part of taking care of one's own health and well-being. SDSU Student Health Services (SHS) is a vital program, but it does not cover medical emergencies, after-hours care, a full range of medical specialists, hospital facilities or other medical services provided outside of SHS. In addition, access to SHS does not meet the government mandate for health insurance. Therefore, it is recommended that students arrange with their health plan to have a local primary care physician.

While the University does not provide accident or health insurance coverage to students, we do have services available to assist students with obtaining or utilizing health care. Students can meet with a staff member in the Well-being & Health Promotion department to learn more about their health insurance and to find local providers who accept their insurance, students can also be connected with an enrollment specialist if they are looking to obtain health insurance or to better understand their options. To make an appointment, call (619) 594-4133 or find out more on the Well-being & Health Promotion website.

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New Student Orientation for transfer students is offered in August. There are several orientation programs to choose from; not all majors are represented on each orientation date. We advise you to not make any travel arrangements to San Diego until after you've registered for orientation. You can make your reservation online beginning May 2025. An email notification will be sent to you with additional information.

During orientation, you will register for fall 2025 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 the New Student and Parent Programs Office at [email protected].

You can make your reservation online beginning the second half of May. Specific details about New Student Orientation will be available on the Office of New Student and Parent Programs website. For more information, email the Office of New Student and Parent Programs at [email protected].

Things to do before attending New Student Orientation:

• Request and submit final official transcripts be sent to SDSU from all colleges attended (if you haven't done so already).
• Visit the How do I get my SDSUcard? website 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 Bursar's Office website.

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

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

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