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

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   • If you took your last AP exam before 2018, your AP scores are no longer viewable online and have been archived.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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It's time to decide how you and your family 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 Act Application (CADAA) as soon as possible and no later than March 2, 2027. List SDSU's federal school code (001151) on your FAFSA. SDSU will begin receiving application data electronically in mid-January 2027. Once your application is received, you will receive an email from the SDSU Financial Aid Office.

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.

Be sure to regularly log in to my.SDSU to check the status of your application and respond to requests for additional information needed. 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

Earning a college degree is likely one of the most important investments you will make. 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 through the Aztec Scholarships portal during the application period, which opens March 8, 2027, for awards in the 2027–28 academic year. Families should make financial arrangements to pay for university expenses in full, as scholarships are not guaranteed. Apply through 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. Visit the University Bursar's 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. Billings will appear in my.SDSU on the student Financial Account tile at the beginning of the fall term for the academic year. 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. However, if you chose to purchase your books via Aztec Shop's Day1Ready program, charges will be listed on your my.SDSU self-service account before the start of the term.

Determine Your Yearly Expenses

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

• Apply for Financial Aid: Complete the FAFSA as soon as possible and no later than March 2, 2027, 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 Cal Coast Student Financial Center website for additional information.
• Apply for Scholarships: After you are admitted and activate your SDSUid, log in to Aztec Scholarships during the application period, which opens March 8, 2027, for awards in the 2027–28 academic year.

Learn more about applying for financial aid by visiting the Financial Aid Office 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.

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

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 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 (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].

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 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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