Applications are accepted October 1 - December 2, 2024 for the following fall.
You can apply as a first-year student if you:
Our admissions process considers a comprehensive range of factors for each applicant. We seek to enroll students who are both academically qualified and demonstrate the potential to contribute to SDSU's diverse community. SDSU Aztecs have a wide variety of backgrounds, interests and passions. Decisions are based on the information you report on your application and the academic qualifications of the applicant pool.
Expand All Collapse All A-G RequirementsTo meet minimum admission requirements, you must complete a 15-unit comprehensive pattern of college preparatory courses (known in California as A-G requirements) with grades of C- or higher. You must complete your subject requirements by the end of the spring term before enrolling at SDSU.
A‑G | Subject | Years | Specifications |
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A | Social Science | 2 years required | Must include one year of U.S. history and government. |
B | English | 4 years required | Acceptable courses must include substantial reading of classic/modern literature and writing of structured papers. Elective courses do not fulfill the English requirement. |
C | Mathematics | 3 years required; 4 recommended | Acceptable courses include algebra I, algebra II, geometry, and other advanced courses that require algebra and geometry as prerequisites. Computer programming courses do not fulfill the math subject requirement. |
D | Laboratory Science | 2 years required; 3 recommended | Must include one year of biological science and one year of physical science. Both must have a laboratory component. |
E | Foreign Language | 2 years required | Must be the same language. (Subject to waiver for applicants demonstrating equivalent competence.) |
F | Visual and Performing Arts | 1 year required | Must be a year-long visual and performing arts course selected from visual art, dance, drama/theatre, or music. May complete two semester-long courses from the same discipline. |
G | Electives | 1 year required | College preparatory courses selected from the areas listed above or other approved college preparatory A–G courses. |
We consider the breadth and depth of your academic record, and encourage you to challenge yourself by taking a rigorous curriculum including Advanced Placement (AP), honors, and/or International Baccalaureate (IB) classes.
SDSU is an impacted campus with a competitive applicant pool. The average high school GPA for admitted students is 3.9. First-year students must meet the following minimum CSU eligibility requirements to be considered:
You must choose a major when you apply to SDSU. All majors are competitive, and every major has more applicants than available spots (impaction). While we look at all of the college-prep coursework you have taken during high school, we also consider your performance and the number of units taken in courses most relevant to predict success in your intended academic discipline.
Special consideration is given to students who have overcome life obstacles, participated in college preparatory programs, and attend high schools within SDSU's local admission area.
Note: In alignment with the California State University (CSU) system, SDSU no longer uses SAT or ACT exam scores from first-year applicants for determining admission eligibility. If accepted, ACT or SAT test scores can be used as one of the measures to place students in the proper mathematics and/or written communication courses.
Plan ahead and apply early.
Admission decisions are initially based on self-reported data on the application, so we do not need your transcripts until after you are admitted. You must provide complete and accurate information on your application, such as high school GPA, course titles, and grades. Transcripts will be used to verify your self-reported information and any misreporting will jeopardize your admission status.
After the application period ends, we will give special attention to reviewing your application. Admissions decisions are made in the spring. If you are admitted:
Courses you listed on your application as in progress or planned must be completed with grades of C- or higher by the end of the spring 2025 term, or any offer of admission may be withdrawn.
You must maintain your reported overall GPA. If you earn a D or F during your senior year or if your GPA drops below what was reported on your application, any offer of admission may be withdrawn.