Fall 2021 Admissions Handbook - San Diego State University

ADMISSIONS HANDBOOK

FALL 2021

ABOUT SDSU

Founded in 1897, San Diego State University is a public institution of higher education in southern California. Part of the 23-campus California State University system, SDSU is one of the largest universities in the state with more than 34,000 students.

SDSU continues to gain recognition as a leader in higher education. We are among the top 70 public universities in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report's annual ranking of America's Best Colleges.

OUR CAMPUS SDSU acknowledges the Kumeyaay peoples as the traditional caretakers of the land on which SDSU now sits and its surrounding areas. Ranked No. 8 on Cosmopolitan's list of Most Beautiful College Campuses, SDSU's campus is a lively mix of historical and state-ofthe-art buildings spread over 280 acres of lushly landscaped grounds. Although the campus is large, you can walk across campus in just 20 minutes. SDSU is northeast of downtown San Diego, just off Interstate 8 and conveniently located along the San Diego Trolley.

VISIT SDSU VIRTUALLY We look forward to welcoming you to our campus as soon as circumstances allow campus tours to resume. In the meantime, we look forward to meeting you virtually. Review sdsu.edu/virtualvisits and connect with us. Take a virtual tour any time at sdsu.edu/virtualtour. 1

*Photo taken prior to 2020

SAN DIEGO

The second largest city in California, San Diego is a thriving cultural, scientific, and educational center. Our proximity to the Pacific Rim and Mexico and our diverse regional population provide opportunities for valuable work and learning experiences.

Known for its near-perfect climate, miles of sandy beaches, and fun-filled waterfront activities, our region is home to a wide range of industries, from engineering and biotechnology to agriculture and tourism. The hustle and bustle of the Gaslamp Quarter and downtown neighborhoods is complemented by the charming and eclectic beach towns of Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, and La Jolla.

With all the amenities for living, working, and playing, it's no wonder San Diego is nicknamed "America's Finest City!" Learn more about San Diego at .

HOW CLOSE?

10 miles..........Beaches 10 miles..........Downtown 50 miles.........Mountains 75 miles.........Deserts 95 miles.........Disneyland 120 miles.......Los Angeles 350 miles......Phoenix 500 miles......San Francisco

CALIFORNIA

Redwood National Park

La Jolla Cove Map-mark Map-mark Birch Aquarium at Scripps

Pacific Beach Map-mark Mission Bay

Aquatic Center Map-mark Mission Beach Map-mark

SeaWorld Map-mark Ocean Beach Map-mark

Sunset Cliffs Map-mark

Mission Trails Regional Park Map-mark

Lake Murray Map-mark

SDSU Mission Valley and

Aztec Stadium Map-mark

Fashion Valley Mall Map-mark

SDSU

La Mesa Map-mark

San Diego International Airport

Map-mark Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo

San Diego

Map-mark Downtown and Gaslamp Quarter

Convention Map-mark Center

Map-mark Petco Park

Lake Tahoe Sacramento

San Francisco Monterey

Yosemite National Park

Point Loma Map-mark Death Valley National Park

Big Bear

Santa Barbara

Mountain Joshua Tree

Los Angeles

National Park

Anza-Borrego

SAN DIEGO

Desert State Park

Coronado Map-mark

Map-mark Neighborhoods and Attractions Trolley Line 2 mi

5 km

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*Photo taken prior to 2020

FAST FACTS

34,031

students enrolled, including 29,867 undergrads and 4,344 grads.

No. 1

in the state and No. 5 in the nation for the number of students studying abroad, in the latest Open Doors report, with more than 3,000 students studying abroad.

No. 8

nationally in graduation rate performance, based on U.S. News and World Report's most recent college rankings.

No. 30

in the Forbes America's Best Value Colleges for 2019, up from No. 45 in 2018.

Top 35

nationwide for ethnic diversity by U.S. News and World Report.

92

students have received Fulbright awards, making SDSU a top producer in Fulbright winners.

Best 385 Colleges

by Princeton Review's 2020 edition recognizing SDSU's quality affordable education, wide array of majors and minors, and opportunities for student involvement.

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MAJORS

At SDSU, we are committed to creating educational opportunities that contribute to intellectual development and equip you to succeed in a global society. All incoming students receive a four-year plan giving them a clear road map to graduation.

For more information about majors, emphases, and minors, visit sdsu.edu/majors. Find the plan for your major at sdsu.edu/mymap.

Accounting

Classics

Gerontology

Aerospace Engineering Communication

Health Communication

Africana Studies

American Indian Studies

Anthropology

Art** ? Applied Design* ? Art History* ? Graphic Design* ? Interior Architecture* ? Multimedia and

Photography* ? Painting and Printmaking* ? Sculpture* ? Studio Arts*

Asian Studies ? Chinese Studies and

Language*

Astronomy

Bioengineering

Biology** ? Cellular and Molecular

Biology* ? Ecology* ? Evolutionary Biology * ? Marine Biology* ? Zoology*

Comparative

History

International Studies

Hospitality and Tourism

Comparative Literature Management

Computer Engineering Computer Science Construction Engineering

? Hotel Operations and Management*

? Meetings and Events Operations and

Criminal Justice

Management*

Dance

? Restaurant Operations

Economics ? International Economics* ? Public Policy*

and Management* ? Tribal Gaming Operations

and Management*

? Quantitative Analysis* Humanities

? European Humanities*

Electrical Engineering

English**

Human Resource Management

Entrepreneurship

Information Systems

Environmental Engineering Interdisciplinary Studies

Environmental Sciences International Business

European Studies

International Security and

Finance

Conflict Resolution

Financial Services

? Cooperation, Conflict,

Foods and Nutrition French General Business

and Conflict Resolution* ? Environment and Security* ? Justice in the Global

System*

Business Administration Geography

Islamic and Arabic Studies

Chemical Physics

? Environment, Sustainability, and Policy*

Japanese

Chemistry**

? General Geography*

Journalism

? ACS Certificate (optional) ? Geographic Information ? Advertising*

? Biochemistry*

Science and Technology* ? Media Studies*

? Chemistry Integrated

? Human Geography

? Public Relations*

Teacher Education*^

and Global Studies*

Kinesiology

Chicana and Chicano Studies

? Water, Climate, and Ecosystems*

? Exercise Science Generalist* ? Fitness Specialist*

Child Development^

Geological Sciences

? Prephysical Therapy*

Civil Engineering 7

German

Language, Culture, and Society

*Photo taken prior to 2020

Latin American Studies

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Plus (LGBTQ+) Studies

Liberal Studies ? Education--Generalist*^

Nursing^ Philosophy Physical Science** Physics Political Science

Statistics ? Actuarial Science* ? Data Science*

Sustainability

Television, Film and New Media

? Elementary Education*^ ? Mathematics*^ ? Multiple Subject Teaching

Credential Integrated Teacher Education*^ ? Science*^

Psychology Public Administration ? City Planning*

Public Health Real Estate

? Critical Studies* ? Production*

Theatre Arts ? Design and Technology* ? Design for Television

and Film*

Linguistics

Recreation Administration ? Performance*

Management

Religious Studies

? Youth Theatre*

Marketing Mathematics**

Rhetoric and Writing Studies

Undeclared Urban Studies

? Applied Mathematics* ? Computational Science* ? Mathematics Integrated

Teacher Education*^ ? Science*

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering --Bioengineering

Microbiology ? Clinical Laboratory

Science*

Modern Jewish Studies

Music

Russian**

Russian and Central European Studies

Social Science**

Social Work ? Community Corrections

Case Management* ? Environmental

Social Work*

Sociology

Spanish**

Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences^

Vocational Education

Women's Studies

*This is an emphasis or specialization offered within the major

**This major also offers preparation for the single subject teaching credential

^Admission into programs leading to licensure and credentialing does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or credential. Visit sdsu.edu/majors for more information.

PREPROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

Are you interested in attending a professional school after graduation? SDSU's

preprofessional programs are not majors, but help prepare you to continue your studies in the following career fields:

? Predental ? Preoccupational ? Prepharmacy

? Prepodiatric Medicine

? Prelegal

Therapy

? Prephysical Therapy ? Presocial Work

? Premedical ? Preoptometry ? Prephysician Assistant ? Preveterinary Medicine

Learn more about the preprofessional programs by visiting sdsu.edu/preprof.

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