SDSU academic policies

Application Acknowledgment On-time applicants may expect to receive an acknowledgment from the campuses to which they have applied within one to two weeks of filing the application. Further communication from campuses may also include a request that applicants submit additional records necessary to evaluate academic qualifications. Applicants may be assured of admission if the evaluation of relevant qualifications indicates that applicants meet CSU admission requirements, and in the case of admission impaction, supplemental criteria for admission to an impacted program. Unless specific written approval/confirmation is received, an offer of admission is not transferable to another term or to another campus.

Assessment of Academic Preparation and Placement The CSU requires that all entering first-year students be evaluated in terms of their preparation to complete first-year courses in english composition and mathematics/quantitative reasoning. This evaluation will utilize the broadest set of multiple measures including high school grades as well as performance scores on standardized examinations such as the ACT or SAT (if available). This evaluation of academic readiness is not a condition for admission to the CSU, but it is an important step for determining the best course placement for entering students. Successful completion of general education (GE) English Composition and Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning courses in the first year of CSU enrollment establishes a foundation for continuous learning. Unless the requirements have been completed, first year students shall enroll in GE English Composition and Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning courses appropriate to each student’s major and skill level, as demonstrated by applicable systemwide standards utilized in the review of academic preparation. Students whose skill assessments indicate academic support will be needed for successful completion of GE in English Communication or Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning courses shall enroll in appropriate college-level, baccalaureate credit-bearing courses that strengthen skills development to facilitate achieving the appropriate general education student learning outcomes. Supportive course models may include, among others, co-requisite approaches, supplemental instruction or “stretch” formats that extend a course beyond one academic term. In these approaches, instructional content considered pre-baccalaureate may carry a maximum of one unit and shall be offered concurrently with a college-level, baccalaureate credit-bearing course.

Assessments and Placement for General Education English Composition Has Fulfilled the General Education Subarea 1A English Requirement The student has met the requirement via completion of one of the following: Advanced Placement (AP) Test 3 or above: AP Language and Composition; 3 or above: AP Literature and Composition. International Baccalaureate (IB) Test 4 or above on English A: Language and Literature Higher Level (HL); 4 or above on English A: Literature Higher Level (HL). College Level Examination Program (CLEP) 50 or above: College Composition or College Composition Modular. College Transfer Coursework Completed approved college course that satisfies CSU GE Area 1A (english composition) with a grade of C- or better. Placement in a General Education Subarea 1A English Course The student has met examination standards and/or multiple measures-informed standards via one of the criteria below: English CAASPP/EAP Test Standard Exceeded; Standard Met and completed 12th grade approved yearlong English course (ERWC, AB, IB, Weighted Honors) with a grade of C- or better. SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Test 550 or above; 510 - 540 and completed 12th grade approved yearlong English course (ERWC, AB, IB, Weighted Honors) with a grade of C- or better. English ACT Test 22 or higher; 19-21 and completed 12th grade approved year-long English course (CSU ERWC, AP, Weighted HonorsEnglish) with grade of C- or better. High School Courses and GPA Weighted GPA 3.3 or above; GPA 3.0 or above and completed approved senior yearlong English course (AP, ERWC, Honors ); GPA 3.0 or above and completed honors English; GPA 3.0 or above and five or more years of high school English. Placement in a Supported General Education Subarea 1A English Course The student has met examination standards and/or multiple measures-informed standards via one of the criteria below: SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Test 510 - 540 and four or more years of high school English. *SAT score conversion for scores prior to March 2016 (old SAT): https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat-scoring-beforemarch-2016. ACT Test 19-21 and four or more years of high school English. High School Courses and GPA Weighted GPA 3.0 or above and four or more years of high school English. Placement in a Supported GE Sub-area 1A English Course and Participation in the Supportive Pathways for First-Year Students Program

Assessments and Placement for General Education Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning: Non-Mathematics Intensive Majors (Algebra and Statistics Disciplines, Non-STEM and Undecided Majors) Has Fulfilled the General Education Subarea 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning Requirement The student has met the requirement via completion of one of the following: Advanced Placement (AP) Test 3 or above: AP Calculus AB; 3 or above: AP Calculus BC; 3 or above: AP Statistics; 3 or above: AP Computer Science Principles. International Baccalaureate (IB) Test 4 or above on Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches Higher Level (HL); 4 or above on Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation Higher Level (HL); 4 or above on Computer Science Higher Level (HL). College Level Examination Program (CLEP) 50 or above: Calculus, College Algebra, College Mathematics, or Pre-Calculus. College Transfer Coursework Completed mathematics/quantitative reasoning college course with a grade of C- or better that satisfies CSU General Education Area 2. Placement in a General Education Subarea 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning Requirement The student has met examination standards and/or multiple measures-informed standards via one of the following criteria: CAASPP/EAP Mathematics Examination Standard Exceeded; Standard Met and completed 12th grade approved yearlong mathematics course beyond Algebra 2 with a grade of C- or better; Standard Met and four or more years of high school mathematics or quantitative reasoning. SAT Mathematics Test* 570 or above; 550 or above on Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1 or 2; 520-560 and completed 12th grade approved yearlong mathematics course beyond Algebra 2 with a grade of C- or better. *SAT score conversion for scores prior to March 2016 (old SAT): https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat-scoring-beforemarch-2016. ACT Mathematics Test 23 or above; 20-22 and completed 12th grade approved yearlong mathematics course beyond Algebra 2 with a grade of C- or better. SAT score conversion for scores prior to March 2016 (old SAT). High School Courses and GPA Weighted mathematics GPA 3.0 or above and completed 12th grade approved yearlong mathematics course beyond Algebra 2 with a grade of C- or better; Weighted mathematics GPA 3.0 or above and five or more years of high school mathematics or quantitative reasoning; Weighted high school GPA 3.7 or above; Weighted high school GPA 3.5 or above and four or more years of high school mathematics or quantitative reasoning. Placement in a Supported General Education Subarea 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning The student has met examination standards and/or multiple measures-informed standards via one of the criteria below: High School GPA Weighted mathematics GPA 3.3 or above; Weighted high school GPA 3.0 or above. Placement in a Supported General Education Subarea 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning Requirement Based on multiple measures evaluation, the student needs additional academic support and will be placed in a supported course.

Assessments and Placement for General Education Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning: Pre-STEM/STEM and Other Mathematics-Intensive Majors Has Fulfilled the General Education Area 2 Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Requirement The student has met the requirement via completion of one of the following: Advanced Placement (AP) Test 3 or above: AP Calculus AB; 3 or above: AP Calculus BC; 3 or above: AP Statistics; 3 or above: AP Computer Science Principles. International Baccalaureate (IB) Test 4 or above on Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches Higher Level (HL); 4 or above on Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation Higher Level (HL); 4 or above on Computer Science Higher Level (HL). College Level Examination Program (CLEP) 50 or above on: Calculus, College Algebra, College Mathematics, or Pre-Calculus. College Transfer Coursework Completed mathematics/quantitative reasoning college course with a grade of C- or better that satisfies CSU General Education Area B4. Placement in a General Education Area 2 Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Requirement The student has met examination standards and/or multiple measures-informed standards via one of the criteria below: CAASPP/EAP Mathematics Examination Standard Exceeded; Standard Met and completed 12th grade approved yearlong mathematics course beyond Algebra 2 with a grade of C- or better. SAT Mathematics Test 570 or above; 550 or above on Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1 or 2; 520-560 and completed 12th grade approved yearlong mathematics course beyond Algebra 2 with a grade of C- or better. *SAT score conversion for scores prior to March 2016 (old SAT): https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat-scoring-beforemarch-2016. ACT Mathematics Test 23 or above; 20-22 and completed 12th grade approved yearlong mathematics course beyond Algebra 2 with a grade of C- or better. High School Courses and GPA Weighted mathematics GPA 3.5 or above and completed 12th grade approved yearlong mathematics course beyond Algebra 2 with a grade of C- or better; Weighted mathematics GPA 3.5 or above and five or more years of high school mathematics or quantitative reasoning; Weighted high school GPA 3.7 or above. SAT score conversion for scores prior to March 2016 (old SAT). Placement in a Supported General Education Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning Requirement The student has met examination standards and/or multiple measures-informed standards via the criteria below: High School Mathematics GPA Weighted mathematics GPA 3.3 or above. Placement in a Supported General Education Subarea 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning Requirement Based on multiple measures evaluation, the student needs additional academic support and will be placed in a supported course. Schedule Adjustment The schedule adjustment period begins when a student first registers on their assigned day and time and runs through the schedule adjustment deadline. The schedule adjustment deadline is the tenth instructional day in fall and spring terms, Summer deadlines vary by session. Consult the Academic Calendar for specific dates. During this period, students are responsible for checking their schedules regularly and for taking the necessary actions to add, drop, or change grading options before the schedule adjustment deadline. Students who do not attend a class and who do not ensure that the course is officially dropped in my.SDSU, will receive a failing grade. Students are not permitted to drop or add a class after the stated deadlines, except in cases such as accident or serious illness where the cause of dropping the class is due to circumstances clearly beyond the student’s control and the assignment of an Incomplete is not applicable. All such requests must be accompanied by appropriate verification. Administrative Drop. Students who do not attend the first class session of a course and who are not present at the start of the second meeting may be administratively dropped from that course within the first eight class days of the semester. Students who do not meet the prerequisite requirements may also be dropped within the first eight class days of the semester. Any student administratively dropped during this period will be notified at their SDSU e-mail of the action. Not all instructors will drop students who miss the first class session or for lack of prerequisites. Students are responsible for all classes on their schedules and should check their schedules regularly to ensure accuracy. Waitlist. Students are able to waitlist a class when it has reached capacity. The waitlist option is effective when registration begins for each semester. Students will be ranked on the waitlist on a first-come, first-serve basis. If a spot becomes available, students will be automatically enrolled to a class on their waitlist provided that they are not enrolled in another section of the same course, the waitlisted course does not create a time conflict in their schedule, and the student remains eligible to enroll. An email will be sent to the student’s SDSU email regarding any enrollments from the waitlist. Students are responsible for removing unwanted courses from their waitlist to avoid unwanted enrollments. The waitlist period ends after the 5th instructional day in fall and spring terms, summer deadlines will vary. More information about the wait list is available at www.sdsu.edu/waitlist. Improper Registration in Graduate Courses. Undergraduate students who have not received enrollment permission may not enroll in 600 or higher-numbered courses for any purpose. Undergraduate students who enroll in advanced courses without permission are subject to administrative disenrollment. The registration for graduate students who have not met the stated prerequisites for Course 799A, Thesis, at the time of registration may be canceled. Residency Requirements Initial Determination: Eligible Immigration Status, Physical Presence and Intent Requirements for Residency for Tuition Purposes Eligible Immigration Status: A student seeking to pay in-state tuition at a California State University campus as a first-time freshman, transfer, or post-baccalaureate/graduate student must have an eligible immigration status to establish residency. Therefore, the student must be a United States citizen, a permanent resident (Green Card holder), or hold an eligible visa status (all eligible visas can be found at www.calstate.edu/residency). Students in the category of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Humanitarian Parole, or Temporary Protected Status (TPS) are also eligible to establish residency for tuition purposes. Also, students who are adjusting their immigration status, such as asylum, may qualify for residency depending on where they are in the application process. Most non-immigrant visa holders, such as an F-1 or J-1 visa holder, are not eligible to establish California residency for tuition purposes. Students with a visa or without an immigration status should contact the university Admissions Office. If a student does not qualify as a California resident, the student may be eligible for certain exceptions and exemptions, such as California Nonresident Tuition Exemption, commonly known as AB 540.Nonresident students (including US citizens, permanent residents, and undocumented individuals, including students with a T visa U visa, DACA, Humanitarian Parole (certain countries), Special Immigrant Juvenile, asylum, refugee, or Temporary Protected Status) may be exempted from paying nonresident tuition. Students seeking the AB 540 Exemption must satisfy attendance and graduation/ transfer requirements from a California school (e.g., K-12, adult school, and community college). Physical Presence: The student or parent/guardian must be physically present in California for more than one year immediately preceding the Residence Determination Date in which enrollment is contemplated. For example, if a student plans to attend the CSU for the Fall 2026 academic term, and the Residence Determination Date for that term is September 20, 2026, the student must establish physical presence in California no later than September 19, 2025. Intent: California law stipulates the burden of proof rests with the student, and merely living in California for a year does not support a claim for residency for tuition purposes. The student, or in some cases a parent or legal guardian, must demonstrate intent to remain indefinitely in the state for more than one year immediately preceding the Residence Determination Date (RDD) and sever all residential ties with the former state or country of residence. If the student is under the age of 19, the student’s residence status is derived from that of the parent or legal guardian unless an exception applies. There must be sufficient documentation to demonstrate that intent was established more than one year (a minimum of one year and one day) before the RDD. Documents must include the student’s name, the student’s California address, and a date at least one year and one day prior or on the RDD for the term. For students under the age of 19, documents must be in the parent or legal guardian’s name unless an exception applies. Also, a parent or legal guardian’s immigration status does not preclude a student from establishing residency; therefore, the parent or legal guardian is not required to provide any immigration documents to demonstrate intent. Evidence demonstrating intent to remain in the State of California indefinitely may vary from case to case, but will include, and is not necessarily limited to, the absence of residential ties to any other state, California voter registration and history of actually voting in California elections, maintaining California vehicle registration and driver’s license, maintaining active California bank accounts, filing California income tax returns and listing a California address on federal tax returns, owning residential property or occupying or renting a residence where permanent belongings are kept, maintaining active memberships in California professional or social organizations, and maintaining a permanent military address and home of record in California. For a complete list of acceptable supporting documents, please visit www.calstate.edu/residency under Intent. Residency Exceptions and Exemptions Students not classified as California residents for tuition purposes may qualify for an exception or an exemption from payment of nonresident tuition. Exceptions to the general residency requirements are contained in California Education Code sections 68070-68086 and California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Subchapter 5, Article 4, sections 41906-41906.6, 41910. Whether an exception applies to a particular student can only be determined after the submission of an application for admission and, as necessary, additional supporting documentation. Because neither the campus nor the Chancellor’s Office staff may give legal advice, applicants are strongly urged to review the material for themselves and consult with a legal advisor. Residency determination dates are set each term. Semester Term Campuses Fall: September 20 Spring: January 25 Summer: June 1 CalState TEACH operates on a trimester system. The residency determination dates for CalState TEACH are as follows: Fall: September 20 Spring: January 5 Summer: June 1 Reclassification - Financial Independence (only applies to continuing students) A student classified as a nonresident for a prior term may seek reclassification in any subsequent term; however, reclassification requires that, in addition to satisfying the requirements of physical presence and intent to remain indefinitely in the state, the student must also satisfy the requirement of financial independence as outlined in Title 5 CCR § 41905.5. To do so, the student must contact the appropriate person in the campus admissions office and complete a Residency Questionnaire Form and provide supporting documents. 41905.5. Residence Reclassification - Financial Independence Requirement Any nonresident student requesting reclassification to resident for tuition purposes must demonstrate financial independence or meet one of the criteria to exclude financial independence from reclassification analysis. A student is considered financially independent if all three requirements are met: Student has not and will not be claimed as an exemption for state and federal tax purposes by his/her parent in the calendar year the reclassification application is made and in any of the three calendar years prior to the reclassification application Student has not and will not receive more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750) per year in financial assistance from his/her parent in the calendar year the reclassification application is made and in any of the three calendar years prior to the reclassification application Student has not lived and will not live for more than six weeks in the home of his/her parent during the calendar year the reclassification application is made and in any of the three calendar years prior to the reclassification application Note: Students who receive a government scholarship and/or financial assistance should be viewed the same as state and federal financial aid, and athletics grants-is-aid; and should not be counted as parental support. Effective Fall 2020 academic term, if the student meets at least one of the following criteria, the student does not have to meet the financial independence requirement. Student must provide the campus admissions office supporting documents (e.g. state income tax returns, court documents, marriage certificate, military order form) that demonstrate they meet the criteria. Dependent on a parent who has California residence for more than one year immediately preceding the residence determination date; Enrolled in a graduate or post‐baccalaureate program, regardless of age; Turned 24 years of age by the residence determination date; Married or registered domestic partner as of the residence determination date; Active duty members serving in the U.S Armed Forces Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces Legal dependent other than spouse or registered domestic partner Former ward of the court, foster youth or both parents are deceased Declared by a court to be an emancipated minor Unaccompanied youth who is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless Residency Appeals A student classified as a nonresident may appeal a final campus decision within 30 days of notification by the campus. Appeals will be accepted only if at least one of the following criteria applies: The decision was based on: a significant error of fact by the campus; a significant procedural error by the campus; or an incorrect application of the law which, if corrected would require that the student be reclassified as a California resident; and/or Significant new information, not previously known or available to the student, became available after the date of the campus decision classifying the student as a nonresident and based on the new information,the classification as a nonresident is incorrect. Instructions to submit an appeal and additional information can be found on the California Residency for Tuition Purposes Website. Appeals via e-mail, fax, and U.S. mail will not be accepted. A student with a documented disability who is requesting an accommodation to submit an appeal through the California State University (CSU) website should contact Strategic Enrollment Management at residencyappeals@calstate.edu. The Office of the Chancellor will either decide the appeal or send the matter back to the campus for further review. A student incorrectly classified as a resident or incorrectly granted an exception from nonresident tuition is subject to reclassification as a nonresident or withdrawal of the exception and subject to and payment of nonresident tuition in arrears. If incorrect classification results from false or concealed facts, the student may also be subject to discipline pursuant to Section 41301 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. A student previously classified as a resident or previously granted an exception is required to immediately notify the Admissions Office if the student has reason to believe that the student no longer qualifies as a resident or no longer meets the criteria for an exception. Changes may have been made in the rate of nonresident tuition and in the statutes and regulations governing residency for tuition purposes in California between the time this information is published and the relevant residency determination date. Students are urged to review the statutes and regulations stated above. Graduate Students:

Campus Impaction Students attending SDSU Imperial Valley or SDSU Global Campus who plan to transfer to the SDSU San Diego campus must fill out a transfer request form. Currently, the SDSU San Diego campus is impacted, which requires applicants to meet selective admissions criteria above the minimum established by the California State University.

CSU Immunization Requirements Entering CSU students are required to present proof of the following immunizations to the CSU campus they will be attending before the beginning of their first term of enrollment. Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR). Two (2) doses with first dose on or after 1st birthday; OR positive titer (laboratory evidence of immunity to disease). Hepatitis B (Hep B). All new students who will be 18 years of age or younger at the start of their first term at a CSU campus must provide proof of full immunization against Hepatitis B before enrolling. Full immunization against Hepatitis B consists of three timed doses of vaccine over a minimum 4 to 6 months period. If you need further details or have special circumstances, please consult Student Health Services at 619-594-5281 or visit http://shs.sdsu.edu. Varicella (Chickenpox). Two (2) doses with first dose on or after 1st birthday; OR positive titer (laboratory evidence of immunity to disease) prior to enrollment. Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap). One (1) dose after age 7. Meningococcal conjugate (Serogroups A, C, Y, & W-135): One (1) dose on or after 16 for all students and age 21 or younger. Tuberculosis Screening/Risk Assessment. All incoming students must complete a Tuberculosis risk questionnaire. Incoming students who are at higher risk* for TB infection, as indicated by answering “yes” to any of the screening questions, should undergo either skin or blood testing for TB infection within one year of CSU entry. *Higher risk includes travel or living in Africa, South or Central America, Asia, Eastern Europe, and the MiddleEast; prior positive TB test; or exposure to someone with active TB disease. The above are not admission requirements, but are required of students as conditions of enrollment in CSU. San Diego State University (SDSU) Immunization Requirements SDSU requires students to meet additional immunization requirements before enrollment. Requirements may be updated periodically, so parents and students should refer to the link below for the most current information. http://www.sdsu.edu/immunizations

Determination of Residency for Tuition Purposes University requirements for establishing residency for tuition purposes are independent from requirements for establishing residency for other purposes, such as for tax purposes, or other state or institutional residency. These regulations were promulgated not to determine whether a student is a resident or nonresident of California, but rather to determine whether a student should pay university fees at the in-state or out-of-state rate. A resident for tuition purposes is someone who meets the requirements set forth in the Uniform Student Residency Requirements. These laws governing residency for tuition purposes at the California State University are California Education Code sections 68000-68086, 68120-68133, and 89705-89707.5, and California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Subchapter 5, Article 4, sections 41900-41915. This material can be viewed by accessing the California State University’s Office of General Counsel website. Each campus’s Admissions Office is responsible for determining the residency status of that campus’s new and returning students based, as applicable, on the student’s Application for Admission, Residency Questionnaire, and, as necessary, other information the student furnishes. A student who fails to provide sufficient information to establish resident status will be classified a nonresident.

Filing of Transcripts The applicant must arrange to have recently issued (printed within the last year) official transcripts from EACH college or university attended, sent to Graduate Admissions. Transcripts should only be requested to be sent AFTER the CSU application has been submitted online. Transcripts requested should include all extension, correspondence, summer session, study abroad, or evening courses. A transcript will be considered official and accepted to meet the regulations governing admission only if forwarded directly by the institution attended or sent to the student in a sealed and signed envelope. All records or transcripts received by the university become the property of the university and will not be released nor will copies be made. Timely filing of official transcripts is essential. Failure to furnish such records will delay or preclude consideration for admission to post-baccalaureate and graduate study at the university. Students pending graduation must submit an official final transcript verifying the completion of an undergraduate degree prior to enrollment. Students who fail to submit their final degree transcript will not be eligible to register the following semester. Students who are restricted from registering will be required to reapply for admission. Foreign and domestic students from foreign universities whose undergraduate degrees have not been verified on an official transcript must provide an official attested copy of their degree certificate. Continuing Students Students currently enrolled at the university with graduate or post-baccalaureate standing who wish to request acceptance into another type of graduate degree or post-baccalaureate status (advanced degree applicants and those seeking credentials or advance certificates) must file a new CSU application and the $70 nonrefundable application fee, during the appropriate filing period.

Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Admission Requirements Application and Admission Process Admission to San Diego State University for post-baccalaureate (advanced certificate, credential) and graduate degree study (master’s, doctoral) is open to those applicants judged by the university to be fully qualified, and limited to the number of students for whom an adequate education can be provided. Graduate enrollment is limited on the basis of field and aptitude.The process is competitive and the requirements listed below are only the minimum required for admission, with many programs having additional requirements. Prospective applicants should refer to the corresponding program entry in the Catalog for additional requirements, and contact the corresponding graduate advisor for guidance. Students in their final baccalaureate year who are contemplating graduate study are also advised to contact the program as soon as possible for information and advice. Some programs stop reviewing applications earlier than others because space is limited. Applicants for any type of graduate or post-baccalaureate degree (including those seeking advanced credentials and post-baccalaureate certificates), including those who graduated from San Diego State University, must submit the Cal State Apply application within the appropriate filing period with a $70 nonrefundable application fee (as of spring 2026). The only exceptions are students in three types of Special Consideration programs (see below). Applications must be submitted online at http://www.calstate.edu/apply. Applications may not be transferred to another term, or reused to apply to another term. All masters, doctoral, certificate and credential students should consult the corresponding web page and program listing in the Catalog. (Advanced certificate information can also be found in the Nondegree Curriculum Catalog chapter.) Applicants should send recently issued official transcripts (printed within the last year) from all institutions attended and examination scores (if required) directly to Graduate Admissions. Application Procedures Applicants for any type of graduate or post-baccalaureate status (advanced degree applicants and those seeking credentials or advanced certificates), including those who graduated from San Diego State University, must submit the Cal State Apply application within the appropriate filing period. The $70 nonrefundable application fee is required upon submission and may not be transferred or used to apply to another term. All masters, doctoral, and credential students should consult the department or program listing in the specific department and/or program application instructions. In all cases, applicants should send recently issued official transcripts (printed within the last year) from all institutions attended and examination scores to Graduate Admissions only. Students are required to apply online. Online applications are available at http://www.calstate.edu/apply. For students already active in a post-baccalaureate degree program that wish to add the advanced certificate concurrently the Request for Permission to Enter an Advanced Certificate Program may be accepted as an alternative to a Cal State Apply application. Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Admission Requirements Graduate and post-baccalaureate applicants may apply for a doctoral, master’s, advanced certificate, post-baccalaureate credential, or, where approved, may have no program objective. Depending on the objective, the CSU will consider an application for admission as follows: General Requirements. The minimum requirements for admission to graduate and post-baccalaureate studies at a CSU campus are in accordance with university regulations as well as Title 5, Chapter 1, Subchapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations. Specifically, a student at the time of enrollment must: (1) hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree earned at an institution accredited by an institutional accrediting association, or have completed equivalent academic preparation as determined by the graduate dean; (2) have attained a grade point average of at least 2.85 in an acceptable earned baccalaureate degree, or at least 2.85 in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted; and (3) have been in good standing at the last institution attended. Applicants who do not qualify for admission under provisions (1) and (2) may be admitted by special action if the graduate dean approves the exception based on other academic or professional criteria. Faculty and staff may register for courses in accordance with all relevant university policies. Faculty may not seek degrees or register for courses within their own departments, programs, or schools and retain faculty status in that unit. The College of Graduate Studies is the only official admissions authority for graduate study at San Diego State University. (These and other CSU admission requirements are subject to change as policies are revised and laws are amended. The CSU website and the admission portal are good sources for the most up-to-date information.) Application for a Second Master’s or Doctoral Degree Applicants with an existing Master’s or Doctoral degree may only be approved to pursue a second degree of the same type in special circumstances; please contact Graduate Admissions for more information. Applicants must first file a Cal State Apply application and then be approved by both the degree program and the College of Graduate Studies. If accepted, courses applied toward the prior degree may not be used to fulfill the requirements of a new graduate degree. First Semester Enrollment Requirement Prior to the admission term, students admitted into any admission category may request that their start date be deferred to the following term under a very limited set of circumstances (e.g., military service, visa attainment, significant medical). Approval is required from both the graduate advisor and Graduate Admissions. After the start of the admission term, new students must enroll in one or more classes prior to census. Failure to enroll will result in admission being revoked. Change of Academic Plan SDSU graduate students who are matriculated in a master’s, advanced certificate, or credential program may request a change within the same program type by filing the appropriate form with the College of Graduate Studies. Approval from the prospective graduate advisor is required and constitutes an admission decision. Doctoral students seeking to change programs should consult their current program director and the College of Graduate Studies for guidance on eligibility and procedures. International students must consult with the International Student Center prior to initiating any change of academic plan, as such changes may affect F-1/J-1 visa status and I-20 eligibility. Simultaneous Pursuit of Multiple Graduate Degree Programs (no shared units) Except for the three Special Consideration programs listed below, applicants may not apply to two degree programs for the same term through Cal State Apply. Students interested in simultaneously pursuing two graduate degrees must successfully complete one semester in graduate good standing before applying to and being admitted to the second program. When enrolling in a second graduate degree program in which units are not shared, the minimum unit requirements for each degree may not be reduced. Coursework completed for one degree may not be used to satisfy requirements for the other degree. The only exceptions are the Special Consideration programs listed below, which permit approved shared coursework. Students who anticipate potential duplication of coursework between programs must consult with a graduate advisor prior to applying to the second degree to discuss appropriate course substitutions. Application Requirements for a Second Concurrent Graduate Degree For applicants who are matriculated SDSU graduate students, approval from the College of Graduate Studies is required prior to admission into a second degree objective. The applicant must: be in good graduate standing (see University Policies) be classified or Advanced to Candidacy in their current degree (not in conditional admission status) agree to complete the current degree program on the original schedule, without delaying coursework or delaying the culminating experience Special Consideration for Multiple Degrees Students seeking to pursue two graduate degrees that are not designated as blended, concurrent, or part of an approved integrated program shall submit separate Cal State Apply applications for different admission terms. Coursework completed for one degree may not be applied toward the requirements of the other degree. Blended (i.e., 4+1) Degree Program In a blended degree program, students sequentially pursue a bachelor’s degree, and then a master’s degree. The two degrees share a limited number of units, and are conferred in separate semesters. Specific admission requirements, degree requirements, and shared-unit policies are outlined in the Catalog for each blended program. Formal review and admission to the master’s component of a blended program are required. Students should consult the master’s program graduate advisor for application procedures. Application to the master’s component does not occur through Cal State Apply. Concurrent Degree Program In a concurrent degree program, students simultaneously pursue two master’s degrees that share a limited number of units, and are conferred in the same semester. Specific degree requirements and shared unit policies for each concurrent degree program are outlined in the Catalog. Admission to a concurrent degree program requires submission of a single Cal State Apply application. Integrated Graduate Programs (Shared Units, Different Degree Conferral Timelines) Integrated graduate programs consist of two approved graduate degree objectives that are pursued simultaneously and are formally identified as integrated in the Catalog. These programs typically include (1) a doctoral or master’s degree and (2) a lower-level graduate degree that shares a limited number of required units. For purposes of degree hierarchy, the order is: doctoral, master’s, advanced certificate, postbaccalaureate credential. The higher-level degree may not be conferred in a semester earlier than the lower-level graduate degree. Shared-unit policies and program requirements for each integrated pairing are outlined in the respective Catalog entries. Only one Cal State Apply application is required for admission. Please consult with each program’s graduate advisor regarding application procedures. Special Action Admissions Determination of the admissibility of students by special action shall be governed by the following guidelines when applicable. All applicants for admission by special action must submit at least two letters of recommendation from faculty of the institution that awarded the baccalaureate degree. Students holding baccalaureate degrees from accredited institutions that award credit primarily on a pass-fail basis may be considered for admission providing they meet one of the following criteria: At least 60 semester units of letter-graded coursework with a minimal grade point average of 2.85 are included on the student transcripts. Half of these must be at the upper division level. If the student transcripts include less than 60 semester units of letter-graded coursework as described above, the applicant may be considered for admission  if the program admission committee judges that written documentation of classroom performance reflects academic achievement equivalent to at least a grade point average of 2.85. Such documentation should include written coursework evaluations by the faculty of the institution awarding the degree and may include other documentation such as baccalaureate theses, etc. A relative weakness in one of these criteria may be offset by a strong performance in the other. Students holding baccalaureate degrees from accredited institutions that award credit for prior experiential learning may be admitted providing that: The student meets the 60-unit requirement as described in 1. above when general admission requirements are not met. At least 24 semester units of credit in the major field are awarded for classroom and laboratory study during a period of matriculation at the degree-granting institution. The student provides from the institution granting the credit full documentation showing how the experiential learning was evaluated and the basis on which such credit was awarded. International Student Admission Requirements Applicants for any type of graduate or post-baccalaureate study at San Diego State University must (a) hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution or one approved by a department and/or ministry of education in the host country; or have completed equivalent academic preparation as determined by the graduate dean; (b) have attained a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.00; (c) have been in good standing at all universities attended; (d) have satisfied the English proficiency requirement (see below). Applicants who do not qualify for admission under provisions (a) and (b) may be admitted by special action if the graduate dean determines that there is other academic or professional evidence sufficient to warrant such action. Applicants who hold completed three-year degrees from a foreign university can be admitted to graduate programs with graduate program approval if they meet the following conditions: The degree is from an accredited institution or one approved by the ministry of education in the host country; The degree is verifiable from the student’s official transcript; The San Diego State University graduate advisor or department chair makes a strong written recommendation for admission supporting why this student is important to their program and verifying the student has fulfilled preparation for the degree coursework. All students in this category will be admitted as conditionally classified students with appropriate conditions for being granted classified standing and a deadline by which the conditions must be met, that is no later than two semesters after entry to the program. Applicants who have earned a three-year baccalaureate degree from an international institution may be considered for admission. Applicants with a three-year baccalaureate degree in progress at the start of the application filing period, are not eligible for graduate consideration. Examination Requirements (Graduate) Exams may be required for admission to individual graduate programs. Prospective applicants should reference admissions information from program web materials or from the program directly. Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate English Language Requirement All graduate and post-baccalaureate applicants, regardless of citizenship or native language, who do not possess a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. institutionally accredited college or university or from a country* whose official/primary language is not English must receive a minimum score of 550 or higher (using the paper version) or 80 or higher (using the Internet version) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Students must obtain a score of 6.5 or better on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or 58 or higher on the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) or score of 105 or higher on the Duolingo English Test (not acceptable for applicants to joint doctoral programs that partner with UCSD, UCR, or UCI). Individual degree programs may require a higher minimum score. Admission Categories (Graduate) Graduate and post-baccalaureate applicants may apply for a degree objective, a credential or advanced certificate objective, or where approved, may have no program objective. Depending on the objective, the CSU will consider an application for admission as follows: Post-Baccalaureate Standing (Unclassified) Exchange students (non-foreign), visitors from other CSU campuses, and other transitory students may be admitted for one semester as unclassified graduate students. Post-Baccalaureate Standing (Classified) A student wishing to be admitted to a program leading to a credential only or to an advanced certificate only (not an advanced degree) must meet the criteria specified under General Admission Requirements. A student must also meet the professional, personal, scholastic, and other standards prescribed by the appropriate department and the Graduate Council. The applicant should contact the department or school involved for information concerning specific admission requirements and should submit a departmental application during the appropriate filing period. Admission with post-baccalaureate standing (classified) does not constitute admission to, or assurance of consideration for admission to, advanced degree curricula. Graduate Standing (Classified) A student wishing to be admitted to a program of study leading to an advanced degree must meet the criteria specified under General Admission Requirements and, in addition, must: Satisfy the special departmental or college requirements listed in this catalog. Meet the professional, personal, and scholastic standards for graduate study established by the graduate program and the Graduate Council. Students admitted with graduate standing (classified) are admitted to authorized advanced degree curricula and may enroll in 600‑, 700‑, and 900-numbered courses. Graduate Standing (Conditionally Classified) A student wishing to be admitted to a program of study leading to an advanced degree who meets the criteria specified under General Admission Requirements but who has deficiencies in the criteria for classified graduate standing may be granted conditionally classified graduate standing, if the deficiencies can be met by specific additional preparation, including qualifying examinations. Students who have not completed the English proficiency requirement will not be eligible for conditional admission. Not more than 15 semester units may be assigned to satisfy undergraduate deficiencies in the major and normally all course conditions must be met within one year (three academic terms: fall, spring, summer) from the time of initial enrollment. Students admitted with conditionally classified graduate standing are admitted to authorized advanced degree curricula and may enroll in 600- and 700-numbered courses. Once the conditions established by the department, school, or college have been met, the student should request that the program graduate advisor file a change of status form with the College of Graduate Studies. Post-Baccalaureate Standing (Conditionally Classified) A student wishing to be admitted to a program of study leading to a credential in professional education or an advanced certificate program who meets the criteria specified under General Admission Requirements but who has deficiencies for classified post-baccalaureate standing to the department’s credential or certificate program may be granted conditionally classified post-baccalaureate standing, if the deficiencies can be met by specific additional preparation, including qualifying examinations. No more than 18 semester units may be assigned to satisfy deficiencies in prerequisite education and subject matter competency coursework and all coursework must be met within one year (three academic terms: fall, spring, summer) from the time of initial enrollment unless written documentation of specific subject matter deficiency can be provided by the designated campus advisor. Once the conditions established by the department, school, or college have been met, the student should confirm that a change of status has been updated through the sponsoring departmental office for cross-campus records. Second Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing: San Diego State University is only accepting applications for a second bachelor’s degree in nursing. To be eligible for admission to the second bachelor’s degree in nursing, students must meet the following minimum CSU eligibility requirements and SDSU requirements. Students are required to apply during the CSU initial admission application filing period, October/November for fall of the following year. They must file an electronic CSU Graduate Admission Application available at http://www.calstate.edu/apply by November 30. Applicants are subject to admission related deadlines for undergraduate transfer students. Applicants must have previously earned a baccalaureate degree from a college/university accredited by a United States institutional accrediting association. Applicants must complete all major preparation/prerequisite courses listed in the SDSU University Catalog by the end of the spring term prior to fall admission. Applicants must meet the cumulative grade point average (GPA) required for the nursing major in all transferable courses attempted at all institutionally accredited universities, colleges, and community colleges completed as an undergraduate, independent of when the degree was granted; or meet the nursing GPA requirement in at least the last 60 semester/90 quarter units attempted of baccalaureate or graduate level courses. Applicants must meet the required GPA at the time of application and maintain the GPA through the end of spring 2026 for fall 2026. Applicants with prior SDSU regular session, special session, Open University, or cross enrollment coursework, must have a minimum SDSU GPA of 2.0, in addition to the cumulative GPA listed above. Classified graduate students are not eligible to apply for a second bachelor’s degree. Second bachelor’s degree in nursing students are accepted as unclassified post-baccalaureate, which means they are subject to graduate fees. Credit earned while a second bachelor’s candidate may not be applied toward an advanced degree at a later date. Candidates for a second bachelor’s degree are ineligible to enroll in 600-, 700-, 800-, and 900-numbered courses. To receive a second bachelor’s degree in nursing, the student must complete a minimum of 30 post-baccalaureate units in residence at SDSU, of which at least 15 units must be upper division courses in the nursing major (numbered 300-599). Students must fulfill all current preparation for major and major requirements. In addition they must meet the following GPA requirements: 2.0 minimum SDSU grade point average based on all courses attempted at SDSU. 2.0 minimum major grade point average based on all upper division courses attempted in the major department. Upper division courses required for the major but taught outside the major department are also included in the grade point average. Students seeking a second bachelor’s degree in nursing have the following requirements either deemed complete or waived based on their first baccalaureate degree from an institutionally accredited college/university: English and mathematics competency requirements; The Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR); American Institutions Requirement; Residence Requirement for General Education; General Education requirements in Areas 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6; Ethnic Studies International Experience. Students seeking a second bachelor’s degree in nursing are subject to the undergraduate policies and procedures governing deadlines, academic notice and disqualification, catalog rights, continuous enrollment, distinction in their major for graduation, and course repeat policies. They are not eligible for course forgiveness or graduation with honors. They are not eligible to declare an additional minor, major, or to change their major from the initial second bachelor’s degree program. The second bachelor’s degree in nursing is not granted automatically. Students must take the initiative to apply for graduation using the undergraduate graduation application. See Graduation Requirements - Application for Graduation for additional information.

Impacted Programs The CSU designates programs as impacted when more applications from regularly eligible applicants are received in the initial filing period (October and November for fall terms, July for spring terms) than can be accommodated. All majors at San Diego State University are impacted. Students who are admitted to SDSU are placed in a premajor (including undeclared). All premajors must meet department-specific criteria to move from the premajor to the major, such as a specified minimum grade point average, completion of prerequisite courses, tests, and completion of a certain number of units. Criteria are described in the Summary of Curricula Offered section of this catalog or you may contact the major department for information. The CSU will announce during the fall filing period the supplementary criteria campuses will use for impacted programs. Detailed information on campus and program impaction is available on the Impaction at the CSU website. For further information visit https://admissions.sdsu.edu/impacted-majors​. Applicants must file applications for admission to an impacted program during the initial filing period. Applicants who wish to be considered in impacted programs at more than one campus should file an application at each campus for which they seek admission consideration.

Importance of Filing Complete, Accurate, and Authentic Application Documents San Diego State University advises prospective students that they must supply complete and accurate information on the application for admission, residence questionnaire, and financial aid forms. Further, applicants must, when requested, submit authentic and recently issued official transcripts (printed within the last year) of all previous academic work attempted. Official transcripts are defined as transcripts that bear the high school or college seal and remain in their original sealed envelope. Failure to file complete, accurate, and authentic application documents by specified deadlines may result in denial of admission, cancellation of registration or academic credit, suspension, or expulsion (Section 41301, Article 1.1, Title 5, California Code of Regulations). This requirement is effective from initial contact with the university and throughout the period the academic record is maintained.

International (Foreign) Student Admission Requirements San Diego State University offers opportunities for undergraduate and graduate study to international students whose academic preparation meets the standards for admission. International applicants include those who hold U.S. temporary visas as students, exchange visitors, or in other non-immigrant classifications. SDSU uses separate requirements in the admission of international students. Verification of English proficiency (see section on English Language Requirement for undergraduate applicants), financial resources, and academic performance are each important considerations for admission.  International graduate students should see ‘Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Admission Requirements’ below. SDSU will begin accepting applications for admission from first-year students and upper division transfer students (60 or more transferable semester units, or 90 or more transferable quarter units) and applicants seeking a second bachelor’s degree in nursing on October 1. SDSU is not accepting applications from lower division transfers (1-59 transferable units) or those seeking a second bachelor’s degree other than nursing. APPLICATION DEADLINES: First year student international applicants must apply between October 1 and April 1. Transfer international applicants must apply between October 1 and November 30. All students applying to dance, music, musical theatre, nursing, or theatre arts (performance) must apply between October 1 and November 30. International First Year Students Applicants must submit official transcripts/grade reports for each year of study completed (i.e., grades 9-12 or grades 10-12) to the SDSU Office of Admissions. Applicants must also submit a certified copy of diploma or graduation certificate, if earned. If the transcript or academic record is not issued in English, applicants will be required to send a certified literal English translation of each document, which can come directly from the school itself or from a professional, certified translator. The translation must contain all information shown on the original language document. The official transcript/academic record must be sent in a sealed envelope directly from the school, or a ministry of education. International Transfers Upper Division Transfer Applicants Only Applicants who have international coursework must submit an International Evaluation Service Report to SDSU. To submit the report, applicants must submit official international transcripts and documents directly to one of the evaluation service providers listed below and request the Detailed Report with Course Level Identification. International Education Research Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 3665 Culver City, CA 90231 Phone: (310) 258-9451 http://www.ierf.org World Education Services, Inc. P.O. Box 5087 New York, NY 10274-5087 Phone: (212) 966-6311 Fax: (212) 739-6100 wes.org Applicants who have attended both U.S. schools and schools outside the U.S. must submit the International Evaluation Service Report and have academic transcripts from all U.S. schools attended sent directly to the SDSU Office of Admissions. Eligibility for admission will be based on the information that is provided on the admission application, the International Evaluation Service Report, U.S. transcripts (if U.S. schools were attended), and TOEFL scores, if required. International Graduate Applicants Applicants must submit official transcripts (academic records) for each institution attended, to the SDSU Graduate Admissions Office. Applicants must also submit a certified copy of diploma/degree certificate for each degree earned. For each original-language document, submit a certified literal English translation.  Translations must be from the university or a certified translator and should contain all information shown on the original-language documents and in the same format.  Review the Graduate Requirements by Country (https://admissions.sdsu.edu/international/graduate/country-requirements) web page for country-specific information. Submit international transcripts and diploma/degree certificate in one of the following options: Option 1: Evaluation Report - Submit a foreign evaluation report from one of the following: IERF-course by course detail report with course level identification WES-course by course (WES ICAP) The evaluation report must be sent electronically, by IERF or WES to Graduate Admissions and must include copies of the international documents used to complete the evaluation. Option 2: Official Documents - Submit official international documents in a sealed/unopened envelope, stamped or signed by the appropriate official from the issuing institution. Please do not send your only original academic record(s) and/or diploma(s)/degree certificates(s). All documents received become property of SDSU and will not be returned. Majors with Special Instructions Music and dance majors that meet the CSU admissions requirement must successfully pass an audition for acceptance to the major and the university. Auditions will be held in February for fall admission. Musical Theatre majors that meet the CSU admissions requirement must successfully pass an audition for acceptance to the major and the university. For details, see the School of Theatre, Television, and Film website at https://ttf.sdsu.edu/programs/theatre/ba-musical-theatre Nursing majors transferring from two-year or four-year colleges/ universities, or those seeking a second bachelor’s degree, must complete the Cal State Apply application. Additional admission criteria are required from transfer students for the major. For more information, visit the School of Nursing website at http://nursing.sdsu.edu. Theatre arts with an emphasis in performance majors that meet the CSU admissions requirement must successfully pass an audition for acceptance to the major and the university. Auditions will be required by December 31 for fall admission. Applicants whose major education has been in a language other than English must score 550 or higher (using the paper version) or 80 or higher (using the Internet version) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or 6.5 or better on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or 58 or higher on the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) or score of 105 or higher on Duolingo English Test. These tests are administered in most foreign countries. The university must receive official test scores before admission can be granted. Information as to the time and place at which these tests are given may be obtained by going to http://www.TOEFL.org, http://www.ielts.org, http://www.pearsonpte.com, or http://www.englishtest.duolingo.com. Upon arrival at San Diego State University, additional tests of English may be given for the purpose of placing students in an English language program commensurate with their linguistic ability in English and to assist advisors in planning an appropriate course of study. Depending upon placement test results and academic background, students may be required to enroll in one or more English language courses during their first year. Foreign students admitted to the university will be subject to the same competency and placement examinations and standards that govern the rest of the student population. Insurance Requirement: As a condition of receiving an I-20 or DS2019 form, all F-1 and J-1 visa, applicants must agree to obtain and maintain health insurance as a condition of registration and continued enrollment. Such insurance must be in amounts as specified by the United States Information Agency (USIA) and National Association of Foreign Student Advisers (NAFSA). The campus president or designee shall determine which insurance policies meet these criteria. Further information may be obtained from the International Student Center or go to http://www.sdsu.edu/isc/. American Language Institute: If English instruction is needed prior to admission to SDSU, students may enroll in the American Language Institute (ALI). The ALI offers academic preparation in English language reading, writing, and listening skills necessary for university success. Housing and Scholarship: Arrangements for housing should be completed well in advance of the student’s arrival on the campus. Detailed information regarding housing may be obtained from the Office of Housing Administration website at http://www.sdsu.edu/housing. Scholarship aid for entering international students is limited. All admitted international students will be required to provide evidence of funding for a minimum of one academic year. Upon arrival at SDSU, the student should contact the International Student Center.

Intrasystem and Intersystem Enrollment Programs Fully matriculated students enrolled at any CSU campus have access to courses at other CSU campuses on a space available basis unless those campuses/programs are impacted. This access is offered without students being required to be admitted formally to the host campus and in most cases without paying additional fees. Students should consult their home campus academic advisors to determine how such courses may apply to their specific degree programs before enrolling at the host campus. There are two programs for enrollment within the CSU and one for enrollment between CSU and the University of California or California Community Colleges. Additional information about these programs is available from the Office of the Registrar. CSU Fully Online Courses Matriculated students in good standing may request enrollment in one course per term, offered by a CSU host campus. Enrollment requests will be granted based on available space, as well as completion of any stated prerequisites. Credit earned at the host campus is electronically reported to the student’s home campus to be included on the student’s transcript at the home campus. CSU Visitor Enrollment Matriculated students in good standing enrolled at one CSU campus may enroll at another CSU campus for one term. Credit earned at the host campus is reported at the student’s request to the home campus to be included on the student’s transcript at the home campus. Intersystem Cross Enrollment Matriculated CSU, UC, or community college students may enroll on a “space available” basis for one course per term at a CSU, UC, or California community college and request that a transcript of record be sent to the home campus. These programs do not apply to students seeking degrees concurrently at two different California State University (CSU) campuses or with a UC or CCC. Financial aid and scholarships are tied to enrollment status at a single institution. Students cannot receive financial aid at two universities at the same time. The CSU system does not have a policy that explicitly addresses seeking degrees concurrently at more than one CSU campus. However, the general practice is that students are expected to be enrolled at a single CSU campus at a time, unless through CSU Concurrent Enrollment or a pre-approved agreement between the two CSU campuses. Undergraduate Students:

Placement Measures for First-Year General Education English Composition Written and Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning Courses First year student skills assessment and placement for general education English Composition and Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning shall be based on systemwide skills assessment standards that include the Early Assessment Program/Smarter Balanced Achievement Levels, ACT scores and/or SAT scores (if available), high school coursework, high school GPA and mathematics GPA. Skills assessments are not a condition for admission to the CSU; they are a condition of enrollment. These skills assessments are designed to inform entering first year students of placement in appropriate baccalaureate-level courses based on their skills and needs. First year students in need of support as determined by the skills assessment will be placed in supported instruction. Supported instruction is designed to assist students in credit bearing courses.

Requirements for Registration San Diego State University students register online through my.SDSU. my.SDSU contains specific information on registration, courses offered for the term, and a listing of the fees required for enrollment. Payment of fees by itself does not constitute registration. A student is considered registered when at least one course has been added prior to the first day of classes. Registration Restrictions. Students enroll in classes each semester during the registration period. The registration period begins on your assigned date and time and ends on the schedule adjustment deadline. Students who have not registered for at least one course prior to the first day of classes will be assessed a late registration fee of $50. Newly admitted students MAY be exempted from this fee. The deadline to register is on the 10th instructional day from the first day of classes in the fall and spring semesters. Summer deadlines will vary by session. Consult the Academic Calendar at https://registrar.sdsu.edu/calendars/academic_calendars for specific dates. During initial registration, undergraduate students can enroll in a maximum of 18 units. One week before the start of each fall and spring semester, the credit limit is raised to 21 credits. All undergraduates wishing to register for more than 21 credits will be required to have the approval of the academic department that houses their first major, or a delegated advisor, Assistant Dean or department designee. Students may enroll in no more than 18 units in total during summer. Students will be permitted to enroll in no more than 9 units in each Summer Session (S1 and S2), and up to 18 units in the 13-week session T1 (if they are not taking classes during Sessions 1 and 2). Any exceptions to these maximums will require approval by an academic advisor and administrator in Enrollment Services. Enrollment in some courses is restricted to students in specific majors and/or students at specific levels (i.e., first year, sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate). Major and student level restrictions are listed in the Class Schedule. SDSU students are not permitted to enroll in courses with overlapping meeting times. Neither consent of the instructor nor the consent of the department can override this policy. Similarly, students cannot enroll in more than one section of a course that does not allow multiple course section enrollment. Students entering SDSU as first-year students are required to complete coursework in composition, mathematics, oral communication, and critical thinking in a specific order. For more information, refer to roadmaps in this catalog.

Reservation San Diego State University reserves the right to select its students and deny admission to the university or any of its programs as the university, in its sole discretion, determines appropriately based on the applicant’s suitability and the best interests of the university. Undergraduate Admission Policy Admission to San Diego State University is selective. SDSU has been granted impacted status by the California State University system in order to assure that the educational experience, including the availability of classes and the array of services provided, of each enrolled student is not compromised by over enrollment. To this end, admission criteria OVER AND ABOVE THOSE REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY are now in effect. Meeting CSU minimum admission criteria will not guarantee admission to San Diego State University. Graduate Admission and Registration Admission to San Diego State University for post-baccalaureate and graduate study is open to those applicants judged by the university to be fully qualified, and limited to the number of students for whom an adequate education can be provided. Graduate enrollment is limited on the basis of field and aptitude. The process is competitive and the requirements listed below are only the minimum required for admission. Potential applicants should refer to the corresponding program entry in this catalog for additional requirements, and corresponding program entry in this catalog for additional requirements, and contact the corresponding graduate advisor for guidance. Imperial Valley Admission and Registration Admission criteria listed in this catalog is for fall 2026. For the most up-to-date admission criteria, visit the SDSU Office of Admissions website at https://admissions.sdsu.edu. SDSU Imperial Valley students should visit the campus website at http://www.ivcampus.sdsu.edu. Undergraduate Application Filing Period Fall Semester: October 1 - November 30

Undergraduate Admission Requirements First-Year Student Requirements San Diego State University’s 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. All first-year student applicants must have graduated from high school, have earned a Certificate of General Education Development (GED), or have passed the California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE). Students will be admitted to the premajor (including undeclared) in which they applied. There will be a limited number of enrollment slots in each premajor. First-year applicants will be ranked based on the following factors: A-G Requirements To meet minimum admission requirements, applicants must complete, typically with letter grades of C- or higher, a 15-unit comprehensive pattern of college preparatory courses known in California as A-G requirements.  For fall admission, students must complete subject requirements by the spring term before enrolling at SDSU. Review A-G Courses. Subject Requirements San Diego State University requires that first-year student applicants complete, with grades of C- or better, a comprehensive pattern of college preparatory study totaling 15 units. A “unit” is one year of study in high school. Two years of social science, including one year of U.S. history, or U.S. history and government; Four years of English (literature and composition courses); Three years of mathematics (algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra; four years recommended); Two years of laboratory science (one biological and one physical, both with laboratories); Two years in the same language other than English (subject to waiver for applicants demonstrating equivalent competence); One year of visual and performing arts courses selected from, dance, drama/theatre, music, or visual art (may complete two semester long courses selected from same discipline); and One year of electives, selected from English, advanced mathematics, social science, history, laboratory science, language other than English, visual and performing arts, or other courses approved and included on the UC/CSU “A-G” list. For fall admission, you must complete your subject requirements by the spring term before enrollment at SDSU. High School GPA We consider the breadth and depth of applicants academic record, and encourage students to challenge themselves by taking a rigorous curriculum including Advanced Placement (AP), honors, and/or International Baccalaureate (IB) classes. Preparation Towards Indicated Area of Study Applicants must choose a major when they apply to SDSU. All majors are competitive, and every major has more applicants than available spots (the CSU calls this impaction). While we look at all of the college-prep coursework students have taken during high school, we also consider performance and the number of units taken in courses most relevant to predicted success in the  intended academic discipline. Computer Science and Engineering Majors: Preference is given to applicants who have taken and earned strong grades in science and mathematics courses. Dance, Music, Musical Theatre, and Theatre Arts-Performance: Applicants must successfully pass an audition and meet general admissions requirements for admission to the major and the university. Nursing: Applicants must earn a B or better grade in high school intermediate algebra, biology, and chemistry with lab courses for consideration. If AP or IB level courses are taken in these areas, applicants must earn a B or better grade in the course. Preference is given to applicants who have taken and earned strong grades in science and mathematics courses. Review our freshmen nursing prerequisite requirements for more information. Additional Factors 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 requires or considers SAT or ACT exam scores from first year applicants for admissions purposes. Graduates of secondary schools in foreign countries must be judged to have academic preparation and abilities equivalent to applicants eligible under this section. Subject Requirement Substitution for Students with Disabilities Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to complete college preparatory course requirements if at all possible. If you are judged unable to fulfill a specific course requirement because of your disability, alternate college preparatory courses may be substituted for specific subject requirements. Substitutions may be authorized on an individual basis after review and recommendation by your academic advisor or guidance counselor in consultation with the director of a CSU disabled student services program. You should be aware that failure to complete courses required for admission may limit your later enrollment in certain majors, particularly those involving mathematics. For further information and substitution forms, please call the director of disabled student services at your nearest CSU campus. First-Year Students Who are Graduates of High Schools in Foreign Countries Graduates of secondary schools in foreign countries must be judged to have equivalent academic preparation and abilities equivalent to applicants eligible under this section. Please submit your high school transcript shortly after applying for admission. All undergraduate applicants, regardless of citizenship, who do not have at least three years of full-time study in schools at the secondary level or above where English is the principal language of instruction, must present a score of 550 or higher (using the paper version) or 80 or higher (using the Internet version) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or 6.5 or better on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or 58 or higher on the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) or score of 105 of higher on Duolingo English Test. Early Notification of Admission The university may offer early notification of admission to first-year student applicants who report an exceptional high school record and test scores. Admitted First-Year Students All first-year student applicants who receive an offer of admissions are admitted provisionally. Offers of admission will be rescinded if senior year work is not completed at a satisfactory level or if any requirements were misrepresented on the application. Finish in Four, Through in Two Program (formerly California Promise) The Finish in Four, Through in Two Program enables a specific number of CSUs to establish pledge programs for entering first-time students who are both interested and able to complete baccalaureate degrees in 4-years. All CSUs have established programs for students with Associate Degrees for Transfer from any California Community College to complete their baccalaureate degrees in 2-years. The program is limited to students who are residents of California. Students who commit to enter either the 4-year or 2-year pledge will be given a priority registration appointment for each state-supported enrollment period and will be provided with routine and thorough academic advisement. In order to remain in the program, students must meet with their advisors as prescribed, develop an enrollment plan, and complete 30 semester units or the quarter equivalent within each academic year, including summer. Participating CSUs may stipulate other requirements as well. Interested students entering the CSU should contact university offices or visit the Finish in Four, Through in Two website. High School Students High school students may be considered for enrollment in certain special programs if recommended by the principal and the appropriate campus department chair and if preparation is equivalent to that required of eligible California high school graduates. Such admission is only for a specific course and does not constitute a right to continued enrollment.

Undergraduate Appeal of Admission Decision Section 89030.7 of the California Education Code requires that the CSU establishes specific requirements for appeal procedures for a denial of admission. Each CSU campus must publish appeal procedures for applicants denied admission to the university. Detailed instructions regarding the appeals process are available at  https://admissions.sdsu.edu/appeals. All appeals must be received by SDSU within 30 days from the date of the denied notification from the SDSU Office of Admissions. Students who were denied admission may only submit one appeal per admission term. To have an appeal reviewed, students must submit a complete packet which includes the following: admissions appeal request form, letter addressing the basis of the appeal, and supporting documentation. The appeal request must be mailed to: University Admissions Appeals Committee Office of Admissions San Diego State University 5500 Campanile Drive San Diego, CA 92182-7455 Appeal decisions will be provided within twelve weeks of submission of a complete appeal package. Applicants will be notified of their appeal decision by mail using the address on file in the SDSU Office of Admissions.

Undergraduate Application Procedures Prospective students applying for part-time or full-time undergraduate programs of study must submit a completed undergraduate application. Requirements for admission to San Diego State University are in accordance with Title 5, Chapter 1, Subchapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations. Complete information is available on the California State University website. The $70 nonrefundable application fee is required upon submission and may not be transferred or used to apply to another term. The applications of persons denied admission to an impacted campus may be redirected to another campus at no cost, but only if the applicant is CSU eligible and not admitted to another CSU campus. It is essential that the application be filled out completely and accurately. Misrepresenting oneself on the application will result in a revocation of admission regardless of when the misrepresentation is discovered.

Undergraduate Readmission Students interested in readmission to SDSU should visit the website at https://admissions.sdsu.edu/ for the most up-to-date admission criteria. Criteria differ for students who left the university in good academic standing versus those who left on academic notice or who were academically disqualified. Students who have been academically disqualified twice from SDSU will not be considered for reinstatement. Students with prior SDSU enrollment through regular session, special session, Open University, or cross enrollment must have a minimum SDSU GPA of 2.0 in all coursework, in addition to meeting all other transfer admission requirements. Graduate students seeking readmission should refer to Readmission in University Policies for information.

Undergraduate Supplementary Admission Criteria Each campus with impacted programs or class-level admission categories uses supplementary admission criteria in screening applicants. Supplementary criteria may include rank-ordering of freshman applicants based on A-G requirements, high school GPA, preparation towards indicated area of study, attending high schools within SDSU’s local admission area or rank-ordering of transfer applicants based on verification of the Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) degrees, the overall transfer grade point average (GPA), completion of specified prerequisite courses, and a combination of campus-developed criteria. The supplementary admission criteria used by individual campuses to screen applicants are made available by the campuses to all applicants seeking admission to an impacted program.

Undergraduate Transfer Student Requirements Students who have completed 60 or more transferable semester college units (90 or more transferable quarter units) are considered upper division transfer students. Students who complete college units during high school or through the summer immediately following high school graduation are considered first year students and must meet those admission requirements. Transferable courses are those designated for baccalaureate credit by the college or university offering the courses. The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal GETC) program allows California community college transfer students to fulfill lower-division general education requirements for any CSU campus prior to transfer. Up to 34 of the 43 GE units required can be transferred from and certified by a California college. “Certification” is the official notification from a California community college that a transfer student has completed courses fulfilling lower-division general education requirements. The Cal GETC certification course lists for particular community colleges can be accessed on the official transfer and articulation system for California’s public colleges and universities website, assist.org. Lower Division Transfers Students who have completed fewer than 60 transferable semester college units (fewer than 90 transferable quarter units) are considered lower division transfer students. San Diego State University is not accepting applications from lower division transfer students. Due to increased enrollment demands, most CSU campuses do not admit lower division transfer applicants. Upper Division Transfers A student is considered an upper division transfer student if he/she has completed 60 or more semester units (or 90 or more quarter units) of transferable baccalaureate-level college work. In recent years, as the number of applicants has far exceeded the number of spaces available, it has become necessary to adopt admission standards which are more demanding than the minimum California State University (CSU) requirements. Per CSU Enrollment Policy, transfer admission priority is given to applicants whose previous coursework was completed at California community colleges. All students who are admitted to SDSU are admitted to a premajor. To be eligible for admission to SDSU, transfer applicants should meet the following minimum CSU eligibility requirements and SDSU requirements. Apply during the CSU initial admission application filing period, October/November for fall admission in the following year. Provide updates to Academic History and Prerequisites in Cal State Apply, which is due by 11:59 p.m. (PST), January 31. Complete a minimum of 60 transferable semester units by the end of spring 2026. Transferable units are defined as course units that are applicable to a baccalaureate degree. Complete a certified GE package of 34 units (CSU GE, IGETC, or Cal GETC) or any applicable lower division GE pattern listed in the SDSU University Catalog, including completion of the “Golden Four” General Education (GE) requirements in english composition, oral communication, critical thinking, and mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning with a grade of C- (1.7) or better in each course by the end of spring 2026. Complete all major preparation courses listed in the SDSU University Catalog by the end of the spring term prior to fall admission. If a major preparation course is not offered at your community college, you must take it at another local community college or via Cross Enrollment or Open University at SDSU by the end of spring 2026. Meet the cumulative grade point average (GPA) required for the major as listed in the SDSU University Catalog. See http://www.sdsu.edu/majorgpa to determine the GPA required for your major. Your GPA is based on all transferable units attempted. For non-SDSU service area* applicants, an additional overall GPA will be required. This GPA is determined based on the applicant pool and may be higher than the GPA required for the major. All applicants must meet the required GPA at the time of application and maintain the GPA through the end of spring 2026. Applicants with prior SDSU regular session, special session, Open University or cross enrollment coursework must have a minimum SDSU GPA of 2.0 in addition to the cumulative GPA listed above. Local, service-area* applicants who meet the criteria listed above and who meet the cumulative GPA required for the major will have admission priority for fall 2026. All other applicants will be admitted on a space-available basis and must meet requirements (1) through (6) above. * Students are in SDSU’s service area if 100% of their transferable credits have been completed at Cuyamaca, Grossmont, Imperial Valley, San Diego City, San Diego Mesa, San Diego Miramar, or Southwestern colleges by the end of the spring prior to fall admission (e.g. spring 2026 for fall 2026 admission). NOTE: The Transfer Admission Guarantee does not apply to applicants to dance, music, musical theatre, nursing, social work, theatre arts with an emphasis in performance, or any major for which there is an SDSU approved Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT), Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)/Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) degree. Nursing applicants must also complete the Cal State Apply Academic History and Prerequisites and meet additional ranking criteria. Music and dance applicants must pass an audition for acceptance to the major. For details, see the School of Music and Dance website at http://music.sdsu.edu. Musical Theatre applicants must pass an audition for acceptance to the major. For details, see the School of Theatre, Television, and Film website at https://ttf.sdsu.edu/programs/theatre/ba-musical-theatre Theatre arts with emphasis in performance applicants must pass an audition for acceptance to the major. For information, visit http://ttf.sdsu.edu/index.php/degree_programs/general_auditions SDSU is only accepting applications for students seeking a second bachelor’s degree in nursing. Students with international coursework must submit an international course evaluation report. Associate Degrees for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) The Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) and the Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) degrees offered at the California Community College (CCC) are designed to provide a California community college student the optimum transfer preparation and a clear admission pathway to the CSU degree majors. CCC students who earn an Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) are guaranteed admission with junior standing to a CSU and given priority admission over other transfer applicants when applying to a local CSU campus, or non-impacted CSU program. AA-T or AS-T admission applicants are given limited priority consideration based on their eligibility ranking to an impacted campus/program or to campuses/programs that have been deemed similar to the degree completed at the community college. Students who have completed an AA-T/AS-T in a program deemed similar to a CSU major are able to complete remaining requirements for graduation within 60 semester (90 quarter) units. It is the responsibility of the student who has earned an AA-T/AS-T to provide documentation of the degree to the CSU. For the admissions process, students are responsible for working with their community college counselors to complete verification of AA-T or AS-T degree progress through the E-verify process within the established university deadlines. Admitted Upper Division Transfers Transfer admission decisions are based on self-reported information. Admission is provisional pending verification of the self-reported information on the applicant’s Cal State Apply using the official transcript submitted to the Office of Admissions. Offers of admission will be rescinded if the GPA, completed courses, or course grades are lower than what is reported on the applications or if the student misses any admission deadlines. Acceptance of Transfer Courses Courses taken at an institutionally accredited college or university and designated as appropriate for baccalaureate credit by that institution will be accepted by San Diego State University for credit toward transfer admission. San Diego State University reserves the right to determine the extent to which such credit satisfies the specific and elective requirements of degree programs. Courses completed at institutionally accredited colleges or universities not offering the baccalaureate and at special-purpose baccalaureate-granting institutions are acceptable if specifically certified by the institution or by San Diego State University as similar in level and rigor to SDSU courses. Courses completed at colleges or universities without institutional accreditation or taken at an institutionally accredited college or university as part of a professional program, i.e., medical, dental, legal, veterinary, optical, etc. are not normally accepted by San Diego State University. Such courses may be accepted on an individual basis if a review by the appropriate department determines comparability to a course in the San Diego State University curriculum. Adult Students As an alternative to regular admission criteria, an applicant who is 25 years of age or older may be considered for admission as an adult student if he or she meets all of the following conditions: Possesses a high school diploma (or has established equivalence through either the General Educational Development or California High School Proficiency Examinations). Has not been enrolled in college as a full-time student for more than one term during the past five years. Part-time enrollment is permissible. If there has been any college attendance in the past five years, has earned a 2.0 GPA or better in all college work attempted. Test results verifying completion of the current San Diego State University mathematics and writing competency requirements. Current competency requirements and minimum test scores are published in the University Catalog; the most recent published scores will be required. Applicants seeking admission as an adult student must submit a statement of no more than two pages describing the alternate preparation which the applicant feels has prepared him or her for successful university work. The statement should also describe the applicant’s educational goals and what preparation has been made to pursue these goals. Consideration for admission will be based upon a judgment as to whether the applicant is as likely to succeed as a regularly admitted first year student or transfer student and will include an assessment of basic skills in the English language and mathematical computation. English Language Requirement All undergraduate applicants, whose native language is not English, and who have not attended schools at the secondary level or above for at least three years of full-time study (only transferable courses count toward a student’s full-time status) where English is the principal language of instruction, must present a score of 550 or higher (using the paper version) or 80 or higher (using the Internet version) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or 6.5 or better on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or 58 or higher on the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) or score of 105 or higher on the Duolingo English Test. Some majors may require a higher score. Filing of Documents If admitted, official documents for international applicants must be on file no later than May 1 for fall admission. Other applicants Applicants not admissible under one of the above provisions should enroll in a community college or other appropriate institution. San Diego State University also offers a special program designed to expand educational opportunity for capable persons who, for a variety of reasons, have not previously had the opportunity. For detailed information regarding admission to this program, refer to the section of this bulletin on the Educational Opportunity Program. Filing of Records File Official Transcripts. You must file the following official transcripts with the Office of Admissions. Transcripts from EACH high school(s) attended (not required of graduate students). Transcripts from EACH college attended (including extension, correspondence, summer session, evening, and out-of-country courses), even if no courses were completed. Graduate students must file recently issued transcripts (printed within the last year). Electronic transcripts are required from many colleges. Check the Office of Admissions website at http://www.sdsu.edu/admissions for a complete list. Photostat or true copy of the military separation form DD-214 (or equivalent),  or Joint Service Transcripts (JST) if the applicant has had active military service. (Not required of graduate students.) For a hard copy transcript to be official, it must bear the high school or college seal and remain in its original sealed envelope. All records or transcripts received by the university become the property of the university and will not be released nor will copies be made. Deadlines: First Year Students May 1 - transcripts including fall term grades. July 15 - transcripts including spring term grades. Transfers May 1 - transcripts including fall term grades and work in progress. June 30 - transcripts including spring term grades.

Use of Social Security Number Applicants are required to include their correct social security numbers in designated places on applications for admission pursuant to the authority contained in Section 41201, Title 5, California Code of Regulations, and Section 6109 of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. 6109). The university uses the social security number to identify students and their records including identification for purposes of financial aid eligibility and disbursement and the repayment of financial aid and other debts payable to the institution. Also, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires the university to file information returns that include the student’s social security number and other information such as the amount paid for qualified tuition, related expenses, and interest on educational loans. This information is used by the IRS to help determine whether a student, or a person claiming a student as a dependent, may take a credit or deduction to reduce federal income taxes.

Absence from Class Attendance Policy At the start of each semester, SDSU is required by federal regulations to verify that all students begin attendance in each of the classes they are enrolled in. The Office of Financial Aid utilizes roster/participation data to adjust financial aid packages as required by federal regulations. Verification procedures can be found at: registrar.sdsu.edu/attendance. Administrative Drop Policy Students who do not attend the first class session of a course, and who are not present at the start of the second session, may be administratively dropped from that course within the first eight instructional days* of the semester. Students who do not meet prerequisite requirements may also be dropped within the first eight instructional days* of the semester. Not all instructors will request administrative drops for students who miss the first class session or who do not meet course prerequisites. Students are responsible for all courses on their schedules and should check their schedule in my.SDSU regularly, taking necessary action to add or drop during the schedule adjustment period. Any student administratively dropped during this period will be notified at their SDSU email of the action. It is the student’s responsibility to monitor their SDSU email regularly for communication. *Summer deadlines vary by session. Consult the Academic Calendar for specific dates. Religious Observances The university is committed to supporting students who wish to practice their religious beliefs. Students anticipating an absence or missed coursework due to religious observances should provide reasonable advance notice to their instructor for the purposes of identifying and developing an appropriate accommodation. Instructors shall reasonably accommodate students who notify them in advance of planned absences for religious observances.

Accreditation San Diego State University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, 1080 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 500, Alameda, CA 94501, 510-748-9001; FAX 510-748-9797; https://www.wscuc.org/. It is also approved to train veterans under the G.I. Bill. San Diego State University’s programmatic accreditation is through membership in the following associations: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190 Chicago, IL 60606 312-899-0040, https://www.eatright.org/ Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) 415 N. Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21201 410-347-7700, http://www.abet.org Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (Preventive Medicine Residency Program) 401 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2000 Chicago, IL 60611 312-755-7498, https://www.acgme.org Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Stauffer-Flint Hall 1435 Jayhawk Blvd. Lawrence, KS 66045 301-405-1527, https://www.acejmc.org/ American Chemical Society Committee on Professional Training 1155 Sixteenth Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20036 202-872-4600, http://www.acs.org American Psychological Association (Clinical Psychology) 750 First Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20002 202-336-5500, http://www.apa.org Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business 777 S. harbour Island Blvd., Suite 750 Tampa, Florida 33602 813-769-6500, https://www.aacsb.edu/ California Board of Registered Nursing 1747 N. Market Blvd., Suite 150 Sacramento, CA 95834 916-322-3350, https://www.rn.ca.gov/ California Commission on Teacher Credentialing 651 Bannon St., Suite 600 Sacramento, CA 95811 888-921-2682, https://www.ctc.ca.gov/ Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards 1425 K Street NW #800 Washington, DC 20005 800-487-1497, https://www.cfp.net/ Commission on Accreditation Athletic Training Education 2001 K Street NW, 3rd Floor North Washington, D.C. 20006 512-733-9700, http://www.caate.net Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education PO Box 911 Spring House, PA 19477 301-298-1820, http://www.cahme.org Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education 277 S. Washington Street, Suite 210 Alexandria, VA 22314 703-838-9808, https://www.aamft.org/ Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs (CAMPEP) 1631 Prince Street Alexandria, VA 22314 571-298-1239, https://www.campep.org/default.asp Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100 Alexandria, VA 22305 800-999-2782, http://www.capteonline.org Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education 655 K Street NW, Suite 750 Washington, DC 20001 202-463-6930, https://www.aacnnursing.org/ccne-accreditation Council for Interior Design Accreditation 205 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW, Suite 350 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616-875-6705, http://www.accredit-id.org Council of Graduate Schools One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 230 Washington, DC 20036 202-223-3791, http://www.cgsnet.org Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology 2200 Research Boulevard Rockville, MD 20850 800-498-2071, http://www.asha.org Council on Education for Public Health 800 I Street NW, Suite 4008 Washington, D.C. 20001 202-789-1050, http://www.ceph.org Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) 333 John Carlyle Street, Suite 400 Alexandria, VA 22314 703-683-8080, http://www.cswe.org National Association of School Psychologists 4340 East West Highway, Suite 402 Bethesda, MD 20814 301-657-0270, http://www.nasponline.org National Association of Schools of Art and Design 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21 Reston, VA 20190 703-437-0700, http://nasad.arts-accredit.org National Association of Schools of Theatre 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21 Reston, VA 20190 703-437-0700, http://nast.arts-accredit.org Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration 1029 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20005 202-628-8965, http://naspaa.org Western Association of Graduate Schools University of Washington, The Graduate School Box 351240 Seattle, WA 98195 206-543-9054, http://www.wagsonline.org

Common Courses Experimental or Selected Studies or Topics or Workshop Courses (96, 296, 496, 596, 696) Courses offered by departments under the numbers 296, 496, 596 are subject to the following conditions: no more than nine units of such courses shall be applicable toward a bachelor’s degree; such courses may be applicable toward the minor or toward preparation for the major only with the approval of the department chair. Topics courses may be offered by the departments under the number 96. These courses are nonbaccalaureate level and are not acceptable for a bachelor’s degree or General Education. Special Study (299, 499, 599) These courses provide opportunity for individual study of a subject not offered in the regular curriculum. The student does this outside of the classroom and must secure the consent of an instructor to supervise the study before registering for the course. The student should discuss the topic with the instructor and come to an understanding on the amount of time to be devoted to the topic, the credit to be earned, and the mode of investigation and report to be used. As with regular courses, the expectation is that the student will devote three hours per week to the subject for each unit of credit. A maximum combined credit of nine units of 299, 499, and 599 is applicable to a bachelor’s degree. Examination credit awarded for a 299 course is excluded from the nine unit limit. Maximum credit of six units of 499 in one department applicable to a bachelor’s degree. A 499 or 599 number cannot be used to offer lower division coursework. Also, 299, 499, and 599 cannot be used to extend internships, to award academic credit in place of pay, for work experience, or for class-sized groups.

Comprehensive Examination Extension (799C) Enrollment in 799C (0 units) is intended solely for those graduate students who have completed all degree requirements except for the comprehensive examination (Plan B) option. Enrollment in 799C is not necessary if a student is enrolled in other coursework during the semester they take the comprehensive examination. Enrollment in 799C is limited to two semesters. A grade of NC is issued for 799C if, during the term the student is registered in 799C, the student does not complete the comprehensive exam. Students who have satisfied the comprehensive exam requirement are not allowed to register in 799C.

Credit Hour or Unit On July 1, 2020, the United States Department of Education changed its definition of the student credit hour. Fundamentally, the change now shifts responsibility for credit hour compliance to the accreditation agency and/or to the state. As such, the CSU’s accreditor, the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), has published its own updated definition of student credit hour and related accreditation processes. The new regulations no longer require an accrediting agency to review an institution’s credit hour policy and procedures. It does require the WSCUC to review the institution’s definition of credit hour and (as a newly introduced practice) an institutions’ processes and policies for ensuring the credit hour policy is followed. The CSU credit hour definition is consistent with federal law (600.2 and 600.4 revised July 1, 2020) and the requirements of the WSCUC. The CSU defines a credit hour as an amount of work represented in stated learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement. Such evidence is an institutionally established equivalency that approximates not less than: One hour of direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work each week for approximately 15 weeks for one semester or equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time; or At least an equivalent amount of work as required in paragraph 1.a. of this definition for other academic activities as established by the institution including laboratory work, internships, practica, studio work and other academic work leading to the award of credit hours; and Permits an institution, in determining the amount of work associated with a credit hour, to take into account a variety of delivery methods, measurements of student work, academic calendars, disciplines and degree levels. Institutions have the flexibility to award a greater number of credits for courses that require more student work. As in the past, a credit hour is assumed to be a 50-minute (not 60-minute) period. In some courses, such as those offered online, in which “seat time” does not apply, a credit hour may be measured by an equivalent amount of work, as demonstrated by student achievement. For purposes of accreditation, all CSU campuses are required to develop, communicate and implement procedures for regular, periodic review of this credit hour policy to ensure that credit hour assignments are accurate, reliable and consistently applied. WSCUC published new draft guidelines that will take effect in June 2021. Universities are responsible for publishing a clearly stated practice or process that ensures they are in compliance with the student credit hour definition.

Faculty Office Hours All faculty members are required to hold regularly scheduled office hours during the week to allow for student consultation. A schedule of those hours and the faculty member’s contact information, in addition to being listed on the course syllabi, is also posted outside each faculty member’s office door and/or online on an SDSU website.

Hybrid, Online, and Intercampus Courses Hybrid, online, and intercampus classes involve a formal educational process in which student and instructor are not necessarily in the same physical location, but interact in a synchronous or asynchronous manner through technology. Classes in which 20% to 50% of the scheduled sessions are conducted through this process are defined as hybrid. Classes in which greater than 50% of the scheduled sessions are conducted through this process are defined as online. Classes in which the instructor is located on one SDSU campus and interacts with students on another SDSU campus shall be defined as intercampus; such intercampus classes shall be arranged through consultations between the instructor and the appropriate personnel on each campus. For all three class modes, any required synchronous interactions (e.g., weekly sessions, aperiodic examinations, capstone presentations) shall be clearly established in the official schedule of classes with respect to specific dates, days, times, and locations as appropriate. Hybrid, online, and intercampus courses offered each term can be found in the Class Schedule.

Numbering of Courses Information regarding course numbering and course level designations is provided in University Policies: Numbering of Courses.

Prerequisites for Undergraduate and Graduate Courses Students are responsible for knowing the prerequisites of any course for which they intend to enroll, as not all courses are checked for prerequisites at the time of registration. Students must satisfy all course prerequisites prior to the first day of the course. Faculty have the authority to enforce prerequisites listed in the current catalog and current Class Schedule to evaluate equivalent preparation, and to require proof that such prerequisites/preparation have been completed. Students who do not meet prerequisite requirements may be administratively dropped within the first eight days of the semester. Not all instructors will administratively drop students who have not completed appropriate prerequisites. Students are responsible for all courses on their schedules. Students should check their schedules regularly and take necessary action to add or drop during the schedule adjustment period.

Special Prerequisite for Registration in 899 Registration in course 899, Doctoral Dissertation, is limited to those doctoral students who have been advanced to candidacy and who have an officially appointed dissertation committee.

Special Prerequisites for Registration in 798 and 799A Registration in course 798, Special Study, must be arranged through the instructor, the major advisor, and the chair or director of the department or school concerned. Forms for this purpose are available in the departmental offices. Only those students who have been advanced to candidacy and who have an officially appointed thesis committee are permitted to register for course 799A, Thesis (3 units). The student must obtain clearance for registration in this course from the College of Graduate Studies. Failure to obtain this clearance may result in cancellation of enrollment.

Special Topics Courses 596 and 696 No more than twelve units of coursework numbered 596 and/or 696 may be applied to a graduate degree; up to six units for an advanced certificate program with approval of the graduate advisor and graduate dean of the College of Graduate Studies.

Thesis Extension (799B) This course is intended solely for those graduate students who have had prior registration in Thesis 799A with an assigned grade symbol of SP or RP. Credit is issued for 799B (0 units) if the final version of the thesis (approved by Montezuma Publishing) is submitted, paid for, and approved for publishing by the publishing deadline that semester. If this does not happen, the 799B course has not been completed and a grade of NC (no credit) is issued. A grade of NC is issued each time a 799B student does not submit, pay for, and is approved for publishing by the publishing deadline that semester. After receiving a grade of NC in 799B, students can register again for 799B in a future semester. Although credit may be given retroactively for the outstanding report in progress (RP) in 799A, any 799B NC grades from previous semesters remain NC.

2026-27 Schedule of Tuition and Fees The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Tuition and fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, CSU reserves the right, even after tuition or fees are initially charged or initial payments are made, to increase or modify any listed tuition or fees. All listed fees, other than mandatory systemwide tuition, are subject to change without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun. All CSU-listed tuition and fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by the Board of Trustees, the chancellor, or the presidents, as appropriate. Changes in mandatory systemwide tuition will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Working Families Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Act (Sections 66028 - 66028.6 of the Education Code). The following reflects applicable systemwide tuition and fees for both semester and quarter universities for undergraduate, credential, graduate, postbaccalaureate and doctoral programs. These rates are subject to change. All Students Application fee (nonrefundable), payable online at the time of application via credit card or PayPal: $70 Mandatory systemwide tuition is waived for those individuals who qualify for such an exemption under the provisions of the California Education Code (see section on fee waivers). Students are charged campus fees in addition to tuition and systemwide fees. Information on campus fees can be found by contacting the individual CSUs. 2026-27 Basic Tuition Applicable term tuition applies for universities with special terms, as determined by the campus. Total college year tuition cannot exceed the academic year plus summer term tuition. The summer term tuition for the education doctorate at quarter universities is equal to the per semester tuition listed in the table. Total tuition for the education doctorate over the college year equals the per academic year tuition plus the per semester tuition for the summer term at all CSUs. Units Per Semester Per Quarter Per Academic Year Undergraduate Tuition 6.1 or more units $3,419   $6,838 0 to 6.0 units $1,981   $3,962 Credential Program Tuition 6.1 or more units $3,969   $7,938 0 to 6.0 units $2,302   $4,604 Graduate/Post Baccalaureate Tuition 6.1 or more units $4,274   $8,548 0.0 to 6.0 units $2,480   $4,960 Doctoral Programs Tuition*   Per Semester Per Quarter Per Academic Year Audiology $8,777   $17,554 Education $7,047   $14,094 Nursing Practice $9,095   $18,190 Occupational Therapy $10,240   $20,480 Physical Therapy $10,240   $20,480 Public Health $10,618   $21,236 2026-27 Graduate Business Professional Fee   Per Semester Charge Per Unit $321 The graduate business professional fee is paid on a per unit basis in addition to basic tuition and campus fees for specific campus graduate business programs authorized to assess the fee. A list of academic programs authorized to assess the fee can be found on the CSU Tuition website. Nonresident Students (U.S. and Foreign) Nonresident tuition (in addition to basic tuition and other systemwide fees charged all students) for all CSUs: 2026-27 Nonresident Students (U.S. and Foreign)   Per Semester Charge Per Unit $471 The total nonresident tuition paid per term will be determined by the number of units taken. Refund of Tuition and Mandatory Fees, Including Nonresident Tuition Regulations governing the refund of tuition and mandatory fees, including nonresident tuition, for students enrolling at the California State University (CSU) are included in Section 41802 of Title 5, California Code of Regulations. For purposes of the refund policy, mandatory fees are defined as those systemwide and campus fees that are required to be paid in order to enroll in state-supported academic programs at the CSU. Refunds of fees and tuition charges for self-support, special session and Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) programs or courses at the CSU are governed by a separate policy established by the university, available at The University Bursar’s Office. To receive a full refund of tuition and mandatory fees, including nonresident tuition, less an administrative charge established by the university, a student must cancel registration or drop all courses prior to the first day of instruction for the term. Information on procedures and deadlines for canceling registration and dropping classes is available at the Office of the Registrar. For state-supported semesters, quarters and non-standard terms or courses of four weeks or more, a student who withdraws during the term in accordance with the university’s established procedures or drops all courses prior to the university-designated drop period will receive a refund of tuition and mandatory fees, including nonresident tuition, based on the portion of the term during which the student was enrolled. No student withdrawing after the 60 percent point in the term will be entitled to a refund of any mandatory fees or nonresident tuition. A student who, within the university designated drop period and in accordance with university procedures, drops units resulting in a lower tuition and/or mandatory fee obligation shall be entitled to a refund of applicable tuition and mandatory fees less an administrative charge established by the university. For state-supported non-standard terms or courses of less than four weeks, no refunds of tuition and mandatory fees, including nonresident tuition, will be made unless a student cancels registration or drops all classes, in accordance with the university’s established procedures and deadlines, prior to the first day of instruction for state-supported non-standard terms or courses or prior to the first meeting for courses of less than four weeks. Students will also receive a refund of tuition and mandatory fees, including nonresident tuition, under the following circumstances: The tuition and fees were assessed or collected in error; The course for which the tuition and fees were assessed or collected was canceled by the university; The university makes a delayed decision that the student was not eligible to enroll in the term for which tuition and mandatory fees were assessed and collected and the delayed decision was not due to incomplete or inaccurate information provided by the student; or The student was activated for compulsory military service. Students who are not entitled to a refund as described above may petition the university for a refund demonstrating exceptional circumstances and the chief financial officer of the university or designee may authorize a refund if they determine that the fees and tuition were not earned by the university. Information concerning any aspect of the refund of fees may be obtained from The University Bursar’s Office.

Average Support Cost Per Full-Time Equivalent Student and Sources of Funds The total support cost per full-time equivalent student (FTES) includes the expenditures for current operations, including payments made to students in the form of financial aid, and all fully reimbursed programs contained in state appropriations. The average support cost is determined by dividing the total cost by the number of FTES. The total CSU 2025-26 budget amounts were $4,957,363,000 from state General Fund (GF) appropriations, $2,778,751,000, from gross tuition revenue, and $752,697,000 from other fee revenues for a total of $8,488,811,000. The 2025-26 resident FTES target is 90,598 and the nonresident FTES based on past-year actual is 21,242 for a total of 411,840 FTES. The GF appropriation is applicable to resident students only whereas fee revenues are collected from resident and nonresident students. FTES is derived by dividing the total student credit units attempted by a fixed amount depending on academic level (e.g., 30 for a semester university and 45 for a quarter university, the figures that define a full-time undergraduate or postbaccalaureate student’s academic load). 2025-26 Amount Percentage Average Cost per FTES State Appropriation (GF) 1 $ 4,957,363,000 58.4% $ 12,692 Gross Tuition Revenue 2 $ 2,778,751,000 32.7% $ 6,747 Other Fees Revenue 2 $ 752,697,000 8.9% $ 1,828 Total Support Cost $ 8,488,811,000 100% $ 21,267 Represents state GF appropriation in the Budget Act of 2025-26; GF is divisible by resident students only (390,598 FTES). Represents CSU Operating Fund, gross tuition and other fees revenue amounts from the 2025-26 Final Budget Allocations memo . Revenues are divisible by resident and nonresident students (411,840 FTES). The 2025-26 average support cost per FTES based on GF appropriation and tuition fee revenue only is $19,439 and is $21,267, with all fee revenue (e.g., tuition fees, application fees, and campus mandatory fees) in the CSU Operating Fund. Of this amount, the average tuition and other fee revenue per FTES is $8,575. The average CSU 2025-26 academic year, resident, undergraduate student basic tuition and other mandatory fees required to apply to, enroll in, or attend the university is $8,644 ($6,450 tuition fee plus $2,194 average campus-based fees). However, the costs paid by individual students will vary depending on the university, program, and whether a student is part-time, full-time, resident, or nonresident.

Determination of Residency for Tuition Purposes University requirements for establishing residency for tuition purposes are independent from requirements for establishing residency for other purposes, such as for tax purposes, or other state or institutional residency. These regulations were promulgated not to determine whether a student is a resident or nonresident of California, but rather to determine whether a student qualifies to pay university fees at the in-state or out-of-state rate. A resident for tuition purposes is someone who meets the requirements set forth in the Uniform Student Residency Requirements. These laws governing residency for tuition purposes at the California State University are California Education Code sections 68000-68086, 68120- 68133, and 89705-89707.5, and California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Subchapter 5, Article 4, sections 41900- 41915. This material can be viewed by accessing the California State University website. Each CSUs Admissions Office is responsible for determining the residency status of that university’s new and returning students based, as applicable, on the student’s Application for Admission, Residency Questionnaire, and, as necessary, other information the student furnishes. A student who fails to provide sufficient information to establish resident status will be classified as a nonresident. Residency Requirements Initial Determination: Eligible Immigration Status, Physical Presence and Intent A student seeking to pay in-state tuition at a California State University (CSU) as a first-time freshman, transfer, or as a post-baccalaureate/graduate student must have an eligible immigration status to establish residency (see Eligible Immigration Information), meet physical presence by the Residence Determination Date, and demonstrate intent to indefinitely remain in the State of California for more than one year immediately preceding the Residence Determination Date. If the student is under the age of 19 (with limited exceptions), the student’s residence status is derived from that of the parent or from that of the legal guardian. Requirements for Residency for Tuition Purposes Eligible Immigration Status A student seeking to pay in-state tuition at a California State University campus as a first-time freshman, transfer, or post-baccalaureate/graduate student must have an eligible immigration status to establish residency. Therefore, the student must be a United States citizen, a permanent resident (Green Card holder), or hold an eligible visa status (all eligible visas can be found at www.calstate.edu/residency). Students in the category of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Humanitarian Parole, or Temporary Protected Status (TPS) are also eligible to establish residency for tuition purposes. Also, students who are adjusting their immigration status, such as asylum, may qualify for residency depending on where they are in the application process. Most non-immigrant visa holders, such as an F-1 or J-1 visa holder, are not eligible to establish California residency for tuition purposes. Students with a visa or without an immigration status should contact the university Admissions Office. If a student does not qualify as a California resident, the student may be eligible for certain exceptions and exemptions, such as California Nonresident Tuition Exemption, commonly known as AB 540. Nonresident students (including US citizens, permanent residents, and undocumented individuals, including students with a T visa U visa, DACA, Humanitarian Parole (certain countries), Special Immigrant Juvenile, asylum, refugee, or Temporary Protected Status) may be exempted from paying nonresident tuition. Students seeking the AB 540 Exemption must satisfy attendance and graduation/ transfer requirements from a California school (e.g., K-12, adult school, and community college). Physical Presence: The student or parent/guardian must be physically present in California for more than one year immediately preceding the Residence Determination Date on which enrollment is considered. For example, if a student plans to attend the CSU for the fall 2026 academic term, and the Residence Determination Date for that term is September 20, 2026, the student must establish physical presence in California no later than September 19, 2025. Residency Determination Dates Semester Term CSUs Fall September 20 Winter January 5 Spring January 25 Summer June 1 CalState TEACH Fall September 20 Spring January 5 Summer June 1 Intent: California law stipulates the burden of proof rests with the student, and merely living in California for a year does not support a claim for residency for tuition purposes. The student, or in some cases a parent or legal guardian, must demonstrate intent to remain indefinitely in the state for more than one year immediately preceding the Residence Determination Date (RDD) and sever all residential ties with the former state or country of residence. If the student is under the age of 19, the student’s residence status is derived from that of the parent or legal guardian unless an exception applies. There must be sufficient documentation to demonstrate that intent was established more than one year (a minimum of one year and one day) before the RDD. Documents must include the student’s name, the student’s California address, and a date at least one year and one day prior or on the RDD for the term. For students under the age of 19, documents must be in the parent or legal guardian’s name unless an exception applies. Also, a parent or legal guardian’s immigration status does not preclude a student from establishing residency; therefore, the parent or legal guardian is not required to provide any immigration documents to demonstrate intent. Evidence demonstrating intent to remain in the State of California indefinitely may vary from case to case, but will include, and is not necessarily limited to, the absence of residential ties to any other state, California voter registration and history of actually voting in California elections, maintaining California vehicle registration and driver’s license, maintaining active California bank accounts, filing California income tax returns and listing a California address on federal tax returns, owning residential property or occupying or renting a residence where permanent belongings are kept, maintaining active memberships in California professional or social organizations, and maintaining a permanent military address and home of record in California. For a complete list of acceptable supporting documents, please visit www.calstate.edu/residency under Intent. Residency Exceptions and Exemptions Students not classified as California residents for tuition purposes may qualify for an exception or an exemption from payment of nonresident tuition. Exceptions to the general residency requirements are contained in California Education Code sections 68070-68086 and California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Subchapter 5, Article 4, sections 41906- 41906.6, 41910. Whether an exception applies to a particular student can only be determined after the submission of an application for admission and, as necessary, additional supporting documentation. Because neither the university nor the Chancellor’s Office staff may give legal advice, applicants are strongly urged to review the material for themselves and consult with a legal advisor. Semester Term CSUs Fall September 20 Winter January 5 Spring January 25 Summer June 1 CalState TEACH Fall September 20 Spring January 5 Summer June 1 Reclassification - Financial Independence (only applies to continuing students) A student classified as a nonresident for a prior term may seek reclassification in any subsequent term; however, reclassification requires that, in addition to satisfying the requirements of physical presence and intent to remain indefinitely in the state, the student must also satisfy the requirement of financial independence as outlined in Title 5 CCR § 41905.5. To do so, the student must contact the appropriate person in the university admissions office and complete a Residency Questionnaire Form and provide supporting documents. 41905.5. Residence Reclassification - Financial Independence Requirement Any nonresident student requesting reclassification to resident for tuition purposes must demonstrate financial independence or meet one of the criteria to exclude financial independence from reclassification analysis. A student is considered financially independent if all three requirements are met: Student has not and will not be claimed as an exemption for state and federal tax purposes by his/her parent in the calendar year the reclassification application is made and in any of the three calendar years prior to the reclassification application. Student has not and will not receive more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750) per year in financial assistance from their parent in the calendar year the reclassification application is made and in any of the three calendar years prior to the reclassification application. Student has not lived and will not live for more than six weeks in the home of their parent during the calendar year the reclassification application is made and in any of the three calendar years prior to the reclassification application. Note: Students who receive a government scholarship and/or financial assistance should be viewed the same as state and federal financial aid, and athletics grants-is aid; and should not be counted as parental support. Effective Fall 2020 academic term, if the student meets at least one of the following criteria, the student does not have to meet the financial independence requirement. Students must provide the university admissions office supporting documents (e.g. state income tax returns, court documents, marriage certificate, military order form) that demonstrate they meet the criteria. Dependent on a parent who has California residence for more than one year immediately preceding the residence determination date; Enrolled in a graduate or postbaccalaureate program, regardless of age; Turned 24 years of age by the residence determination date; Married or registered domestic partner as of the residence determination date; Active-duty members serving in the U.S Armed Forces; Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces; Legal dependent other than spouse or registered domestic partner; Former ward of the court, foster youth or both parents are deceased; Declared by a court to be an emancipated minor; or Unaccompanied youth who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Residency Appeals A student classified as a nonresident may appeal a final university decision within 30 days of notification by the university. Appeals will be accepted only if at least one of the following criteria applies: The decisions were based on: A significant error of fact by the university; A significant procedural error by the university; or An incorrect application of the law which, if corrected would require that the student be reclassified as a California resident; and/or Significant new information, not previously known or available to the student, became available after the date of the university decision classifying the student as a nonresident and based on the new information, the classification as a nonresident is incorrect. Instructions to submit an appeal and additional information can be found on the California Residency for Tuition Purposes website. Appeals via email, fax and U.S. mail will not be accepted. A student with a documented disability who is requesting an accommodation to submit an appeal through the California State University (CSU) website should contact Strategic Enrollment Management at residencyappeals@calstate.edu. The Office of the Chancellor will either decide the appeal or send the matter back to the university for further review. A student incorrectly classified as a resident or incorrectly granted an exception from nonresident tuition is subject to reclassification as a nonresident or withdrawal of the exception and subject to payment of nonresident tuition in arrears. If incorrect classification results from false or concealed facts, the student may also be subject to discipline pursuant to Section 41301 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. A student previously classified as a resident or previously granted an exception is required to immediately notify the Admissions Office if the student has reason to believe that the student no longer qualifies as a resident or no longer meets the criteria for an exception. Changes may have been made in the rate of nonresident tuition and in the statutes and regulations governing residency for tuition purposes in California between the time this information is published and the relevant residency determination date. Students are urged to review the statutes and regulations stated above.

Fee Waivers and Exemptions The California Education Code provides for the waiver of mandatory systemwide tuition fees as summarized below: Section 66025.3(a) - Dependent eligible to receive assistance under Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Division 4 of the Military and Veterans Code; child of any veteran of the United States military who has a service-connected disability, has been killed in service, or has died of a service-connected disability, and meets specified income provisions; dependent, or surviving spouse who has not remarried of any member of the California National Guard who, in the line of duty, and while in the active service of the state, was killed, died of a disability or permanently disabled as a result of an event that occurred while in the active service of the state, and an undergraduate student who is a recipient of a Medal of Honor, or an undergraduate student who is a child of a recipient of a Medal of Honor who is no more than 27 years old, and who meets the income restriction and California residency requirement. Section 66025.3(b) - Current or former foster youth who is 25 years of age or younger; has been in foster care for at least 12 consecutive months after reaching 10 years of age; meet any of the following: Is under a current foster care placement order by the juvenile court. Was under a foster care placement order by the juvenile court upon reaching 18 years of age. Was adopted, or entered guardianship, from foster care. The current or former foster youth needs to complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), maintain a minimum grade point average and meets other conditions necessary to be in good standing at the university; and meet the financial need requirements established for Cal Grant A awards under Chapter 1.7 (commencing with Section 69430) of Part 42. The waiver of mandatory systemwide tuition and fees under section 66025.3 shall apply only to a person who is determined to be a resident of California pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 68000) of Part 41 of the California Education Code. Total mandatory systemwide tuition or fees waived shall not have in excess of the equivalent of attendance in a four-year undergraduate program. Section 66602 - A qualifying student from the California State University (CSU) who is appointed by the Governor to serve as Trustee of the California State University (CSU) for the duration of the student member’s term of office. Section 68120 - Surviving spouse or child of a deceased California resident who was employed by a public agency or was a contractor, or an employee of a contractor, performing services for a public agency, or was a firefighter employed by the federal government whose duty assignment involved the performance of firefighting services in this state. The deceased person’s principal duties consisted of active law enforcement service or active fire suppression and prevention and was killed in the performance of active law enforcement or active fire suppression and prevention duties (referred to as Alan Pattee Scholarships). Additionally, a person who qualifies for the waiver under this section as a surviving child of a contractor, or of an employee of a contractor, who performed services for a public agency, must be enrolled as an undergraduate student at the California State University and meet the applicable income restriction requirement with supporting documentation (i.e. student’s income, including the value of parent support, does not exceed the maximum household income and asset level for an applicant for a Cal Grant B award). Section 68120.3 - Surviving spouse (until January 1, 2033) or surviving child (until attaining the age of 30) of a deceased California resident who was a licensed physician or licensed nurse employed by or under contract with a health facility regulated and licensed by the State Department of Public Health to provide medical services, or a first responder employed to provide emergency services as described in Section 8562 of the Government Code. The deceased person’s principal duties consisted of providing medical services or emergency services during the COVID-19 pandemic state of emergency (started March 4, 2020, until the Governor lifts the state of emergency), and the deceased person died of COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic state of emergency. The person who qualifies for this waiver must enroll as an undergraduate student at a CSU, was a resident of California during the COVID-19 pandemic state of emergency, and the annual income (including the value of parent’s support) does not exceed the maximum household income and asset level for an applicant for a Cal Grant A award, as set forth in Section 69432.7. Section 68121 - A qualifying undergraduate student (until attaining the age of 30) who is the surviving dependent of any individual killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon building in Washington, D.C., or the crash of United Airlines Flight 93 in southwestern Pennsylvania, if the student meets the financial need requirements set forth in Government Code Section 69432.7 for the Cal Grant A Program and either the surviving dependent or the individual killed in the attacks was a resident of California on September 11, 2001. Section 69000 - A California resident who has been exonerated, as that term is defined in Section 3007.05 of the Penal Code; completes and submits the FAFSA; and meets the financial need requirements established for Cal Grant A awards. The student’s mandatory systemwide tuition and fees waived pursuant to this subdivision shall not have in excess of the equivalent of six years of full-time attendance in an undergraduate program. Students who may qualify for the above benefits should contact the Admissions/Registrar’s Office for further information and/or eligibility determination. The California Education Code provides for the following nonresident tuition exemptions as summarized below: Section 68075 - A student who is a member of the Armed Forces of the United States stationed in this state, is entitled to resident classification only for the purpose of determining the amount of tuition and fees. If that member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is in attendance at an institution is thereafter transferred on military orders to a place outside this state where the member continues to serve in the Armed Forces of the United States, the member shall not lose the member’s resident classification so long as the member remains continuously enrolled at that institution. Section 68075.7 - A nonresident student is exempt from paying nonresident tuition or any other fee that is exclusively applicable to nonresident students if the student: Resides in California; Meets the definition of “covered individual” as defined in Section 3679(c)(2) of Title 38 of the United States Code; and Is eligible for education benefits under the federal Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty program (Chapter 30 (commencing with Section 3001) of Title 38 of the United States Code), the Veterans Readiness and Employment program (Chapter 31 (commencing with Section 3100) of Title 38 of the United States Code), the Post-9/11 GI Bill program (Chapter 33 (commencing with Section 3301) of Title 38 of the United States Code), or the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance program (Chapter 35 (commencing with Section 3500) of Title 38 of the United States Code), as each read on January 5, 2022. Section 68122 - Students who are victims of trafficking, domestic violence, and other serious crimes who have been granted a status under Section 1101(a)(15)(T)(i) or (ii), or Section 1101(a)(15)(U)(i) or (ii), of Title 8 of the United States Code shall be exempt from paying nonresident tuition to the same extent as individuals who are admitted to the United States as refugees under Section 1157 of Title 8 of the United States Code. Section 68130.5 - A nonresident student, other than a person excluded from the term “immigrant” for purposes of the federal Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. Sec. 1101), pursuant to paragraph (15) of subsection (a) of Section 1101 of Title 8 of the United States Code, shall be exempt from paying nonresident tuition if the student meets the requirements of (1) through (4), below. Satisfaction of the requirements of either subparagraph (A) or subparagraph (B). A total attendance of, or attainment of credits earned while in California equivalent to, three or more years of full-time attendance or attainment of credits at any of the following: California high schools; California high schools established by the State Board of Education; California adult schools established by a county office of education, a unified school district or high school district, or the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (subject to the class hours’ requirement); Campuses of the California Community Colleges (subject to the credit requirements); or A combination of those schools set forth in clauses (i) to (iv), inclusive. Three or more years of full-time high school coursework in California, and a total of three or more years of attendance in California elementary schools, California secondary schools, or a combination of both. Satisfaction of any of the following: Graduation from a California high school or attainment of the equivalent thereof; Attainment of an associate degree from a campus of the California Community Colleges; or Fulfillment of the minimum transfer requirements established for the California State University for students transferring from a campus of the California Community College. Registration as an entering student at, or current enrollment at, an accredited institution of higher education in California not earlier than the fall semester or quarter of the 2001-02 academic year. In the case of a person without lawful immigration status, the filing of an affidavit with the institution of higher education stating that the student has filed an application to legalize the student’s immigration status, or will file an application as soon as the student is eligible to do so.

Fees and Debts Owed to the Institution Should a student or former student fail to pay a fee or a debt owed to the institution, including tuition and student charges, the institution may “withhold permission to register, to use facilities for which a fee is authorized to be charged, to receive services, materials, food or merchandise or any combination of the above from any person owing a debt” until the debt is paid (see Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Sections 42380 and 42381). Prospective students who register for courses offered by the university are obligated for the payment of charges and fees associated with registration for those courses. Failure to cancel registration in any course for an academic term prior to the first day of the academic term gives rise to an obligation to pay student charges and fees including any tuition for the reservation of space in the course. The institution may withhold permission to register, or other services offered by the institution from anyone owing fees or another debt to the institution. The institution may also report the debt to a credit bureau, offset the amount due against any future state tax refunds due the student, refer the debt to an outside collection agency and/or charge the student actual and reasonable collection costs, including reasonable attorney fees if litigation is necessary, in collecting any amount not paid when due. The institution may not withhold an official transcript of grades by the institution from anyone owing fees or another debt to the institution (see Title 1.6C.7 (commencing with Section 1788.90) Part 4 of Division 3 of the Civil Code). The institution can still charge a fee for the issuance of the transcript pursuant to their published transcript processing fees. If a person believes they do not owe all or part of an asserted unpaid obligation, that person may contact The University Bursar’s Office. The University Bursar’s Office to which the business office may refer the person, will review all pertinent information provided by the person and available to the university and will advise the person of its conclusions.

Fellowships Administered by Departments Students may receive fellowships or traineeships through the various departments on campus. Federal, state, and private industry programs of this nature are largely directed to students pursuing graduate studies or to students preparing for a specialized occupation. Students who have decided on a particular area of study should check with an adviser in the department of their major to determine what fellowship support might be available to them.

Financial Aid Student financial aid programs are intended to provide assistance to students who do not have the necessary financial resources to meet their educational costs. Most students qualify for some type of assistance. Only United States citizens and eligible noncitizens can receive federal financial aid. For resources that recognize academic achievement, refer to the section below titled scholarships. Information about all state, federal, and institutional aid programs is available from the Financial Aid Office. Questions about the financial aid application process and aid eligibility can be answered via the Cal Coast Student Financial Center. The Zoom link to the Cal Coast Student Financial Center can be found on the Financial Aid Office and the Aztec Scholarships homepage. Information about the available programs as well as the academic standards that a student must maintain to remain eligible for such aid can be found on the Financial Aid website: http://www.sdsu.edu/financialaid. Applying for Aid Applicants who want to be considered for all types of state and federal financial aid should apply as soon after October 1 as possible by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For California Dream Act-eligible students, complete the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) to be considered for state grants. The online FAFSA is all you need to begin the financial aid application process. For California Dream Act-eligible students, complete the California Dream Act application. Be sure to list San Diego State University (Federal School Code 001151) on the school list on your FAFSA or CADAA. Refund Policy Information concerning the refund policy of San Diego State University for the return of unearned tuition and fees or other refundable portions of institutional charges is available via the Bursar’s Office website. Information concerning San Diego State University policies regarding the return of unearned aid to the federal Title IV student assistance programs is available from the Financial Aid Office. Contact the Cal Coast Student Financial Center for assistance. my.SDSU / Financial Aid Be sure to regularly check my.SDSU for important information about your financial aid. Through my.SDSU, students can access financial aid award information, activate loans, view requests for and submit documentation, and more. If students have additional questions about financial aid, counselors are available via the Cal Coast Student Financial Center. Scholarships (Undergraduate and Graduate Students) San Diego State University awards scholarships to students to recognize and encourage individual talents, academic achievement, leadership skills, and the determination to succeed in spite of significant hardships. Scholarships are also awarded to support participation in SDSU approved study abroad and internship programs. Our application portal, “Aztec Scholarships,” allows students to apply for university scholarships via one application. All matriculated SDSU students in good standing, regardless of area of study, are encouraged to apply, including nonresidents and those who attend SDSU Global Campus and SDSU Imperial Valley. International students with F1 student visas and undocumented students with AB540 status are also eligible. Students must enroll for the upcoming academic year in a degree, credential, or eligible certificate program to be considered. The SDSU Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships coordinates the SDSU scholarship application and awarding process with core committees from the various colleges, departments and organizations responsible for selecting recipients. Funding for our scholarships has been provided by generous donors to SDSU who believe in higher education and our students’ ability to achieve academic success. To apply for scholarships, visit the Aztec Scholarship page linked from the SDSU Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships website during the application cycle.

Financial Support for Graduate Students At San Diego State University, a variety of federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs designed to substantially reduce or eliminate economic barriers to the pursuit of graduate study are available to students admitted to advanced degree curricula. While federal and state aid programs are only available to United States citizens and eligible noncitizens, institutional aid programs and university scholarships address the unique financial needs of individual students across a broad range of economic and academic circumstances. Assistance for advanced degree students at San Diego State University include appointments as Teaching Associates, Graduate Assistants, Research  Assistants, and Student Assistants as well as fellowships, scholarships, grants, and loans. Eligibility requirements and award amounts often differ by discipline and experience. Nominations for almost all of these awards originate with the program’s graduate advisor or program director. The College of Graduate Studies administers most of these programs for the university. The graduate dean approves most awards and appointments and determines whether the applicant is in graduate good standing with the university. Tuition Assistance Program for Out-of-State and Foreign Students In California, all students are required to pay Basic Tuition and Fees based on the number of units of enrollment. In addition to this fee, nonresidents of California, including international students, pay an Out-of-State and International Student fee based on date of admission as well as a non-resident tuition fee that currently amounts to $471 per unit of enrollment. For graduate students of superior scholastic achievement, the university may provide assistance by waiving all or part of the cost of non-resident tuition. The number of students receiving tuition waivers is limited. To be eligible for this program, an applicant must be a permanent resident or a citizen of the United States or a non-resident who is a citizen and resident of a foreign country. Assistance is provided on a semester-by-semester basis. Domestic non-residents are only eligible for one year. International students may qualify for a continuation beyond their first year, please check with your graduate advisor/program director for more information. For more information, new students should contact the graduate program advisor or program director.Program nominations should be submitted to the College of Graduate Studies.

Other Scholarship Resources and Links The SDSU Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships website also lists resources and links to free external scholarships and search websites. Graduate students can review offerings below and on the College of Graduate Studies’ website. National Fellowships SDSU students may apply for Fulbright, Marshall, Rotary, and other national fellowship programs. Since each campus is limited in the number of applications it may endorse, students interested in fellowships of this type are encouraged to discuss their applications with their designated campus adviser and with members of the university faculty who have themselves held these fellowships. Since test scores from the Graduate Record Examinations General Test are required, students should take this examination well in advance of the deadline date for the submission of applications. The GRE may be scheduled through the SDSU Testing Services Office located in Gateway Center, Room 1538. The telephone number is 619-594-5216. Additional information is available online at https://sacd.sdsu.edu/testing. Graduate Equity Fellowship Program The Graduate Equity Fellowship program provides support for economically disadvantaged graduate students, specifically those currently in a master’s degree program. Only legal residents of California who can demonstrate significant financial need are eligible. Recipients must be classified or conditionally classified graduate students and must enroll for a minimum of six units of coursework each semester they hold the fellowship. Fellowships range from $500 to $2,000 for an academic year depending on demonstrated need. Students may receive awards for a maximum of two academic years but they must apply each year. Interested students should complete a Graduate Equity Fellowship application available at https://grad.sdsu.edu/financial-support/graduate-equity-fellowship and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). California Pre-Doctoral Program The California Pre-Doctoral Program (also known as the Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Scholarship) helps CSU students turn their faculty aspirations into reality by fostering access, preparation, and success in doctoral education. The program supports upper division undergraduate students, and current (non-Ph.D.) graduate students. Students chosen for this award are designated Sally Casanova Scholars. Recipients receive direct guidance from CSU faculty members and receive funding for travel, development (broadly defined), and summer research experience (at any U.S. major research university). For more information, contact the College of Graduate Studies or visit https://www2.calstate.edu/csu-system/faculty-staff/predoc. Chancellor’s Doctoral Incentive Program The Chancellor’s Doctoral Incentive Program targets current or incoming doctoral students who intend to eventually pursue CSU instructional faculty positions. Students who obtain a loan through this program may have a portion of it forgiven if they obtain a CSU faculty position. For more information, contact the College of Graduate Studies or visit https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/faculty-staff/cdip.

Cultural Diversity One Explorations course in areas Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning/Physical and Biological Sciences, Arts and Humanities, or Social and Behavioral Sciences must be a course in cultural diversity, as indicated by an asterisk (*). Cultural diversity courses focus on the theoretical and practical factors of age, class, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, immigration, nation, race, religion, sexuality, socioeconomic status, and other significant markers of social identity. Courses meeting this requirement examine the complexity of diversity through an analysis of differential inequities, oppression, power, and privilege. Cultural diversity courses emphasize non-dominant views and perspectives. Goals for GE Courses Meeting the Diversity Requirement Goal 1: Enhance understanding of the diverse efforts and strategies used by groups to transform and/or dismantle structures of oppression. Goal 2: Foster reflection on and appreciation of non-dominant perspectives, their contributions to society and culture, and models for their inclusion. Goal 3: Analyze the intersection of various dimensions of difference as they affect cultural groups’ members’ lived realities and/or as they are embodied in personal and collective identities. Goal 4: Formulate informed views on the mechanisms that maintain existing power structures and their impact on all sectors of society.

Explorations of Human Experience Explorations of Human Experience courses are upper division General Education courses that allow concentrated or thematic study. In Explorations of Human Experience, there are three areas of study - Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning, Arts and Humanities, and Social and Behavioral Sciences. Among these areas are courses designated as cultural diversity courses. Explorations of Human Experience courses build upon the goals and skills of lower division General Education. These courses may find expression in one or more of the following pedagogical elements: greater interdisciplinary, more complex and in-depth theory, deeper investigation of local problems, and broader awareness of global challenges. More extensive reading, written analysis involving complex comparisons, well-developed arguments, substantial bibliographies, and the use of technology are appropriate in many Explorations of Human Experience courses. Courses narrowly centered within one aspect of a discipline are more suited to major study than General Education, which encourages students to relate their learning across the range of their educational experience. Upper-division General Education courses should be restricted to students who have completed 60 semester units or more. In exceptional cases only, a student may enroll in upper division GE courses after attaining sophomore standing and completed oral communication, English composition, critical thinking and mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning.

First-Year Registration Requirements All students entering SDSU as first-year students are required to register for a specific sequence of lower division General Education courses in the areas of 1A. English Composition, 1B. Critical Thinking, 1C. Oral Communication, and Area 2. Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning. First-year students must begin these required sequences in their first semester and continue in subsequent semesters until the sequences are complete.

General Education General Education, which includes the 9 units of upper division Explorations courses,  introduces students to the basic concepts, theories, and approaches offered by disciplinary and interdisciplinary areas of study. These courses provide the foundation to understand and approach problems in the academy and in local and global real-world environments. Consistent with class size and learning goals, they cultivate skills in reading, writing, communication, computation, information gathering, and use of technology. Where appropriate, courses intended as preparation for a major may also be designated as lower division General Education courses. Area 1. English Communication Courses in the English Communication area provide essential skills that underlie all university education. Focusing particularly on argument, courses in this area of General Education help students understand the general function of writing, speaking, visual texts, and thinking within the context of the university at large, rather than within specific disciplines. In addition to featuring the basic rules and conventions governing composition and presentation, English Communication courses establish intellectual frameworks and analytical tools that help students explore, construct, critique, and integrate sophisticated texts. Goals in English Communication: Goal 1: Craft well-reasoned arguments for specific audiences. Goal 2: Analyze a variety of texts commonly encountered in academic settings. Goal 3: Situate discourse within social, generic, cultural, and historical contexts. Goal 4: Assess the relative strengths of arguments and supporting evidence. Area 2. Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative reasoning refers to a range of academic capacities that includes learning from data, communicating quantitatively, analyzing evidence and assertions, and employing quantitative intuition. While quantitative reasoning is essential to sciences, other disciplines require the ability to use and comprehend quantitative language. To do this, students must be able to analyze and interpret data in both scientific and social contexts. By developing this set of mathematical and problem-solving skills, students will be able to engage effectively in quantitative situations arising in life and work. Goals for GE Courses in Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning Goal 1: Apply appropriate computational skills and use basic mathematical concepts to analyze problems in natural and social sciences. Goal 2: Use methods of quantitative reasoning to solve and communicate answers to real-world problems. Area 3. Arts and Humanities The Humanities and Arts encompass works of the imagination, such as art, literature, film, drama, dance, and music, as well as related scholarship. Students gain a deeper understanding of human problems, responsibilities, and possibilities in changing historical contexts and diverse cultures, and in relation to the natural environment. Students may acquire new languages and familiarize themselves with related cultures. They gain the ability to recognize and assess various aesthetic principles, belief systems, and constructions of identity. Students develop capacities for reflection, critique, communication, cultural understanding, creativity, and problem solving in an increasingly globalized world. Goals for GE Courses in the Humanities and Fine Arts Goal 1: Analyze written, visual, or performed texts in the humanities and fine arts with sensitivity to their diverse cultural contexts and historical moments. Goal 2: Develop familiarity with various aesthetic and other value systems and the ways they are communicated across time and cultures. Goal 3: Argue from multiple perspectives about issues in the humanities that have personal and global relevance. Goal 4: Demonstrate the ability to approach complex problems and ask complex questions, drawing upon knowledge of the humanities. Area 4. Social and Behavioral Sciences The Social and Behavioral Sciences focus on human behavior, cognition, and organization from anthropological, economic, geographic, historical, linguistic, political, psychological, and sociological perspectives. Students gain an understanding of society and culture, as well as individual and social interaction processes. Disciplines within the Social and Behavioral Sciences employ the scientific method and utilize both quantitative and qualitative techniques to analyze the diversity and complexity of human experience. Through interdisciplinary learning, students explore the relationships between human societies and the physical environment. Goals for GE Courses in the Social and Behavioral Sciences Goal 1: Explore and recognize basic terms, concepts, and domains of the social and behavioral sciences. Goal 2: Comprehend diverse theories and methods of the social and behavioral sciences. Goal 3: Identify patterns of human behavior across space and time and discuss their interrelatedness and distinctiveness. Goal 4: Enhance understanding of the social world through the application of conceptual frameworks from the social and behavioral sciences to firsthand engagement with contemporary issues. Area 5. Physical and Biological Sciences Physical and Biological Sciences use the scientific process to study nature and represent an approach to the study of the universe and its natural laws and phenomena. Students achieve basic scientific literacy and thereby understand the scientific process, including the value of observation, hypothesis testing, and experiments in the advancement of science. Thus students require a general understanding of fundamental concepts and knowledge accumulated by the natural sciences. From that understanding, students develop the ability to reason about and follow new developments in the Physical and Biological sciences, and to think in a scientifically informed manner about social and political issues that involve science and technology. Goals for GE Courses in the Physical and Biological Sciences Goal 1: Explain basic concepts and theories of the Physical and Biological sciences. Goal 2: Use logic and scientific methods to analyze the natural world and solve problems. Goal 3: Argue from multiple perspectives about issues in Physical and Biological science that have personal and global relevance. Goal 4: Use technology in laboratory and field situations to connect concepts and theories with real-world phenomena. Special Provision for Majors in the Sciences and Related Fields Some majors require or recommend coursework in astronomy, biology, chemistry, geological sciences, or physics in preparation for the major. Students who have declared one of these majors may substitute those courses for courses listed under either Physical or Biological Sciences in Area 5, as appropriate. Area 6. Ethnic Studies More than half a century ago, in the midst of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement, the field of ethnic studies emerged, seeking to advance the interdisciplinary study of race, ethnicity, and indigeneity while emphasizing the experiences, contributions, histories, and perspectives of people of color in the United States and beyond. In the hopes of disrupting centuries of historical marginalization, departments of Africana, American Indian, Chicana/o/x, and Asian American studies emerged at universities across the country-including SDSU. Now, as we enter the third decade of the twenty-first century, the ongoing challenges that racism, marginalization, inequality, and discrimination pose could not be more obvious, nor more urgent. In response, the California legislature passed AB 1460, which made ethnic studies a graduation requirement at the CSU beginning with the 2021-2022 academic year. AB 1460 states that, at minimum, three (3) units of ethnic studies shall be offered at the CSU and recognizes the value, importance, and promise of ethnic studies as an essential part of a student’s education, providing skills and knowledge that will contribute to a liberatory, democratic, and pluralistic American future. SDSU strongly believes that ethnic studies is a vital component of the undergraduate experience. At SDSU, two ethnic studies requirements have been established - unusual in higher education. One is a General Education requirement, which meets the CSU Executive Order to create a distinct GE category (Area 6), and the other is a general graduation requirement created by SDSU Senate resolution (see Section X of this page). Required ethnic studies courses, as specified by AB 1460 and CSU Executive Order 1100, are taught only within designated ethnic studies programs. At SDSU, these include the Departments of Africana Studies, American Indian Studies, and Chicana and Chicano Studies, as well as the Center for Asian and Pacific Studies. Courses that satisfy Area 6 and Section X are listed on this page.  Students must take one class in Area 6; this requirement cannot be waived or substituted. However, classes taken to satisfy GE Area 6 may also double count to fulfill the Section X requirement. Goals for GE Courses in Ethnic Studies Goal 1: Analyze and articulate concepts such as race and racism, racialization, ethnicity, equity, ethno-centrism, eurocentrism, white supremacy, self-determination, liberation, decolonization, sovereignty, imperialism, settler colonialism, and anti-racism as analyzed in one or more of the following: Native American Studies, African American Studies, Asian American Studies, and Latina and Latino American Studies. Goal 2: Apply theory and knowledge produced by Native American, African American, Asian American, and/or Latina and Latino American communities to describe the critical events, histories, cultures, intellectual traditions, contributions, lived experiences, and social struggles of those groups with a particular emphasis on agency and group affirmation. Goal 3: Critically analyze the intersection of race and racism as they relate to class, gender, sexuality, religion, spirituality, national origin, immigration status, ability, tribal citizenship, sovereignty, language, and/or age in Native American, African American, Asian American, and/or Latina and Latino American communities. Goal 4: Critically review how struggle, resistance, racial and social justice, solidarity, and liberation, as experienced and enacted by Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans and/or Latina and Latino Americans are relevant to current and structural issues such as communal, national, international, and transnational politics, for example, in immigration, reparations, settler colonialism, multiculturalism, language policies. Goal 5: Describe and actively engage with anti-racist and anti-colonial issues and the practices and movements in Native American, African American, Asian American and/or Latina and Latino communities and a just and equitable society.

General Education Areas and Courses Area 1. English Communication (9 units) Credit/No Credit grades may not be used in this section. A grade of C- (1.7) or better is required. Complete one course from each of the following three sections. 1A. English Composition AAS 150 - Writing Composition and Rhetoric Units: 3 AFRAS 120 - Composition Units: 3 AMIND 120 - Written Communication Units: 3 CCS 111B - Written Communication Units: 3 ECL 100 - Rhetoric of Written Argument Units: 3 also listed as RWS 100 LING 100B - English Composition for Multilingual Students II Units: 3 RWS 100 - Rhetoric of Written Argument Units: 3 also listed as ECL 100 RWS 105B - Rhetoric of Written Argument Stretch II Units: 3 1B. Critical Thinking AFRAS 200 - Intermediate Expository Writing and Research Fundamentals Units: 3 AMIND 225 - Expository Writing and Research Units: 3 CCS 200 - Intermediate Expository Research and Writing Units: 3 ECL 200 - Rhetoric of Written Arguments in Context Units: 3 also listed as RWS 200 LING 200 - Advanced Composition for Multilingual Students Units: 3 PHIL 200 - Critical Thinking and Composition Units: 3 RWS 200 - Rhetoric of Written Arguments in Context Units: 3 also listed as ECL 200 RWS 220 - Rhetoric of Written Arguments and the Tutoring of Writing Units: 3 1C. Oral Communication AAS 152 - Oral Communications and Public Speaking Units: 3 AFRAS 140 - Oral Communication Units: 3 CCS 111A - Oral Communication Units: 3 COMM 103 - Oral Communication Units: 3 Area 2. Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning (3 units) Credit/No Credit grades may not be used in this section. A grade of C- (1.7) or better is required. Students who are required to complete the first-year SDSU Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Competency requirement should review the list of approved courses under Graduation Requirements: First-Year Competency Requirements - Mathematics and Writing. BIOL 215 - Biostatistics Units: 3 CS 100 - Computer Science Principles Units: 3 ECON 201 - Statistical Methods Units: 3 GEN S 147 - Data Literacy: Human Choices Behind the Numbers Units: 3 GEOG 104 - Geographic Information Science and Spatial Reasoning Units: 3 LING 270 - Elementary Statistics for Language Studies Units: 3 MATH 110 - Mathematics for Life Units: 3 MATH 118 - Topics in Mathematics Units: 3 MATH 120 - Calculus for Business Analysis Units: 3 MATH 124 - Calculus for the Life Sciences Units: 4 MATH 140 - College Algebra Units: 3 MATH 141 - Precalculus Units: 4 MATH 150 - Calculus I Units: 4 MATH 151 - Calculus II Units: 4 MATH 210 - Number Systems in Elementary Mathematics Units: 3 MATH 211 - Geometry in Elementary Mathematics Units: 3 MATH 245 - Discrete Mathematics Units: 3 MATH 252 - Calculus III Units: 4 MATH 254 - Introduction to Linear Algebra Units: 3 P H 250 - Infections and Epidemics Units: 3 PHIL 120 - Introduction to Logic Units: 3 POL S 201 - Statistics and Politics Units: 3 PSY 280 - Statistical Methods in Psychology Units: 4 SOC 201 - Elementary Social Statistics Units: 3 STAT 119 - Elementary Statistics for Business Units: 3 STAT 200 - Introduction to Data Science with R Units: 3 STAT 250 - Statistical Principles and Practices Units: 3 Area 3. Arts and Humanities (6 units) Complete one course from each of the following sections. 3A. Arts AAS 263 - Asian American Film and Media Units: 3 AAS 270 - Ethnocommunications: Creating Community Media Units: 3 ⌘ ART 133 - Modern Making Units: 3 ART 157 - Introduction to Art Units: 3 ART 215 - Visual Odyssey through Comics and Sequential Media Units: 3 ART 258 - Introduction to Art History I Units: 3 ART 259 - Introduction to Art History II Units: 3 BRAZ 233 - Latin American Documentary Practices Units: 3 DANCE 101 - Dance Influencers Units: 3 DANCE 181 - Introduction to Dance Units: 3 DANCE 281 - Dance, Popular Culture, and Identity Units: 3 ECL 156 - Artificial Intelligence and Human Creativity Units: 3 ECL 157 - Comics and History Units: 3 also listed as HIST 157 ECL 158 - Introduction to Horror Aesthetics Units: 3 ECL 159 - Introduction to Children’s Literature Aesthetics Units: 3 HIST 135 - Film as the Past Units: 3 HIST 157 - Comics and History Units: 3 also listed as ECL 157 JMS 210 - Digital Literacy Units: 3 MUSIC 151 - Introduction to Music Units: 3 TFM 160 - Cinema as Art Units: 3 TFM 235 - The Art of Creating Emotion in Movies Units: 3 TFM 265 - Cinema in Africa Units: 3 TFM 267 - Independent Cinema Units: 3 TFM 270 - Introduction to Filmmaking Units: 3 THEA 100 - The Art of Theatre Units: 3 THEA 120 - Heritage of Storytelling Units: 3 THEA 205 - American Musical on Stage and Screen Units: 3 3B. Humanities AAS 122 - War, Empire, and the Asian American Experience Units: 3 ⌘ AAS 208 - Asian Americans and Popular Culture Units: 3 AFRAS 240 - Africana Intellectual Thought Units: 3 ⌘ AFRAS 260 - Africana Literary Study Units: 3 ⌘ AMIND 210 - Indigenous Women and the Arts Units: 3 ⌘ ANTH 111 - Anthropology of the Night: Sleep, Dreams, and Demons Units: 3 ARAB 101 - Elementary Arabic I Units: 4 ARAB 102 - Elementary Arabic II Units: 4 ARAB 201 - Intermediate Arabic I Units: 4 ARAB 202 - Intermediate Arabic II Units: 4 ASIAN 101 - Asian Thought and Cultures Units: 3 ASIAN 110 - Elementary Conversational Chinese Units: 3 also listed as CHIN 100 ASL 101 - American Sign Language I Units: 4 ASL 102 - American Sign Language II Units: 4 ASL 201 - American Sign Language III Units: 4 BRAZ 222 - Art, Sport, and Culture in Contemporary Brazil Units: 3 CHIN 100 - Elementary Conversational Chinese Units: 3 also listed as ASIAN 110 CHIN 101 - Elementary Chinese I Units: 5 CHIN 102 - Elementary Chinese II Units: 5 CHIN 201 - Intermediate Chinese I Units: 5 CHIN 202 - Intermediate Chinese II Units: 5 CLASS 101G - Ancient Greek I Units: 5 CLASS 101L - Latin I Units: 5 CLASS 120 - Latin and Greek for the Professional World Units: 3 CLASS 140 - Introduction to Classics Units: 3 CLASS 202G - Ancient Greek II Units: 5 CLASS 202L - Latin II Units: 5 CON E 101 - Construction and Culture Units: 3 ECL 220 - The Art of Literature Units: 3 ECL 240 - Introduction to Children’s Literature Units: 3 ECL 270 - Introduction to Comparative Literature Units: 3 ECL 280 - Introduction to Creative Writing Units: 3 EUROP 101 - Introduction to European Studies Units: 3 EUROP 160 - European Reflections on Science and Technology Units: 3 FILIP 101 - Elementary Filipino I Units: 4 FILIP 102 - Elementary Filipino II Units: 4 FILIP 201 - Intermediate Filipino Units: 4 FRENC 100A - Elementary French I Units: 5 FRENC 100B - Elementary French II Units: 5 FRENC 201 - Readings in French Units: 3 FRENC 210 - French Grammar Units: 3 FRENC 221 - Speaking and Writing French Units: 4 GERMN 100A - First Course in German Units: 5 GERMN 100B - Second Course in German Units: 5 GERMN 202 - Readings in German Units: 3 GERMN 205A - Third Course in German Units: 4 GERMN 205B - Fourth Course in German Units: 4 HEBRW 101 - Elementary Hebrew I Units: 4 HEBRW 102 - Elementary Hebrew II Units: 4 HEBRW 201 - Intermediate Hebrew Units: 4 HIST 100 - World History Units: 3 HIST 101 - World History Units: 3 HIST 102 - World History Through Science and Technology Units: 3 HIST 106 - Western Civilization Since the Sixteenth Century Units: 3 HUM 101 - Introduction to Humanities Units: 3 HUM 102 - Global Humanities Units: 3 HUM 103 - Introduction to Public Humanities Units: 3 HUM 130 - The Jewish Heritage Units: 3 also listed as JS 130 HUM 140 - World Mythology Units: 3 HUM 201 - The Body: Human Organisms and Human Meaning Units: 3 also listed as REL S 201 HUM 250 - Avenging the Universe: An Introduction to Environmental Humanities and Comics Units: 3 ITAL 100A - Elementary Italian I Units: 5 ITAL 100B - Elementary Italian II Units: 5 ITAL 201 - Reading and Speaking Italian Units: 3 ITAL 211 - Intermediate Italian I Units: 4 ITAL 212 - Intermediate Italian II Units: 4 JAPAN 111 - Elementary Japanese I Units: 5 JAPAN 112 - Elementary Japanese II Units: 5 JAPAN 211 - Intermediate Japanese I Units: 5 JAPAN 212 - Intermediate Japanese II Units: 5 JS 130 - The Jewish Heritage Units: 3 also listed as HUM 130 KOR 101 - Elementary Korean I Units: 5 KOR 102 - Elementary Korean II Units: 5 KOR 201 - Intermediate Korean I Units: 5 KOR 202 - Intermediate Korean II Units: 5 LATAM 110 - Elementary Mixtec I Units: 4 LATAM 111 - Elementary Mixtec II Units: 4 LATAM 120 - Elementary Zapotec I Units: 4 LATAM 130 - Elementary Nahuatl I Units: 4 LATAM 131 - Elementary Nahuatl II Units: 4 LATAM 210 - Intermediate Mixtec I Units: 4 LATAM 230 - Intermediate Nahuatl I Units: 4 PERS 101 - Elementary Modern Persian I Units: 4 PERS 102 - Elementary Modern Persian II Units: 4 PERS 201 - Intermediate Persian I Units: 4 PHIL 100 - Introduction to Philosophy: Global Philosophies Units: 3 PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy: Ethics Units: 3 PHIL 102 - Introduction to Philosophy: Knowledge and Reality Units: 3 PHIL 140 - Technology and Human Nature Units: 3 PORT 101 - Elementary Portuguese I Units: 5 PORT 102 - Elementary Portuguese II Units: 5 PORT 110 - Beginner Portuguese for Spanish Speakers Units: 3 PORT 203 - Intermediate Portuguese I Units: 3 PORT 204 - Intermediate Portuguese II Units: 3 PORT 205 - Intermediate Portuguese for Business, Health, and Legal Purposes Units: 3 PORT 250 - Women’s Literature in the Portuguese-speaking World Units: 3 ^ REL S 100 - Exploring the Bible Units: 3 REL S 101 - World Religions Units: 3 REL S 103 - American Religious Diversity Units: 3 REL S 201 - The Body: Human Organisms and Human Meaning Units: 3 also listed as HUM 201 RUSSN 100A - Beginning Russian 1 Units: 5 RUSSN 100B - Beginning Russian 2 Units: 5 RUSSN 110 - Slavic Legends and Tales Units: 3 ^ RUSSN 200A - Intermediate Russian 1 Units: 5 RUSSN 200B - Intermediate Russian 2 Units: 5 RUSSN 250 - Russian Culture in a Digital World Units: 3 ^ RWS 250 - Rhetoric in Everyday Life Units: 3 SPAN 101 - Introduction to Spanish I Units: 4 SPAN 102 - Introduction to Spanish II Units: 4 SPAN 181 - Introduction to Spanish for Heritage Language Learners I Units: 3 SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I Units: 4 SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II Units: 4 SPAN 211 - Intermediate Conversation and Reading Units: 3 SPAN 212 - Intermediate Conversation and Writing Units: 3 SPAN 250 - Women’s Literature in the Hispanic World Units: 3 ^ SPAN 281 - Intermediate Spanish for Heritage Language Learners I Units: 3 SPAN 282 - Intermediate Spanish for Heritage Language Learners II Units: 3 WGSS 102 - Introduction to WGSS: Key Concepts Units: 3 Area 4. Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 units) Complete two courses (6 units). Social and Behavioral Sciences courses in lower division General Education and Explorations of Human Experience must be taken from a minimum of two different departments. Courses that also fulfill the American Institutions Requirement are identified below as [AI]. For additional information, refer to Section IV of the Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree: American Institutions Requirement. AAS 261 - Eating Asian America Units: 3 AAS 268 - Asian Americans and Mental Health Units: 3 AFRAS 101 - Introduction to Africana Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences Units: 3 ⌘ ANTH 102 - Introduction to Socio-Cultural Anthropology Units: 3 ANTH 103 - Introduction to Archaeology and World Prehistory Units: 3 ASIAN 100 - State and Society in the Asia Pacific Units: 3 CCS 220 - Language in the Borderlands Units: 3 CFD 135 - Principles of Family Development Units: 3 CFD 170 - Child and Adolescent Development from a Cultural Perspective Units: 3 also listed as TE 170 CFD 270 - Human Development Across the Lifespan Units: 3 CINTS 101 - Introduction to Comparative International Studies Units: 3 COMM 245 - Interpersonal Communication Units: 3 CSP 150 - Adversity, Resilience, and the Science of Well-Being Units: 3 CSP 240 - Career Development and Life Design Units: 3 ECON 101 - Principles of Economics Units: 3 ECON 102 - Principles of Economics Units: 3 FIN 250 - Financial Literacy Units: 3 GEN S 280 - Introduction to Civic Engagement Units: 3 GEN S 290 - Introduction to Undergraduate Research Units: 3 GEOG 102 - People, Places, and Environments Units: 3 GEOG 106 - World Regional Geography Units: 3 GEOG 170 - Sustainable Places and Practices Units: 3 GERO 101 - Introduction to Human Aging Units: 3 HIST 109 - American History to Reconstruction Units: 3 [AI] HIST 110 - American History Since the Civil War Units: 3 [AI] ITAL 120 - Italian Food Culture Units: 3 JMS 200 - Introduction to Contemporary Media Units: 3 JMS 250 - Introduction to Intersectional Representation in the Media Units: 3 LATAM 101 - Introduction to Latin American Studies Units: 3 LEAD 205 - Exploring Leadership Units: 3 LGBT 101 - Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies Units: 3 LING 101 - Introduction to Language Units: 3 MGT 160 - Entrepreneurial Approaches to Problem Identification in Soci Units: 3 POL S 101 - Introduction to American Politics in Global Perspective Units: 3 [AI] POL S 102 - Introduction to American and California Government and Politics Units: 3 [AI] POL S 103 - Introduction to Comparative Politics Units: 3 POL S 104 - Introduction to Global Politics Units: 3 PSFA 280 - Adaptation to U.S. Academic Culture Units: 3 PSY 101 - Introductory Psychology Units: 3 RTM 102 - Wellness and Recreation for Life Through Surfing Units: 3 RTM 200 - Recreation, Travel, and Self-Awareness Units: 3 SLHS 106 - Introduction to Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences Units: 3 SLHS 150 - Sign Languages and Deaf Culture Units: 3 SLHS 222 - Communication as a Human Right Units: 3 SOC 101 - Introductory Sociology: The Study of Society Units: 3 SOC 102 - Introduction to Social Problems Units: 3 TE 170 - Child and Adolescent Development from a Cultural Perspective Units: 3 also listed as CFD 170 WGSS 101 - Introduction to WGSS: Social Structures and Movements Units: 3 WGSS 103 - Women and Global Justice Units: 3 Area 5. Physical and Biological Sciences (7 units) Complete one course from each of the following three sections. (For majors in the sciences and related fields refer to the Special Provision for Majors in the Sciences and Related Fields section.) Engineering majors automatically satisfy the Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning [Area 2] and Physical and Biological Sciences [Area 5] lower division General Education areas by completing the preparation for the major. 5A. Physical Science ASTR 101 - Principles of Astronomy Units: 3 ASTR 201 - Astronomy for Science Majors Units: 3 CHEM 100 - Preparation for General Chemistry Units: 4 CHEM 102 - Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry Units: 5 [For Nursing majors only.] CHEM 103 - Introduction to General Chemistry with Laboratory Units: 4 ENGR 250 - Introduction to Renewable Energy Units: 3 ENV S 100 - Environmental Sciences Units: 3 also listed as SUSTN 100 GEOG 101 - Earth’s Physical Environment Units: 3 GEOG 103 - Weather and Climate Units: 3 GEOL 100 - Planet Earth Units: 3 GEOL 104 - Earth Science Units: 3 N SCI 100 - Physical Science Units: 3 OCEAN 100 - The Ocean Planet Units: 4 RTM 103 - Surfing and Science Units: 3 SUSTN 100 - Environmental Sciences Units: 3 also listed as ENV S 100 5B. Biological Science ANTH 101 - Human Biocultural Origins Units: 3 BIOL 100 - General Biology Units: 3 BIOL 101 - World of Animals Units: 3 CHEM 162 - Saving Our Planet with Sustainable Biochemistry Units: 3 5C. Laboratory ASTR 109 - Astronomy Laboratory Units: 1 BIOL 100L - General Biology Laboratory Units: 1 BIOL 101L - World of Animals Laboratory Units: 1 CHEM 100 - Preparation for General Chemistry Units: 4 CHEM 102 - Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry Units: 5 [For Nursing majors only.] CHEM 103 - Introduction to General Chemistry with Laboratory Units: 4 GEOG 101L - Earth’s Physical Environment Laboratory Units: 1 GEOL 101 - Dynamics of the Earth Laboratory Units: 1 OCEAN 100 - The Ocean Planet Units: 4 Area 6. Ethnic Studies (3 units) AAS 100 - Asian American History Units: 3 [AI] AAS 101 - Politics, Power, and Asian America Units: 3 [AI] AAS 103 - Introduction to Filipino American Studies Units: 3 AAS 422 - Asian American Experiences Units: 3 also listed as HIST 422 AAS 460 - Contemporary Issues in Filipino-American Communities Units: 3 also listed as FILIP 460 AFRAS 170A - Afro-American History to 1865 Units: 3 [AI] AFRAS 170B - Afro-American History from 1865 to Present Units: 3 [AI] AFRAS 331 - The Black Family Units: 3 AFRAS 332 - Black Women: Myth and Reality Units: 3 AFRAS 351 - Black Religions and Spirituality Units: 3 AFRAS 422 - Modern Civil Rights Movement Units: 3 AFRAS 423 - Black Nationalism Units: 3 AFRAS 476 - History and Culture of Hip Hop Units: 3 AMIND 110 - American Indian Heritage Units: 3 AMIND 140 - U.S. History from an American Indian Perspective to 1870 Units: 3 [AI] AMIND 141 - U.S. History from an American Indian Perspective Since 1870 Units: 3 [AI] AMIND 370 - Tribal Gaming: Cultural and Political Context Units: 3 also listed as HTM 370 AMIND 435 - Indians through Film and Television Units: 3 CCS 100 - Chicana and Chicano Heritage Units: 3 CCS 110 - Introduction to Chicana and Chicano Studies Units: 3 CCS 120A - Chicana/os and American Government and Politics Units: 3 [AI] CCS 120B - Chicana/os and California Government and Politics Units: 3 [AI] CCS 141A - U.S. History from a Chicana/o Perspective to 1865 Units: 3 [AI] CCS 141B - U.S. History from a Chicana/o Perspective 1865-present Units: 3 [AI] CCS 141C - History of U.S. Interventions in Central America, 1821-present Units: 3 CCS 150 - Critical Issues in Chicana Studies Units: 3 CCS 235 - Comics and Race Units: 3 CCS 306 - Mexican Immigration Units: 3 CCS 340A - Gender, Sex, and Politics in Colonial Mexico Units: 3 CCS 340B - Chicana Women’s History: 1848-Present Units: 3 HIST 422 - Asian American Experiences Units: 3 also listed as AAS 422 FILIP 460 - Contemporary Issues in Filipino-American Communities Units: 3 also listed as AAS 460 HTM 370 - Tribal Gaming: Cultural and Political Context Units: 3 also listed as AMIND 370 Explorations of Human Experience Courses in this area must not be taken before the semester in which students achieve upper division standing (60 units completed). Nine units of upper division General Education courses shall be taken within the California State University (CSU) system. Complete one course each in Areas 2 or 5, 3, and 4 (9 units). One course must be a cultural diversity course, designated by an (*). Area 2 or 5. Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning or Physical and Biological Sciences Complete one course. Engineering majors automatically satisfy the Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning / Physical and Biological Sciences Explorations General Education area by completing the major. ANTH 331 - Pestilence, People, and War: A Bioarchaeological Perspective Units: 3 ANTH 355 - Exploring Primate Behavior Units: 3 ANTH 360 - From the Grave: Modern Forensic Anthropology Units: 3 * ANTH 402 - Dynamics of Human Biocultural Diversity: The Transformational Partnership of Nature and Nurture Units: 3 * ASTR 303 - A Walk Through the Stellar Graveyard Units: 3 ASTR 305 - The Dark Mysteries of the Universe Units: 3 ASTR 310 - Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life Units: 3 BIOL 307 - Biology of Sex Units: 3 BIOL 315 - Ecology and Human Impacts on the Environment Units: 3 BIOL 317 - World of Dinosaurs Units: 3 BIOL 324 - Life in the Sea Units: 3 BIOL 327 - Conservation of Wildlife Units: 3 BIOL 335 - The Human Body Units: 3 BIOL 336 - Principles of Human Physiology Units: 3 CHEM 300 - Forensic Science Units: 3 CHEM 308 - Chemistry as a Unifying Science Units: 3 CHEM 362 - Confronting Cancer Units: 3 CS 301 - Computers and Society Units: 3 ENS 331 - Exercise and Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Performance Units: 3 ENV E 320 - Designing Solutions for Environmental Problems Units: 3 ENV S 301 - Energy and the Environment Units: 3 ENV S 302 - Climate Change Solutions Units: 3 FN 313 - Contemporary Nutrition Units: 3 GEN S 340 - Confronting HIV/AIDS Units: 3 GEOG 303 - Severe Weather Units: 3 GEOL 301 - Geology of National Parks and Monuments Units: 3 GEOL 303 - Natural Disasters Units: 3 GEOL 305 - Water and the Environment Units: 3 LING 353 - Language Across the Lifespan Units: 3 MATH 303 - History of Mathematics Units: 3 * NURS 350 - Women’s Health Across the Lifespan Units: 3 OCEAN 320 - Oceans of Change Units: 3 POL S 490 - Truth, Lies, and Politics Units: 3 WGSS 382 - Gender, Science, and Technology Units: 3 * Area 3. Arts and Humanities Complete one course. AAS 326 - Asian Americans and Business Units: 3 * AAS 420 - Storytelling Techniques in Asian America Units: 3 * AAS 428 - Medical Humanities and Asian Americans Units: 3 * AFRAS 302 - Literature and Film of Black Brazil Units: 3 * also listed as BRAZ 302 AFRAS 333 - Black Women’s History Units: 3 * AFRAS 365A - African American Literature to 1900 Units: 3 * also listed as ECL 365A AFRAS 365B - African American Literature After 1900 Units: 3 * also listed as ECL 365B AFRAS 385 - African American Music Units: 3 ⌘ AFRAS 465 - Africa in Literature and Film Units: 3 *^ also listed as FRENC 465 AFRAS 466 - Afrofuturism Units: 3 ⌘ AFRAS 470 - Comparative History: Afro-American and African Heritage Units: 3 ⌘ AFRAS 472 - African Enslavement Units: 3 ⌘ AFRAS 475 - Super Black: The Politics of Representation in Comics Units: 3 * AMIND 300 - American Indian Oral Tradition Units: 3 ⌘ AMIND 430 - American Indian Poetry and Fiction Units: 3 ⌘ AMIND 440 - American Indian History Units: 3 ⌘ AMIND 470 - American Indian Worldviews and Cosmologies (B) Units: 3 * also listed as REL S 470 ANTH 349 - Roots of Civilizations: Why Our Past Matters for Our Future Units: 3 * ANTH 422 - Music and Culture Units: 3 * ANTH 424 - The Supernatural in Cross-Cultural Perspective (C) Units: 3 * also listed as REL S 424 ARAB 301 - Advanced Arabic I Units: 4 ARAB 302 - Advanced Arabic II Units: 4 ARAB 330 - Arabic Culture Units: 3 * ^ ARAB 350 - Advanced Conversational Arabic Units: 4 * ARAB 360 - Advanced Arabic Grammar Units: 3 ARAB 361 - Advanced Arabic Grammar II Units: 3 ART 357 - World Art in Contemporary Life Units: 3 ASIAN 315 - Yoga: Theory and Practice Units: 3 * also listed as REL S 315 ASIAN 321 - Korean Civilization Units: 3 * ^ also listed as KOR 321 ASIAN 351 - Chinese Philosophy Units: 3 * also listed as PHIL 351 ASIAN 328 - Islam Units: 3 * also listed as REL S 328 ASIAN 421 - Asian History since 1600 Units: 3 * also listed as HIST 421 ASIAN 430 - Contemporary Korean Culture Through Media Units: 3 * ^ also listed as KOR 430 ASIAN 450 - Filipino Food, Rituals, and Traditions Units: 3 * also listed as FILIP 450 ASIAN 458 - Asian Traditions Units: 3 * also listed as REL S 458 ASIAN 490 - Study Abroad in Asian Studies Units: 3 * [Maximum GE credit 3 units] ASL 301 - American Sign Language IV Units: 4 * ASL 322 - American Sign Language Literature Units: 3 BRAZ 302 - Literature and Film of Black Brazil Units: 3 * also listed as AFRAS 302 BRAZ 333 - The Amazon is the Center of the World Units: 3 * BRAZ 433 - Creative Interventions in South American Streets: Activism, Art, and the City Units: 3 * BRAZ 455 - Sport in Brazilian Society Units: 3 * CCS 310 - Mexican and Chicano Music Units: 3 #* also listed as LATAM 310 CCS 335 - Chicana and Chicano Literature Units: 3 * also listed as ECL 335 CCS 350A - Chicana and Chicano History Units: 3 * CCS 350B - Chicana and Chicano History Units: 3 * CCS 375 - US/Mexico Border History Units: 3 * CCS 376 - Chicana and Chicano Culture and Thought Units: 3 * CCS 380 - US/Mexico Borderlands Folklore Units: 3 * also listed as LATAM 380 CCS 400 - Mexican Images in Film Units: 3 * also listed as LATAM 400 CCS 450 - Chicano and Latino Theatre Units: 3 ⌘ CHIN 301 - Advanced Chinese I Units: 3 CHIN 302 - Advanced Chinese II Units: 3 CINTS 330 - Transnational Youth Cultures Units: 3 * CLASS 303G - Reading Greek Prose Units: 3 CLASS 303L - Reading Latin Prose Units: 3 CLASS 304G - Reading Greek Poetry Units: 3 CLASS 304L - Reading Latin Poetry Units: 3 CLASS 310 - Greek and Roman Myth and Legend Units: 3 CLASS 320 - Epic and the Novel Units: 3 CLASS 330 - Comedy, Tragedy, Actors, and Audiences Units: 3 CLASS 333 - Hell Units: 3 CLASS 340 - Gods, Gladiators, and Empire Units: 3 CLASS 350 - Classics and Cinema Units: 3 CLASS 360 - Sex, Gender, and the Erotic in the Ancient World Units: 3 * DANCE 382 - Dance in World Cultures Units: 3 * DANCE 383 - K-pop Dance Units: 3 ECL 301 - The Psychological Novel Units: 3 ECL 305 - Literature and Environment Units: 3 ECL 335 - Chicana and Chicano Literature Units: 3 * also listed as CCS 335 ECL 365A - African American Literature to 1900 Units: 3 * also listed as AFRAS 365A ECL 365B - African American Literature After 1900 Units: 3 * also listed as AFRAS 365B ECL 401 - Childhood’s Literature Units: 3 ECL 409 - Science Fiction Units: 3 ECL 440 - African Literature Units: 3 * ECL 450 - LGBT Literature and Culture Units: 3 * ECL 470 - Folk Literature Units: 3 * ECL 494 - Modern Fiction of the United States Units: 3 EUROP 301 - Contemporary Europe Units: 3 EUROP 424 - European Cinema Units: 3 EUROP 430 - Muslim Experience in Europe Units: 3 EUROP 435 - Culture and Identity in Post-Communist Europe Units: 3 EUROP 440 - Human Trafficking in Europe Units: 3 EUROP 465 - Race and Identity in Europe Units: 3 * FILIP 450 - Filipino Food, Rituals, and Traditions Units: 3 * also listed as ASIAN 450 FRENC 301 - Advanced Grammar and Composition Units: 3 FRENC 302 - Advanced Grammar and Translation Units: 3 FRENC 305A - Survey of French Literature Units: 3 FRENC 305B - Survey of French Literature Units: 3 FRENC 421 - French Civilization Units: 3 FRENC 422 - Contemporary France Units: 3 FRENC 424 - French Cinema and Theory Units: 3 * ^ FRENC 465 - Africa in Literature and Film Units: 3 * ^ also listed as AFRAS 465 GEN S 450 - Life and Culture Semester Abroad Units: 3 GERMN 300 - Zeitgeist and Popular Culture Units: 3 GERMN 301 - Grammar and Composition Units: 3 HIST 405 - Amazons and Wonder Woman Units: 3 * HIST 406 - History of Sexuality Units: 3 * HIST 407 - Early Modern Europe Units: 3 HIST 408 - Modern Europe Units: 3 HIST 415 - Pre-Contact and Colonial Latin America Units: 3 * also listed as LATAM 415 HIST 416 - Modern Latin America Units: 3 * HIST 420 - Asian History to 1600 Units: 3 * HIST 421 - Asian History since 1600 Units: 3 * also listed as ASIAN 421 HIST 425 - The Vietnam War Units: 3 * HIST 436 - Modern Jewish History in Feature Films Units: 3 * HIST 440 - The Holocaust and Western Civilization Units: 3 HIST 441 - Unnatural Disasters: History of Current Environmental Problems Units: 3 HIST 442 - People from our Past Units: 3 HIST 457 - Graphic History Units: 3 HIST 473 - Middle Eastern History from the Advent of Islam to 1500 Units: 3 * HIST 474 - The Middle East Since 1500 Units: 3 * HIST 488 - Modern Jewish History Units: 3 * HUM 322 - LGBT History and Culture Units: 3 * also listed as LGBT 322 HUM 331 - Eugenics Units: 3 * HUM 343 - Urban Humanities Units: 3 HUM 360 - Animal Humanities Units: 3 HUM 370 - American Culture Units: 3 HUM 403 - Happiness: Spiritual and Rational Foundations Units: 3 also listed as REL S 403 HUM 404 - Religion, Medicine, and Health Units: 3 also listed as REL S 404 HUM 406 - Renaissance and Self Units: 3 HUM 407 - Rationalists and Romantics Units: 3 HUM 408 - The Modern Units: 3 HUM 409 - The Future Units: 3 HUM 410 - Studies in Popular Culture Units: 3 HUM 411 - Understanding Evil Units: 3 * also listed as REL S 411 HUM 412 - The Human Side of Science and Technology Units: 3 HUM 413 - Theory in the Humanities Units: 3 * HUM 430 - Health Justice and the Humanities Units: 3 ITAL 301 - Advanced Oral and Written Composition Units: 3 ITAL 305A - Italian Literature Units: 3 ITAL 305B - Italian Literature Units: 3 ITAL 421 - Italian Culture and Society Units: 3 ITAL 424 - Italian Cinema Units: 3 ITAL 425 - Italian Cultures of Migration Units: 3 * ITAL 426 - Italian American Culture Units: 3 * ^ JAPAN 311 - Third Year Japanese I Units: 3 JAPAN 312 - Third Year Japanese II Units: 3 JAPAN 321 - Advanced Japanese Discourse Units: 3 JAPAN 322 - Advanced Conversation Through Media Units: 3 JAPAN 332 - Narratives of Japanese Popular Culture Units: 3 * ^ JMS 450 - Media and Culture Units: 3 * KOR 301 - Third Year Korean I Units: 3 KOR 302 - Third Year Korean II Units: 3 KOR 311 - Advanced Korean Conversation Units: 3 KOR 321 - Korean Civilization Units: 3 * also listed as ASIAN 321 KOR 430 - Contemporary Korean Culture through Media Units: 3 *^ also listed as ASIAN 430 LATAM 306 - Portuguese and Brazilian Cinema and Culture Units: 3 ^ also listed as PORT 306 LATAM 307 - Brazilian Music and Culture Units: 3 * also listed as PORT 307 LATAM 310 - Mexican and Chicano Music Units: 3 #* also listed as CCS 310 LATAM 370 - History of Mexico: From Independence to Early Twentieth Century Units: 3 * LATAM 380 - US/Mexico Borderlands Folklore Units: 3 * also listed as CCS 380 LATAM 400 - Mexican Images in Film Units: 3 * also listed as CCS 400 LATAM 415 - Pre-Contact and Colonial Latin America Units: 3 * also listed as HIST 415 LATAM 420 - Latin America through Film Units: 3 * LATAM 450 - Study Abroad in Latin American Studies Units: 3 * [Maximum GE credit 3 units] LGBT 322 - LGBT History and Culture Units: 3 * also listed as HUM 322 LGBT 333 - Trans/Gender Studies Units: 3 * MUSIC 345 - Music Cultures of the World Units: 3 * MUSIC 351 - Music and Culture Units: 3 [Maximum GE credit 3 units] PHIL 310 - Philosophy and Human Nature Units: 3 PHIL 312 - Women and Philosophy Units: 3 * PHIL 315 - Philosophy and Literature Units: 3 PHIL 328 - Philosophy, Racism, and Justice Units: 3 * PHIL 329 - Social Ethics Units: 3 PHIL 330 - Biomedical Ethics Units: 3 PHIL 332 - Environmental Ethics Units: 3 also listed as SUSTN 332 PHIL 333 - Ethics-Food Units: 3 PHIL 335 - Philosophy of Business Ethics Units: 3 PHIL 336 - Philosophy and the Internet Units: 3 PHIL 337 - Ethics and Artificial Intelligence Units: 3 PHIL 338 - AI and the Public Good Units: 3 PHIL 339 - Philosophy and Video Games Units: 3 PHIL 340 - Morality of War and Peace Units: 3 PHIL 341 - Logic and the Law Units: 3 PHIL 342 - Morality and the Law Units: 3 PHIL 344 - Global Justice Units: 3 PHIL 351 - Chinese Philosophy Units: 3 * also listed as ASIAN 351 PHIL 353 - Buddhist Philosophy Units: 3 * PORT 306 - Portuguese and Brazilian Cinema and Culture Units: 3 ^ also listed as LATAM 306 PORT 307 - Brazilian Music and Culture Units: 3 * ^ also listed as LATAM 307 PORT 443 - Contemporary Luso-Brazilian Civilization Units: 3 PSFA 320 - Creativity and Communication in the Arts Units: 3 REL S 301 - Hebrew Bible Units: 3 REL S 305 - The New Testament Units: 3 REL S 310 - The Qur’an Units: 3 * REL S 315 - Yoga: Theory and Practice Units: 3 * also listed as ASIAN 315 REL S 320 - Judaism Units: 3 REL S 325 - Christianity Units: 3 REL S 328 - Islam Units: 3 * also listed as ASIAN 328 REL S 330 - Religious Encounters: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism Units: 3 * REL S 337 - Asian Religions in America Units: 3 * REL S 338 - Buddhism Units: 3 * REL S 339 - Religions of India Units: 3 * REL S 341 - Japanese Religions Through Anime Units: 3 * REL S 345 - Religions of East Asia Units: 3 * REL S 356 - Hip Hop and Religion Units: 3 REL S 363 - Religion and the Sciences Units: 3 REL S 364 - Religion and Film Units: 3 REL S 365 - Religion and Comics Units: 3 REL S 367 - Religion and Sports Units: 3 REL S 373 - Women and the Bible Units: 3 * REL S 376 - Spirituality and Sustainability Units: 3 REL S 379 - Religious Violence and Nonviolence Units: 3 REL S 380 - Atheism, Humanism, and Secularism Units: 3 REL S 382 - California Religion and Spirituality Units: 3 * REL S 395 - New Age, Neopagan, and New Religious Movements Units: 3 REL S 403 - Happiness: Spiritual and Rational Foundations Units: 3 also listed as HUM 403 REL S 404 - Religion, Medicine, and Health Units: 3 also listed as HUM 404 REL S 405 - Faith and Hope Units: 3 REL S 406 - God, Gold, and Glory: Religion and Colonial Encounter in the Americas Units: 3 * REL S 411 - Understanding Evil Units: 3 * also listed as HUM 411 REL S 424 - The Supernatural in Cross-Cultural Perspective Units: 3 * also listed as ANTH 424 REL S 458 - Asian Traditions Units: 3 * also listed as ASIAN 458 REL S 470 - American Indian Worldviews and Cosmologies Units: 3 * also listed as AMIND 470 RUSSN 300 - Russian Culture, Identity, and Society Units: 3 RUSSN 301 - Advanced Grammar and Composition Units: 3 RUSSN 305A - Heroes and Villains: Russian Literature of the Nineteenth Century Units: 3 ^ RUSSN 305B - Russian Literature of the Twentieth Century Units: 3 ^ RUSSN 310 - Russian and East European Cinema Units: 3 ^ RUSSN 430 - Russian Civilization Units: 3 RUSSN 435 - Russian and East European Jewish Culture Units: 3 * ^ RWS 413 - The Rhetoric of Comics Units: 3 SPAN 340 - Spanish Civilization Units: 3 SPAN 341 - Spanish American Civilization Units: 3 SPAN 342 - Mexican Civilization Units: 3 * SPAN 461 - Spanish in the United States Units: 3 * SUSTN 332 - Environmental Ethics Units: 3 also listed as PHIL 332 TFM 363 - International Cinema Units: 3 [Maximum GE credit 3 units] TFM 430 - History of Television Units: 3 THEA 427 - African American Theatre and Performance Units: 3 * THEA 460A - History of the Theatre Units: 3 THEA 460B - History of the Theatre Units: 3 THEA 465 - Theatre of Diversity Units: 3 * WGSS 336 - Women of Color in the United States Units: 3 * WGSS 340 - History of Women and Sexuality in Modern Europe Units: 3 * WGSS 352 - Women in Literature Units: 3 * WGSS 355 - Feminist Approaches to Popular Culture Units: 3 WGSS 360 - Women’s Sexuality and the Body Units: 3 * Area 4. Social and Behavioral Science Complete one course. Social and Behavioral Sciences courses in the lower division General Education area and Explorations of Human Experience must be taken from a minimum of two different departments. Courses that also fulfill the American Institutions requirement are identified below as [AI]. Refer to Section IV. American Institutions Requirement, for additional information. Engineering majors automatically satisfy the Social and Behavioral Sciences Explorations General Education area by completing the major. AAS 301 - Gender, Sexuality, and Asian Americans Units: 3 AAS 313 - Asian American Communities Units: 3 AAS 323 - Korean American Experiences Units: 3 ⌘ AAS 380 - Asian American Issues in the News Units: 3 * AAS 486 - Leadership and Asian Americans Units: 3 * AAS 488 - Applying Asian American Studies Units: 3 AFRAS 300 - Afro-Brazilian Community, Culture, and Identity Units: 3 * AFRAS 320 - Political Economy of African Diaspora Units: 3 * AFRAS 321 - Black Political Participation in America Units: 3 * AFRAS 322 - African American Political Thought Units: 3 * AFRAS 323 - History and Culture of Haiti Units: 3 * AFRAS 335 - Africana Presence in Latin America Units: 3 * AFRAS 341 - Cultural Patterns and African American Identity Units: 3 * AFRAS 350 - Africana Digital Humanities Units: 3 ⌘ AFRAS 380 - African Americans and the US Justice System Units: 3 * AFRAS 421 - Black Urban Experience Units: 3 * AFRAS 455 - Africana Class, Gender, and Sexualities Units: 3 * AFRAS 473 - Women in Africa Units: 3 * AMIND 320 - American Indians in Contemporary Society Units: 3 ⌘ AMIND 350 - American Indian Environmental Management Units: 3 * AMIND 420 - Indian Peoples of California Units: 3 ⌘ AMIND 451 - American Indian Identity Units: 3 ⌘ also listed as ANTH 451 AMIND 460 - American Indian Languages Units: 3 ⌘ also listed as ANTH 460 and LING 460 AMIND 480 - Issues in American Indian Education Units: 3 ⌘ ANTH 333 - Race, Ethnicity, and Identity in the Americas Units: 3 also listed as LATAM 333 ANTH 348 - Historical Archaeology Units: 3 ANTH 350 - Exploring Cultural Diversity Around the World Units: 3 * ANTH 353 - Sustainability and Culture Units: 3 * also listed as SUSTN 353 ANTH 365 - Pets and Plates: Archaeology of Domestic Animals Units: 3 ANTH 404 - Evolution of Human Behavior Units: 3 * ANTH 410 - Culture and Communicative Pathways Units: 3 ANTH 439 - Cultural Comparisons Through Film Units: 3 * ANTH 440 - Mesoamerican Civilization Before the Europeans Units: 3 * ANTH 442 - Cultures of South America Units: 3 * ANTH 451 - American Indian Identity Units: 3 ⌘ also listed as AMIND 451 ANTH 460 - American Indian Languages Units: 3 ⌘ also listed as AMIND 460 and LING 460 ASIAN 300 - Asia’s Global Future Units: 3 ASIAN 320 - Asian Environmental Issues Units: 3 * ASIAN 353 - Language and Social Interaction in China Units: 3 also listed as CHIN 353 ASIAN 429 - Gender and Sexuality in Korea Units: 3 * also listed as KOR 429 and SOC 429 ASL 311 - Deaf Cultural Studies Units: 3 * BRAZ 325 - Brazilian Democracy and Society Units: 3 * CCS 301 - Political Economy of the Chicano People Units: 3 * CCS 303 - Chicana and Chicano Community Studies Units: 3 * CCS 320 - Chicana and Chicano Lifestyles Units: 3 * CCS 325 - Latinx Foodways Units: 3 CCS 345 - Postcolonial Masculinities Units: 3 CCS 355 - The United States-Mexico International Border Units: 3 * CCS 360 - Football and Fútbol: Indigenous and Chicanx Engagement in Sport Units: 3 CFD 354 - Parenting: Context, Research, and Application Units: 3 CFD 437 - Violence in Relationships Units: 3 CHIN 353 - Language and Social Interaction in China Units: 3 also listed as ASIAN 353 CINTS 301 - Comparative Border Studies Units: 3 CINTS 435 - Global Activism and Social Change Units: 3 * COMM 321 - Introduction to Health Communication Units: 3 COMM 371 - Intercultural Communication Units: 3 * CSP 300 - Stress Management and Life Planning Units: 3 CSP 420 - The Influence of Media on Counseling and Wellbeing Units: 3 * ECON 330 - Comparative Economic Systems Units: 3 ECON 464 - Economic Problems of Latin America Units: 3 * ED 350 - Education in American Society Units: 3 ED 484 - Valuing Human Diversity Units: 3 * ENS 318 - Sport, Games, and Culture Units: 3 ENS 330 - Exercise and Wellness Across the Lifespan Units: 3 EUROP 320 - Food Culture in Europe Units: 3 * GEN S 420 - Disability and Society Units: 3 * GEN S 455 - Social and/or Behavioral Science Study Abroad Units: 3 GEN S 480 - Engaged Citizenship and Social Responsibility Units: 3 * GEOG 312 - Culture Worlds Units: 3 * GEOG 320 - California Units: 3 GEOG 321 - United States Units: 3 GEOG 324 - Latin America Units: 3 * GEOG 336 - Europe Units: 3 GEOG 341 - Feeding the World Units: 3 * GEOG 342 - Food, Place, and Culture Units: 3 * GEOG 354 - Geography of Cities Units: 3 GEOG 370 - Conservation Science and Policy Units: 3 GERO 360 - Diversity and Aging Units: 3 * GERO 370 - Images of Aging in Contemporary Society Units: 3 * HHS 350 - Applied International Health and Human Services Units: 3 * HHS 352 - International and Global Health and Human Services in San Diego County Units: 3 * HIST 404 - History of Human Rights Units: 3 * HIST 410 - United States History for Teachers Units: 3 [AI] HIST 413 - United States History For Teachers for Liberal Studies Majors Units: 3 [AI] HIST 445 - California History Units: 3 [AI] HONOR 413 - Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Social Problems Units: 3 [Maximum GE credit 3 units] * HTM 381 - Cross-Cultural Interpretations of Gambling Addiction Units: 3 * ISCOR 300 - Global Systems Units: 3 * ISCOR 301 - Conflict and Conflict Resolution Units: 3 * ISCOR 310 - Our Global Future: Environment, Climate, and the Prospects of Survival Units: 3 ISCOR 320 - International Security in the Nuclear Age Units: 3 ISCOR 324 - Politics of Global Resistance and Solidarity Units: 3 KOR 429 - Gender and Sexuality in Korea Units: 3 * also listed as ASIAN 429 and SOC 429 LATAM 325 - Political Economy of Brazil Units: 3 * LATAM 333 - Race, Ethnicity, and Identity in the Americas Units: 3 LATAM 350 - Globalization and the Americas Units: 3 LATAM 355 - The United States-Mexico International Border Units: 3 * also listed as CCS 355 LATAM 425 - Illness, Health, and Healing in Latin America Units: 3 LATAM 430 - Immigration and Border Politics Units: 3 * also listed as POL S 430 LCS 300 - Language, Culture, and Society Units: 3 * LGBT 321 - LGBT Identities in the Modern World Units: 3 * LGBT 350 - Queer of Color Studies Units: 3 * LING 332 - Body Talk: Language, Bodily Behavior, and Social Interaction Units: 3 LING 333 - How to Spot a Liar Units: 3 LING 350 - Language and Politics Units: 3 LING 351 - Why Do We Talk Like That? Dialect variation in English Units: 3 LING 354 - Language and Computers Units: 3 LING 420 - Linguistics and English Units: 3 LING 452 - Language Acquisition Units: 3 LING 453 - Heritage Language Acquisition Units: 3 * LING 454 - Second Language Acquisition Units: 3 LING 460 - American Indian Languages Units: 3 ⌘ also listed as AMIND 460 and ANTH 460 NURS 351 - Exploring Healthcare in America Units: 3 P H 330 - Plagues Through the Ages Units: 3 P H 353 - Human Sexuality and Disease Units: 3 P H 362 - Global Health Units: 3 * POL S 301A - Ancient Political Thought Units: 3 POL S 301B - Early Modern Political Thought Units: 3 POL S 302 - Modern Political Thought Units: 3 POL S 305 - American Political Thought Units: 3 [AI] POL S 320 - The U.S. Constitution Units: 3 [AI] POL S 321 - State Politics Units: 3 [AI] POL S 334 - Politics of the Environment Units: 3 * also listed as SUSTN 334 POL S 336 - Gender and Public Policy Units: 3 * POL S 345 - U.S. Constitutional Law: Powers and Constraints Units: 3 [AI] POL S 347 - U.S. Constitutional Law: Rights and Liberties Units: 3 [AI] POL S 353 - Islam and Politics Units: 3 * POL S 356 - European Politics Units: 3 POL S 359 - Government and Politics in Russia and Eurasia Units: 3 POL S 361 - Governments and Politics of the Developing Areas Units: 3 * POL S 362 - Governments and Politics of East Asia Units: 3 * POL S 363 - Governments and Politics of the Middle East Units: 3 * POL S 365 - Chinese Politics Units: 3 * POL S 370 - Political Violence Units: 3 POL S 422 - Urban Politics Units: 3 [AI] POL S 430 - Immigration and Border Politics Units: 3 * POL S 435 - Power and Poverty in the United States Units: 3 PSY 340 - Social Psychology Units: 3 PSY 344 - Psychology and Culture Units: 3 PSY 351 - Psychology of Personality Units: 3 REL S 343 - Sociology of Religion Units: 3 also listed as SOC 338 REL S 368 - Religion and Social Justice Units: 3 REL S 390A - Religion and Revolution Units: 3 [AI] REL S 390B - Religion and Revolution Units: 3 [AI] RTM 304 - Leisure and Tourism Units: 3 RTM 305 - Wilderness and the Leisure Experience Units: 3 RTM 404 - Cross-Cultural Perspectives of Tourism Units: 3 * SOC 320 - Sex and Gender in Contemporary Society Units: 3 * SOC 330 - Cultural and Historical Origins of Surfing Units: 3 SOC 335 - Sociology of Popular Culture Units: 3 SOC 338 - Sociology of Religion Units: 3 also listed as REL S 343 SOC 350 - Population and Contemporary Issues Units: 3 SOC 352 - Global Social Problems Units: 3 SOC 355 - Sociology of Race and Ethnicity Units: 3 * SOC 410 - Social Psychology: Mind, Self, and Society Units: 3 SOC 421 - American Families Units: 3 SOC 429 - Gender and Sexuality in Korea Units: 3 * also listed as ASIAN 429 and KOR 429 SOC 430 - Social Organization Units: 3 SOC 436 - Sociology of Health and Illness Units: 3 SOC 450 - Social Change Units: 3 SOC 460 - Technology and Society Units: 3 SPAN 462 - Language Variation in the Spanish-Speaking World Units: 3 * STS 301 - Concepts and Ideas in Science and Technology Studies Units: 3 SUSTN 334 - Politics of the Environment Units: 3 * also listed as POL S 334 SUSTN 353 - Sustainability and Culture Units: 3 * SWORK 350 - Cultural Pluralism Units: 3 * SWORK 360 - Perspectives on Human Behavior and the Social Environment Units: 3 TE 472 - Ethnic Identity Development in Education Units: 3 * WGSS 310 - Global Cultures and Women’s Lives Units: 3 * WGSS 325 - Psychology of Women Units: 3 * WGSS 341A - Gender and US History Units: 3 [AI] WGSS 341B - Gender and US History Units: 3 [AI] WGSS 370 - Women, Law, and Policy Units: 3 * WGSS 375 - Sex, Power, and Politics Units: 3 * WGSS 385 - Precarious Work: Gender, Labor, and Inequality Units: 3 * Note ^ Taught in English * Cultural Diversity ⌘ General Education course that will satisfy IX. Ethnic Studies Graduation Requirement created by SDSU Senate resolution # Taught bilingually

Institutional Learning Outcomes In 2020, San Diego State University established seven “Institutional Learning Outcomes” (ILOs) to guide and connect its broad educational mission across its diverse degree offerings. Many of these ILOs are aligned with the four broader Core Competencies for educational institutions as established by our regional accreditor, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC): Demonstrate expertise in integrating ideas, methods, theories, and practices within and across academic/disciplinary areas of study. (Disciplinary/Interdisciplinary Knowledge) Seek, analyze, contextualize, and incorporate information to enrich understanding of the world. (WSCUC Information Literacy) Develop the ability to sustain curiosity and to think critically, creatively, and independently. (WSCUC Critical Thinking) Develop the skills to collaborate effectively and ethically as leaders and team members. (WSCUC Oral and Written Communication) Communicate effectively within and across academic, professional, and social contexts. (WSCUC Oral and Written Communication) Use deductive reasoning and statistical methods to gather, interpret, and evaluate data critically in order to assess the reasonableness of solutions to scientific, civic, and personal challenges. (WSCUC Quantitative Reasoning) Demonstrate the ability to enact positive social change through the acquisition of knowledge, sensibilities, and skills associated with anti-racism, social justice, critical consciousness, leadership, ethnic identity, diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability, using local, global, and/or ethical perspectives that provide direct service to society, also known as liberatory outcomes. While situated within the General Education section of the catalog, these ILOs extend beyond General Education and serve to inform the design and content of courses and degree offerings across the broader university.

IX. Ethnic Studies Graduation Requirement Students must complete a three-unit ethnic studies course. This requirement is separate from Cultural Diversity. Lower division courses that also fulfill Area 1, English Communication, may not be used to satisfy this requirement. Ethnic studies courses are identified throughout the University Catalog with an ES designation. Ethnic studies courses focus on the interdisciplinary and comparative study of ethnicity, race, and racialization. Courses meeting this requirement place strong emphasis on groups whose sociohistorical experiences of land and labor were critical to the building of the United States: African Americans, Asian Americans, Chicanos/Latinos, and Native Americans. An analysis of empire, migration, nation-building, power, and the intersections of class, culture, gender, race, and sexuality are critical components of these courses. For a course to meet the ethnic studies requirement, it must be taken from the approved list of courses in Africana Studies, American Indian Studies, the Center for Asian and Pacific Studies, Chicana and Chicano Studies, or a cross-listed equivalent. It may also satisfy General Education, the American Institutions requirement, preparation for the major, or the major, where applicable. Students seeking a second bachelor’s degree in nursing are exempt from this requirement with their first baccalaureate degree received from an institutionally accredited college or university. Goals for courses meeting the ethnic studies requirement: Goal 1: Define core concepts that are foundational to the field of ethnic studies, including colonialism, equity, ethnicity and culture, Eurocentrism, indigeneity, race, racialization, racism, and white supremacy. Goal 2: Examine, from an interdisciplinary perspective, the general history, culture, and/or contemporary lived experiences of at least one of four groups: African Americans, Asian Americans, Chicana/o/x-Latinx communities, and Native Americans. Goal 3: Explain how African American, Asian American, Chicana/o/x-Latinx, or Native American communities use different forms of resistance and cultural affirmation for community engagement and the advancement of anti-racism and decolonization. Goal 4: Analyze how race and racism intersects with class, ethnicity, gender, legal status, and/or sexuality to shape life chances and social relations. Goal 5: Engage social and academic practices originating in African American, Asian American, Chicana/o/x-Latinx, or Native American communities to work toward building a more anti-racist, decolonial, equitable, and inclusive society beyond the classroom. Ethnic Studies [ES] Courses:  Course Also Fulfills AAS 100 - Asian American History Units: 3 American Institutions Requirement Ethnic Studies [6] AAS 101 - Politics, Power, and Asian America Units: 3 American Institutions Requirement Ethnic Studies [6] AAS 103 - Introduction to Filipino American Studies Units: 3  Ethnic Studies [6] AAS 122 - War, Empire, and the Asian American Experience Units: 3   Humanities [3B] AAS 208 - Asian Americans and Popular Culture Units: 3   Humanities [3B] AAS 261 - Eating Asian America Units: 3   Social and Behavioral Science [4] AAS 263 - Asian American Film and Media Units: 3   Arts [3A] AAS 268 - Asian Americans and Mental Health Units: 3  Social and Behavioral Science [4] AAS 270 - Ethnocommunications: Creating Community Media Units: 3 Arts [3A] AAS 301 - Gender, Sexuality, and Asian Americans Units: 3  GE Explorations Social and Behavioral Science [UD 4] AAS 313 - Asian American Communities Units: 3  GE Explorations Social and Behavioral Science [UD 4] AAS 323 - Korean American Experiences Units: 3  GE Explorations Social and Behavioral Science [UD 4] AAS 420 - Storytelling Techniques in Asian America Units: 3  GE Explorations Arts and Humanities [UD 3] AAS 422 - Asian American Experiences Units: 3 also listed as HIST 422  Ethnic Studies [6] AAS 460 - Contemporary Issues in Filipino-American Communities Units: 3 also listed as FILIP 460  Ethnic Studies [6] AAS 488 - Applying Asian American Studies Units: 3  GE Explorations Social and Behavioral Science [UD 4] AFRAS 101 - Introduction to Africana Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences Units: 3 Social and Behavioral Science [4] AFRAS 102 - An Afrocentric Response to Generational Trauma Units: 3 AFRAS 170A - Afro-American History to 1865 Units: 3 American Institutions Requirement Ethnic Studies [6] AFRAS 170B - Afro-American History from 1865 to Present Units: 3 American Institutions Requirement Ethnic Studies [6] AFRAS 240 - Africana Intellectual Thought Units: 3 Humanities [3B] AFRAS 260 - Africana Literary Study Units: 3 Humanities [3B] AFRAS 327 - Critical Theories in Africana Studies Units: 3 AFRAS 331 - The Black Family Units: 3 Ethnic Studies [6] AFRAS 332 - Black Women: Myth and Reality Units: 3 Ethnic Studies [6] AFRAS 350 - Africana Digital Humanities Units: 3 GE Explorations Social and Behavioral Science [UD 4] AFRAS 351 - Black Religions and Spirituality Units: 3 Ethnic Studies [6] AFRAS 363 - Sociocultural Analysis of Black Languages Units: 3 also listed as LING 363 AFRAS 385 - African American Music Units: 3 GE Explorations Arts and Humanities [UD 3] AFRAS 422 - Modern Civil Rights Movement Units: 3 Ethnic Studies [6] AFRAS 423 - Black Nationalism Units: 3 Ethnic Studies [6] AFRAS 466 - Afrofuturism Units: 3 GE Explorations Arts and Humanities [UD 3] AFRAS 470 - Comparative History: Afro-American and African Heritage Units: 3 GE Explorations Arts and Humanities [UD 3] AFRAS 471 - Africana History Units: 3 AFRAS 472 - African Enslavement Units: 3 GE Explorations Arts and Humanities [UD 3] AFRAS 476 - History and Culture of Hip Hop Units: 3 Ethnic Studies [6] AMIND 110 - American Indian Heritage Units: 3 Ethnic Studies [6] AMIND 140 - U.S. History from an American Indian Perspective to 1870 Units: 3 American Institutions Requirement Ethnic Studies [6] AMIND 141 - U.S. History from an American Indian Perspective Since 1870 Units: 3 American Institutions Requirement Ethnic Studies [6] AMIND 210 - Indigenous Women and the Arts Units: 3 Humanities [3B] AMIND 300 - American Indian Oral Tradition Units: 3 GE Explorations Arts and Humanities [UD 3] AMIND 320 - American Indians in Contemporary Society Units: 3 GE Explorations Social and Behavioral Science [UD 4] AMIND 331 - The American Indian Political Experience Units: 3 also listed as POL S 331 AMIND 370 - Tribal Gaming: Cultural and Political Context Units: 3 also listed as HTM 370 Ethnic Studies [6] AMIND 420 - Indian Peoples of California Units: 3 GE Explorations Social and Behavioral Science [UD 4] AMIND 430 - American Indian Poetry and Fiction Units: 3 GE Explorations Arts and Humanities [UD 3] AMIND 435 - Indians through Film and Television Units: 3 Ethnic Studies [6] AMIND 440 - American Indian History Units: 3 GE Explorations Arts and Humanities [UD 3] AMIND 451 - American Indian Identity Units: 3 also listed as ANTH 451 GE Explorations Social and Behavioral Science [UD 4] AMIND 460 - American Indian Languages Units: 3 also listed as ANTH 460 and LING 460 GE Explorations Social and Behavioral Science [UD 4] AMIND 480 - Issues in American Indian Education Units: 3 GE Explorations Social and Behavioral Science [UD 4] AMIND 485 - Federal Indian Law Units: 3 CCS 100 - Chicana and Chicano Heritage Units: 3 Ethnic Studies [6] CCS 110 - Introduction to Chicana and Chicano Studies Units: 3 Ethnic Studies [6] CCS 120A - Chicana/os and American Government and Politics Units: 3 American Institutions Requirement Ethnic Studies [6] CCS 120B - Chicana/os and California Government and Politics Units: 3 American Institutions Requirement Ethnic Studies [6] CCS 141A - U.S. History from a Chicana/o Perspective to 1865 Units: 3 American Institutions Requirement Ethnic Studies [6] CCS 141B - U.S. History from a Chicana/o Perspective 1865-present Units: 3 American Institutions Requirement Ethnic Studies [6] CCS 150 - Critical Issues in Chicana Studies Units: 3 Ethnic Studies [6] CCS 235 - Comics and Race Units: 3 Ethnic Studies [6] CCS 275 - Sports and Race Units: 3 CCS 306 - Mexican Immigration Units: 3 Ethnic Studies [6] CCS 340A - Gender, Sex, and Politics in Colonial Mexico Units: 3 Ethnic Studies [6] CCS 340B - Chicana Women’s History: 1848-Present Units: 3 Ethnic Studies [6] CCS 450 - Chicano and Latino Theatre Units: 3 GE Explorations Arts and Humanities [UD 3] CCS 580 - Chicanas and Chicanos and the Schools Units: 3

Requirements and Limitations Students must complete all General Education requirements in all areas, including Cultural Diversity, for a total of 43 units. Students should not register for upper division GE courses until the semester in which they complete 60 units, as students must be junior-level (60 units) or higher to satisfy the Explorations of Human Experience requirement. Only courses listed in the General Education areas may be used to satisfy General Education requirements. Within these 43 units, the following limitations apply: Explorations of Human Experience courses shall not be taken before the semester in which the student completes 60 units. Credit/No Credit grades cannot be used in Area 1, English Communication or Area 2, Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning. Courses numbered 296, 299, 496, 499, 500-level and above cannot be used to satisfy General Education requirements.

Second Bachelor’s Degree Students in Nursing - Additional Information Students seeking a second bachelor’s degree in nursing have already satisfied all General Education requirements in Areas 1 through 6 with their first baccalaureate degree from an institutionally accredited college or university.

Specialized General Education Patterns Liberal Studies and Engineering majors should refer to the description of their major in the Courses and Curricula section of this catalog for a listing of General Education requirements. Area 1. English Communication (9 units) 1A. English Composition | 1B. Critical Thinking | 1C. Oral Communication Area 2. Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning (3 units) Area 3. Arts and Humanities (6 units) 3A. Arts | 3B. Humanities Area 4. Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 units) Area 5. Physical and Biological Sciences (7 units) 5A. Physical Science | 5B. Biological Science | 5C. Laboratory* *Three semester unit science courses with an embedded laboratory may be used to meet the laboratory requirement as long as the minimum unit value is met for Subject Area 5. Stand-alone laboratories shall be a minimum of 1 semester unit and shall have a prerequisite or corequisite of the associated lecture course. Area 6. Ethnic Studies (3 units) Explorations of Human Experience (9 units) Explorations-Area 2. Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning / Area 5. Physical and Biological Sciences Explorations-Area 3. Arts and Humanities Explorations-Area 4. Social and Behavioral Sciences

Transfer Students - Additional Information Students in the following categories need only to complete Explorations of Human Experience to satisfy their General Education requirements: Students who transferred from a California community college and have completed the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). Students who transferred from a California community college and are certified as having completed the 39 unit lower division CSU General Education pattern. Students who transferred from a California community college and have completed the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). Students who transferred from another California State University campus and have completed all lower division General Education requirements at the CSU campus. Students who transferred from a University of California campus and have completed all lower division General Education requirements at the UC campus. Students must provide SDSU with proof of completion, either through a GE certification from their previous institution or a statement of completion from a University of California campus. Students who have completed one or more areas of CSU General Education pattern at a California community college or another CSU campus may also satisfy some of the SDSU General Education area requirements. Transfer coursework from a California community college, CSU, or UC campus may be applied to the appropriate area of the SDSU General Education pattern, even if the student has not completed any General Education area. Students should consult their degree evaluation to determine outstanding requirements. For students who transferred from a private college in California or from a non-California college, the requirements listed below must be met. A transfer course will be applied when it is equivalent to the listed SDSU course.

Application for Graduation Graduation is not automatic upon completion of degree requirements. Students intending to graduate must take the initiative and submit an application for the term in which all degree requirements are anticipated to be completed. Enrolled students apply through my.SDSU, selecting the “Application for Graduation” menu option and submitting the application prior to the published deadline. Application deadlines are provided each year in the academic calendar and on the Apply to Graduate website: www.sdsu.edu/applytograduate. Students seeking a second bachelor’s degree in nursing must submit an undergraduate application for graduation. All degree requirements must be completed by the end of the term for which the application was submitted. After the degree is granted, changes cannot be made to the undergraduate record. Candidates for graduation are not eligible to register for terms following the graduation date unless an application for readmission as a post-baccalaureate student has been filed with Graduate Admissions. Students who do not complete all degree requirements by the end of the term for which they applied to graduate will have their application transferred to the next term. Candidates wishing to change their projected graduation date after submitting an application must file an Undergraduate Graduation Application Transfer form. Additional information regarding the graduation application is available at www.sdsu.edu/applytograduate. Graduation requirements are determined by the continuous enrollment regulations. Students not in a period of continuous enrollment at the time of filing for a bachelor’s degree must meet the catalog requirements in effect at the time of filing. Continuous enrollment is defined as attendance in at least one semester or two quarters within a calendar year. See the Election of Regulations for Graduation section below for complete regulations. Time Limit on Completion of Requirements for the Major. As authorized by Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 40401, departments may require that specific academic requirements be completed within seven years of granting an undergraduate degree. Such requirements typically include advanced courses and examinations in areas of knowledge that may become obsolete after seven years. In cases where a course taken more than seven years previously must be repeated, only the most recent grade will be used in computation of grade point averages. NOTE: San Diego State University does not backdate degrees. The semester in which all degree requirements are completed is the semester in which the degree will be posted to the academic record, provided an active application for graduation is on file. Election of Regulations for Graduation An undergraduate student maintaining enrollment in regular session at any California State University campus, any California community college, or any combination of California community colleges and CSU campuses may, for the purpose of meeting graduation requirements, elect to follow the catalog requirements in effect at San Diego State University either at the time the student began such attendance, at the time of entrance to SDSU, or at the time of graduation. Substitutions for discontinued courses may be authorized or required by the appropriate campus authorities. For the purpose of this policy, “Attendance” is defined as enrollment in at least one semester or two quarters within a calendar year. Absence due to an approved educational leave or for attendance at another accredited institution of higher learning shall not be considered interruptions in attendance if the absence does not exceed two years. When students change or declare majors, they must adopt the requirements of the major and any minors in effect at the time of the change or declaration. Commencement Commencement exercises are held once a year at the end of the spring semester for undergraduate and graduate students who graduated in the previous fall, as well as for candidates for graduation in the current spring and summer terms. The president of the university, by the authority of the trustees and on recommendation of the faculty, awards the degrees. Details regarding commencement exercises are mailed to prospective participants in March and are made available on the Commencement website: https://www.sdsu.edu/commencement. NOTE: Select courses are offered at SDSU Imperial Valley. All courses are available at the San Diego campus.

I. First-Year Competency Requirements: Mathematics and Writing All students are required to demonstrate competency in basic mathematics and standard written English. Incoming first-year students must demonstrate proficiency in written communication and mathematics/quantitative reasoning based on multiple measures of academic preparation. Competency requirements serve as preparation for a number of specific courses identified elsewhere in the University Catalog. No student may graduate until all competency requirements are satisfied. Mathematics Testing Requirements: First-Year Students The SDSU Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Assessment requirement may be satisfied in one of the following ways: Passing one of the following national or state tests at the minimum score* or level identified below^: Scholastic Aptitude Test or Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT or SAT Subject Tests level 1 or level 2) in Mathematics: Score of 570 if taken after February 2016 Score of 550 if taken before March 2016 American College Test (ACT) - Mathematics Section: Score of 23 if taken after October 1989 College Board Scholastic Advanced Placement (AP): Score of 3 or higher on Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Precalculus, Computer Science Principles, or Statistics International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level Examinations: Score of 4 or above on Higher Level Computer Science, Higher Level Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches, or Higher Level Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation College Board Mathematics Achievement Test/SAT II Mathematics Test: Score of 550 on Level I, IC, II, or IIC if taken before March 2016 CAASPP Early Assessment Program (EAP) - Mathematics (11th Grade): Result of “Standard Exceeded: Ready for CSU or participating CCC College-Level Coursework in Mathematics”, augmented mathematics, taken as part of the California Standards Test or Algebra II CAASPP Early Assessment Program (EAP) - Mathematics (12th Grade): Result of “Standard Met: Conditionally Ready for CSU or participating CCC college-level coursework in mathematics” and met the conditional requirement by completing an approved 12th grade mathematics course with a grade of “C” or better. Students who do not meet the conditional requirement will need to participate in the SDSU’s FAST summer program, unless exemption is satisfied through one of the following: New SAT: Score of 520-560 on the mathematics section taken after February 2016 Old SAT: Score of 490-540 on the mathematics section taken before March 2016 ACT: Score of 20-22 on the mathematics section *These scores apply only to students who satisfy the requirement upon matriculation in this catalog year or who take the examinations during this catalog year. ^Students without comparable records or examinations (e.g.,SAT/ACT) will be assessed using a campus-based tool for placement in mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning courses. OR Based on first-year skills assessment and subsequent placement, students must successfully complete an approved General Education Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning course along with the associated mathematics academic support course. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) majors and the Geography major with an emphasis in Geographic Information Science and Technology or the emphasis in Water, Climate, and Ecosystems are required to complete MATH 140 and MATH 140X. Non-STEM and Undeclared majors are required to complete one of the following pairs of courses: MATH 110 and MATH 110X; MATH 210 and MATH 210X; PSY 280 and PSY 280X; STAT 119 and STAT 119X; or ECON 201/GEOG 104/LING 270/PHIL 120/POL S 201/SOC 201 and CAL 201X. OR Earn a satisfactory score on the SDSU Mathematics Placement Assessment. OR Earn a C- or better grade in an approved, transferable college mathematics course that satisfies CSU General Education in Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning. Mathematics and Chemistry Departmental Placement Assessments Prior to enrollment in certain mathematics and chemistry courses, students may be required to pass a Mathematics Placement Assessment or Chemistry Departmental Placement Assessment as part of the stated prerequisites. These examinations assess preparation in mathematics and chemistry beyond the elementary level. The Mathematics Placement Assessment evaluates knowledge of algebra and trigonometry as needed for MATH 124, MATH 141, and MATH 150. The Liberal Studies Mathematics Proficiency Assessment evaluates concepts related to numbers and operations, geometry, and measurement. The Chemistry Department Placement Assessment evaluates student preparation for success in CHEM 200 or CHEM 202. Writing Testing Requirements: First-Year Students The SDSU Written Communication Assessment requirement is satisfied in one of the following ways: Pass one of the following national or state tests at the minimum score* or level indicated below: Scholastic Aptitude Test or Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) Evidence-Based Reading and Writing/Critical Reading: Score of 550 on Evidence-Based Reading and Writing if taken after February 2016 Score of 500 on Critical Reading if taken between March 1995 and March 2016 SAT Verbal score of 470 if taken before March 1995 American College Test (ACT) English Test: Score of 22 if taken after October 1989 College Board Scholastic Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations: Score of 3 or higher on Language and Composition or Literature and Composition International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level English Examinations: A score of 4 or above on Higher Level English A: Language and Literature or Higher Level English A: Literature College Board Achievement Test/SAT Writing Test: Score of 600 on English Composition with Essay (if taken before March 2016) Score of 680 or above on the SAT Writing section (if taken before March 2016) CAASPP Early Assessment Program (EAP) - English (11th Grade): ​​Result of “Standard Exceeded: Ready for CSU or participating CCC College-Level Coursework in English” CAASPP Early Assessment Program (EAP) - English (12th Grade): ​​Result of “Standard Met: Conditionally Ready for CSU or participating CCC College-Level Coursework in English” if the conditional requirement is satisfied by completing an approved 12th grade English course with a grade of “C” or better. Students who do not meet the conditional requirement must participate in the SDSU’s FAST summer program, unless an exemption is satisfied through one of the following: New SAT: Score of 510-540 on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Section (if taken after February 2016) Old SAT: Score of 460-490 on the Critical Reading section of the old SAT Reasoning Test (if taken before March 2016) American College Test (ACT): Score of 19-21 on the English section *These scores apply only to students who satisfy the requirement upon matriculation in this catalog year or who take the examinations during this catalog year. OR Based on first-year skills assessment and subsequent placement, students must successfully complete a two semester writing sequence: RWS 105A and RWS 105B; or LING 100A and LING 100B. OR Earn a grade of C- or better in an approved, transferable college composition course that satisfies CSU General Education in English Composition or Critical Thinking.

II. Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) All undergraduate students must demonstrate competency in upper division writing skills as a requirement for the baccalaureate degree. (Students seeking a second bachelor’s degree in nursing are considered to have satisfied the GWAR through their first baccalaureate degree from a college or university accredited by an institutionally accredited association.) Transfer students from another California State University campus who have fulfilled the GWAR will not be required to repeat it. However, a course listed for the major may still be required. Students who believe this requirement has been fulfilled at another CSU campus should contact the Contact the Office of the Registrar. Approved upper division writing courses: ACCTG 390W A E 403W AFRAS 305W ART 391W CCS 300W CCS 396W CIV E 495W COMPE 491W DANCE 481W ECON 449W ECL 306W (Liberal Studies majors only) ECL 308W ECL 508W (Required for English and Comparative Literature majors; open to other majors) ECL 581W ECL 584W E E 491W HIST 390W HUM 390W JMS 310W JMS 312W LING 305W M E 490W MIS 396W MUSIC 409W NURS 307W PSFA 305W POL S 390W PUB 350W RTM 396W REL S 396W RWS 305W RWS 360W RWS 390W RWS 392W RWS 500W RWS 503W RWS 508W TE 405W TFM 390W

III. Major and Minor Requirements Preparation for the major. Every major requires a set of introductory and/or skills courses designed to prepare students for upper division study in the field. Courses taken for this purpose may also satisfy General Education requirements if they are approved for General Education. Major. Completion of a departmental or an interdisciplinary major is required. Students must meet the major requirements in effect at the time the major is declared, provided continuous enrollment has been maintained, except as otherwise provided in the California Code of Regulations, Chapter 5, Section 40401, Election of Regulations. If a major is impacted, students must meet the major requirements in effect at the time the premajor is declared, assuming continuous enrollment. A major is an area of specialized study that provides students with extensive knowledge of the subject matter and its organizing concepts. It consists of 24 or more upper division units for the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Music degrees, and 36 or more units for the Bachelor of Science degree. At least half of the units must be completed at SDSU unless specifically waived by the department; however, in no case shall a student be allowed to complete fewer than 12 units in the major at SDSU. Units earned through SDSU extension courses - except those offered for resident credit during summer term and through Open University beginning spring 1998 - do not apply toward the residency requirement. Unless otherwise stated, a student may, with department approval, apply no more than three units of coursework from a basic certificate program toward a major or minor. A summary list of all majors appears in the curricula by department, where the full statement of requirements for each major can be found. Upper division courses taken in the major department may not be used to meet requirements in a minor. Courses graded Credit (Cr) may not be used to fulfill upper division requirements in the major except for those courses identified in the course listing as graded Cr/NC. The minimum grade point average required for awarding a major at the time of graduation is 2.0 (C) or better in all upper division units applied to the major, including those completed in the major department, required courses taken in other departments, and applicable upper division transfer coursework. A student may declare up to three majors. In such cases, the requirements for each major must be satisfied. Units for courses that could satisfy the requirements in more than one major are counted only once. At the time of graduation, students with two or more majors will have all majors listed on a single diploma. Students who complete requirements for two or more majors under the same bachelor’s degree will have all majors acknowledged on the diploma. Students who complete requirements for two or more majors under different bachelor’s degrees will have all degrees and majors acknowledged on the diploma. Students may verify major information through the unofficial SDSU transcript or degree evaluation prior to the last day of the semester or term for which graduation has been requested. The diploma and transcript issued will note the degree(s) earned with all completed majors. Students seeking a second bachelor’s degree in nursing are not eligible to declare an additional major. Students admitted to SDSU with an Associate Degree for Transfer who add another major or minor that requires more than 60 units to complete violate the program’s guarantee of graduation within 60 semester units. A lower division student may request a change from one premajor to another. An upper division student may request a change from one major to another. A student may earn two majors within one department only when the specific combinations of majors are authorized by the department and the college. All requirements for both majors must be satisfied; units for courses that could satisfy requirements in both majors can be counted only once. In most cases, students pursuing two majors within one department will be required to file a master plan with the Office of the Registrar that has been approved by the major department. Time Limit on Completion of Requirements for the Major. As authorized by Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 40401, departments may require that specific academic requirements be completed within seven years of awarding an undergraduate degree. Such requirements typically include advanced courses and examinations in areas of knowledge that change rapidly, where information may become obsolete after seven years. In cases where a student is required to repeat a course taken more than seven years previously, only the most recent grade will be used in computation of grade point averages. Minor. Completion of a minor is required if mandated by the major; otherwise, the decision to pursue a minor is left to the student. Students seeking a second bachelor’s degree in nursing are not eligible to declare a minor. Like the major, the minor provides an integrated and coherent pattern of coursework, combining lower and upper division courses in proportions appropriate to the discipline. A student may declare a minor in up to two departments. A minor shall consist of 15-24 units, with normally 12 units at the upper division level. At least six upper division units must be completed at SDSU. The minimum grade point average for awarding a minor at the time of graduation is 2.0 (C) or better in all units applicable to the minor, including applicable transfer coursework. Courses graded credit (Cr) may not be used to fulfill upper division requirements in the minor except for those identified in the course listing as graded Cr/NC. Courses numbered 296, 496, 596 may be applied to the minor only with the approval of the department chair. A summary list of all minors appears at the close of this chapter; the full statement of requirements for each minor can be found through the Index. Because certain minors require special prerequisites, consultation with the minor department is advised before enrolling in courses. Courses in the minor may not be counted toward the major or another minor but may be applied to preparation for the major and General Education requirements. Completion of a minor is recorded on the SDSU official transcript only and does not appear on the diploma. Declaration of Major and/or Minor. Declaration of a major or minor occurs with approval from the appropriate advisor and submission of a Declaration of Major or Minor form to the Office of the Registrar. Language Requirement: Some majors may require competency in a language other than English. Language competency is typically demonstrated at a level equivalent to three semesters of college study. Native speakers of a language other than English who have completed high school or the equivalent in that language are generally considered to have satisfied the requirement. Departments may determine how students can fulfill the language requirement through coursework, proficiency exams, or other approved methods. Students should consult the catalog entry for their specific major and speak with their department advisor for details on whether a language requirement applies and how it may be satisfied.

IV. American Institutions Requirement Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Article 5, Section 40404 and CSU Executive Order 1061 require that all students demonstrate an understanding of American history and American Government including (1) the historical development of American Institutions and ideals; (2) the Constitution of the United States and the operation of representative democratic government under that Constitution; and (3) California state and local government. The American Institutions requirement can be satisfied in any of four ways: San Diego State University courses. By passing any combination of courses covering the three topics in American Institutions (1. U.S. History and Ideals, 2. U.S. Constitution, and 3. California State and Local Government). A maximum of six units may be used to satisfy both American Institutions and General Education. Additional courses within the American Institutions category may be applied to General Education. AFRAS 170A AFRAS 170B AMIND 140 AMIND 141 AAS 100 AAS 101 CCS 120A CCS 120B CCS 141A CCS 141B HIST 109 HIST 110 HIST 410 HIST 413 HIST 445 HIST 544B POL S 101 POL S 102 POL S 305 POL S 320 POL S 321 POL S 345 POL S 347 POL S 422 REL S 390A REL S 390B WGSS 341A WGSS 341B Transfer courses from outside California or Advanced Placement credit. Students who completed coursework outside California or who have Advanced Placement (AP) credit may have already satisfied American History and United States Constitution portions of the American Institutions requirement through one of the following: Advanced Placement (AP) credit in American History or Government/Politics: American. Course(s) in American history covering a minimum of 100 years of U.S. history, including the establishment of the U.S. Constitution. An American history course covering a minimum of 100 years of history AND a course in American Government. Students who meet the requirement above may still need to complete the California State and Local Government portion of the American Institutions requirement. This requirement may be satisfied by either: Passing the California Government examination offered through the Testing Services Office, OR Completing one of the following SDSU courses: AAS 100, AFRAS 170B; AMIND 141; CCS 120B, CCS 141B; HIST 110*, HIST 410, HIST 445; POL S 102**, POL S 320, POL S 321, POL S 422; REL S 390B; WGSS 341B. Transfer courses from accredited California colleges and universities. Full Certification of American Institutions Requirement: Students transferring from an institutionally accredited California community college, liberal arts college, or university may fulfill the American Institutions requirement through certification from the sending institution. Certification must appear on an official transcript or other official document indicating that the requirement defined in Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Article 5, Section 40404 has been satisfied. Partial Completion of American Institutions Requirement: Students who transfer coursework from a California institution without certification may receive credit toward partial completion of the American Institutions requirement. Remaining components must be completed at SDSU. Certification Based on High School coursework: Certification based solely on high school coursework is not accepted. Students who have previously earned a baccalaureate degree from an institutionally accredited college or university are exempt from this requirement.This exemption applies to students seeking a second bachelor’s degree in nursing. *Credit will not be granted for this course if an equivalent post-Civil War American History course or AP credit in United States History has been completed. **Credit will not be granted for this course if an equivalent American Government course or AP credit in Government/Politics: United States has been completed.

IX. Ethnic Studies For information on the Ethnic Studies Graduation Requirement, please review the General Education Requirements section of this catalog.

V. Unit Requirements Overall unit requirement. The minimum number of units required for a bachelor’s degree is 120. Courses numbered 99 or below, as well as 397, do not apply toward a bachelor’s degree and are not included in the calculation of total units. Some majors and degrees require more than the minimum number of units, as listed below: Bachelor of Science in Engineering: 120-126 units Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance: 132 units Bachelor of Music: 132 units Upper division unit requirement. The total number of upper division units required for a bachelor’s degree is as follows: Bachelor of Arts: 40 units Bachelor of Science: 45 units Bachelor of Fine Arts: 48 units Bachelor of Music: 48 units Courses offering upper division credit are numbered 300 through 599. All units from upper division courses - except those numbered 397 in any department - count toward the upper division unit requirement, including units from courses in the major and the minor, as well as courses used to satisfy the American Institutions and the General Education requirements. Unit limit totals. The maximum number of special units accepted toward a bachelor’s degree is as follows: Transferable community and junior college courses: 70 units Credit by examination (excluding AP/IBACC credit): 30 units Extension, Open University, and correspondence courses (including courses taken before and after matriculation): 24 units (NOTE: Only 24 units from Extension, Open University, and Special Sessions courses combined are accepted toward the degree if completed prior to admission as a non-matriculated student. There is no limit on Special Session courses completed after matriculation.) Courses graded credit (Cr)*: 15 units Topics courses numbered 296, 496, 596: 9 units General Studies courses numbered 200 and 400: 6 units Courses numbered below 100, and courses numbered 397: 0 units Special Study courses numbered 299, 499, 599: 9 units (NOTE: Examination credit awarded for a 299 course is excluded from the nine unit limit.) Courses numbered 499 from one department (except GEOL 499): 6 units Aerospace Studies, Military Science, and Naval Science courses: 24 units ​​MUSIC 170-MUSIC 189, MUSIC 370-MUSIC 389, MUSIC 570-MUSIC 589 For non-majors, music majors for the B.A. degree, and B.M. degrees in Music Education, Global Composition, and Professional Studies: 14 units For music majors for B.M. degree in Performance and Jazz Studies: 18 units *Upper division courses in the major and minor must be taken for a letter grade unless offered only credit/no credit.​

VI. Residence Requirements To qualify for a bachelor’s degree, students must complete the following unit requirements at San Diego State University: A. A minimum of 30 units total, of which at least 24 units must be upper division courses (numbered 300-599). B. At least half of the upper division units required for the major must be completed at SDSU, unless waived by the major department; however, in no case shall fewer than 12 upper division units in the major be completed at SDSU. C. If a minor is completed, a minimum of six upper division units in the minor must be completed at SDSU. D. At least nine units in upper division General Education courses shall be taken within the California State University (CSU) system. (NOTE: Courses taken in Open University prior to spring 1998, for extension credit, and units earned through credit-by-examination may not be applied to these requirements.) Students seeking a second bachelor’s degree in nursing must complete a minimum of 30 post-baccalaureate units in residence at SDSU, of which at least 15 units must be upper division courses in the nursing major (numbered 300-599).

VII. Grade Point Average Requirements Four grade point averages, each 2.0 or better, are required for graduation, including for students seeking a second bachelor’s degree in nursing: A. SDSU GPA: An average based on all courses attempted at SDSU. B. Cumulative GPA: An average based on all courses attempted at SDSU and transferable courses from other universities, liberal arts colleges, and community colleges. For students seeking a second bachelor’s degree in nursing, the cumulative GPA is based on all post-baccalaureate credit attempted at SDSU and transferable courses at other institutions. C. Major GPA: An average based on all upper division courses attempted in the major department. Upper division courses required for the major but taught outside the major department are also included in this average. D. Minor GPA: An average based on all units applicable to a minor, if a minor is being completed for the degree. Information on the computation of averages can be found in the University Policies section of this catalog under Grades.

VIII. General Education For information on General Education Requirements, please review the General Education Requirements section of this catalog.

Advancement to Candidacy A doctoral student may be advanced to candidacy if they Hold classified graduate standing. Have passed the qualifying examination(s) and proposal defense. Have completed all program requirements for advancement, including (but not limited to) minimum coursework and grade point average. Meet university-level scholastic, professional, grade point average and other graduate student good standing requirements. Are well-prepared to complete research and dissertation preparation per program standards. Have been approved for Advancement to Candidacy by the relevant program committee, doctoral program director(s), and the graduate dean(s). A student may not enroll in the final semester of coursework or in courses associated with the culminating experience (e.g., 899 Dissertation/Doctoral Project) until after advancement to candidacy.

Culminating Experience Each doctoral program requires a culminating experience that is either a published dissertation or doctoral project. The culminating experience demonstrates that the student has mastered current, evidence-based practice at the doctoral level, and has conducted systematic, rigorous research on a topic that is significant in their field of study. The structure, content, formatting requirements and academic standards for the culminating experience are presented in the program handbook. The dissertation or doctoral project topic is chosen by the candidate along with and approved by their dissertation chair (primary advisor). Students work closely with their dissertation chair and dissertation committee to guide the research topic, methods and analysis. However, the final responsibility for content rests with the student. The completed dissertation or doctoral project shall be submitted to the student’s dissertation/doctoral committee for scholarly review. Evaluation will assess whether the final product reflects original scholarship, sound interpretation of evidence, and a meaningful contribution to the field. This includes: clarity and significance of the research problem appropriateness and rigor of the methodology appropriateness and rigor of analysis appropriate interpretation and effective presentation of the results adherence to tone, style, and formatting expectations overall effectiveness of the written document Prior to final committee approval of the dissertation or doctoral project, a final oral examination (defense) is required, where the student presents their culminating experience and answers questions from their committee. Course registration As part of their degree requirements, doctoral students are required to enroll in a course that is associated with their culminating experience. Students in the AuD program enroll in AuD 899 at SDSU and/or AuD 299 at UCSD, please refer to the program handbook for details. In all other cases, the student shall enroll at San Diego State University in their department or school’s 899 (Dissertation or Doctoral Project) course. For the AuD, DNP, and DPT degrees, enrollment in 899 is required in the term that the culminating experience is completed. For the DrPH and EdD degrees, enrollment is required in the term that the culminating experience is submitted to the SDSU College of Graduate Studies. For JDP degrees, SDSU 899 registration is required in the term that the dissertation is submitted for publication at the partner campus. Doctoral Project Publication AuD, DNP, and DPT degree programs require publication of a doctoral project (instead of dissertation) based on standards and processes that are outlined in the program handbook and coordinated by program faculty. Dissertation Publication After the oral examination, committee-approved dissertations must be published  and made publicly available. Dissertation publication through San Diego State University is a degree requirement for the DrPH, EdD, and PhD degrees; PhD programs also require publication at the cooperating campus. Formatting review, formatting approval, and publication is facilitated by Montezuma Publishing using standards that are established by the Graduate Council. Publication is electronic through the ProQuest ETC (Electronic Thesis & Dissertations) system. For doctoral students, the dissertation and other documents associated with degree completion are submitted electronically to the College of Graduate Studies for evaluation and preliminary review. JDP students shall submit their dissertations immediately after publication at the cooperating campus. Students are required to fill out the Survey of Earned Doctorates at the time the dissertation is submitted. Dissertation submission deadlines vary by program, as reflected in the doctoral program’s handbook and the College of Graduate Studies website. After preliminary review, the College of Graduate Studies will transfer the dissertation to Montezuma Publishing. Doctoral degrees may only be issued after all publication steps through Montezuma Publishing are complete. It is the student’s responsibility to promptly complete all additional tasks, formatting corrections, and fee payments as requested; delay may result in the degree being issued in a future term, or cancellation of the graduation application. Dissertation submission and publication deadlines are available on the College of Graduate Studies website. The University Library and Montezuma Publishing will temporarily restrict (embargo) the use of a thesis or project if the author and the chair of the thesis committee request such action and the graduate dean or designee approves. See Dissertation Embargo below.

Degree Time Limits Students may file up to four semesters of Leave of Absence (LOA) at SDSU. LOAs are not required for the summer semester unless the doctoral program requires summer enrollment (see the doctoral program handbook for requirements). JDP students must concurrently file an LOA at the partner institution. If the partner campus is on the quarter system, then the leave must cover all relevant terms (e.g., an SDSU spring semester LOA requires both winter and spring quarter LOAs). LOAs may not be filed in the first semester in the doctoral program. LOAs will not be approved if the student’s cumulative post-baccalaureate GPA is below 3.0. All degree requirements must be no more than seven years old when the degree is awarded. Time spent on leave of absence does not extend the degree time limit. Students who do not graduate by these deadlines may be subject to administrative disqualification by the graduate dean(s). A course may not have its time limit extended if it is a transfer course from another university. An expired culminating experience (thesis, project, portfolio or comprehensive examination) may not have its time limit extended. No more than 30% of the degree’s total units may be extended beyond standard time limits, and no course or other degree requirement can be greater than 10 years old at the time the degree is awarded. Individual graduate programs may more narrowly limit the number, types and/or expiration date of courses, based on field-specific standards. Doctoral directors who support time extensions for expiring courses may appeal to the Graduate Dean on behalf of the student if those courses have not changed significantly since the student completed them.  Appeals for time limit extension require justification of the student’s extenuating circumstances. Doctoral directors must also address whether degree requirements have changed since the student began their program, and how each expired course will be “validated” for current knowledge. If an appeal is approved and student knowledge is then validated for recency, a one-year course time limit extension will be granted. Courses that fail validation must be repeated or substituted. Students who have lost matriculation and wish to continue their studies must formally apply for readmission, which is not guaranteed. See Readmission under University Policies. Application for Graduation Graduation is not automatic upon the completion of requirements. Doctoral students who intend to graduate must take the initiative to file a graduation application with the university. Deadlines for receipt of graduation applications by the College of Graduate Studies are published each year in the academic calendar and on the College of Graduate Studies website at: https://grad.sdsu.edu. A one-time, nonrefundable graduation services fee is required at the time of application. See the SDSU Bursar’s Office website (https://bursar.sdsu.edu/) for the current fee. Students who do not complete all degree requirements in the semester in which they applied for graduation must submit a “Request to Postpone Graduation Application” eform in my.sdsu. Candidates for graduation are not eligible to register for terms subsequent to the graduation date unless admitted to another graduate program. Doctoral students who are also pursuing an advanced certificate or post-baccalaureate credential should obtain degree completion information from the corresponding advisor, since these degree types do not require a graduation application.  For all other graduation or cancellation information please visit the College of Graduate Studies website at: https://grad.sdsu.edu. Awarding of Degree The degrees of Doctor of Doctor of Audiology and the Doctor of Philosophy in Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Psychology, Computational Science, Ecology, Education, Engineering Sciences (Bioengineering), Engineering Sciences(Electrical and Computer Engineering), Engineering Sciences (Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering), Engineering Sciences (Structural Engineering), Evolutionary Biology, Geography, Geophysics, Interdisciplinary Research on Substance Use, Language and Communicative Disorders, Mathematics and Science Education, Public Health: Epidemiology, Public Health: Global Health, Public Health: Health Behavior, will be awarded jointly by the regents or trustees of the cooperating institution and the trustees of The California State University in the names of San Diego State University and the appropriate cooperating university campus. The degrees of Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership with concentration in PreK-12 School Leadership, Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership with concentration in Community College / Postsecondary Leadership, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Public Health with a concentration in Executive Management, Doctor of Public Health with a concentration in Global Health Management, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a concentration in Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Specialist, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a concentration in Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a concentration in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner will be awarded by the trustees of The California State University. Commencement SDSU commencement exercises are held each year at the conclusion of the spring semester for students completing degrees in the prior fall, current spring, or subsequent summer term. In March, details regarding commencement are communicated to those with an SDSU spring or summer graduation application on file or those who graduate in the prior fall.  This information is also available on SDSU’s commencement website https://commencement.sdsu.edu. JDP students are encouraged to participate in the commencement ceremonies at both institutions. Information about participation in commencement ceremonies at the partner campus can be found on their graduate division’s website.

Doctoral Committee Composition Doctoral education is distinguished by its emphasis on original scholarship, critical inquiry, and the development of independent researchers and professionals. To ensure the quality, rigor, and integrity of this advanced work, each doctoral student is guided and evaluated by a faculty committee. Doctoral committees play a central role at key milestones in the program, including the qualifying examination, culminating experience proposal and defense. Through these processes, committees assess a student’s mastery of the field, readiness to advance to candidacy, and ability to conduct and communicate significant original research. The committee structure fosters mentorship, intellectual breadth, and accountability, helping to ensure that each doctoral degree reflects the highest standards of academic excellence. The College of Graduate Studies shall maintain a list of faculty who are eligible to serve on committees for each doctoral program. Eligibility must be approved by the program’s academic college dean, the faculty member’s academic college dean (if different from the program), and the graduate dean or designee. Per SDSU Graduate Council policy, the chair of any doctoral program committee must meet all of the following criteria: A doctoral degree in the appropriate discipline. Specific expertise (theoretical, methodological, or topical) in the area(s) of the doctoral program. A strong, continuous professional record of published research through monographs, refereed journal articles, chapters in edited volumes, grants, and presentations at national and international meetings of relevant professional associations. Hold an active tenured or tenure-track appointment. Be involved in teaching at the graduate level. Demonstrated ability to direct others in research activities. Additional criteria established by the doctoral program. As an exception and when necessary to represent specialized research expertise, committee members other than chair may be approved if most (but not all) of the seven criteria have been met. Additional requirements and procedures may be specified in the program handbook. From the pool of faculty who have been approved for doctoral committee service, students shall solicit (with their primary mentor’s guidance) prospective members for the qualifying examination, culminating experience, and other committees. (Guidelines and procedures should be specified in the program handbook.) The names for each committee position shall be submitted by the doctoral program directors for review and approval by the graduate dean. For JDPs, approval is also required from the cooperating institution’s graduate dean. Approval must be finalized at least four weeks prior to the qualifying examination, doctoral defense, or other relevant milestone.

Financial Support US resident doctoral students are eligible to apply for financial aid through the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at San Diego State University. The College of Graduate Studies also provides a variety of competitive funding and financial support. In addition, many doctoral programs offer financial support  through appointments as graduate assistants, instructional student assistants, research assistants, or teaching associates. Please see the Graduate Student Employment website for more information. Good Progress Towards Degree Completion Doctoral students are expected to meet the criteria for good progress described in University Policies: Graduate Student Good Standing. This includes steady progress each semester towards completion of degree requirements. The time required for degree completion is program specific, and dependent on mastery of the subject matter field and completion of a satisfactory culminating experience (dissertation or doctoral project). Most doctoral programs have time limits for advancement to candidacy and/or degree conferral.  Students who do not meet those time limits will have a negative service indicator placed on their registration to prevent future enrollment until a degree completion timeline is agreed upon. To remain in good standing, doctoral students must earn a grade of C (2.0) or higher in each program of study course, maintain a 3.0 or higher grade point average across all program of study courses, and maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or higher across all post-baccalaureate coursework attempted at SDSU. In JDPs, the two grade point averages must be maintained within each individual campus (as per their guidelines) and also jointly across both campuses. Some programs have additional course grade or grade point average requirements, which may be found in the corresponding catalog chapter and corresponding doctoral program handbook.

Program of Study Rules and Guidelines Graduate students must complete each course listed on the official program of study with a grade of C (2.0) or better, although some doctoral programs have higher course grade requirements. A course cannot be deleted or replaced from an official program of study after it has been completed, regardless of grade. This also includes courses with assigned grades of Incomplete (I, Incomplete Charged (IC), Report in Progress.(RP), or No Credit (NC).  With graduate advisor approval, graduate students have one opportunity to repeat a course that will be applied to the program of study, with both the old and new grade remaining on the student’s transcript; see University Policies for details. For students in Independent Doctoral Programs (IDPs), each student’s official program of study is documented in their online degree evaluation available through their my.SDSU home page. This is a personalized status report of their progress toward completing graduation requirements. The program of study is specific to the Catalog bulletin for the semester of admission. For students in Joint Doctoral Programs (JDPs), the program of study is maintained by the doctoral program directors. A program of study must adhere to all degree requirements listed in the Catalog. The graduate advisor may request a course substitution or other degree requirement adjustments by successfully petitioning Graduate Studies for an adjustment of academic requirements. Petitions to substitute a course on the program of study should generally be approved prior to registration, and may not be approved after the course is completed. Withdrawal from the graduate program (and loss of matriculation) occurs when a student takes no courses in fall or spring semester after admission, and also does not request a leave of absence (LOA) in that semester. (oNote that an LOA is not permitted until the student completes their first semester in their program.) Withdrawn students must reapply for admission to the university, pay any applicable fees, and gain acceptance before resuming matriculation and regular class enrollment. Readmission to the university is not guaranteed, and will be decided by the program’s graduate advisor. Readmitted students are subject to degree requirements for the year of readmission, unless the advisor successfully petitions for reversion to a prior year’s requirements. Course and Grade Requirements for Doctoral Degrees Each course and grade requirement listed below applies to all doctoral degrees, unless the program’s catalog entry lists a policy that is more restrictive. See University Policies for additional policies that apply to all doctoral programs. Minimum Course Grade Requirements A course may not be used to satisfy the requirements for a doctoral degree if the final grade is below “C” (2.0) or No Credit. Credit/No Credit Grading For many programs, at least 70 percent of the units used to fulfill the minimum requirements of a doctoral degree program shall be letter graded. Courses graded Credit/No Credit (Cr/NC) are not acceptable for a doctoral degree program, except those offered for Cr/NC only. Units graded Cr/NC will not be included when determining the number of non-letter graded units allowable if they were earned in practica, field experiences, or internships that are explicitly stated as requirements for the degree. Course Level (Number) Restrictions Courses designated as undergraduate level (numbered 500 and below) cannot be used towards a doctoral degree. Doctoral programs must follow the CO’s Executive Order defining the percent of courses that must be designed specifically for doctoral education (e.g., 800-level courses). Application of courses to a Single Degree Courses applied toward one post-baccalaureate degree may not be used to fulfill the requirements of another post-baccalaureate degree unless specifically approved in the corresponding catalog entry. Non-matriculated Units (Including Transfer From Other Universities) Credit earned through work experience, by correspondence, or by examination is not acceptable for the doctoral degree program of study. All doctoral degree courses must be completed after earning a baccalaureate degree, and for some programs, a master’s degree. A limited number of non-matriculated post-baccalaureate courses may be applied to a doctoral degree if requested by the graduate advisor and approved by the College of Graduate Studies. Unless otherwise specified, no more than 30% of a doctoral degree’s units may be earned while in non-matriculated status. Partial credit from a non-matriculated course may not be considered for this calculation; only entire courses may be included. “Non-matriculated status” includes all SDSU Global Campus courses (regardless of when they were taken), plus SDSU Open University courses taken before the student started the program, plus transfer courses from other institutions. (In a JDP, partner campus courses are not considered to be transfer courses if they were taken after beginning the doctoral program.) Requests to apply transfer courses to a SDSU doctoral degree may be approved if 1) the institution is accredited by a regional accrediting association, 2) the course was completed after a bachelor’s or master’s degree was awarded, 3) the course has not and will not be applied to another degree, and 4) the course is graduate-level. Transfer course requests must be submitted by the program’s director and approved by the College of Graduate Studies. Transfer courses must not have expired at the time the degree is awarded; validation or time extension of transfer courses is not permitted. Financial Aid and Scholarship Appeals Students may be required by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships to obtain written verification from the program’s graduate advisor that a course not on the official program of study is required (for example, to prepare for a thesis or other culminating experience).

Qualifying Examinations The purpose of a qualifying examination is to satisfy program faculty that the student is adequately prepared in the discipline to warrant continuation in the program. The faculty committee (see details above) shall assess both foundational and specialized knowledge in the field. In a JDP, the committee shall include faculty from both institutions. Students may take their qualifying examination(s) only if they are in Good Academic Standing (cumulative grade point averages are 3.0 or higher), have a program of study grade point average of 3.0 or higher, meet all university Graduate Student Good standing requirements, and meet all relevant program-level requirements. Qualifying examinations must be passed prior to advancement to candidacy. The examination may consist of written and/or oral parts. If a program’s oral examination is open to the public, it should be publicly advertised at least two weeks in advance. A majority vote of the qualifying examination committee is required for the candidate to pass the examination (see handbook for program-specific details). If a student does not pass their qualifying examination, program policy shall dictate whether the student shall be administratively disqualified, or given an opportunity to retake it. Culminating Experience: Proposal Each doctoral program requires completion of a culminating experience, either in the form of a dissertation or a significant scholarly project which is designed to demonstrate the student’s ability to conduct systematic, rigorous research on a significant issue and to apply current, evidence-based knowledge at the doctoral level. Prior to undertaking this work, students develop and obtain approval of a formal proposal outlining the purpose, scope, and methodology of the project. The dissertation or doctoral project proposal is a formal process allowing the student to demonstrate the requisite theoretical and methodological background, as well as the necessary writing skills to proceed to concentrated dissertation work. a. The dissertation or doctoral project proposal shall include the submission of a written proposal to the doctoral committee. b. A formal oral presentation and defense of the proposal shall occur before faculty and peers. c. The proposal should be provided to the dissertation/doctoral project committee no later than two weeks prior to the date of the oral presentation and defense.

Research Involving Human Subjects or Animal Subjects University committee authorization must be obtained in advance of conducting research involving humans (IRB) or animals (IACUC), see below. Failure to observe this requirement  may result in the refusal of the university to accept the dissertation/project for publication and degree requirements. Research in which information is obtained about an individual through the use of a survey, interview, observation or experimentation or which involves analysis of previously collected human tissues, records, samples or other existing or secondary data is subject to review and approval of the Institutional Review Board (IRB). For students enrolled in a joint doctoral program, IRB review may be required at each campus. Students are responsible for knowing and complying with IRB review requirements at the institution(s) in which they are enrolled. IRB review application materials and guidance on the SDSU campus may be obtained online at https://research.sdsu.edu/research_affairs. Students planning to conduct research that involves the use of live, vertebrate animals must be listed on a protocol approved by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) where the research will take place. If the research will occur under a SDSU approved protocol, the student must be listed on the responsible faculty’s animal protocol form and receive required training. Application materials used to request a review by the IACUC can be obtained at https://research.sdsu.edu/research_affairs or through the Division of Research and Innovation located in Gateway Center, Room 3519. Upon receipt of written authorization from the relevant committee, IRB or IACUC, students may initiate their research and register for required coursework. Dissertation Embargo If the author (and the chair of the dissertation committee) requests a dissertation embargo it must be approved by the graduate dean or designee. Montezuma Publishing will communicate the approved embargo request to ProQuest and the University Library. The purpose of the embargo is to protect the author’s right to publish or otherwise exploit the new knowledge before making it available to others. The display of a dissertation may be embargoed for: (a) up to two years for JDPs and (b) one year (renewable for 1 additional year) for IDPs. JDP students must submit the partner campus embargo form to both campuses. IDP students should send a memorandum requesting restricted use to the dean of the College of Graduate Studies, explaining the rationale for the need. If the dean or designee approves, the request is forwarded to Montezuma Publishing for implementation. For IDPs, authors may request an extension of the embargo period for a second year by sending a memorandum to the graduate dean or designee specifying the reason for the extension. After a dissertation is published, restricted use is no longer an option.

Residence Requirements After formal admission to a doctoral program, the student must spend at least one year in full-time residence at SDSU, although programs vary in this requirement. For JDPs,  residency definitions  shall follow the regulations of the cooperating university. At San Diego State University,  at least one year of full-time residence is required, which consists of registration in and completion of at least six semester units of SDSU graduate level courses. In order to maintain graduate student good standing, doctoral students must be continually enrolled at SDSU each Fall/Spring semester, or have an alternative Form of Study on file. For JDPs, partner campus enrollment requirements vary and are outlined in the respective handbooks.

Advancement to Candidacy A student who holds classified graduate standing and meets scholastic, professional, and other graduate student good standing requirements may be considered for advancement to candidacy for the master’s degree. Advancement to candidacy requires completion of a minimum number of units, no grade of less than 2.0 (C) in a program of study course, minimum GPA in four categories (see Grade Point Averages below), and other requirements of the specific master’s program. The table below outlines minimum requirements for advancement to candidacy in each general degree type, but specific degrees may have higher requirements. Minimum advancement to candidacy requirements Degree Objective Completion of Minimum GPA • Master of Arts 12 units 3.0 (B) • Master of Business Administration • Master of Engineering • Master of Fine Arts in Film and Television Production • Master of Fine Arts in Screen Writing • Master of Music • Master of Public Administration • Master of Public Health • Master of Science • Master of City Planning 24 units 3.0 (B) • Master of Science in Counseling • Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling • Master of Social Work • Master of Fine Arts in Art 30 units 3.0 (B) • Master of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre • Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts • Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing 30 units 3.25 The College of Graduate Studies will notify students upon approval and encoding of advancement to candidacy. Until they are advanced to candidacy, a master’s student may not enroll in the final semester of coursework, enroll in courses associated with the Plan A or Plan B culminating experience, submit a Plan A thesis for publication, or complete a Plan B culminating experience.

Application for Graduation Graduation is not automatic upon the completion of requirements. Master’s students who intend to graduate must take the initiative to file a graduation application with the university. Deadlines for receipt of graduation applications by the College of Graduate Studies are published each year in the academic calendar and on the College of Graduate Studies website at: https://grad.sdsu.edu. A one-time, nonrefundable graduation services fee is required at the time of application. See the SDSU Bursar’s Office website (https://bursar.sdsu.edu/) for current fee. Students who do not complete all degree requirements in the semester in which they applied for graduation may be automatically reconsidered for graduation for up to three additional terms without reapplying (contact the College of Graduate Studies for additional information). Candidates for graduation are not eligible to register for terms subsequent to the graduation date unless admitted to another graduate program. Master’s students who have applied for graduation should review their degree requirements and progress using their official online degree evaluation, and notify their graduate advisor of unexpected discrepancies. Failure to take action (whether by the student or advisor) may result in a cancellation or delay of graduation. Master’s students who are also pursuing an Advanced Certificate or Post-Baccalaureate Credential should obtain degree completion information from the corresponding advisor, since these degree types do not require a graduation application. For all other graduation or cancellation information please visit the College of Graduate Studies website at: https://grad.sdsu.edu.

Awarding of Degree The graduate dean may recommend awarding of a post-baccalaureate degree only if the official program of study and all other degree requirements are satisfactorily completed prior to university deadlines. Some degree requirements have completion dates that are earlier than the last day of term (refer to the College of Graduate Studies website for current information). Upon the recommendation of the faculty of San Diego State University, the Board of Trustees of the California State University awards the appropriate degree to students who have completed the prescribed course of study. The process of posting degrees to transcripts may take up to approximately six to eight weeks after the diploma date. For graduation candidates, instructors must submit grade changes for Incomplete Authorized (I) and Report in Progress (RP) by the university deadline, which will be prior to the end of term. Postbaccalaureate degrees will be awarded if all degree requirements have been met, even if non-degree courses have transcript entries of I or RP. Grades of I and RP will convert to Incomplete Charged (IC) and No Credit (NC) respectively upon graduation. Students who do not wish to graduate with grades of IC or NC on their permanent transcripts must formally cancel their application for graduation. Grades of IC and NC cannot be changed (replaced with a letter grade or Credit) after the degree has been granted. Incomplete Charged grades are counted as an F for grade point average purposes.

Commencement Commencement ceremonies are held each year at the conclusion of the spring semester for students completing degrees in the prior fall, current spring, or next summer term. Details regarding commencement are communicated to prospective participants in March, and are available on the commencement website at https://commencement.sdsu.edu.

Course and Grade Requirements for Master’s Degrees Each course and grade requirement listed below applies to all master’s degrees, unless the program’s catalog entry lists a policy that is more restrictive. See University Policies for additional policies that apply to all master’s programs. Minimum Course Grade Requirements A course may not be used to satisfy the requirements for a master’s degree if the final grade is below “C” (2.0) or No Credit. Credit/No Credit Grading At least 70 percent of the units used to fulfill the minimum requirements of a master’s degree program shall be letter graded. No courses graded credit/no credit (Cr/NC) are acceptable for a master’s degree program, except those offered for Cr/NC only. Units graded Cr/NC will not be included when determining the number of non-letter graded units allowable if they were earned in practica, field experiences, or internships that are explicitly stated as requirements for the degree. Course Level (Number) Restrictions Courses designated as undergraduate level (numbered below 500) cannot be used towards a post-baccalaureate degree. No more than one-half of the units required for a master’s degree may be courses numbered 500-599. Many programs place additional restrictions regarding courses at the 500 level (check the specific catalog entry). At least one-half of the units required for a master’s degree must be courses at the 600- and 700-level. No more than twelve units of coursework numbered 596 and/or 696 may be applied to a master’s degree. Application to a Single Degree Courses applied toward one post-baccalaureate degree may not be used to fulfill the requirements of another post-baccalaureate degree unless specifically approved in the corresponding catalog entry. Non-matriculated Units (Including Transfer From Other Universities) Credit earned through work experience, by correspondence or by examination is not acceptable for the master’s degree program of study. All master’s degree courses must be completed after earning a baccalaureate degree, except for SDSU concurrent master’s degree credit, or courses completed in a SDSU blended (4+1) program. A limited number of non-matriculated post-baccalaureate courses may be applied to a master’s degree if requested by the graduate advisor and approved by the College of Graduate Studies. Unless otherwise specified, no more than 30% of a master’s degree’s units may be earned while in non-matriculated status. Partial credit from a non-matriculated course may not be considered for this calculation; only entire courses may be included. For a state-support degree program, “non-matriculated status” includes all SDSU Global Campus courses (regardless of when they were taken), plus SDSU Open University courses taken before the student started the program, plus transfer courses from other institutions. For students in a SDSU Global Campus degree program, “non-matriculated status” includes all main campus courses (regardless of when they were taken, or whether registration was through Open University), plus SDSU Global Campus courses taken before the student’s first formally admitted semester in the program, plus transfer courses from other institutions. Requests to apply transfer courses to a SDSU master’s degree may be approved if 1) the institution is accredited by a regional accrediting association, 2) the course was completed after a Bachelor’s degree was awarded, 3) the course has not and will not be applied to another degree, and 4) the course is graduate-level. Transfer course requests must be submitted by the program’s graduate advisor and approved by the College of Graduate Studies. Transfer courses must not have expired at the time the degree is awarded (see Degree Time Limitations); validation or time extension of transfer courses is not permitted. Financial Aid and Scholarship Appeals Students may be required by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships to obtain written verification from the program’s graduate advisor that a course not on the official program of study is required (for example, to prepare for a thesis or other culminating experience). Grade Point Averages Graduate students must maintain grade point averages of at least 3.0 (B) in: All courses listed on the official program of study (including courses taken in non-matriculated status). All San Diego State University courses listed on the official program of study that were completed during matriculation. All courses listed on the post-baccalaureate transcripts (including transfer). All San Diego State University courses listed on the post-baccalaureate transcripts.

Degree Time Limitations For most master’s degrees, all requirements must be less than six years old at the time that the degree is awarded. For master’s and concurrent master’s degrees that require more than 36 units, all degree requirements must be less than seven years old when the degree is awarded. Time spent on leave of absence does not extend the degree time limit. Students who do not graduate by these deadlines may be subject to administrative disqualification by the graduate dean. Graduate advisors who support time extensions for expiring courses may appeal on behalf of the student if those courses have not changed significantly since the student took them. Appeals for time limit extension require justification of the student’s extenuating circumstances. Advisors must also address whether degree requirements have changed since the student began their program, and how each expired course will be “validated” for current knowledge. If an appeal is approved and student knowledge is then validated for recency, a one-year time limit extension will be granted. Courses that fail validation must be repeated or substituted. No more than 30% of the degree’s total units may be extended beyond standard time limits, and no course or other degree requirement can be greater than 10 years old at the time the degree is awarded. A course may not have its time limit extended if it is a transfer course from another university. An expired culminating experience (thesis, project, portfolio or comprehensive examination) may not have its time limit extended. Individual graduate programs may more narrowly limit the number, types and/or expiration date of courses, based on field-specific standards. Students who have lost matriculation and wish to continue their studies must formally apply for readmission, which is not guaranteed. See Readmission under University Policies.

Diploma Diplomas are mailed to graduates approximately eight to ten weeks after the diploma date. It is the student’s responsibility to maintain a mailing address in their university account that will be valid for that period of time. Degree titles on diplomas include the degree type and concentration (if applicable), but not specializations or tracks.

Foreign Language Requirement Some programs require students to pass a requirement for a language other than English prior to advancement to candidacy, or in some cases, prior to graduation. See Summary of Curricula Offered for details.

Official Programs of Study Each student’s official program of study is documented in the online degree evaluation available through their my.SDSU home page. This is a personalized status report of their progress toward completing graduation requirements, specific to their admission semester. An official program of study (POS) may not be reduced below the minimum required units for the degree, as stated in the catalog’s degree entry. The number of POS units may not be decreased or increased beyond catalog requirements, except in association with an approved course repeat (see University Policies: Repeated Courses (Graduate Student Degree Coursework)). Graduate advisors with questions regarding POS appeals based on rare and unexpected circumstances should contact the College of Graduate Studies. Requirements for Master’s Degrees Students must complete each course listed on the official program of study with a grade of C (2.0) or better. Some degree programs require higher grades for some or all courses (see the program’s catalog entry). A course cannot be deleted or replaced from an official program of study after it has been completed, regardless of grade. This also includes courses with assigned grades of “Incomplete” or Report in Progress”. With graduate advisor approval, students have one opportunity to repeat a course that will be applied to the program of study. Both the previous and repeated grade will remain on the student’s transcript; see University Policies for details. A program of study must adhere to all degree requirements listed in the catalog. The graduate advisor may request a course substitution or other degree requirement adjustments by successfully petitioning Graduate Studies for an adjustment of academic requirements. Petitions to substitute a course on the program of study should generally be approved prior to registration, and may not be approved after the course is completed. Discontinuation from the graduate program (and loss of matriculation) occurs when a student takes no courses in fall or spring semester after admission, and also does not request a leave of absence in that semester. Students who wish to be readmitted after being discontinued must reapply to the university. Readmission will be decided by the program’s graduate advisor and is not guaranteed. Readmitted students are subject to degree requirements for the year of readmission, unless the advisor successfully petitions for reversion to a prior year’s requirements.

Research Involving Human Subjects or Animal Subjects Committee authorization must be obtained in advance of conducting research involving humans or animals. Failure to observe this requirement may result in the refusal of the university to accept the master’s thesis for publication and degree requirements. Research in which information is obtained about an individual through the use of a survey, interview, observation or experimentation or which involves analysis of previously collected human tissues, records, samples or other existing or secondary data is subject to review and approval of the Institutional Review Board (IRB). For students enrolled in a joint program, IRB review may be required at each campus. Students are responsible for knowing and complying with IRB review requirements at the institution(s) in which they enrolled. IRB review application materials and guidance on the SDSU campus may be obtained online at https://research.sdsu.edu/research_affairs. Students planning to conduct research that involves the use of live, vertebrate animals must be listed on a protocol approved by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) where the research will take place. If the research will occur under a SDSU approved protocol, the student must be listed on the responsible faculty’s animal protocol form and receive required training. Application materials used to request a review by the IACUC may be obtained online at https://research.sdsu.edu/research_affairs or through the Division of Research and Innovation located in Gateway Center, Room 3519. Upon receipt of written authorization from the relevant committee, IRB or IACUC, students may initiate their research and register for required coursework. Thesis (Plan A) and Non-Thesis (Plan B) Satisfactory completion of a thesis, project, or comprehensive examination is defined as follows: A thesis is the written product of a systematic study of a significant problem. It identifies the problem, states the major assumptions, explains the significance of the undertaking, sets forth the sources for and the methods of gathering information, analyzes the data, and offers a conclusion or recommendation. The finished product evidences originality, critical and independent thinking, appropriate organization, language, and format, high level of writing competency, and thorough documentation. In most cases, an oral defense of the thesis is required. A project is a significant undertaking appropriate to the fine and applied arts or to professional fields. It evidences originality and independent thinking, appropriate form, language use, organization, and rationale. It is described and summarized in a written abstract that includes the project’s significance, objectives, methodology, and a conclusion or recommendation. An oral defense of the project may be required. A comprehensive examination is an assessment of the student’s ability to integrate the knowledge of the area, show critical and independent thinking, and demonstrate mastery of the subject matter. The results of the examination evidence independent thinking, appropriate organization and high level of writing competency, critical analysis, and accuracy of documentation. A record of the examination questions and responses shall be maintained in accordance with the records retention policy of the California State University. Plan A master’s degrees at San Diego State University require a thesis or project that culminates with a publicly published document usually referred to as a Thesis. The master’s program graduate advisor approves the style that a thesis is written in. As described below, formatting review, formatting approval, and publication is facilitated by Montezuma Publishing using formatting standards that are established by the Graduate Council. Publication is electronic through the ProQuest ETC (Electronic Thesis & Dissertations) system. The 799A (Thesis) course is required for Plan A students on the official program of study, with registration prior to formatting review. Course 799A represents three units of academic credit and can only be taken Credit/No Credit. A grade of Credit is assigned by the College of Graduate Studies upon thesis approval by the thesis committee, and publication through the ProQuest ETC (Electronic Thesis & Dissertations) system. Students will not be permitted to register in 799A until they have been officially advanced to candidacy, and have an officially approved Thesis or Project Committee Form on file in the College of Graduate Studies. Unauthorized registration in this course may result in cancellation of enrollment. Plan B master’s degrees at San Diego State University require a project, portfolio, comprehensive written examination or other significant culminating experience that is not submitted to Montezuma Publishing, and without publication through the ProQuest ETC (Electronic Thesis & Dissertations) system. Dates for comprehensive examination or project completion are determined by the graduate program. Results of the Plan B culminating experience must be reported to the College of Graduate Studies by the graduate advisor prior to the last day of classes. Students are ineligible to begin the Plan B culminating experience or register in associated courses until after advancement to candidacy.

Theses in Foreign Languages As presentations of original research to the academic community, theses are ordinarily prepared for the university in the English language. In certain cases, however, for a degree in a language other than English, a student’s thesis in the history and literary analysis of non-English languages and literatures may be presented in the subject language. When the departmental graduate advisor and the prospective thesis committee deem this academically appropriate for the specific research topic, the appointment of the student’s thesis committee and authorization of the thesis research by the graduate dean shall be based on the provisions that (1) an abstract of the thesis shall be presented in English; (2) all members of the thesis committee shall be fluent in the subject language; and (3) student competency in standard written English shall be demonstrated through satisfactory completion of a departmental procedure that has been approved by the graduate dean. To obtain approval from the graduate dean, the “thesis in a foreign language” box must be checked on the appointment of thesis committee form. In addition, the program’s graduate advisor must verify that the above provisions have been met. Submission and Publication of Theses Submission of a thesis for university publication requires formal approval of the faculty thesis committee. Thesis manuscript submission will only be accepted if it conforms to the format and style requirements specified by the Graduate Council and graduate program. These requirements are outlined on Montezuma Publishing’s website at https://www.montezumapublishing.com/sdsuthesisdissertation. Students must be enrolled in 799A (Thesis) or 799B (Thesis Extension) during the term in which the thesis is submitted to Montezuma Publishing for formatting review. Students will not be required to register for 799A or 799B in any subsequent term, provided that the submission is received and accepted by Montezuma Publishing prior to their end-of-semester deadline. Deadlines are determined and advertised by Montezuma Publishing and the College of Graduate Studies. Thesis manuscripts should not be submitted to Montezuma Publishing for formatting review until they are approved by the thesis committee for academic content, adhere to all formatting and style requirements, and are judged by the thesis committee to be publication-ready. Manuscripts deemed unready for submission, as determined by the Montezuma Publishing reviewer, will be rejected and returned to the student. Manuscripts are considered unready for submission when (1) they are not in compliance with graduate program style guidelines as described on Montezuma Publishing’s website; (2) they are not in compliance with the university’s formatting guidelines as stated on Montezuma Publishing’s website (that is, there are gross deficiencies of format or presentation); (3) they are incomplete. Students who are unable to meet the final deadline for submission will be required to enroll or reenroll in 799B in a future term. A “Cr” grade in 799A (Thesis) or 799B (Thesis Extension) will only be granted upon publishing approval for the thesis and payment of all relevant fees. The College of Graduate Studies is solely responsible for the submission of grades for 799A and 799B. If the entire submission process is not completed by the publication deadline listed in the academic calendar, applicants for graduation will be automatically reevaluated for graduation in a limited number of future terms. If a student submits for review before the last day to submit deadline, but does not pass formatting review,  they may resubmit at any point until  submission deadline or within 45 days of receiving a corrections email, whichever comes later. If the student does not pass within this time frame, the thesis will be rejected and the student will have to register in 799B (Thesis Extension) the following semester. (Note that applicants for graduation will be automatically reevaluated for graduation in a limited number of future terms.) A student must pay for publication within 90 days of the notification that they have passed a formatting review. If a student fails to pay for publishing within this time frame, the thesis will be rejected and the student will have to register in 799B (Thesis Extension) and re-apply for graduation the following semester. (Note that applicants for graduation will be automatically evaluated for graduation in future terms.)

Thesis Committee In consultation with the degree program’s graduate advisor, each Plan A master’s student will select a thesis committee that includes a chair and at least two other members. The student, graduate advisor, and committee chair will agree upon the remaining faculty committee members. Thesis committee approval and changes to the thesis committee are requested by filing a Thesis Committee Approval Form. The Rights to Thesis/Dissertation Data and Publication Authorship Form must be submitted as part of the approval process. The College of Graduate Studies reviews and approves the composition of master’s student thesis committees based on current university requirements. These requirements include but are not limited to the following. The thesis committee is composed of at least three full-time SDSU faculty members. At least two of the members, including the committee chair, must hold permanent SDSU faculty appointments, be in the SDSU FERP program, or be an approved SDSU emeritus faculty. The first three committee members must be faculty approved by the graduate program for thesis committee service. To promote parity and objective standards across all master’s programs, it is highly recommended that the third committee member be an “outside” SDSU faculty member who is not a member of the degree program’s graduate faculty list. Each master’s program shall create an “outside” member policy that is appropriate for their field of study. Research may require regulatory review and approval. Appropriate authorization must accompany the Thesis Committee Approval Form when it is submitted to the College of Graduate Studies. The thesis committee will not be approved without appropriate research clearance. Additional information is provided above in Research Involving Human Subjects or Animal Subjects.

Thesis Embargo The University Library and Montezuma Publishing will temporarily restrict (embargo) the use of a thesis or project if the author and the chair of the thesis committee request such action and the graduate dean or designee approves. The purpose of the restriction is to protect the author’s right to publish or otherwise exploit the new knowledge before making it available to others. The display of a thesis may be embargoed for a period of up to one year upon written request of the student. To designate restricted use of a thesis, the student and the thesis committee chair should send a memorandum requesting restricted use to the dean of the College of Graduate Studies. If the dean or designee approves, the request is forwarded to Montezuma Publishing for implementation. Authors may request a renewal of the restriction period for a second year by sending a memorandum to the graduate dean or designee specifying the reason for the renewal. After a thesis is published, restricted use is no longer an option.

Unit Requirements by Degree Type Master of Arts, Master of Music, and Master of Science Degrees Thirty to thirty-three units of approved 500-, 600-, and 700-numbered courses earned in graduate standing (36-38 units for the Master of Science degree in Psychology, 36 or 51 units for the Master of Arts in Speech,Language, and Hearing Sciences). At least half of the units required must be in 600- and 700-numbered courses. Courses required to remove undergraduate deficiencies are in addition to the minimum number of units required for the degree. No more than a total of six units in courses numbered 797 and 798 will be accepted for credit toward the degree. Master of Business Administration Degree A minimum of 36 units and up to a maximum of 42 units of 500-, 600-, and 700-level courses earned in graduate standing and specified by the master’s program graduate advisor. A maximum of six units of 500-level courses are acceptable. Up to nine units of coursework taken in non-matriculated status may be applied to the master’s degree. No more than a total of six units in courses numbered 780, 797, 798 will be accepted for credit toward the degree. Master of Business Administration Degree for Executives A minimum of 48 units of 600- and 700-level courses earned in graduate standing. These courses will be offered in a predetermined pattern. No courses taken in non-matriculated status and no substitute courses are accepted. Master of Business Administration Degree (Sports Business Management) A minimum of 45 units of 600- and 700-level courses earned in graduate standing. These courses will be offered in a predetermined pattern. No courses taken in non-matriculated status and no substitute courses are accepted. Master of City Planning Degree Forty-two units of approved 500-, 600-, and 700-numbered courses earned in graduate standing, at least 39 of which must be completed in matriculated status. Courses required to remove undergraduate deficiencies are in addition to the minimum 42 units for the degree. No more than a total of nine units in courses numbered 797 and 798 will be accepted for credit toward the degree. Master of Engineering Degree Thirty-six units consisting of 500-, 600-, and 700-numbered courses specified by the degree requirements and program director while earned in graduate standing and six units of ENGR 798 (project) which may be taken as two three-unit modules. At least half of the units required must be in 600- and 700-numbered courses. No more than nine units taken in non-matriculated status may be applied to the Master’s degree. Courses required to remove undergraduate deficiencies are in addition to the minimum number of units required for the degree. No more than a total of seven units in courses numbered 797 and 798 will be accepted for credit toward the degree. Master of Fine Arts in Art Degree Sixty units of 500-, 600-, and 700-numbered courses earned in graduate standing and specified by the School of Art and Design, at least 45 of which must be completed in matriculated status. Courses required to remove undergraduate deficiencies are in addition to the minimum 60 units for the degree. No more than a total of nine units in course 798 will be accepted for credit toward the degree. Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Degree Fifty-four units of 500-, 600-, and 700-numbered courses earned in graduate standing and specified by the Department of English and Comparative Literature, 39 of which must be in 600-level courses, and at least 36 of which must be completed in matriculated status. Courses required to remove undergraduate deficiencies are in addition to the minimum 54 units for the degree. No more than a total of six units in course 798 will be accepted for credit toward the degree. Master of Fine Arts in Film and Television Production Degree Fifty-four units of 500-, 600-, and 700-numbered courses earned in graduate standing and specified by the School of Theatre, Television and Film, at least 36 of which must be completed in matriculated status. Courses required to remove undergraduate deficiencies are in addition to the minimum 54 units for the degree. No more than a total of eight units in courses numbered 795 and 798 will be accepted for credit toward the degree. No more than a total of six units in course 798 will be accepted for credit toward the degree. Master of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre Sixty units of 500-, 600-, and 700-numbered courses earned in graduate standing and specified by the School of Theatre, Television and Film, at least 30 of which must be completed in matriculated status. Courses required to remove undergraduate deficiencies are in addition to the minimum 60 units for the degree. No more than a total of six units in course 798 will be accepted for credit toward the degree. Master of Fine Arts in Screen Writing Forty-two units of 500-, 600-, and 700-numbered courses earned in graduate standing and specified by the School of Theatre, Television and Film, at least 30 must be 600- and 700-level. Courses required to remove undergraduate deficiencies are in addition to the minimum 42 units for the degree. No more than a total of six units in courses numbered 797 and 798 will be accepted for credit toward the degree. Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts Degree Sixty to sixty-three units of 500-, 600-, and 700-numbered courses earned in graduate standing and specified by the School of Theatre, Television and Film, at least 44 of which must be completed in matriculated status. Courses required to remove undergraduate deficiencies are in addition to the minimum 60 units for the degree. Master of Public Administration Degree Thirty-six to fifty-four units of approved 500-, 600-, and 700-numbered courses earned in graduate standing. At least half of the units required must be in 600- and 700-numbered courses. Courses required to remove undergraduate deficiencies are in addition to the minimum number of units required for the degree. No more than a total of six units in courses numbered 797 and 798 will be accepted for credit toward the degree. Master of Public Health Degree Fifty-one to fifty-nine units of approved 500-, 600-, and 700-numbered courses earned in graduate standing. Up to nine units of coursework taken in non-matriculated status may be applied to the Master’s degree. Courses required to remove undergraduate deficiencies are in addition to the minimum units required for the degree. No more than a total of six units in courses numbered 797 and 798 will be accepted for credit toward the degree. Master of Science in Bioinformatics and Medical Informatics Degree Thirty units of 500-, 600-, and 700-numbered courses for the standard bioinformatics and medical informatics degree or 38 units of 500-, 600-, and 700-numbered courses for the concentration in professional science master as specified by the degree requirements while earned in graduate standing. At least half of the units required must be in 600- and 700-numbered courses. Courses required to remove undergraduate deficiencies are in addition to the minimum number of units required for the degree. No more than a total of six units in courses numbered 797 and 798 will be accepted toward the degree. Master of Science in Computational Science Degree Thirty to forty-one units of 500-, 600-, and 700-numbered courses earned while in graduate standing and specified by the degree requirements. At least half of the units required must be in 600- and 700-numbered courses. Courses required to remove undergraduate deficiencies are in addition to the minimum number of units required for the degree. No more than a total of six units in courses numbered 797 and 798 will be accepted for credit toward the degree. Master of Science in Counseling Degree Sixty units of 600- and 700- numbered courses earned while in graduate standing and specified by the Department of Counseling and School Psychology. Up to 24 units of coursework taken in non-matriculated status may be applied to the master’s degree. Courses required to remove undergraduate deficiencies are in addition to the minimum 60 units for the degree. No more than a total of six units in courses numbered 797 and 798 will be accepted for credit toward the degree. Master of Science in Nursing Degree Thirty-seven to fifty-eight units of 500-, 600-, and 700- numbered courses earned while in graduate standing and specified by the School of Nursing. Some concentrations or specializations require up to 29 additional units. Courses required to remove undergraduate deficiencies are in addition to the minimum number of units required in each concentration or specialization. Up to 12 units of coursework taken in non-matriculated status may be applied to the master’s degree. No more than a total of six units in courses numbered 797 and 798 will be accepted for credit toward the degree. Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs Degree Thirty-seven units of 600- and 700- numbered courses as specified by the director of the regulatory affairs program while earned in graduate standing. No more than a total of 11 units in approved special session courses prior to matriculation and transfer courses may be used to satisfy the minimum unit requirement for the degree. Courses required to remove undergraduate deficiencies are in addition to the minimum number of units required for the degree. No more than a total of six units in courses numbered 797 and 798 will be accepted for credit toward the degree. Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling Degree Sixty units of 600- and 700-numbered courses earned while in graduate standing and specified by the rehabilitation counseling program, at least 70% of which must be completed in matriculated status.  Courses required to remove undergraduate deficiencies are in addition to the minimum 60 units for the degree. Master of Social Work Degree Thirty-eight units of 500-, 600-, 700- numbered courses earned while in graduate standing and for the advanced standing degree or 60-63 units of 500-, 600-, 700-numbered courses earned while in graduate standing and for the standard degree as specified by the School of Social Work, at least 70% of which must be completed in matriculated status. Courses required to remove undergraduate deficiencies in addition to the minimum units for the degree. No more than a total of six units in courses numbered 797 and 798 will be accepted for credit toward the degree.

Additional Information and Resources Students should consult the following official resources for the most current information regarding tuition, fees, and financial obligations: SDSU Money Matters (comprehensive overviews of tuition and fee structures, payment options, installment plans, important deadlines, and financial policies) University Bursar’s Office (billing statements, payment processing, due dates, refund policies, fee explanations, and account services information) Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships (financial aid eligibility, FAFSA processing, grants, loans, scholarships, disbursement schedules, and aid-related policies) Housing and Residential Education (housing charges, payment schedules, license agreements, meal plans, and housing-related financial obligations) my.SDSU Student Portal (real-time account balances, charges, payment deadlines, financial holds, and access to the Financial Account Tile) SDSU Global Campus (extended education program fees, special session tuition, and professional or certificate program costs)

Administrative and Financial Holds on Student Accounts All administrative and financial holds must be cleared prior to the enrollment of classes. See “Fees and Debts Owed to the Institution”on the CSU Tuition and Fees page of the catalog. Acceptance of payment by the university does not constitute completion of registration or guarantee of services if any kind of administrative or financial hold exists. Depending on the situation, you may be required to clear your hold with cash, money order, or certified check. Administrative and financial holds must be cleared prior to registration and may restrict access to university services. Payment of outstanding charges does not automatically remove a hold; students must satisfy all conditions associated with the hold. In certain circumstances, payment may be required in certified funds.

Appeals for Exception to Refund Policy Students may petition for an exception to refund policy based on documented exceptional circumstances. A Petition for Special Consideration may be obtained from the University Bursar’s Office and must be submitted prior to the end of the twelfth week of instruction. Refund exceptions are granted only when extraordinary circumstances are demonstrated, and approval is determined by the chief financial officer or designee based on whether tuition and fees have been earned by the institution.

Basic Tuition and Mandatory Fees Basic tuition and fees are assessed based on the number of units in which a student is enrolled. Applicable systemwide tuition and fees are established by the California State University and are subject to change. Fee payment information and instructions are available in the Money Matters section of the University Bursar’s Office website. Students enrolled as auditors are assessed the same tuition and fees as those enrolled for credit. Nonresident students are required to pay additional tuition, as described in a separate section. For fee assessment purposes, thesis extension courses, zero-unit courses, and half-unit courses are counted as one unit. A complete schedule of tuition and fee amounts by student classification and enrollment level is published in the CSU Tuition and Fees section of the catalog. Tuition and fees include both systemwide tuition and campus-based mandatory fees that support student services and campus programs. These fees include, but are not limited to, the Student Body Association Fee, Student Body Center Fee, Health Facilities Fee, Instructionally Related Activities Fee, Health and Wellness Fee, Library Use Fee, and Student Success Fee, in addition to basic tuition determined by unit load and student classification. Students enrolled at SDSU Imperial Valley are assessed a separate set of campus-based mandatory fees specific to that location. Mandatory systemwide tuition fees may be waived for eligible students in accordance with the California Education Code. Additional information is provided in the “Fee Waivers and Exemptions” section of this catalog. In addition to systemwide tuition and mandatory fees, students may be assessed other campus-based fees. Information regarding these fees is available through the University Bursar’s Office website. An optional Student Involvement and Representation Fee (SIRF) of $2 per term supports the California State Student Association. This fee is voluntary, and students may opt out each term. Additional information is available through the University Bursar’s Office website under Tuition and Fees.

CSU Tuition Authority, Policy Framework & Right to Modify Fees Tuition and fees at the California State University are established with the goal of minimizing student costs; however, they remain subject to change based on available public funding and institutional needs. As a result, the university reserves the right to adjust or modify tuition and fees, even after initial assessment or payment. All published tuition and fee amounts should be considered estimates pending final approval by the CSU Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, or campus presidents, as applicable. Changes to mandatory systemwide tuition are implemented in accordance with the Working Families Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Act (California Education Code Sections 66028-66028.6). Students are responsible for any additional amounts due resulting from approved changes. For the most current information regarding tuition and fee structures, including updates for the 2027-2028 academic year, students should refer to the University Bursar’s Office website.

Fee Waivers and Exemptions California Education Code provides for waivers and exemptions from mandatory systemwide tuition fees for qualifying individuals, including eligible military members and dependents, foster youth, recipients of specific state and federal benefits, and other statutorily defined populations. Eligibility requirements, documentation standards, and application procedures vary by program. Students are advised to consult the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, Office of the Registrar, or the Joan and Art Barron Veterans Center for current guidance. For more information, refer to the CSU Tuition and Fees page. Over 60 Fee Waiver Program San Diego State University offers a fee waiver program for California residents 60 years of age and older. Eligible participants may receive waivers for the admission application fee, basic tuition fee, health and wellness fee, and Instructionally Related Activities (IRA) fee, and may also receive reductions in certain campus-based fees. Enrollment is subject to space availability and regular admission requirements. For additional information, contact the Office of Admissions.

Graduate Business Professional Program Fee Graduate students enrolled in designated programs within the Fowler College of Business are assessed a professional program fee of $321.00 per unit for all units taken as a requirement for graduation. This fee is assessed in addition to basic tuition and fees and any applicable nonresident tuition. Applicable programs include: MS Accountancy MBA Master of Business Administration MS Business Administration MS Information Systems MS in Cybersecurity Management MS in Global Business Development BS in International Business/MS Global Business Development MS in Finance MS in Supply Chain Innovation MS in Financial and Tax Planning A fee waiver is available for courses not used to meet degree requirements, excluding prerequisite coursework. Students should contact the Graduate Business Programs Office, Lamden Hall, Room 448, for additional information.

Late Fees and Penalties Late fees are assessed when students fail to meet established registration or payment deadlines. A late registration fee is assessed for students who do not enroll in at least one course prior to the first day of instruction, although newly admitted students may be exempt. Additional late fees may apply for missed payment deadlines, housing charges, and other administrative obligations as outlined in university policy. Returned Payments (Dishonored Payments) If a payment is returned or not honored by a financial institution for any reason, the student will be assessed a dishonored payment fee of $35.00 and a late fee of $50.00 when applicable. Nonpayment of tuition or fees may result in cancellation of registration and withholding of university services until all financial obligations are resolved. The university reserves the right to restrict the use of personal checks, electronic checks, or credit cards for individuals with prior returned payment history. Refunds of Tuition and Mandatory Fees and Withdrawal Regulations governing refunds of tuition and mandatory fees, including nonresident tuition, are contained in Section 41802 of Title 5, California Code of Regulations. Mandatory fees include systemwide and campus-based fees required for enrollment in state-supported academic programs. Students who cancel registration or drop all courses prior to the first day of instruction are eligible for a full refund of tuition and mandatory fees, including nonresident tuition, less an administrative charge established by the campus. Procedures and deadlines for cancellation and withdrawal are available through the Office of the Registrar. Students who withdraw during the term or drop all courses prior to the designated drop period may receive a prorated refund based on the portion of the term completed. No refund is issued after the 60 percent point of the term. Students who reduce their unit load within the designated drop period may receive a refund of the difference, less applicable administrative charges. Refunds are not provided for short-term courses unless withdrawal occurs prior to the first instructional meeting or established deadline. Refunds may also be issued for administrative error, course cancellation, ineligibility due to institutional error, or military activation. Students not otherwise eligible may petition for consideration under exceptional circumstances.

Miscellaneous Fees (Fees payable when service is rendered.) Administrative citation fee (enforcement of smoking, bicycling and skateboard violations): $75.00 Adobe Creative Suite License Fee: $25.00 per year Application for admission or readmission (nonrefundable): $70.00 Athletic cheer team membership fee (fee range based on planned competitions and available resources): $500 to $1,500 Athletic winter guard membership fee (fee range based on yearly travel plans): $1,200 to $1,500 Counseling Diversion Program fee: $100.00 Counseling Diversion Program fee (missed appointment): $30.00 Credential application fee*: $55.00 Credential evaluation fee: $25.00 Credit by examination fee: $100.00 Diploma replacement fee: $20.00 Document copying fee (per page): $1.00 Enrollment confirmation deposit (nonrefundable): $400.00 First Year Experience Fee: $348.00 Graduation services fee: $181.00 Graduate Student Experience fee: $300.00 Graduate Student Health Insurance (GSHIP):  $2,088.00 for Fall 2026; $2,862.00 for Spring and Summer 2027 Interest inventory assessment fee: $10.00 Internet reconnect fee (wired/wireless): $150.00 Late fee (failure to meet administratively required appointment or time limit): $20.00 Late Housing fee payment: $50.00 Late key fee: $30.00 Late Non-Resident payment **(Not on Installment payment plan): 10% of Outstanding Balance Late registration (nonrefundable): $50.00 Late Tuition fee payment: $50.00 Latin diploma fee: $30.00 Lock and locker fee (optional): $1.00 Loss of or damage to library materials: Replacement cost plus service Charge: $8.00 Lost key fee (per key) (Late fee also charged when applicable): $50.00 Musical instrument and audio/visual equipment fee: $20.00 Music Recital Fee (half solo/junior recital): $80.00 Music Recital Fee (full solo/senior recital): $100.00 Photo-identification card (one-time cost to new undergraduate and graduate students at time of registration (nonrefundable): $25.00 Photo-identification card replacement fee: $25.00 Police report fee: $10.00 Basic Tuition & Fees installment payment plan service charge (nonrefundable): $60.00 Resident affiliate program (RAP) fee: $25.00 Returned payment fee**: $35.00 Teacher Education Credential Application processing/advising fee: $25.00 Tow fee: $150.00 Towel fee (optional): $4.00 Transcript of record, official (per transcript): $15.00 Official Transcript of Record, On-Demand (per transcript): $25.00 for first transcript and $10.00 for each additional on-demand transcript printed at the same time. Non-Resident Installment Payment Plan service charge is equal to 10% (of each installment payment). Vehicle immobilization fee: $150.00 *Established by and payable to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. **Late fee also charged when applicable.

Nonresident Tuition and Fees (Foreign and Out-of-State) Nonresident tuition is assessed in addition to basic tuition and fees and other systemwide charges. Tuition is charged for all units attempted, and the total nonresident tuition due per term is determined by the number of units enrolled. For fee assessment purposes, zero-unit and half-unit courses are counted as one unit. The nonresident tuition rate is $471.00 per unit. Mandatory systemwide fees may be waived for those who qualify under applicable provisions of the California Education Code. International students are required to maintain health insurance coverage as a condition of enrollment. The cost of coverage is approximately $1,800 per year. Beginning Fall 2023, incoming out-of-state and international students are required to pay an additional per-semester fee until graduation. This fee increases annually from $500 in 2023-2024, to $1,000 in 2024-2025, and to $1,500 in 2025-2026, and $1,554 in 2026-2027.

Parking and Transportation Fees Parking at San Diego State University is a self-supporting program and is not included in the cost of attendance. Parking fees are unbundled from tuition and mandatory fees. Students may choose from hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, and semester parking options. Availability and rates are subject to change. Those who do not park at SDSU’s facilities are not required to pay for parking, and SDSU offers many services to support students that choose to save money on vehicle costs. Learn more about transit, car sharing, vanpooling, and bike/scooter programs here: https://parking.sdsu.edu/commuting Parking refunds are not automatic and must be requested through Parking and Transportation Services. Refunds are prorated based on unused time, rounded down to the nearest dollar, and may include an administrative fee unless resulting from a system error. SDSU is served by regional public transportation, including trolley and bus routes, and offers discounted transit pass programs for eligible students. Additional information is available at https://parking.sdsu.edu/commuting and https://parking.sdsu.edu/permits/student. Cost of Attendance and Student Budgets (Financial Aid Purposes) San Diego State University establishes standard student budgets in coordination with the California State University system that meet federal requirements. These budgets are updated annually to reflect inflation and changes in cost conditions. The cost of attendance includes tuition and mandatory fees, books and supplies, housing and food, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses. Budgets vary depending on whether a student lives on campus, off campus, or commutes from home. These budgets are used to determine financial aid eligibility and represent standard estimated costs, not individual expenditures. Current cost of attendance information is available on the SDSU Financial Aid website. Miscellaneous Fees and Charges Miscellaneous fees are assessed as applicable for specific services, administrative actions, or course-related requirements. These fees are generally payable at the time services are rendered. Because fees are subject to change, students should refer to the University Bursar’s Office website for the most current information.

Payment of Tuition and Fees Following your enrollment into courses, Tuition and fees must be paid by the payment deadline located in your my.SDSU Financial Account Tile. Payments are accepted for the exact amount of fees. Overpayments of $10.00 or less are refunded only upon request. If your payment for tuition and fees is returned by the bank for any reason, your registration may be canceled and you will be billed a dishonored payment charge of $35.00 and late fee of $50.00 if applicable. Payment of tuition and fees should be made online or by check or money order. The university reserves the right to refuse payment by personal check or eCheck from those individuals who have previously had items returned unpaid by their bank. Refunds may be applied against other amounts due to the university. Log into your my.SDSU account to view charges, due dates and make a payment. More information about paying tuition and fees can be found via the University Bursar’s Office’s website. Third-Party Payment Processing (ILLUMIA formerly TRANSACT™) In partnership with Illumia formerly Transact™ (a secure third party payment solution), students and their families are able to use MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover Card to pay their Tuition and Fees each semester. The University Bursar’s Office does not accept credit cards for in-person payment of Tuition and Fees or Housing. Payments made using Illumia/Transact™ are normally posted to the student’s account in real time. Illumia/Transact™ assesses each customer a 2.65% service charge based on the transaction amount.

Return of Title IV Financial Aid The return of Title IV financial aid is governed by federal law under the Higher Education Amendments of 1998 (Public Law 105-244). When a student who has received federal financial aid withdraws or fails to complete a period of enrollment, the university must determine the amount of aid earned based on the percentage of the term completed. Unearned aid must be returned to federal programs in accordance with federal regulations. If funds were disbursed directly to the student, repayment may be required. In certain cases, students may be eligible for post-withdrawal disbursement, and the university will notify the student if applicable. For more information refer to the University Bursar’s Office.

Student Debts and Financial Obligations to the University In accordance with Title 5, California Code of Regulations Sections 42380 and 42381, the university may withhold permission to register, restrict access to services or facilities, or withhold other institutional privileges from any person owing a debt to the institution until the debt is paid. The institution may also refer unpaid debts to collection agencies, report debts to credit bureaus, offset amounts against state tax refunds where applicable, and charge collection costs, including attorney’s fees if litigation is required. The university may not withhold official academic transcripts due to unpaid debts; however, transcript processing fees may still apply. Students who believe they do not owe all or part of an asserted obligation may contact the University Bursar’s Office for review. The university will evaluate all relevant information and provide a determination based on institutional records and policy. For more information on Fees and Debts Owed to the Institution, refer to the CSU Tuition and Fees page.

Student Financial Responsibility and Liability Whether or not an invoice is received, students are financially responsible for all tuition and fees associated with their enrollment. Charges are assessed for all units held or added after the twelfth instructional day of the term, or as otherwise defined by university policy. Nonresident students (foreign and out-of-state) are responsible for all applicable tuition charges for enrolled units and must ensure payment is made in accordance with university deadlines. Nonresident tuition must be paid prior to the first day of instruction. Students are responsible for monitoring their accounts and ensuring all balances are paid in full. Nonresident students must pay or sign up for the Tuition Installment Plan for a minimum of 12 units (9 units graduate) at the time of registration. Undergraduate foreign students wishing to pay fewer than 12 units and graduate students wishing to pay fewer than nine units must submit an approved Application for Reduced Course Load available through the International Student Center. Additional charges resulting from changes in enrollment must be paid at the time they are incurred. Late payments are subject to additional fees and service charges.

Academic Credit for Military Service (Undergraduate Student Option) The university is guided by the recommendations of the American Council on Education in granting undergraduate credit toward the bachelor’s degree for military service. Post-baccalaureate credit is not granted. To obtain credit for military service, a student must be fully matriculated, be enrolled at the university, and submit a Joint Services Transcript (JST), Form DD-214 or DD-295.

Academic Credit for Non-Collegiate Instruction (Undergraduate Student Option) San Diego State University grants undergraduate degree credit for successful completion of non-collegiate instruction, either military or civilian, appropriate to the baccalaureate degree, that has been recommended by the Commission on Educational Credit and Credentials of the American Council on Education. The number of units allowed are those recommended in the Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experience in the Armed Services and the National Guide to Educational Credit for Training Programs. Credit will be considered to be elective units in most cases. Petitions for acceptance of credits toward specific requirements are available in the Office of the Registrar. Applicability to specific degree requirements (General Education, major, minor, etc.) is subject to approval of the appropriate campus authority.

Academic Credit Through Coursework Credit for Upper Division Courses Normally, only juniors, seniors, and graduate students enroll in upper division courses (numbered 300 through 599). Article 40405.1 of Title 5, California Code of Regulations specifically limits upper division general education credit to students who have achieved upper division status. Community College Credit A maximum of 70 semester units earned in a community college may be applied toward the degree with the following limitations: (a) no upper division credit may be allowed for courses taken in a community college; (b) no credit may be allowed for professional courses in education taken in a community college, other than an introduction to education course. Concurrent Graduate Credit Undergraduate students may request to have one or more courses held out of the undergraduate academic record (not fulfill any undergraduate degree requirements) to be potentially applied toward a graduate degree. Concurrent graduate credit is available for courses taken in the same term that the bachelor’s degree is earned. Concurrent credit cannot be granted retroactively after the bachelor’s degree is earned. To request concurrent graduate credit, senior undergraduate students must submit a petition to the Office of the Registrar and meet the following criteria: Concurrent graduate credit may be established for courses numbered 500 and above; Have a minimum cumulative, SDSU, or major grade point average of at least a 3.00; Be within one term of completing requirements for the bachelor’s degree; Attempts no more than a maximum of 15 units. The maximum number of units that may be earned as concurrent master’s degree credit is determined by the difference between the number of units remaining for the bachelor’s degree and 15; Petitions must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar by the schedule adjustment deadline for the term in which the concurrent credit is earned; The student must have an active graduation application for a bachelor’s degree on file. Requests and questions to this process and the eligibility criteria will be evaluated by the Office of the Registrar and Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management. Blended (4+1) programs have been approved to count designated graduate level coursework to apply towards the baccalaureate and master’s degree requirements. See specific program guidance for more information. Post-Baccalaureate Credential Credit Undergraduate students may petition for post-baccalaureate credential eligibility that is coordinated through the College of Education, such as California teaching credentials and service credentials. Applicable to the Fifth Year Credential Requirement, concurrent post-baccalaureate credit may be earned during the final semester or summer term by seniors admitted to the College of Education who meet all the following qualifications: Have a minimum grade point average of 2.85 on the last 60 units attempted. Complete coursework in excess of graduation requirements during the semester (or summer term) when graduation occurs. Attempt no more than 21 units during the final undergraduate semester. Request no more than a maximum of 12 units of 300, 400, 500, or 900-numbered courses for post-baccalaureate credit. Petition the assistant dean of the College of Education. Submit a petition before the end of the first week of classes of the final undergraduate semester (or term) when graduation occurs. Graduate at the end of the semester (or summer term) the petition is made. Extension courses (whether through SDSU Global Campus or another university) are not acceptable for concurrent post-baccalaureate credential eligibility. Concurrent post-baccalaureate credit will not be granted retroactively. Petition forms are available in the Office of the Registrar, Student Services West, Room 1551. Credit for Extension Courses (Undergraduate Students) The maximum amount of extension and correspondence credit which may be accepted toward the minimum requirements for the bachelor’s degree is 24 semester units. Extension and correspondence credit are not counted in satisfaction of the minimum residence requirement. A maximum of nine units in extension courses at San Diego State University may be accepted as part of the requirements for the master’s degree, graduate students are subject to limitations described above in Post-Baccalaureate Credit. Continuing education courses offered by departments are of two types. The first consists of regular catalog courses that may be applied toward university degree requirements and are typically offered at the upper-division level. The second consists of professional advancement units offered through Global Campus to meet specific academic needs of community groups; these courses are not applicable toward undergraduate or graduate degrees. Course 397 is designated for professional advancement units and, whether offered through Global Campus or in regular sessions as a training or tutorial/discussion component accompanying credit courses, is not applicable toward a degree.

Academic Credit Through Examination (Undergraduate Students) San Diego State University grants credit for passing scores on The College Board Advanced Placement examinations, on certain College-Level Examination Program tests, and on International Baccalaureate higher level subjects. SDSU also grants credit for locally administered credit by examination tests. A total of 30 units will be allowed for credit earned through examination (excluding Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate). The details in each case are provided in the tables in this section of the catalog. Credit for Advanced Placement Examinations San Diego State University grants credit toward its undergraduate degrees for successful completion of examinations of the Advanced Placement Program of the College Board. High school students who intend to participate in this program should make the necessary arrangements with their high schools and should indicate at the time they take the Advanced Placement examinations that their test scores be sent to San Diego State University. Credit will be issued by the Office of the Registrar upon receipt and review of test scores. The Advanced Placement Credit table in this section of the catalog indicates the units granted for the score attained and the course equivalents for each of the examinations offered. Credit for College‑Level Examination Program (CLEP) The university grants credit on 34 CLEP Subject Examinations. See the Academic Credit Through Examination table in this section of the catalog. Credit for International Baccalaureate Certificates or Diplomas San Diego State University normally grants six units of credit for each International Baccalaureate Higher Level subject examination passed with a score of 4 or better. To receive credit, students must request that an official International Baccalaureate transcript of grades be sent to San Diego State University’s Office of the Registrar. The International Baccalaureate Credit table identifies established course equivalencies. Subject examinations not listed in the table will be evaluated for appropriate course credit by the departmental advisor. Advanced Placement Credit Examination Passing Score Credit Granted SDSU Course Equivalency* GE/Graduation Requirements Satisfied African American Studies 3, 4, 5 3 AFRAS 170A American Institutions Requirement: American History/Institutions and Ideals, and U.S. Constitution requirements. Ethnic Studies [6] Does not satisfy the American Institutions-California Government requirement. Art History 3, 4, 5 6 ART 258 and ART 259  Arts [3A] Art: 2D Art and Design 3, 4, 5 3 ART 101 N/A Art: 3D Art and Design 3, 4, 5 3 ART 103 N/A Art: Drawing 3, 4, 5 3 ART 100 N/A Biology 3, 4, 5 6 BIOL 100, BIOL 100L and 2 units of BIOL 299 Biological Science [5B] Laboratory [5C] Business with Personal Finance 3, 4, 5 3 B A 299 N/A Calculus AB/AB Subscore 3 6 MATH 120 and MATH 141 Math/Quantitative Reasoning [2] 4, 5  4 MATH 150 Calculus BC 3 7 MATH 141 and MATH 150 4, 5  8 MATH 150 and MATH 151 Chemistry 3, 4, 5 6 CHEM 200 and CHEM 201 N/A Chinese Language and Culture 3, 4, 5 6 CHIN 202 and 1 unit of CHIN 296 Humanities [3B] May satisfy the language requirement for certain majors Comparative Government and Politics 3 3 POL S 299 Social and Behavioral Science [4] 4, 5 3 POL S 103 Computer Science  A 3 3 CS 299 N/A 4, 5 4 CS 150 and CS 150L Computer Science Principles 3, 4, 5 6 CS 100 and CS 299 Math/Quantitative Reasoning [2] English Language and Composition 3, 4 6 RWS 100 and 3 units of RWS 299 English Composition [1A] 5 6 RWS 100 and RWS 200 English Composition [1A] Critical Thinking [1B] English Literature and Composition 3, 4, 5 6 RWS 100 and ECL 299 English Composition [1A] Humanities [3B] Environmental Science 3, 4, 5 4 ENV S 100 and ENV S 299 Physical Science [5A] Laboratory [5C] European History 3, 4, 5 6 HIST 106 and HIST 299 Humanities [3B] French Language and Culture 3 6 FRENC 201 and FRENC 210 Humanities [3B] May satisfy the language requirement for certain majors 4, 5 6 FRENC 221 German Language and Culture 3 6 GERMN 202 Humanities [3B] May satisfy the language requirement for certain majors 4, 5 8 GERMN 205A and GERMN 205B Human Geography 3, 4, 5 3 GEOG 102 Social and Behavioral Science [4] Italian Language and Culture 3 6 ITAL 201 Humanities [3B] May satisfy the language requirement for certain majors 4 6 ITAL 201 and ITAL 211 5 6 ITAL 211 and ITAL 212 Japanese Language and Culture 3 6 JAPAN 111 and JAPAN 112 Humanities [3B] 4 6 JAPAN 111, JAPAN 112, and JAPAN 211 Humanities [3B] May satisfy the language requirement for certain majors 5 6 JAPAN 111, JAPAN 112, JAPAN 211 and JAPAN 212 Latin 3, 4 6 CLASS 202L Humanities [3B] 5 6 CLASS 202L and CLASS 303L*** Humanities [3B] May satisfy the language requirement for certain majors Macroeconomics 3, 4, 5 3 ECON 101 Social and Behavioral Science [4] Microeconomics 3, 4, 5 3 ECON 102 Social and Behavioral Science [4] Music Theory 3 6 MUSIC 105 and MUSIC 299** N/A 4, 5 6 MUSIC 105 and MUSIC 205A** Physics 1 3, 4, 5 4 PHYS 180A and PHYS 182A N/A Physics 2 3, 4, 5 4 PHYS 180B and PHYS 182B N/A Phsyics C: Mechanics 3, 4, 5 4 PHYS 195 and PHYS 195L N/A Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism 3, 4, 5 4 PHYS 196 and PHYS 196L N/A Precalculus 3 4 MATH 141 Math/Quantitative Reasoning [2] Psychology 3, 4, 5 3 PSY 101 Social and Behavioral Science [4] Research 3, 4, 5 3 GEN S 299 N/A Seminar 3, 4, 5 3 GEN S 299 N/A Spanish Language and Culture 3 4 SPAN 201 Humanities [3B] May satisfy the language requirement for certain majors 4 7 SPAN 201 and SPAN 211 5 11 SPAN 201, SPAN 202, and SPAN 211 Spanish Literature and Culture 3, 4 3 SPAN 299 Humanities [3B] 5 6 SPAN 299 and SPAN 499 Statistics 3, 4, 5 3 STAT 250 Math/Quantitative Reasoning [2] U.S. Government and Politics 3 3 POL S 299 Social and Behavioral Science [4] 4, 5 3 POL S 102 Social and Behavioral Science [4] American Institutions Requirement: U.S. Constitution requirement Does not satisfy the American Institutions-California Government requirement. United States History 3, 4, 5 6 HIST 109 and HIST 110 Social and Behavioral Science [4] American Institutions Requirement:  American History/Institutions and Ideals, and U.S. Constitution requirements. Does not satisfy the American Institutions-California Government requirement. World History: Modern 3, 4, 5 3  HIST 101 Humanities [3B] *Credit may not be earned at SDSU for courses which duplicate credit already allowed for examinations as listed under SDSU course equivalents. **Student must also take Music Placement Examination. College Level Examination Credit Examination Passing Score Credit Granted SDSU Course Equivalency* GE/Graduation Requirements Satisfied American Government 50 3 POL S 102 Social and Behavioral Science [4] American Institutions Requirement: U.S. Constitution requirement Does not satisfy the American Institutions-California Government requirement American Literature 50 3 N/A Humanities [3B] Analyzing and Interpreting Literature 50 3 N/A Humanities [3B] Biology 50 6 BIOL 100 Biological Science [5B] Calculus 50 4 N/A Math/Quantitative Reasoning [2] Chemistry 50 6 CHEM 200 N/A College Algebra 50 3 N/A Math/Quantitative Reasoning [2] College Composition 50 6 N/A English Composition [1A] Critical Thinking [1B] College Composition Modular 50 6 N/A English Composition [1A] Critical Thinking [1B] College Mathematics 50 6 N/A Math/Quantitative Reasoning [2] English Literature 50 3 N/A Humanities [3B] Financial Accounting 50 3 N/A N/A French Language: Level 1 50 6 N/A Humanities [3B] French Language: Level 2 59 12 N/A Humanities [3B] May satisfy the language requirement for certain majors German Language: Level 1 50 6 N/A Humanities [3B] German Language: Level 2 60 12 N/A Humanities [3B] May satisfy the language requirement for certain majors History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 50 3 HIST 109 Social and Behavioral Science [4] American Institutions Requirement: American History and U.S. Constitution History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present 50 3 HIST 110 Social and Behavioral Science [4] American Institutions Requirement: American History Does not satisfy American Institutions-California Government requirement Human Growth and Development 50 3 N/A Social and Behavioral Science [4] Humanities 50 3 HUM 101 Humanities [3B] ^Information Systems 50 3 N/A N/A Introduction to Educational Psychology 50 3 N/A N/A Introductory Business Law 50 3 N/A N/A Introductory Psychology 50 3 PSY 101 Social and Behavioral Science [4] Introductory Sociology 50 3 SOC 101 Social and Behavioral Science [4] Natural Sciences 50 6 BIOL 100 Biological Science [5B] Precalculus 50 3 MATH 141 Math/Quantitative Reasoning [2] Principles of Macroeconomics 50 3 ECON 101 Social and Behavioral Science [4] Principles of Management 50 3 N/A N/A Principles of Marketing 50 3 N/A N/A Principles of Microeconomics 50 3 ECON 102 Social and Behavioral Science [4] Social Sciences and History 50 6 N/A Social and Behavioral Science [4] Humanities [3B] Spanish Language: Level 1 50 6 N/A Humanities [3B] Spanish Language: Level 2 63 12 N/A Humanities [3B] May satisfy the language requirement for certain majors Spanish with Writing: Level 1 50 6 N/A Humanities [3B] Spanish with Writing: Level 2 65 12 N/A Humanities [3B] May satisfy the language requirement for certain majors Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 50 3 N/A Humanities [3B] Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present 50 3 HIST 106 Humanities [3B] *Credit may not be earned at SDSU for courses which duplicate credit already allowed for examinations as listed under SDSU course equivalents. ^Prior to October 2015, examination formerly titled Information Systems and Computer Applications. International Baccalaureate Credit Examination Passing Score Credit Granted SDSU Course Equivalency* GE/Graduation Requirements Satisfied Arabic B Higher 4-7 6 ARAB 202 Humanities [3B] May satisfy the language requirement for certain majors Biology Higher 5-7 6 BIOL 100, BIOL 100L, and BIOL 299 Biological Science [5B] Laboratory [5C] Business and Management Higher 5-7 3 B A 299 N/A Chemistry Higher 5-7 6 CHEM 103 and CHEM 299 Physical Science [5A] Laboratory [5C] Chinese Language B: Mandarin Higher 4-7 6 CHIN 201 and CHIN 296 Humanities [3B] May satisfy the language requirement for certain majors Classical Language B: Greek Higher 4-7 6 CLASS 101G and CLASS 202G Humanities [3B] Classical Language B: Latin Higher 4-7 6 CLASS 101L and CLASS 202L Humanities [3B] Computer Science Higher 4-7 3 CS 100 Math/Quantitative Reasoning [2] Dance Higher 4-7 3 DANCE 299 Arts [3A] Design Technology Higher 5-7 3 SUSTN 299 N/A Economics Higher 5-7 6 ECON 101 and ECON 102 Social and Behavioral Science [4] English A: Language and Literature Higher 4-7 6 RWS 100 and ECL 299 English Composition [1A] Humanities [3B] English A: Literature Higher 4-7 6 RWS 100 and ECL 299 English Composition [1A] Humanities [3B] Film Higher 4-7 3 TFM 160 Arts [3A] French Language B Higher 4-7 6 FRENC 221 Humanities [3B] May satisfy the language requirement for certain majors Geography Higher 5-7 6 GEOG 101 and GEOG 102 Physical Science [5A] Social and Behavioral Science [4] German Language B Higher 4-7 6 GERMN 202 and GERMN 205B Humanities [3B] May satisfy the language requirement for certain majors Global Politics Higher 5-7 3 POL S 104 Social and Behavioral Science [4] Hindi Language B Higher 4-7 6 LING 299 Humanities [3B] May satisfy the language requirement for certain majors History (any region) Higher 5-7 6 HIST 100 and HIST 101 Humanities [3B] Indonesian Language B Higher 4-7 6 LING 299 Humanities [3B] May satisfy the language requirement for certain majors Information Technology in a Global Society Higher 5-7 3 MIS 299 Italian Language B Higher 4-7 6 ITAL 211 and ITAL 212 Humanities [3B] May satisfy the language requirement for certain majors Japanese Language B Higher 4-7 6 JAPAN 211 and JAPAN 212 Humanities [3B] May satisfy the language requirement for certain majors Korean Language B Higher 4-7 6 KOR 202 Humanities [3B] May satisfy the language requirement for certain majors Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches Higher 4-7 7 MATH 141 and MATH 150 Math/Quantitative Reasoning [2] Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation Higher 4-7 6 MATH 120 and MATH 141 Math/Quantitative Reasoning [2] Music Higher 4-7 3 MUSIC 299 Arts [3A] Norwegian Language B Higher 4-7 6 LING 299 Humanities [3B] May satisfy the language requirement for certain majors Philosophy Higher 4-7 3 PHIL 299 Humanities [3B] Physics Higher 5-7 6 PHYS 180A, PHYS 182A, and PHYS 299 N/A Portuguese Language B Higher 4-7 6 PORT 102 Humanities [3B] Psychology Higher 5-7 3 PSY 101 Social and Behavioral Science [4] Russian Language B Higher 4-7 6 RUSSN 200A and RUSSN 200B Humanities [3B] May satisfy the language requirement for certain majors Social and Cultural Anthropology Higher 4-7 3 ANTH 102 Social and Behavioral Science [4] Spanish Language B Higher 4-7 6 SPAN 202 and SPAN 212 Humanities [3B] May satisfy the language requirement for certain majors Sports, Exercise and Health Science Higher 5-7 3 ENS 299 N/A Swedish Language B Higher 4-7 6 LING 299 Humanities [3B] May satisfy the language requirement for certain majors Theatre Higher 4-7 6 THEA 100 and THEA 299 Arts [3A] Visual Arts Higher 4-7 3 ART 299 N/A World Religions Higher 5-7 3 REL S 299 Humanities [3B] *Credit may not be earned at SDSU for courses which duplicate credit already allowed for examinations as listed under SDSU course equivalents. Credit by SDSU Examinations (Undergraduate Student Option) Students may challenge a course by taking an examination developed at San Diego State University. To apply for credit by examination, the student should check with the appropriate department(s) since each department has the option of excluding any of its courses from credit by examination or of setting special conditions on the student requesting this option. Approval to receive undergraduate credit by examination is granted at the discretion of the appropriate college authorities and under the following conditions: The student must be matriculated, in good standing (and not on notice) and registered in at least one regular course (not extension or Open University) at the time credit by examination is authorized but NOT registered in the course to be challenged. The student cannot have been enrolled in the course (graded or withdrawn, SDSU or other campus) or enrolled in a comparable course at a more advanced level. A course may be challenged only once. Forms are available from the Office of the Registrar. The student will be required to complete the form, pay $100 to the University Bursar’s Office, attach the receipt to the form, obtain the signature of the department chair or school director and the dean of the college, and submit the form to the Office of the Registrar. Credit by examination is restricted to regular undergraduate courses listed in the catalog, does not include 600- and 700-numbered or extension courses, and does not count as residence credit. Lower-division language courses cannot be challenged. The grade awarded will be either Cr (credit) or NC (no credit). A maximum of 30 units can be awarded for credit by examination. Credit by examination is not treated as part of a student’s study load and, therefore, is not considered by the Veterans Administration in the application of their regulations, and is not always accepted as transfer credit between collegiate institutions. Credit will be posted on the transcript.

Academic Notice and Disqualification (Undergraduate Students) Academic Notice The purpose of academic notice is to warn students that their academic performance is below the state minimum required for graduation and to indicate that improvement is required before a degree can be granted. An undergraduate student whose grade point average (GPA) falls below a C average (2.0) for either all baccalaureate level college work attempted or all work attempted at San Diego State University will be placed on academic notice at the end of the semester. A student must meet the following cumulative and SDSU campus GPA minimums to remain enrolled at San Diego State University while on academic notice: First-Year: <30 units (minimum 1.50 GPA) Sophomore: 30-59 units (minimum 1.70 GPA) Junior: 60-89 units (minimum 1.85 GPA) Senior: 90+ units (minimum 1.95 GPA) Second Baccalaureate: 0+ units (minimum 1.95 GPA) Academic notice will be lifted when the student has attained a C (2.0) average or better on all baccalaureate level college work attempted and on all work attempted at San Diego State University. The SDSU campus GPA includes all courses taken through the San Diego or Imperial Valley Campus, Special Sessions courses offered through SDSU Global Campus, and any Open University courses taken after spring 1998. Open University courses taken prior to spring 1998 and all Global Campus extension courses are considered transfer credit, and do not count in the SDSU GPA. GPA is computed by dividing the number of grade points accumulated by the number of graded units attempted (see chart under Plus/Minus Grading for number of grade points assigned per unit in each grade category.) Academic Disqualification Undergraduate students who are admitted to SDSU in good standing will not be disqualified at the end of their first semester of coursework at San Diego State University, but may be placed on academic notice. While on academic notice, the student will be academically disqualified if either their SDSU or cumulative GPA falls below the disqualification range for their student level. First-Year: (29 units or less) will be academically disqualified if their SDSU or cumulative GPA is below a 1.50 Sophomore: (30-59 units) will be academically disqualified if their SDSU or cumulative GPA is below a 1.70 Junior: (60-89 units) will be academically disqualified if their SDSU or cumulative GPA is below a 1.85 Senior: (90 units or higher) will be academically disqualified if their SDSU or cumulative GPA is below a 1.95 Second Baccalaureate: (0+ units) will be academically disqualified if their total or campus GPA is below a 1.95 Students who have been disqualified from SDSU will not be allowed to attend regular or Open University courses, or courses through the SDSU Global Campus Special Sessions until one year from the date of their disqualification. Students must also reapply for admission to the university and gain acceptance before resuming enrollment in regular SDSU courses after that one year. Administrative-Academic Notice An undergraduate student may be placed on administrative-academic notice by action of appropriate campus officials for any of the following reasons: Withdrawal from all or a substantial portion of a program of studies in two successive terms or in any three terms. Repeated failure to progress toward the stated degree or objective or other program objective, including that resulting from assignment of 15 units of No Credit (when such failure appears to be due to circumstances within the control of the student). Failure to comply, after due notice, with an academic requirement or regulation, as defined by campus policy, which is routine for all students or a defined group of students (examples: failure to list all colleges attended on the application for admission, failure to take placement tests, failure to complete a required practicum, failure to comply with professional standards appropriate to the field of study, failure to complete a specified number of units as a condition for receiving student financial aid or making satisfactory progress in the academic program). Administrative-Academic Disqualification An undergraduate student who has been placed on administrative-academic notice may be disqualified from further attendance if: The conditions for removal of administrative-academic notice are not met within the period specified. The student becomes subject to administrative-academic notice while on administrative notice. The student becomes subject to administrative-academic notice for the same or similar reason for which the student has been placed on administrative-academic notice previously, although not currently in such status. In addition, an appropriate campus administrator may disqualify a student who at any time during enrollment has demonstrated behavior so contrary to the standards of the profession for which the student is preparing as to render him/her unfit for the profession. In such cases, disqualification will occur immediately upon notice to the student, which shall include an explanation of the basis for the action, and the campus may require the student to discontinue enrollment as of the date of the notification. Students who have been disqualified from SDSU may not attend classes through any registration mechanism until one year from the date of their disqualification, including SDSU Global Campus Special, Sessions or Open University. Students must reapply for admission to the university and gain acceptance before resuming matriculation and regular class enrollment after that one year.

Academic Renewal In accordance with CSU Academic Renewal Policy, under certain circumstances the campus may disregard up to two semesters or three quarters of previous undergraduate coursework taken at any college from all considerations associated with requirements for the baccalaureate degree. These circumstances are: The student has formally requested such action and presented evidence that substantiates that the work in question is substandard and not representative of her/his current scholastic ability and/or performance level, and The previous level of performance was due to extenuating circumstances, and All degree requirements except the earning of at least a “C” (2.0) grade point average have or will soon have been met. Final determination that one or more terms shall be disregarded shall be based upon a careful review of evidence by a committee appointed by the president which shall include designee of the chief academic officer and consist of at least three members. Such final determination shall be made only when: Five years have elapsed since the most recent work to be disregarded was completed; and The student has earned in residence at the campus since the most recent work being considered was completed: 15 semester units with at least a 3.0 GPA or 30 semester units with at least a 2.5 GPA or 45 semester units with at least a 2.0 GPA. When such action is taken, the student’s permanent academic record shall be annotated so that it is readily evident to all users of the record that NO work taken during the disregarded term(s), even if satisfactory, has been applied towards the meeting of degree requirements. However, all work must remain legible on the record ensuring a true and complete academic history. University policy regarding academic renewal is not intended to permit the improvement of a student’s grade point average beyond what is required for graduation.

Additional Resources San Diego State University’s sexual misconduct violence prevention and education statement, which includes facts and myths about sexual misconduct violence, at this link. U.S. Department of Education, regional office Office for Civil Rights OCR SanFrancisco@ed.gov 810 3rd Avenue, Suite 750, Seattle, WA 98104-1627 (206) 684-4505 TDD (800) 877-8339 OCRcivilrights@seattle.gov U.S. Department of Education, national headquarters Office for Civil Rights (800) 421-3481 TDD (800) 877-8339 OCR@ed.gov VALORUS 1215 K. Street, Suite 1850 Sacramento, CA 95814 916-446-2520 California Coalition Against Sexual Assault Website VALORUS Website Domestic and Family Violence, Office of Justice Programs, United States Department of Justice: Intimate Partner Violence National Institute of Justice: Intimate Partner Violence, Office of Justice Programs, United States Department of Justice National Domestic Violence Hotline Website and phone number 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Office of Violence against Women, United States Department of Justice Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Intimate Partner Violence Center for Community Solutions 24/7 Crisis Hotline: 1-888-385-4657

Assignment of Grades and Grade Appeals Faculty have the right and responsibility to provide evaluation and timely assignment of appropriate grades. There is a presumption that grades assigned are correct.  Students who wish to appeal an assigned grade bear the responsibility to demonstrate otherwise. If an appropriate grade is believed not to have been assigned, the matter should first be addressed with the instructor of record. If the issue cannot be resolved informally, the case may be presented to the appropriate campus entity, reviewed, and, where justified, receive a grade correction. Requests to improve an earned grade assigned at the end of a semester by completing additional coursework are not considered. Students are responsible for attempting to resolve grade disputes in a timely manner, typically during the semester following the semester in which the questioned grade was received. If 12 or more months have elapsed since the grade was issued, or graduation has occurred, no grade change will be considered.

Availability of Institutional and Financial Assistance Information The following information concerning student financial assistance is available on the Financial Aid Office website at (http://www.sdsu.edu/financialaid). Additional required institutional disclosures can be found on SDSU’s Required Notices webpage at https://www.sdsu.edu/institutional-disclosures: A description of the federal, state, institutional, local, and private student financial assistance programs available to students who enroll at San Diego State University and for San Diego State University students participating in study abroad programs; For each aid program, a description of procedures and forms by which students apply for assistance, student eligibility requirements, criteria for selecting recipients from the group of eligible applicants, and criteria for determining the amount of a student’s award; A description of the rights and responsibilities of students receiving financial assistance, including federal Title IV student assistance programs, criteria for continued student eligibility under each program, and how a drug law violation may affect eligibility to receive financial aid; The satisfactory academic progress standards that students must maintain for the purpose of receiving financial assistance and criteria by which a student who has failed to maintain satisfactory progress may reestablish eligibility for financial assistance; The method by which financial assistance disbursements will be made to students and the frequency of those disbursements; The way the university provides for Pell-eligible students to obtain or purchase required books and supplies by the seventh day of a payment period and how the student may opt out; The terms of any loan received as part of the student’s financial aid package, a sample loan repayment schedule, and the necessity for repaying loans; The general conditions and terms applicable to any employment provided as part of the student’s financial aid package; The terms and conditions of the loans students receive under the Direct Loan and Perkins Loan Programs; The exit counseling information the university provides and collects for student borrowers; and Contact information for the Office of the Student Ombudsman office available for disputes concerning federal, institutional and private loans. Information concerning the cost of attending San Diego State University is available on the Financial Aid Office website at https://sacd.sdsu.edu/financial-aid/financial-aid/eligibility/cost-of-attendance and includes: Tuition and fees; The estimated costs of books and supplies; Estimates of typical student housing, food, and transportation costs; and If requested, additional costs for specific programs. Information concerning the refund policies of San Diego State University for the return of unearned tuition and fees or other refundable portions of institutional charges is available on the University Bursar’s Office website  at https://bursar.sdsu.edu/. Information concerning policies regarding the return of federal Title IV student assistance  as required by federal regulation is available on the University Bursar’s Office website at https://bursar.sdsu.edu/. Information concerning loan exit counseling for all student borrowers under the federal student loan programs is available on the University Bursar’s Office website at https://bursar.sdsu.edu/. Information concerning loan exit counseling for all student borrowers under the federal student loan programs is available from Student Account Services, Student Services West, Room 2536, 619-594-5253, or at http://www.sdsu.edu/sas. Information regarding special facilities and services available to students with disabilities may be obtained from the Student Ability Success Center, Calpulli Center, Room 3101, 619-594-6473 (TDD: 619-594-2929), or at http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/sds. Information concerning San Diego State University policies, procedures, and facilities for students and others to report criminal actions or other emergencies occurring on campus may be obtained from the University Police Department, 619-594‑1991, or at http://www.police.sdsu.edu. Information concerning San Diego State University annual campus security report and annual fire safety report may be obtained from the University Police Department, 619-594‑1991, or at http://www.police.sdsu.edu. Information concerning the prevention of drug and alcohol abuse and rehabilitation programs may be obtained from Counseling and Psychological Services, Calpulli Center, Room 4401, 619-594‑5220, or at http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/cps. Information regarding student retention and graduation rates of students enrolled at San Diego State University and, if available, the number and percentage of students completing the program in which the student is enrolled or has expressed interest may be obtained from Analytic Studies and Institutional Research, Manchester Hall, Room 3310, 619-594-6846, or at http://asir.sdsu.edu. Information concerning athletic opportunities available to male and female students and the financial resources and personnel that San Diego State University dedicates to its men’s and women’s teams may be obtained from the director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Aztec Athletics Center, Room 3015, 619-594-6357, or at http://www.goaztecs.com. Information concerning teacher preparation programs at San Diego State University, including pass rate on teacher certification examinations, may be obtained from the Office of Advising and Recruitment, Lamden Hall, Room 259, 619-594-6320. Information concerning grievance procedures for students who feel aggrieved in their relationships with the university, its policies, practices and procedures, or its faculty and staff may be obtained from the Office of the Student Ombudsman, Student Services East, Room 1105, 619-594-6578, or at http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/ombuds. Information concerning student activities that San Diego State University provides, must be easily accessible on http://www.sdsu.edu. Information concerning student body diversity at San Diego State University, including the percentage of enrolled, full-time students who are (1) male, (2) female, (3) Pell Grant recipients, and (4) self-identified members of a specific racial or ethnic group, may be obtained from Analytic Studies and Institutional Research, Manchester Hall, Room 3310, 619-594-6846, or at http://asir.sdsu.edu. The federal Military Selective Service Act (the “Act”) requires most males residing in the United States to present themselves for registration with the Selective Service System within 30 days of their 18th birthday. Most males between the ages of 18 and 25 must be registered. Males born after December 31, 1959, may be required to submit a statement of compliance with the Act and regulations in order to receive any grant, loan, or work assistance under specified provisions of existing federal law. In California, students subject to the Act who fail to register are also ineligible to receive any need-based student grants funded by the state or a public postsecondary institution. Selective Service registration forms are available at any U.S. Post Office, and many high schools have a staff member or teacher appointed as a Selective Service Registrar. Applicants for financial aid can also request that information provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) be used to register them with the Selective Service. For more information on the Selective Service System, and to initiate the registration process, visit the official Selective Service System website.

Career Placement The Career Services Center and/or Center for University Advancement may furnish, upon request, information about the employment of students who graduate from programs or courses of study preparing students for a particular career field. Data provided must be in a form that does not allow for the identification of any individual student. This information includes data concerning the average starting salary and the percentage of previously enrolled students who obtained employment. The information may include data collected from graduates of the university or graduates of all universities in the California State University system

Changes of Rules and Policies Although every effort has been made to assure the accuracy of the information in this catalog, students and others who use this catalog should note that laws, rules, and policies change from time to time and that these changes may alter the information contained in this publication. Changes may come in the form of statutes enacted by the Legislature, rules and policies adopted by the Board of Trustees of the California State University, by the chancellor or designees of the California State University, or by the president or designees of the university. It is not possible in a publication of this size to include all of the rules, policies and other information that pertain to students, the institution, and the California State University. More current or complete information may be obtained from the appropriate department, school, or administrative office. Nothing in this catalog shall be construed as, operate as, or have the effect of an abridgment or a limitation of any rights, powers, or privileges of the Board of Trustees of the California State University, the chancellor of the California State University, or the president of the university. The trustees, the chancellor, and the president are authorized by law to adopt, amend, or repeal rules and policies that apply to students. This catalog does not constitute a contract or the terms and conditions of a contract 5 between the student and the university or the California State University. The relationship of students to the university and the California State University is one governed by statute, rules, and policy adopted by the legislature, the trustees, the chancellor, the presidents and their duly authorized designees. Additionally, the California State University may, immediately and without notice, modify, alter, adjust or amend any rule, policy, activity or item contained in this catalog if a force majeure event occurs. Force Majeure events include, but are not limited to, (a) acts of God; (b) flood, fire, earthquake or explosion; (c) terrorist threats or acts, riot or other civil unrest; (d) government orders or laws; (e) judicial orders or rulings; (f) national or regional emergencies; (g) strikes, labor stoppages or slowdowns; (h) epidemic, pandemic or health outbreaks which may cause serious illness; (i) power or transportation disruptions; and (j) other similar occurrences beyond the reasonable control of the California State University.

Cheating and Plagiarism Institutions of higher education are founded to impart knowledge, seek truth, and encourage one’s development for the good of society. University students shall thus be intellectually and morally obliged to pursue studies with honesty and integrity. In preparing and submitting materials for academic courses and in taking examinations, a student shall not yield to cheating or plagiarism, which not only violate academic standards but also make the offender liable to penalties explicit in Section 41301 of Title 5, California Code of Regulations as follows: Expulsion, Suspension, and Probation of Students. Following procedures consonant with due process established pursuant to Section 41304, any student of a campus may be expelled, suspended, placed on probation, or given a lesser sanction for one or more of the following causes that must be campus related. Cheating Cheating is defined as the act of obtaining, or attempting to obtain, credit for academic work by the use of dishonest, deceptive, or fraudulent means. Examples of cheating include, but are not limited to: copying, in part or in whole, from another’s test or other examination; discussing answers or ideas relating to the answers on a test or other examination without the permission of the instructor; obtaining copies of a test, an examination, or other course material without the permission of the instructor; using notes, cheat sheets, or other devices considered inappropriate under the prescribed testing condition; collaborating with another or others in work to be presented without the permission of the instructor; falsifying records, laboratory work, or other course data; submitting work previously presented in another course, if contrary to the rules of the course; altering or interfering with the grading procedures; plagiarizing, as defined; and knowingly and intentionally assisting another student in any of the above. Plagiarism Plagiarism is defined as the act of incorporating ideas, words, or specific substance of another, whether purchased, borrowed, or otherwise obtained, and submitted to the university as one’s own work to fulfill academic requirements without giving credit to the appropriate source. Plagiarism shall include but not be limited to: submitting work, either in part or in whole, completed by another; omitting citations for ideas, statements, facts, or conclusions that belong to another; omitting quotation marks when quoting directly from another, whether it be a paragraph, sentence, or part thereof; close and lengthy paraphrasing of the writings of another; submitting another person’s artistic works, such as drawings, musical compositions, paintings, photographs, or sculptures; and submitting as one’s own work papers purchased from research companies; representing work produced by generative artificial intelligence (AI) as one’s own. Disciplinary Action Cheating and plagiarism in connection with an academic program at the university may warrant two separate and distinct courses of action that may be applied concurrently in response to a violation of this policy: (a) academic sanctions, such as grade modifications; and (b) disciplinary sanctions, such as probation, suspension, or expulsion. Academic sanctions are concerned with the student’s grades and are the responsibility of the instructor involved. Disciplinary sanctions are concerned with the student’s records and status on campus and shall be the responsibility of the university president or designated representative. The Director of the Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities shall be the president’s representative in matters of student discipline.

Civil and Criminal Penalties for Violation of Federal Copyright Laws Anyone who is found to be liable for copyright infringement may be liable for either the owner’s actual damages along with any profits of the infringer or statutory damages of up to $30,000 per work infringed. In the case of a willful infringement, a court may award up to $150,000 per work infringed. (See 17 U.S.C. §504.) Courts also have discretion to award costs and attorneys’ fees to the prevailing party. (See 17 U.S.C. §505.) Under certain circumstances, willful copyright infringement may also result in criminal penalties, including imprisonment and fines. (See 17 U.S.C. §506 and 18 U.S.C.§2319.).

Dean’s List Undergraduate Students The Dean’s List recognizes undergraduate academic achievement within a single fall semester or spring semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, undergraduate students must be in good academic standing, matriculated, and have a grade point average of at least 3.50 based on a minimum of 12 units of credit for courses in which letter grades were assigned. The computation of grade points will be made six weeks after the end of the semester to include students who complete Incomplete grades promptly. Students will be recognized by the dean of their respective college; Undeclared and Interdisciplinary Studies in Three Departments will be listed by the Division of Faculty Advancement and Student Success.

Evaluation A degree evaluation is a summary of college work completed and remaining requirements to be completed for a bachelor’s degree. New first-year and transfer students will receive an evaluation at the new student orientation.

Final Examinations No final examination shall be given to individual students before the regular time. Students who find it impossible to take a final examination on the date scheduled must make arrangements with the instructor to have an incomplete grade reported and must take the deferred final examination within the time allowed for making up incomplete grades.

Grading System Definition of Grades for Undergraduate Students Grades and grade points per unit used in reporting are as follows: Grade of A (outstanding achievement), 4 points; B (praiseworthy performance), 3 points; C ( satisfactory performance), 2 points; D (minimally passing), 1 point; F (failing), 0 points; RP (report in progress), not counted in the grade point average; W (withdrawal), not counted in the grade point average; AU (audit), no credit earned and not counted in the grade point average; Cr (credit), signifying units earned, but not counted in the grade point average; NC (no credit), no credit earned and not counted in the grade point average; I (incomplete authorized), no credit earned and not counted in the grade point average until one calendar year has expired, at which time it will be changed to an IC (incomplete charged) and will count as an F for grade point average computation; WU (withdrawal unauthorized), will count as an F for grade point average computation. Definition of Grades for Graduate Students Grades and grade points per unit used in reporting are as follows: Grade of A (superior performance), 4 points; B (satisfactory performance), 3 points; C (minimally passing), 2 points; D (unacceptable for graduate credit), 1 point; F (failing), 0 points; RP (report in progress), not counted in the grade point average; W (withdrawal), not counted in the grade point average; AU (audit), no credit earned and not counted in the grade point average; Cr (credit), signifying units earned, but not counted in the grade point average; NC (no credit), no credit earned and not counted in the grade point average; I (incomplete authorized), no credit earned and not counted in the grade point average until one calendar year has expired, at which time it will be changed to an IC (incomplete charged) and will count as an F for grade point average computation; WU (withdrawal unauthorized), will count as an F for grade point average computation. Plus/Minus Grading A plus/minus grading system is utilized at San Diego State University. Plus/minus grading is not mandatory but is utilized at the discretion of the individual instructor. The grades of A+, F+ and F- are not issued. The decimal values of plus and/or minus grades are utilized in the calculation of grade point averages as follows: A = 4.0 A- = 3.7 B+ = 3.3 B = 3.0 B- = 2.7 C+ = 2.3 C = 2.0 C- = 1.7 D+ = 1.3 D = 1.0 D- = 0.7 F = 0 WU = 0 I = 0 IC = 0 Faculty members use all grades from A through F to distinguish among levels of academic accomplishment. The grade for satisfactory undergraduate achievement is C. The grade for satisfactory graduate achievement is B. Computation of Grade Point Average To compute the grade point average, the total number of grade points earned is divided by the number of units attempted. Units earned with a Cr (Credit) are not included in the computation. A grade of I (incomplete authorized) is not counted in the grade point computation until one calendar year has expired, at which time it will be charged as an IC (incomplete charged) grade and will count as an F. The minimum grade point average for a bachelor’s degree is 2.0 (C). See Requirements for Master’s Degrees for post-baccalaureate grade point average requirements. Report in Progress Grade - RP The RP symbol is used in connection with courses that extend beyond one academic term. It indicates that work is in progress and has been evaluated and found to be satisfactory to date, but that assignment of a precise grade must await completion of additional work. Work is to be completed within a stipulated time period not to exceed one year except for graduate thesis (799A) or dissertation (899). An additional exception shall be made for Research (797 and 897) in which time period is not to exceed two years. Graduate courses for which the RP symbol is appropriate are specifically designated in the departmental listings of the catalog. For graduation candidates, instructors must submit grade changes for RP courses by the university deadline, which will be prior to the end of term. For graduate students, RP grade entries will be converted to NC at the time of final degree evaluation (see Requirements for Master’s Degrees: Awarding of Degree). Grades of NC cannot be changed (replaced with a letter grade or Credit) after the degree has been granted. Withdrawal Grade - W The W symbol indicates the student received approval from the dean (or designee) of their college to withdraw from a course after the University Census date for that term due to a verified serious and compelling reason. See Official Withdrawal section for more information. Auditing - AU Enrollment as an auditor is subject to permission of the instructor, provided that enrollment in a course as an auditor shall be permitted only after students otherwise eligible to enroll on a credit basis have had an opportunity to do so. Auditors are subject to the same fee structure as credit students and regular class attendance is expected. Failure to meet required class attendance may result in an administrative drop of the course. Units taken for audit are not used in the calculation of enrollment status. To enroll as an auditor, obtain the Change to Audit Grade form from the Office of the Registrar. Obtain instructor approval and return the completed form before the schedule adjustment deadline to the Office of the Registrar. Once enrolled as an auditor, students may not change to credit status unless such a change is requested before the schedule adjustment deadline. Graduate students cannot use audited courses to fulfill a degree requirement. Credit/No Credit - Cr/NC (Undergraduate Student Option) An undergraduate student may elect to be graded credit/no credit in particular courses, subject to the following conditions: Upper division courses graded credit/no credit (Cr/NC), whether taken at this or at another institution, may not be used to satisfy requirements for a major or minor except for those courses identified in the course listing as graded Cr/NC. Courses graded credit/no credit (Cr/NC) may not be used to satisfy Area 1 English Communication and Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning sections of General Education. No more than 15 units graded credit/no credit may be applied toward the total units required in a bachelor’s degree program, except that all units accepted as transfer credit from another institution at the time of admission may be used. If 15 or more units graded credit/no credit are transferred, additional courses graded credit/no credit may not be applied toward the total units required for a bachelor’s degree. Exceptions to this policy will be made only when a student is required to enroll in an SDSU course on a credit/no credit basis. Units for courses required for graduation which are offered for Cr/NC only will not be counted as part of the 15 elective units of Cr/NC allowed. If, for any reason (change of major or minor or transfer from another institution), upper division courses graded credit/no credit are offered to satisfy requirements in the major, a student may be required by the major department to pass competency examinations at an acceptable level or take prescribed alternate courses before being allowed to continue in the major. Change in grading basis may be made without College approval through the Schedule Adjustment Deadline. No changes in grading basis are permitted after that date. A grade of Credit is awarded for work equivalent to all grades which earn 2.0 or more grade points (A through C). No Credit is awarded for work equivalent to all grades which earn less than 2.0 grade points (C - through F). The only courses that may be repeated with a credit/no credit option are those in which a grade of No Credit was previously received. If a course previously taken for a grade is repeated for a grade of Credit, the original grade will continue to be used in computation of the grade point average. NOTE: NC is not calculated in the grade point average at San Diego State University. However, some institutions, particularly for graduate admissions, calculate an NC as an F. Credit/No Credit - Cr/NC (Graduate-Level Courses) A grade of Credit (Cr) is awarded for the satisfactory completion of courses 797, 798, 799A, and certain 500-, 600-, 700-, and 800-numbered courses specifically designated in the graduate curriculum and the Class Schedule. Failure to complete such courses will result in the grade of No Credit (NC) being awarded. Students will be awarded a grade of Cr in graduate level courses for work equivalent to a course letter grade of B (3.0) or better. A grade of NC is awarded for work equivalent to a course letter grade of B- (2.7) or less. See Thesis Extension (799B) under course information about 799B credit. No courses graded Cr/NC are acceptable on an advanced degree program, except those offered only for Cr/NC. At least 70 percent of the units used to fulfill the minimum requirements of a master’s degree program shall be letter graded. However, courses graded Cr/NC will not be included when determining the number of non-letter graded units allowable if they were earned in practica, field experiences, or internships explicitly stated as requirements for the master’s degree. Instructors may not request grade changes for a grade of No Credit after graduation. Incomplete Authorized Grade - I The symbol I (incomplete authorized) indicates that a portion of required coursework has not been completed and evaluated in the prescribed time period due to unforeseen, but fully justified, reasons and there is still a possibility of earning credit. It is the responsibility of the student to bring pertinent information to the instructor and to reach agreement on the means by which the remaining course requirements will be satisfied. The conditions for removal of the Incomplete shall be stated on the online Incomplete Grade Agreement, which shall be completed by the instructor when grades are submitted. A copy of the Incomplete agreement will be available to the student, the instructor, and department. A final grade is assigned when the work agreed upon has been completed and evaluated. An Incomplete shall not be assigned when the only way the student could make up the work would be to attend a major portion of the class when it is next offered. The instructor shall assign a deadline for the student to complete their work that is appropriate for the student’s extenuating circumstances and the nature of the outstanding assignments. The student’s work completion deadline shall also account for time that the instructor will need to evaluate the submission and report a course grade. Assuming that the student has met their completion deadline, the instructor shall submit a grade change to remove the incomplete within one calendar year after the end of the incomplete term. Failure to report a grade within one calendar year shall result in the incomplete being replaced with Incomplete Charged (IC) on the transcripts, which is equivalent to an F for grade point average and progress point computation. This one-year limitation shall prevail whether or not the student maintains continuous enrollment.  In all cases, because a student’s record must provide an accurate and complete accounting of the student’s academic history, courses which initially had an Incomplete grade awarded will be annotated on the transcript. For graduation candidates, instructors must submit grade changes for I courses by the university deadline, which will be prior to the end of term. For undergraduates, the graduation application will be canceled if the Incomplete is present at the time of final degree evaluation. For graduate students, Incomplete grade entries will be converted to Incomplete Charged at the time of final degree evaluation (see Requirements for Master’s Degrees: Awarding of Degree). Instructors may not request grade changes for an Incomplete Charged after graduation. Incomplete Charged Grade - IC The symbol IC (incomplete charged) may be used when a student who received an I (incomplete authorized) has not completed the required coursework within the allowed time limit. The IC is posted to the record at the end of the one year time limit and is counted as a failing grade for grade point average and progress point computation. Re-enrolling for a course in which a grade of I (incomplete authorized) was initially assigned does not remove the outstanding grade.  Instructors may not request grade changes for an Incomplete Charged after graduation. Withdrawal Unauthorized Grade - WU The symbol WU indicates that a student enrolled in a course did not withdraw from the course and failed to complete course requirements. It is used when, in the opinion of the instructor, the number of completed assignments or course activities or both were insufficient to make possible a normal evaluation of academic performance. For purposes of grade point average computation, this symbol is equivalent to an F. If the student attended a portion of a course and then, after receiving failing grades, stopped attending without officially withdrawing, a final grade of F not WU should be assigned. Graduate students who have successfully repeated a WU graded course may petition the College of Graduate Studies for a possible grade point average adjustment. Good Standing (Academic) Academic standing for undergraduate students at San Diego State University is determined by the grade point average a student earns in university areas. At the undergraduate level, good academic standing means that the student has an overall cumulative GPA and an SDSU cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better. Students should note that in order to graduate, they also need a GPA of 2.0 in the major. At the graduate level, good academic standing means that the student has an overall cumulative GPA and an SDSU cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. Additional good standing requirements for graduate students are described in Graduate Student Good Standing below.

Graduate Program Unit Limits and Guidelines Full time enrollment for graduate students is nine units of coursework. Enrollment in Thesis (799A) is considered full time for master’s degree candidates. Enrollment in Thesis Extension (799B) or Comprehensive Examination Extension (799C) is considered half time for master’s degree candidates. Enrollment in Doctoral Research (897), Doctoral Dissertation (899), or Clinical Internship (Psychology 894) is considered full time for students admitted to a doctoral program. Transfer and Foreign University Credit Credit earned through work experience, by correspondence, or by examination is not acceptable for a program of study in a post-baccalaureate degree program. Graduate course credits earned at an accredited university in non-matriculated status must be approved by the graduate advisor and the Graduate Dean or designee for use in a SDSU degree. Credits earned in non-matriculated status include transfer coursework from both domestic and foreign universities. Graduate degrees may only include a limited number of non-matriculated and approved units, generally 30% or less of the degree total. See Requirements for Master’s degrees: Unit Requirements for more information. Open University Students who have been admitted to the university may not enroll in on-campus courses through Open University. Students who have not been admitted to the university may enroll in on-campus courses through Open University during the regular semester on a space available basis with approval of the course instructor and the department chair. Courses taken through Open University prior to admission to the university may be transferred to meet graduate degree requirements with the approval of the graduate advisor and the graduate dean or designee, are subject to unit limits. See requirements for Master’s degrees: Unit Requirements for more information. Special Sessions Program Credit Special session degree programs are offered through SDSU Global Campus for external degree students. A matriculated graduate student who is not in a special session degree program may only take courses through the special session program if the course is not being offered through the regular session, the course must be taken as part of the program of study, and if the course will not be offered again prior to the student’s planned graduation date. Students  enrolled in both regular session and special session courses,  must pay both special session fees and regular session fees. See Requirements for Master’s degrees: Unit Requirements for more information about applying Special Sessions coursework to a self-support graduate degree.

Graduate Student Good Standing Graduate students are considered to be in Good Standing with the College of Graduate Studies if they: Maintain good academic standing with the university (based on cumulative GPA); Are in good judicial standing (as defined by the Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities); Make continued good progress toward the degree each semester (as defined by the graduate program); Maintain matriculation (enroll in classes, on a JDP Partner Campus form of study, or file Leave of Absence, each Fall and Spring semester). Appeals may be submitted in writing to the Graduate Dean or designee to reinstate Good Standing with the College of Graduate Studies.

Graduation With Honors and Distinction Undergraduate Students Graduation with honors is granted to undergraduate students who achieve high grade point averages. Excellence is recognized at three levels: cum laude (3.50-3.64) magna cum laude (3.65-3.79) summa cum laude (3.80-4.00) For determination of eligibility, two grade point averages are computed; both must satisfy the minimum grade point average for appropriate honors designation. They are the GPA calculated on all units taken at this institution (a minimum of 24 graded units), and the overall (cumulative) grade point average (including both SDSU and transfer units). Grades for the final semester’s work are included in calculation of eligibility for graduation with honors. Students are tentatively designated as eligible for graduation with honors if both grade point averages meet required standards at the beginning of the fall semester for mid-year graduates and at the end of the fall semester for spring and summer term graduates. Notation of cum laude, magna cum laude, or summa cum laude on transcripts and diplomas is based on achievement when all courses for graduation are completed. Second bachelor’s degree in nursing candidates are not eligible for graduation with honors. Upon recommendation of their major department, students doing superior work in their major field may be graduated with distinction in that field. To qualify for Distinction in the Major, a student must have a minimum 3.50 grade point average in the major (upper division courses) by the beginning of the fall semester for mid-year graduates and by the beginning of the spring semester for spring and summer term graduates. Departments may set a higher GPA or additional criteria. Second bachelor’s degree in nursing candidates are eligible for Distinction in the Major. To be considered for computation of the major grade point average, grades for removal of Incomplete and all other grade changes must be received in the Office of the Registrar no later than the end of the fifth week of the semester in which the student plans to graduate. All changes for summer term graduates must be received by the end of the fifth week of the spring semester prior to graduation.

Integrity in Research and Scholarship San Diego State University expects the highest standards of ethical behavior of all members of the academic community involved in the conduct of research, including graduate students. Although instances of misconduct in research are rare, reports of possible scientific fraud concerning faculty, staff, and graduate students employed in research contracts and grants are dealt with in accordance with the university’s assurance of compliance with the United States Public Health Service scientific misconduct regulations. The administrative process for handling allegations of scientific misconduct and for protecting the rights and reputations of all persons involved is detailed in the Policy on Integrity in Research and Scholarship and published in the SDSU Policy File. Reports and/or charges of misconduct in research at SDSU should be directed to the chair of the department or dean of the college in which the alleged misconduct has occurred. Such reports may also be directed to the Vice President for the Division of Research and Innovation for referral to the appropriate college dean.

Leaves of Absence Remaining Matriculated Students who do not register for classes during a fall or spring academic term must be approved for Leave of Absence (LOA) or an alternative Form of Study in order to remain matriculated and preserve their eligibility for a future term. Students who do not register or file an approved LOA are no longer considered to be active, and are ineligible to enroll as a continuing student in future terms. Educational Leave of Absence Students are permitted to take up to four semesters of approved leave of absence. Students must apply on a semester-by-semester basis within the specified time frame for each semester they wish to be absent from school. A leave of absence will be granted only to students who have completed a minimum of one semester at San Diego State University. Leaves will not be granted to students who have been academically disqualified, students who qualify for a change from undergraduate to graduate status, or students who have specific registration holds. For more information, visit https://registrar.sdsu.edu/students/academic_status/leave_of_absence. Educational Leave of Absence (Graduate Student Degree Coursework) A one semester leave of absence may be granted when necessary due to personal, educational, military, or employment reasons. Students are permitted to take up to four semesters of any approved leave of absence and must apply at the beginning of the particular semester they wish to be absent from school. If they wish to take leave for additional semesters, they must do so on a semester-by-semester basis. Educational leaves of absence will be granted only to students who have completed a minimum of one semester at San Diego State University. Leaves may not be granted to students who have been disqualified, are not in good standing, have specific registration holds, or newly admitted students. Students on Leave of Absence during a Fall or Spring semester (or Summer term for summer-only programs) may not make significant use of campus facilities not open to the general public (unless otherwise permitted through campus volunteer processes), campus resources, student services, or faculty or staff time. Students on Leave of Absence may not receive scholarships, fellowships, traineeships or similar awards if the award is predicated on the use of campus facilities or resources, or the use of faculty or staff time. Students on Leave of Absence may not be employed in an academic student position. For more information, visit https://registrar.sdsu.edu/students/academic_status/leave_of_absence. Military Called to Compulsory Service For information about the policy for Military Called to Compulsory Service, visit https://sacd.sdsu.edu or contact the Joan and Art Barron Veterans Center at veterans@sdsu.edu or 619-594-5813.

Licensure And Credentialing Admission into programs leading to licensure and credentialing does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or credential. Licensure and credentialing requirements are set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the CSU and requirements can change at any time. For example, licensure or credentialing requirements can include evidence of the right to work in the United States (e.g., Social Security number or individual taxpayer identification number) or successfully passing a criminal background check. Students are responsible for determining whether they can meet licensure or credentialing requirements. The CSU will not refund tuition, fees, or any associated costs to students who determine subsequent to admission that they cannot meet licensure or credentialing requirements. Information concerning licensure and credentialing requirements in the College of Education Office is available at the Office for Student Success at coeadvis@sdsu.edu. For credentialing and licensure information in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, contact slhs@sdsu.edu or (619) 594-7746. For nursing licensure and certification information, contact nursing@sdsu.edu or (619) 594-2540. For credentialing and licensure information in School of Social Work, contact the PPS Coordinator Paul Brazzel pbrazzel@sdsu.edu. The California State University has not determined whether its programs meet other states’ educational or professional requirements for licensure and certification. Students enrolled in a California State University program who are planning to pursue licensure or certification in other states are responsible for determining whether they will meet their state’s requirements for licensure or certification. This disclosure is made pursuant to 34 CFR §668.43(a)(5)(v)(c).

Non-Credit Courses Non-credit courses offered through SDSU Global Campus will appear on the San Diego State University transcript but are not transferable for graduate credit. Graduate students who enroll in these courses normally do so for personal enrichment only.

Nondiscrimination Policy and Complaint Procedures The Center for Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination 619-594-6464, has been designated to coordinate the efforts of SDSU to comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment. The Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy, revised March 4, 2025 (or any successor executive order) is the system wide procedure for all complaints of discrimination, harassment or retaliation made by students against the CSU, a CSU employee, other CSU students or a third party. Protected Status: Age, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, and Veteran or Military Status. The California State University does not discriminate on the basis of age, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity (including color, caste and ancestry), religion (or religious creed), and veteran or military status - as these terms are defined in the in its programs and activities, including admission and access. Federal and state laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the California Equity in Higher Education Act, prohibit such discrimination. Gail Mendez, Director of the Center for Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination has been designated to coordinate the efforts of San Diego State University to comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination on these bases. Inquiries concerning compliance may be presented to this person at SDSU’s Administration Building, Room 228 or by calling 619-594-6464. The Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy-Student Respondent Procedures (or any successor procedure) is the systemwide procedure for all complaints or discrimination, harassment or retaliation made against other CSU students. The Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy-Employee or Third-Party Respondent Procedures (or any successor procedure) is the system wide procedure for all complaints of discrimination, harassment or retaliation made against the CSU, a CSU employee or a third party. Protected Status: Disability The California State University does not discriminate on the basis of disability (physical and mental) - as this term is defined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy - in its programs and activities, including admission and access. Federal and state laws, including sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, prohibit such discrimination. Gail Mendez, Director of the Center for Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination has been designated to coordinate the efforts of San Diego State University to comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability. Inquiries concerning compliance may be presented to this person at SDSU’s Administration Building, Room 228 or by calling 619-594-6464. The Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy-Student Respondent Procedures (or any successor procedure) is the systemwide procedure for all complaints of discrimination, harassment or retaliation made against, other CSU students. The Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy-Employee or Third-Party Respondent Procedures (or any successor procedure) is the systemwide procedure for all complaints of discrimination, harassment or retaliation made against the CSU, a CSU employee or a third party. Protected Status: Gender (or sex), Gender Identity (including Nonbinary and Transgender), Gender Expression, Pregnancy and Sexual Orientation. The California State University does not discriminate on the basis of gender (or sex), gender identity (including non-binary and trans-gender) gender expression, pregnancy and sexual orientation - as these terms are defined in CSU policy - in its programs and activities, including admission and access. Federal and state laws, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, prohibit such discrimination. Gail Mendez, Director of the Center for Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination has been designated to coordinate the efforts of San Diego State University to comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination on these bases. Inquiries concerning compliance may be presented to this person at SDSU’s Administration Building, Room 228 or by calling 619-594-6464. The California State University is committed to providing equal opportunities to all CSU students in all university programs, including intercollegiate athletics. The Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy-Student Respondent Procedures (or any successor policy) are the systemwide procedures for all complaints of discrimination, harassment or retaliation made against other CSU students. The Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy-Employee or Third-Party Respondent Procedures (or any successor procedure) are the systemwide procedure for all complaints of discrimination, harassment or retaliation made against the CSU, a CSU employee or a third party. Track 1 ( Federal Mandated Hearing Process) applies to Complaints against a Student, Employee, Third Parties, and/or Student-Employees where the alleged conduct: Meets the definition of Sexual Harassment as defined in Article V.B of the Nondiscrimination Policy (also defined in Track 1, Article II.K); and Occurred in the United States; and Occurred in an education program or activity at the university, as defined in Track 1, Article II.E. As a matter of federal and state law and California State University policy, the following types of conduct are prohibited: Discrimination Discrimination is conduct that causes harm to a Complainant based on their actual or perceived Protected Status within the CSU’s educational programs, activities, or employment which results in the denial or limitation of services, benefits, or opportunities provided by the CSU. Under the CSU Nondiscrimination Policy, the definition of Discrimination includes: Different Treatment Discrimination: Different Treatment Discrimination occurs when the Complainant is: 1) treated less favorably; 2) than other similarly situated individuals under similar circumstances; 3) because of the Complainant’s actual or perceived Protected Status; and 4) not for a legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason. Insignificant or trivial actions or conduct not reasonably likely to do more than anger or upset a Complainant do not constitute “Different Treatment Discrimination.” Under this Nondiscrimination Policy, discrimination in employment includes any adverse employment action or conduct that is reasonably likely to impair the Employee’s job performance or prospects for advancement or promotion. An allegation that an Employee is receiving unequal pay because of their Protected Status (for example, under the California Equal Pay Act) constitutes a Discrimination Complaint under this Nondiscrimination Policy.Discrimination is conduct that causes harm to a Complainant based on their actual or perceived Protected Status within the CSU’s educational programs, activities, or employment which results in the denial or limitation of services, benefits, or opportunities provided by the CSU. Harassment Harassment means unwelcome verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct engaged in because of an individual Complainant’s Protected Status. Harassment includes but is not limited to, verbal harassment (e.g., epithets, derogatory comments, or slurs), physical harassment (e.g., assault, impeding or blocking movement, or any physical interference with normal work or movement), and visual forms of harassment (e.g., derogatory posters, cartoons, drawings, symbols, or gestures.). Single, isolated incidents will typically be insufficient to rise to the level of Harassment. Harassment may occur when: Submitting to, or rejecting verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct is explicitly or implicitly a basis for: Any decision affecting a term or condition of the Complainant’s employment; or Any decision affecting a Complainant’s academic status or progress, or access to benefits and services, honors, programs, or activities available at or through the University. OR The conduct is sufficiently severe or pervasive so that its effect, whether intended or not, could be considered by a reasonable person under similar circumstances and with similar identities, and is in fact considered by the Complainant, as creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or educational environment that denies or substantially limits an individual’s ability to participate in or benefit from employment and/or educational, services, activities, or other privileges provided by the CSU. Whether a hostile environment has been created is a fact-specific inquiry that includes consideration of the following: The frequency, nature, and duration of the conduct; Whether the conduct was physically threatening; Whether the conduct arose in the context of other discriminatory conduct or other misconduct; The degree to which the conduct affected the Complainant’s ability to access the CSU’s educational programs, activities, or employment; The Parties’ ages, roles within the CSU’s educational programs or activities, previous interactions, and other factors about each Party that may be relevant to evaluating the effects of the conduct; and Other Harassment in the CSU’s educational programs, activities, or employment. Sexual Harassment Sexual Harassment means unwelcome verbal, nonverbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that includes, but is not limited to, sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, offering employment benefits or giving preferential treatment in exchange for sexual favors, or any other conduct of a sexual nature. There are two kinds of Sexual Harassment: Quid pro quo: Quid pro quo is Latin for “this for that” and occurs when an Employee, agent, or other person in a position of power conditions an employment or educational benefit or service on submission to sexual advances or other conduct based on sex. Quid pro quo harassment exists when submitting to, or rejecting, the verbal, nonverbal or physical conduct is explicitly or implicitly a basis for: Any decision affecting a term or condition of the Complainant’s employment; or Any decision affecting a Complainant’s academic status or progress, or access to benefits and services, honors, programs, or activities available at or through the University. OR Hostile environment harassment is unwelcome sex-based conduct that, based on the totality of the circumstances, is subjectively and objectively offensive and so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it limits or denies the Complainant’s ability to participate in or benefit from the CSU’s educational programs, activities, or employment. Hostile environment harassment must either: Create an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment; or Limit a Student’s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or opportunities offered by the University. Whether a hostile environment has been created is a fact-specific inquiry that includes consideration of the following: The frequency, nature, and duration of the conduct; Whether the conduct was physically threatening; Whether the conduct arose in the context of other discriminatory conduct or other misconduct; The degree to which the conduct affected the Complainant’s ability to access the CSU’s educational programs, activities, or employment; The Parties’ ages, roles within the CSU’s educational programs or activities, previous interactions, and other factors about each Party that may be relevant to evaluating the effects of the conduct; and Other Sexual Harassment in the CSU’s educational programs, activities, or employment. Sexual Harassment could include being forced to engage in unwanted sexual contact as a condition of membership in a student organization or in exchange for a raise or promotion; being subjected to video exploitation or a campaign of sexually explicit content; or frequently being exposed to unwanted images of a sexual nature in a work environment, or in a classroom where the images are unrelated to the coursework. Claiming that the conduct was not motivated by sexual desire is not a defense to a Complaint of Sexual Harassment. Sexual Misconduct All sexual activity between members of the CSU community must be based on Affirmative Consent. Engaging in any sexual activity without first obtaining Affirmative Consent to the specific activity is Sexual Misconduct, whether or not the conduct violates any civil or criminal law. Sexual activity includes, but is not limited to: Kissing touching intimate body parts fondling intercourse penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any part or object oral copulation of a sex organ by another person. Sexual Misconduct includes, but is not limited to, the following conduct: an attempt, coupled with the ability, to commit a violent injury on the person of another because of that person’s Gender or Sex, the intentional touching of another person’s intimate body parts without Affirmative Consent, intentionally causing a person to touch the intimate body parts of another without Affirmative Consent, using a person’s own intimate body part to intentionally touch another person’s body without Affirmative Consent, any unwelcome physical sexual acts, such as unwelcome sexual touching, using physical force, violence, threat, or intimidation to engage in sexual activity, ignoring the objections of the other person to engage in sexual activity, causing the other person’s incapacitation through the use of drugs or alcohol to engage in sexual activity, taking advantage of the other person’s incapacitation to engage in sexual activity. Intimate body part means the sexual organ, anus, groin, buttocks, or breasts of any person. Sexual activity between a Minor (a person younger than 18 years old) and a person who is at least 18 and two years older than the Minor always constitutes Sexual Misconduct, even if there is Affirmative Consent to all sexual activity. The existence of Affirmative Consent and/or the type of sexual activity may be relevant to the determination of an appropriate Sanction. Persons of all Genders, Gender Identities, Gender Expressions, and Sexual Orientations can be victims of these forms of Sexual Misconduct. Sexual Misconduct can be committed by an individual known to the victim including a person the Complainant may have just met, i.e., at a party, introduced through a friend, or on a social networking website. Affirmative Consent Affirmative Consent means an agreement to engage in sexual activity that is informed, affirmative, conscious, voluntary, and mutual. Affirmative Consent must be given freely and without coercion, force, threats, intimidation, or by taking advantage of another person’s incapacitation. It is the responsibility of each person involved in the sexual activity to ensure Affirmative Consent has been obtained from the other participant(s) prior to engaging in the sexual activity. Affirmative consent is given by clear words or actions. Affirmative consent includes knowledge and agreement to engage in the specific sexual activity. Affirmative Consent must be ongoing throughout a sexual activity and can be withdrawn or revoked at any time, including after sexual activity begins. Once consent is withdrawn or revoked and clearly communicated, the sexual activity must stop immediately. Consent to one form of sexual activity or one sexual act does not constitute consent to other forms of sexual activity. Consent given to sexual activity on one occasion does not constitute consent on another occasion. Affirmative Consent cannot be inferred from an existing or previous dating, social, or sexual relationship between the Parties. Silence does not mean there is Affirmative Consent. Lack of protest or resistance does not mean there is Affirmative Consent. A request for someone to use a condom or birth control does not, in and of itself, mean there is Affirmative Consent. Affirmative Consent cannot be given by a person who is incapacitated. A person is unable to consent when asleep, unconscious, or incapacitated due to the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. Incapacitation: A person is incapacitated if they lack the physical and/or mental ability to make informed, rational decisions about whether or not to engage in sexual activity. A person with a medical or mental disability may also lack the capacity to give consent. Incapacitation exists when a person could not understand the fact, nature, or extent of the sexual activity. It shall not be a valid excuse that a person affirmatively consented to the sexual activity if the Respondent knew or reasonably should have known that the person was unable to consent to the sexual activity under any of the following circumstances: The person was asleep or unconscious; The person was incapacitated due to the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication, so that the person could not understand the fact, nature, or extent of the sexual activity; or The person was unable to communicate due to a physical or mental condition. It shall not be a valid excuse that the Respondent believed that the person consented to the sexual activity under either of the following circumstances: The Respondent’s belief in Affirmative Consent arose from the intoxication or recklessness of the Respondent; The Respondent did not take reasonable steps, in the circumstances known to the Respondent at the time, to ascertain whether the person affirmatively consented. Whether an intoxicated person (as a result of using alcohol, drugs, or medication) is incapacitated will require an individualized determination about the extent to which the alcohol or other drugs impact the person’s decision-making ability, awareness of consequences, and ability to make informed judgments. The level of intoxication may change over a period of time based on a variety of individual factors, including the amount of substance consumed, speed of intake, body mass, height, weight, tolerance, food consumption, drinking patterns, and metabolism. A person’s own intoxication or incapacitation from drugs or alcohol does not diminish that person’s responsibility to obtain Affirmative Consent before engaging in sexual activity. Incapacitation due to alcohol, drugs or medication is a state of intoxication that is so severe that it interferes with a person’s capacity to make informed and knowing decisions. A person who is incapacitated may not be able to understand where they are, whom they are with, how they got there, or what is happening. Signs that a person may be incapacitated due to the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication include, but are not limited to, the following: slurred speech or difficulty communicating clearly; clumsiness or lack of physical coordination (e.g., difficulty standing or walking without assistance); impaired motor skills (e.g., eating, drinking, texting); disorientation regarding time and place; difficulty concentrating; vomiting; combativeness or emotional volatility; or sleeping, unconsciousness, or going in and out of consciousness. Incapacitation may also include memory impairment or an inability to recall entire or partial events (sometimes referred to as “black-out” or “brown-out”). A person may experience this symptom while appearing to be functioning “normally,” including communicating through actions or words that can reasonably and objectively be interpreted as communicating consent to engage in sexual activity. Total or partial loss of memory alone may not be sufficient, without additional evidence, to prove that an individual was incapacitated under this Policy. Whether sexual activity under these circumstances constitutes Prohibited Conduct depends on the presence or absence of the outwardly observable factors indicating that an individual is incapacitated, as described above. In evaluating Affirmative Consent in cases involving incapacitation, the CSU considers the totality of available information in determining whether a Respondent knew or reasonably should have known that the Complainant was incapacitated. Sexual Exploitation means a person taking sexual advantage of another person for the benefit of anyone other than that person without that person’s consent, including, but not limited to, any of the following acts: The prostituting of another person. The trafficking of another person, defined as the inducement of a person to perform a commercial sex act, or labor of services, through force, fraud, or coercion. The recording of images, including video or photograph, or audio of another person’s sexual activity or intimate parts, without that person’s consent. The distribution of images, including video or photographs, or audio of another person’s sexual activity or private body parts, if the individual distributing the images or audio knows or should have known that the person depicted in the images or audio did not consent to the disclosure. This includes distribution of digitally altered or artificial-intelligence-generated images, video, and audio. The viewing of another person’s sexual activity or private body parts, in a place where that other person would have a reasonable expectation of privacy, without that person’s consent, for the purpose of arousing or gratifying sexual desire. Dating Violence and Domestic Violence Dating Violence means physical violence or threat of physical violence committed by a person: Who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the Complainant; and Where the existence of such a relationship shall be determined based on a consideration of the following factors: The length of the relationship. The type of relationship. The frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship. Domestic Violence means physical violence or threat of physical violence committed by a current or former spouse or intimate partner of the Complainant, by a person with whom the Complainant shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the Complainant as a spouse or intimate partner, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse of the Complainant. Domestic violence also includes acts against a Minor or adult victim who is protected from those acts under the family or domestic laws of the state. Stalking Stalking means engaging in a Course of Conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to fear for the safety of self or others’ safety or to suffer Substantial Emotional Distress. For purposes of this definition: Course of Conduct means two or more acts, including but not limited to, acts in which one party directly, indirectly, or through third parties, by any action, method, device, or means, follows, monitors, observes, surveils, threatens, or communicates to or about the other party, or interferes with the other party’s property. Substantial Emotional Distress means significant mental suffering or anguish that may but does not necessarily require medical or other professional treatment or counseling. Prohibited Consensual Relationships A Prohibited Consensual Relationship includes consensual sexual or romantic relationships between an Employee and any Student or Employee over whom they exercise direct or otherwise significant academic, administrative, supervisory, evaluative, counseling, or extracurricular authority. A consensual relationship means a sexual or romantic relationship between two individuals who voluntarily enter into such a relationship. While sexual and/or romantic relationships between members of the University community may begin as consensual, they may evolve into situations that lead to Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Exploitation, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, or Stalking subject to this Nondiscrimination Policy. It is a violation of this Nondiscrimination Policy for an Employee to enter into a Prohibited Consensual Relationship. Examples of Prohibited Consensual Relationships include, but are not limited to, a supervisor and an employee in their chain of command; a faculty member and a student enrolled in their class; a counselor and a student they are advising; a resident advisor and a student in their building; a club advisor and club member. Retaliation Retaliation is intimidation, coercion, or discrimination against any individual for the purpose of interfering with their exercise of any rights under this Nondiscrimination Policy by: Reporting or filing a Complaint; Participating or refusing to participate in any manner in any Policy-related investigation or proceeding, including a hearing; Opposing conduct which was reasonably and in good faith believed to be in violation of this Nondiscrimination Policy; Assisting or participating in an investigation or proceeding under this Nondiscrimination Policy, regardless of whether the Complaint was substantiated; or Assisting someone else in reporting or opposing a violation of this Nondiscrimination Policy or assisting someone else in reporting or opposing Retaliation under this Nondiscrimination Policy. For purposes of this definition, Retaliation includes conduct that would discourage a reasonable person from reporting or participating in a process provided for in this Policy, including threats, intimidation, coercion, reprisals, discrimination, and adverse employment or educational actions. Peer Retaliation, which is defined as Retaliation by one Student against another Student, is also prohibited. Retaliation may occur even when there is not a power or authority differential between the individuals involved. The exercise of rights protected under the First Amendment does not constitute Retaliation prohibited under this definition. Good faith actions lawfully pursued in response to a Complaint, such as gathering evidence, providing Supportive Measures, or disciplining Students or Employees found to be in violation of this Nondiscrimination Policy, without more, are not considered Retaliation. Track 1 Prohibited Conduct Definitions Sexual Harassment means conduct on the basis of Sex that satisfies one or more of the following: An Employee conditioning the provision of an aid, benefit, or service of the University on an individual’s participation in unwelcome sexual conduct; Unwelcome conduct determined based on the reasonable person standard to be so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person equal access to an Education Program or Activity. Sexual Assault includes the following: Rape is the penetration or attempted penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the Affirmative Consent of the Complainant. Rape also includes the attempted penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the Affirmative Consent of the Complainant, with the present ability and the intent to commit Rape. Fondling is the touching of the private body parts of another person for the purpose of sexual gratification, without the Affirmative Consent of the victim, including instances where the Complainant is incapable of giving Affirmative Consent because of their age or because of their temporary or permanent mental incapacity. Incest is sexual intercourse between persons who are related to each other within the degrees wherein marriage is prohibited by law. Statutory Rape is sexual intercourse with a person who is under the age of 18 years, the California statutory age of consent. The definition of Affirmative Consent is that under Article VII.A.3 above. Dating Violence means physical violence or threat of physical violence committed by a person: who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the Complainant; and where the existence of such a relationship shall be determined based on a consideration of the following factors: The length of the relationship. The type of relationship. The frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship. Domestic Violence means physical violence or threat of physical violence committed by a current or former spouse or intimate partner of the Complainant, by a person with whom the Complainant shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the Complainant as a spouse or intimate partner, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse of the Complainant. Stalking means engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to: fear for their safety or the safety of others; or suffer substantial emotional distress. See further information in San Diego State University’s sexual violence prevention and education statement, Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination (which includes facts and myths about sexual violence), and Victim’s Rights and Options Notice, at SDSU’s Notice of Nondiscrimination by clicking here. Whom to Contact If You Have Complaints, Questions or Concerns Title IX requires the university to designate a Title IX Coordinator to monitor and oversee overall Title IX compliance. The university Title IX Coordinator is available to explain and discuss the university’s complaint process, including the investigation and hearing process; the availability of reasonable supportive measures (both on and off campus regardless of whether the person chooses to report the conduct); the right to file a criminal complaint (for example, in cases of sexual misconduct); how confidentiality is handled; and other related matters. If you are in the midst of an emergency, please call the police immediately by dialing 9-1-1. SDSU’S TITLE IX COORDINATOR: Gail Mendez, JD Location: Administration, Room 228 Email: cphd@sdsu.edu Phone: 619-594-6464 Hours: 8:30AM - 4:30PM UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT Address: 5350 55th Street Email: police@sdsu.edu Non-Emergency: 619-594-1991 Title IX requires the university to adopt and publish complaint procedures that provide for prompt and equitable resolution of gender discrimination complaints, including sexual harassment and misconduct, as well as provide training, education and preventive measures related to sex discrimination. Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy - Student Respondent Procedure (or any successor procedure) is the systemwide procedure for all complaints of discrimination, harassment or retaliation made against, other CSU students. CSU Nondiscrimination Policy - The Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy-Employee or Third-Party Respondent Procedures (or any successor procedures) are the systemwide procedures for all complaints of discrimination, harassment or retaliation made against the CSU, a CSU employee or a third party. Duty to Report Except as provided below under confidentiality and sexual misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking, any university employee who knows or has reason to know of allegations or acts that violate university policy shall promptly inform the Title IX Coordinator. These employees are required to disclose all information including the names of the parties, even where the person has requested that their name remain confidential. The Title IX Coordinator will determine whether confidentiality is appropriate given the circumstances of each such incident. (See confidential reporting options outlined below.) Regardless of whether an alleged victim of gender discrimination ultimately files a complaint, if the university knows or has reason to know about possible sexual discrimination, harassment or misconduct, it must review the matter to determine if an investigation is warranted. The university must then take appropriate steps to eliminate any gender discrimination/harassment/misconduct, prevent its recurrence, and remedy its effects. U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR): (800) 421-3481 (National Headquarters); or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or ocr@ed.gov (National Headquarters) or (206) 607-1600 (Settle office for California Complaints), or OCR.Seattle@ed.gov (Seattle office) ocr.sanfrancisco@ed.gov If you wish to fill out a complaint form online with the OCR, you may do so using the OCR Electronic Complaint Form Safety of the University Community is Primary The university’s primary concern is the safety of its university community members. The use of alcohol or drugs never makes the victim at fault for gender discrimination, harassment or sexual misconduct; therefore, victims should not be deterred from reporting incidents of sexual misconduct out of a concern that they might be disciplined for related violations of drug, alcohol or other university policies. Except in extreme circumstances, victims of sexual misconduct shall not be subject to discipline for related violations of the Student Conduct Code. Information Regarding University, Criminal and Civil Consequences of Committing Acts of Sexual Violence Individuals alleged to have committed sexual misconduct may face criminal prosecution by law enforcement and may incur penalties as a result of civil litigation. In addition, students may face discipline at the university, up to and including suspension or expulsion and withholding of their degrees. Employees may face sanctions up to and including suspension, demotion or dismissal from employment, pursuant to established CSU policies and provisions of applicable collective bargaining unit agreements. Students who are found responsible by the university with gender discrimination, harassment or sexual misconduct will be subject to discipline, pursuant to The Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy-Student Respondent Procedures for complaints made against a student and the California State University and Student Conduct Procedures (see the Student Conduct Procedures Policy, revised on August 14, 2020, or any successor policy) and will be subject to appropriate sanctions. In addition, during any investigation, the university may implement interim measures in order to maintain a safe and non-discriminatory educational environment. Such measures may include but not be limited to: immediate interim suspension from the university; a required move from university-owned or affiliated housing; adjustments to course schedule; and/or prohibition from contact with parties involved in the alleged incident. Confidentiality and Sexual Misconduct, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence and Stalking The university encourages victims of sexual misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence or stalking to talk to someone about what happened - so they can get the support they need, and so the university can respond appropriately. Privileged and Confidential Communications Physicians, Psychotherapists, Professional Licensed Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and Clergy - Physicians, psychotherapists, professional, licensed counselors, licensed clinical social workers, and clergy who work or volunteer on or off campus, acting solely in those roles or capacities as part of their employment, and who provide medical or mental health treatment or counseling (and those who act under their supervision, including all individuals who work or volunteer in their centers and offices) may not report any information about an incident of sexual misconduct to anyone else at the university, including the Title IX Coordinator, without the victim’s consent. A victim can seek assistance and support from physicians, psychotherapists, professional, licensed counselors, licensed clinical social workers and clergy without triggering a university investigation that could reveal the victim’s identity or the fact of the victim’s disclosure. However, see limited exceptions below regarding when health care practitioners must report to local law enforcement agencies. Health care practitioners should explain these limited exceptions to victims, if applicable. Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Counselors and Advocates - Sexual assault and domestic violence counselors and advocates who work or volunteer on or off campus in sexual assault centers, victim advocacy offices, women’s centers and health centers (including those who act in that role under their supervision, along with non-professional counselors or advocates who work or volunteer in sexual assault centers, victim advocacy offices, women’s centers, gender equity centers, or health centers), may talk to a victim without revealing any information about the victim and the incident of sexual misconduct to anyone else at the university, including the Title IX Coordinator, without the victim’s consent. A victim can seek assistance and support from these counselors and advocates without triggering a university investigation that could reveal his/her identity or that a victim disclosed an incident to them. However, see limited exceptions below regarding when sexual assault and domestic violence counselors and advocates must report to local law enforcement agencies. Counselors and advocates should explain these limited exceptions to victims, if applicable. The university will be unable to conduct an investigation into a particular incident or pursue disciplinary action against a perpetrator if a victim chooses to: Speak only to a physician, professional licensed counselor, licensed clinical social worker, clergy member, sexual assault counselor, domestic violence counselor or advocate; and Maintain complete confidentiality. Even so, these individuals will assist victims in receiving other necessary protection and support, such as victim advocacy, disability services, medical/ health or mental health services, or legal services, and will advise victims regarding their right to file a Title IX complaint with the university and a separate complaint with local or university police. If a victim insists on confidentiality, such professionals, counselors and advocates will likely not be able to assist the victim with: university academic support or accommodations; changes to university-based living or working schedules; or adjustments to course schedules. A victim who at first requests confidentiality may later decide to file a complaint with the university or report the incident to the police, and thus have the incident fully investigated. These counselors and advocates can provide victims with that assistance if requested by the victim. These counselors and advocates will also explain that Title IX includes protections against retaliation, and that the university will not only take steps to prevent retaliation when it knows or reasonably should know of possible retaliation, but will also take strong responsive action if retaliation occurs. EXCEPTIONS Under California law, any health practitioner employed in a health facility, clinic, physician’s office, or local or state public health department or clinic is required to make a report to local law enforcement if the health practitioner provides medical services for a physical condition to a patient/victim who the health practitioner knows or reasonably suspects is suffering from: A wound or physical injury inflicted by a firearm; or Any wound or other physical injury inflicted upon a victim where the injury is the result of assaultive or abusive conduct (including sexual misconduct, domestic violence, and dating violence). This exception does not apply to sexual assault and domestic violence counselors and advocates. Health care practitioners should explain this limited exception to victims, if applicable. Additionally, under California law, all professionals described above (physicians, psychotherapists, professional counselors, licensed clinical social workers, clergy, and sexual assault and domestic violence counselors and advocates) are mandatory child abuse and neglect reporters, and are required to report incidents involving victims under 18 years of age to local law enforcement. These professionals will explain this limited exception to victims, if applicable. Finally, some or all of these professionals may also have reporting obligations under California law to: Local law enforcement in cases involving threats of immediate or imminent harm to self or others where disclosure of the information is necessary to prevent the threatened danger; or To the court if compelled by court order or subpoena in a criminal proceeding related to the sexual misconduct, dating or domestic violence, or stalking incident. If applicable, these professionals will explain this limited exception to victims. REPORTING TO UNIVERSITY OR LOCAL POLICE If a victim reports to local or university police about sexual misconduct crimes, the police are required to notify victims that their names will become a matter of public record unless confidentiality is requested. If a victim requests that their identity be kept confidential, their name will not become a matter of public record. However, even if the victim requests confidentiality of identity, the University Police should specifically ask the victim if the victim’s name can be provided to the Title IX Office so that the Title IX Coordinator can contact the victim to discuss supportive measures that can be offered. If a victim gives consent to law enforcement to provide their name to the Title IX Coordinator, their name will not become a matter of public record. Even if a victim does not give the police permission to provide their name to the Title IX Coordinator, University police will report the facts of the incident itself to the Title IX Coordinator being sure not to reveal to the Title IX Coordinator victim names/identities or compromise their own criminal investigation. The university is required by the federal Clery Act to report certain types of crimes (including certain sex offenses) in statistical reports. However, while the university will report the type of incident in the annual crime statistics report known as the Annual Security Report, victim names/identities will not be revealed. REPORTING TO THE TITLE IX COORDINATOR AND OTHER UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES Most university employees have a duty to report incidents of sexual misconduct when they are on notice of it. When a victim tells the Title IX Coordinator or another university employee about an incident of sexual misconduct, the victim has the right to expect the university to take immediate and appropriate steps to investigate what happened and to resolve the matter promptly and equitably. In all cases, the university strongly encourages victims to report incidents of sexual misconduct directly to the university Title IX Coordinator. As detailed above, in the “Privileged and Confidential Communications” section of this policy, all university employees except physicians, licensed professional counselors, licensed clinical social workers, sexual assault counselors and advocates, must report to the Title IX Coordinator all relevant details about any incidents of sexual misconduct of which they become aware. The university will need to determine what happened - and will need to know the names of the victim(s) and the perpetrator(s), any witnesses, and any other relevant facts, including the date, time and specific location of the incident. To the extent possible, information reported to the Title IX Coordinator or other university employees will be shared only with individuals responsible for handling the university’s response to the incident. The university will protect the privacy of individuals involved in a sexual misconduct violence incident except as otherwise required by law or university policy. A report of sexual misconduct may result in the gathering of extremely sensitive information about individuals in the university community. While such information is considered confidential, university policy regarding access to public records and disclosure of personal information may require disclosure of certain information concerning a report of sexual misconduct. In such cases, efforts will be made to redact the records, as appropriate, in order to protect the victim’s identity and privacy and the privacy of other involved individuals. Except as detailed in the section on “Privileged and Confidential Communications” above, no university employee, including the Title IX Coordinator, should disclose the victim’s identity to the police without the victim’s consent or unless the victim has also reported the incident to the police. If a victim requests of the Title IX Coordinator or another university employee that their identity remain completely confidential, the Title IX Coordinator will explain that the university cannot always honor that request or guarantee complete confidentiality. If a victim wishes to remain confidential or request that no investigation be conducted or disciplinary action taken, the university must weigh that request against the university’s obligation to provide a safe, non-discriminatory environment for all students, employees, and third parties, including the victim. Under those circumstances, the Title IX Coordinator will determine whether the victim’s request for complete confidentiality and/or no investigation can be honored under the facts and circumstances of the particular case, including whether the university has a legal obligation to report the incident, conduct an investigation or take other appropriate steps. Without information about a victim’s identity, the university’s ability to meaningfully investigate the incident and pursue disciplinary action against the perpetrator may be severely limited. See the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy (or any successor policy) for further details around confidential reporting, and other related matters.

Numbering of Courses Course Number Description 1-49 Lower division professional advancement units offered only through Global Campus to meet specific academic needs of community groups in conjunction with certificate programs; not applicable toward undergraduate or graduate degrees. 50-79 Upper division professional advancement units offered only through Global Campus to meet specific academic needs of community groups in conjunction with certificate programs; not applicable toward undergraduate or graduate degrees. 80-99 Non-baccalaureate level; not applicable toward a bachelor’s degree. 100-299 Lower division courses (first-year and sophomore standing). 300-396, 398-499 Upper division courses (junior and senior standing), intended for undergraduates. 397 Professional advancement units. When offered through Global Campus, used to meet specific academic needs of community groups; when offered in regular sessions, used for professional advancement training or as a tutorial/discussion component accompanying other credit courses. Not applicable toward undergraduate or graduate degrees. 500-599 Upper division courses that may also be applied to non-doctoral graduate degrees, within specified limits (see Requirements for Master’s Degrees). 600-799 Graduate level courses. 800-899 Graduate level courses typically restricted to doctoral students. 900-999 Reserved for graduate courses in professional doctoral, advanced certificate, credential, and licensure programs. Courses numbered 900-996 and 998-999 may be applied to graduate degree requirements only if specified in the University Catalog. These courses are intended for students with post-baccalaureate classified standing. Undergraduate students may enroll only through Accelerated Curriculum for Educators programs, where coursework may be applied toward partial fulfillment of a preliminary California teaching credential. Undergraduate Enrollment in 600-, 700-, and 800‑Numbered Courses Undergraduate students must obtain permission from the instructor and department/school, if applicable, prior to registering in any 600-, 700-, and 800- numbered courses. If approved for registration, undergraduate students may petition for a limited number of courses at 600-, 700-, or 800- levels to be recorded as graduate (post-baccalaureate) credit, rather than undergraduate credit. See Concurrent Graduate Credit below. If an undergraduate student takes a 600-level or higher course without appropriate paperwork on file with the university (e.g., no concurrent graduate credit approved), the class will automatically become part of the student’s undergraduate academic record. A “G” reference code (undergraduate credit only) will be inserted next to the course on the student’s SDSU transcript. If the undergraduate student would like the 600- level or higher course to be part of their major or minor requirements, the student’s academic advisor must submit a Request for Adjustment of Academic Requirement (RAAR) to the Office of the Registrar specifying which major or minor requirement the 600-level course will satisfy. NOTE: Other than approved coursework in blended (4+1) programs, coursework completed prior to earning a baccalaureate degree is not applicable toward any future graduate degree, unless concurrent graduate credit is awarded before the bachelor’s degree is complete. See Concurrent Graduate Credit below.

Privacy Rights of Students in Education Records The federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (20 U.S.C. 1232g) (FERPA) and regulations adopted thereunder (34 C.F.R. 99) set out requirements designed to protect students’ privacy in their educational records maintained by the campus. The statute and regulations govern access to certain student records maintained by the campus and the release of such records. FERPA provides that the campus must give students access to most records directly related to the student, and must also provide opportunity for a hearing to challenge the records if the student claims they are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise inappropriate. The right to a hearing under this law does not include any right to challenge the appropriateness of a grade determined by the instructor. FERPA generally requires the campus to obtain a student’s written consent before releasing personally identifiable data to the student. The campus has adopted a set of policies and procedures governing implementation of FERPA and the regulations. Copies of these policies and procedures may be obtained through the SDSU Office of the Registrar. Among the information included in the campus statement of policies and procedures are: (1) the student records maintained and the information they contain; (2) the campus official responsible for maintaining each record; (3) the location of access lists indicating persons requesting or receiving information from the record; (4) policies for reviewing and expunging records; (5) student access rights to their records; (6) procedure for challenging the content of student records; and (7) the student’s right to file a complaint with the Department of Education. The Department of Education has established an office and review board to investigate complaints and adjudicate violations. The designated office is: Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-5920. FERPA authorizes the campus to release “directory information” pertaining to students. “Directory information” may include the student’s name, address, telephone listing, electronic mail address, photograph, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, grade level, enrollment status, degrees, honors, and awards received, and the most recent previous educational agency or institution the student attended. The campus may release this “directory information” at any time unless the campus has received prior written objection from the student specifying the information the student requests not be released. Students are given an opportunity to restrict the release of “directory information” about themselves by accessing https://my.sdsu.edu/. The campus is authorized to provide access to student records to campus officials and employees who have legitimate educational interests in such access. These persons have responsibilities in the campus’ academic, administrative or service functions and have reason for accessing student records associated with their campus or other related academic responsibilities. Student records will be disclosed to the CSU Chancellor’s Office in order to conduct research, to analyze trends, or to provide other administrative services. Student records may also be disclosed to other persons or organizations under such conditions (e.g., as part of the accreditation or program evaluation; in response to a court order or subpoena; in connection with financial aid; to other institutions to which the student is transferring; or in connection to a health and safety emergency.

Probation and Disqualification (Graduate Students) Academic Probation (Grade Point Average Deficiency) A graduate student in any admission category shall be placed on academic probation if they fail to maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 in all units attempted at San Diego State University after a bachelor’s degree has been earned, or fail to maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 in all courses on the San Diego State University post-baccalaureate transcripts (including approved transfer courses). Academic probation shall be lifted when both grade point average calculations are 3.0 or higher. Additional grade requirements for a student’s degree may be found in Requirements for Master’s Degrees, Requirements for Doctoral Degrees, and the degree’s catalog entry. Academic Disqualification (Grade Point Average Deficiency) A graduate student whose cumulative grade point average falls below 3.0 for post-baccalaureate work attempted at San Diego State University will be placed on academic probation at the end of the semester. If during the first semester on academic probation the student does not achieve a term GPA of a 3.0 or better, they will be disqualified from San Diego State University. If during the first semester on academic probation the student earns a term GPA of 3.0 or better in San Diego State University coursework, but still has an overall cumulative GPA less than 3.0, they will continue on academic probation for a second semester. If at the end of the second semester a student fails to achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.0, the student will be subject to academic disqualification and from further attendance at the university. If at the end of the second semester the student has attained a 3.0 cumulative GPA or better on all work attempted at San Diego State University, academic probation will be lifted. Readmission of Academically Disqualified Students Graduate students who have been academically disqualified from SDSU may not attend classes through any registration mechanism until one year from the date of their disqualification, including SDSU Global Campus Special Sessions or Open University. Students must reapply for admission to the university,pay any applicable fees, and gain acceptance before resuming matriculation and regular class enrollment. Readmission to the university is not guaranteed, and is evaluated through a Petition for Readmission and Reinstatement following Disqualification. The petition will be assigned by Graduate Admissions at the time of application and must be completed by the student in coordination with the corresponding graduate advisor. The completed petition must be submitted to Graduate Admissions for review by the graduate dean or designee. Readmitted students are subject to degree requirements for the year of readmission, unless the adviser successfully petitions for reversion to a prior year’s requirements. Administrative Probation Graduate advisors may recommend that the graduate dean place a graduate student on administrative probation if their performance is unsatisfactory with respect to the scholastic or professional standards of the program, or their conduct is so contrary to professional standards in the career for which the student is preparing as to render them unfit for that profession. Administration probation for one semester is appropriate when administrative disqualification (see below) is possible but not immediately justified. Examples of unsatisfactory performance include but are not limited to: withdrawal from all or a substantial portion of a program of studies in two successive terms or in any three terms, failure to adhere to professional standards, failure to make normal progress toward the degree, failure to fulfill conditions for fully classified admission within the time specified, denial of advancement to candidacy for a degree, and failure in presentation of a thesis or comprehensive examination. The student shall be notified by email that probation is being recommended, the probation date range, justification for the probation, and what specific tasks or conditions are needed for probation removal. The student will also be notified by email after a decision has been reached by the graduate dean, and provided with an opportunity to appeal the decision. At the conclusion of the probationary period, the graduate advisor shall recommend probation removal, probation extension, or administrative disqualification. Students will be notified by email after a decision has been reached by the graduate dean, and provided with an opportunity to appeal the decision. Administrative Disqualification Graduate advisors may recommend that the graduate dean dismiss from the program any student whose performance is judged unsatisfactory with respect to the scholastic or professional standards of the program. Examples of unsatisfactory performance include but are not limited to: withdrawal from all or a substantial portion of a program of studies in two successive terms or in any three terms, failure to adhere to professional standards, failure to make normal progress toward the degree, failure to fulfill conditions for fully classified admission within the time specified, denial of advancement to candidacy for a degree, and failure in presentation of a thesis or comprehensive examination. The student shall be notified by email that disqualification is being recommended, with justification for the disqualification. The student will also be notified by email after a decision has been reached by the graduate dean, and provided with an opportunity to appeal the decision. Administrative disqualification shall normally proceed only after the student has been on administrative probation for one semester. However, an appropriate campus administrator may disqualify a student who at any time during enrollment has demonstrated behavior so contrary to the standards of the profession for which the student is preparing as to render them unfit for the profession. In such cases, disqualification will occur immediately upon notice to the student, and they shall be required to discontinue enrollment as of the notification date. Unless a student with pending administrative disqualification has been accepted by a new graduate program before the end of the semester, the disqualification will proceed and their status will change to Discontinued. Readmission of Administratively Disqualified Graduate Students Graduate students who have been administratively disqualified from SDSU may not attend classes through any registration mechanism until one year from the date of their disqualification, including SDSU Global Campus Special Sessions or Open University. Students must reapply for admission to the university, pay any applicable fees, and gain acceptance before resuming matriculation and regular class enrollment. Readmission is not guaranteed. Information regarding the disqualification will be included with the application materials that are forwarded to the new program.

Readmission Undergraduate students interested in readmission to SDSU should visit the Returning Students website for the most up-to-date readmission criteria. Criteria differ for students who left the university in good academic standing versus those who left on academic notice or who were academically disqualified. Students who have been academically disqualified twice from SDSU will not be considered for reinstatement. Students with prior SDSU enrollment through regular session, special session, Open University, or cross-enrollment must have a minimum SDSU GPA of 2.0 in all coursework in addition to meeting all other transfer admission requirements. Graduate students who have been disqualified, have withdrawn from the university, or are inactive for more than one semester should meet with their graduate advisor to discuss readmission through Cal State Apply (including fee). Readmission may include a degree completion plan, and other required documentation (see Reinstatement of Academically Disqualified Students under Academic Notice and Disqualification (Graduate Students) below). If the student was enrolled at another institution subsequent to the last attendance at San Diego State University, an official transcript showing work completed must be sent by the institution directly to SDSU Graduate Admissions before readmission can be completed.

Repeated Courses (Graduate Student Degree Coursework) Students must earn a minimum grade of C (2.0) or better in all courses on their program of study. Some programs may require a minimum grade higher than C (2.0) in selected courses. Graduate students may not repeat courses taken as part of an official post-baccalaureate degree program (including elective courses); however, with prior permission, a student may repeat one course on the official program of study in which the minimum program or minimum course grade requirement was not satisfied. Repeated courses may not be taken for credit/no credit (Cr/NC) if a letter grade is an option. Requests for an approved course repeat must be submitted by the graduate advisor using a petition for adjustment of academic requirements, and approved by the Graduate Dean or designee. When a graduate student repeats a course, both grades will remain on the student’s graduate transcripts. With one rare exception (see next paragraph), both grades will be calculated in all grade point averages. Both courses and both grades will also be included in the student’s program of study.  As a result, the repeat may only be used in the program of study if the graduate advisor requests expansion of the degree size using a petition for adjustment of academic requirements, and the request is approved by the Graduate Dean or designee. Upon appeal to the College of Graduate Studies, a WU graded course may be omitted from all grade point averages after a grade is reported. Omitting the WU grade from grade point average calculations may only be done once and only if approved by both the graduate advisor and Graduate Dean or designee. This exception may not be petitioned for grades other than WU.

Repeated Courses (Undergraduate Student Option) The course repeat policy shall be applied to courses taken at San Diego State University, except where enrollment is restricted or the student no longer qualifies for admission to a course. A student who receives a grade of C- or lower (fewer than 2.0 grade points per unit) may repeat the course once for grade forgiveness. Although the original grade(s) shall remain on the transcript, only the latest grade shall be used in calculating grade point averages. Courses taken in summer term and courses taken through Open University shall be counted for grade forgiveness. Grade forgiveness may be applied to a maximum of 16 units. If a student repeats a course in which a grade of C (2.0) or better was received, only the original grade and units earned shall be used for calculation of grade point average and units needed for the degree. In addition, the only courses that may be repeated with a credit/no credit option are those in which the student previously received a grade of no credit; if a course taken for a grade is repeated credit/no credit, the original grade shall continue to be used in computing grade point average. The repeat policy for grade forgiveness for a specific course shall be applied automatically unless the student notifies the Office of the Registrar before the end of the change of program period. The grade earned in that course that semester or session shall be used to calculate grade point averages. In cases where a student exceeds the allowed number of grade forgiveness, he or she shall have the right to define which courses receive grade forgiveness. A course shall not be repeated for grade forgiveness by a student found by the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities to be guilty of academic dishonesty in that course. Enrollment in a repeated course shall not be allowed if the student has already cumulatively repeated 28 units of coursework. A course may only be repeated once at SDSU. **Students should visit https://registrar.sdsu.edu/academic-success/course-repeat-forgiveness for more information on course repeats.

Safety and Security Report In accordance with the requirements of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the San Diego State University Safety, Security and Fire Report and current annual crime statistics are available online at http://www.police.sdsu.edu. Call the University Police Community Resource Officer at 619-594-1447.

SDSU Active Transportation Policy (Bicycles and Skateboards on Campus) SDSU encourages our community to use alternative modes of transportation to and from campus. Bicycles, skateboards, and scooters (including Bird micromobility) may only be operated on streets and designated paths. In other locations, bicyclists, skateboarders, and those riding scooters shall walk their devices and shall park them in designated parking stands and areas. Use of bicycles or personal wheeled conveyances in areas other than designated areas is a violation of university policy, or the law, and can result in an administrative or criminal citation.

SDSU Alcohol and Substance Abuse Policies In accordance with the California Information Practices Act, the Vice President for Student Affairs and Campus Diversity or designee of San Diego State University may notify a student’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s) in the event compelling circumstances exist affecting the student’s health or safety, including circumstances involving alcohol or controlled substances. This statement is presented to students to provide information about (1) health risks associated with alcohol and other drugs, (2) prevention and treatment programs available on campus, and (3) applicable State laws and campus policies. Risks Misuse of alcohol and other drugs can lead to accidents, injury, and other medical emergencies. Alcohol, especially in high doses or when combined with medications or illegal drugs, continues to claim the lives of college students across the nation. If a person is found unconscious, call 9-1-1; doing so may save a life. Driving after consumption of even relatively small quantities of alcohol can substantially increase the risk of crash involvement. Even after just a drink or two, drinkers may experience some loss of the ability to think about complex problems or accomplish complex tasks. Drinkers may also lose some control over impulsive behavior. We know that our community includes members with a diversity of relationships/connection/experiences with substance use. Substances include alcohol and/or nicotine-containing products, prescription medications, cannabis, and illegal drugs like heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine. SDSU has multiple avenues available for supporting students who have concerns about their substance use or prescription drug misuse. These communities, services, and connections range from one-on-one support for students who are sober-curious or desiring to cut back on their use to counseling and groups/student organizations for students who are in or seeking recovery. We are here to support students in making choices and taking action towards improving their health and wellness and living a self-directed life. Campus Resources For students with concerns about their substance use or prescription medication misuse, assistance is available at SDSU’s Counseling & Psychological Services (C&PS) located in Calpulli Center, Room 4401. Students can call 619-594-5220 to get started with a simple, short conversation. Those who would like  an appointment with a medical  provider (e.g., nurse or physician), may contact Student Health Services at 619-594-4325. Counseling & Psychological Services is available to consult regarding concerns about a student’s substance use. SDSU encourages members of the campus community to help one another to cooperatively address  alcohol and substance use problems as they occur. Students interested in discussing their substance use and/or learning strategies to make changes to their use in line with their goals for their personal health and wellness are welcome to make an appointment with a health promotion specialist by requesting a one-on-one session through the Well-being and Health Promotion page (https://sacd.sdsu.edu/health-promotion). Students in or seeking recovery are welcome to join in on a SMART Recovery meeting in Calpulli Center. These meetings are open to all SDSU students. They focus on learning tools and techniques focused around building and maintaining motivation, coping with urges, managing thoughts, feelings and behaviors and leading a balanced life. Similar tools and techniques are discussed for students impacted by a loved one’s addiction or recovery journey. For a non-judgmental, supportive, substance-free space, any and all students are welcome to join the student recovery community, Aztecs for Recovery (contact aztecsforrecovery@gmail.com). Laws and Campus Policy With few exceptions, it is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to purchase or possess alcohol. Violations of these laws may result in a minimum fine of $250 and suspension of a driving license. For more information about California laws, visit the California State Bar website at https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Portals/0/documents/rfp/2013/2013_AttachA_Kids_Law_PCC.pdf or the California Alcohol Beverage Control website at https://www.abc.ca.gov/prevention/teens-and-alcohol/. Federal and state laws define a number of substances as “drugs” with sanctions related to their manufacture, sale, possession, and use varying by type of substance and quantity. See https://sacd.sdsu.edu/health-promotion/healthier-you/alcohol-and-other-drugs/sdsu-aod-policies for more information. In addition to the Standards for Student Conduct in the California Code of Regulations, Title V, Article 2, Section 41301, SDSU’s expectations of responsible student behavior prohibits the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of drugs and alcohol by students on university property or in surrounding neighborhoods, or as any part of the university’s activities. Violators may face suspension or expulsion from the university. In addition, the university will cooperate with governmental authorities in criminal and civil actions. The university does not accept alcohol or substance abuse as an excuse, reason, or rationale for any act of abuse, harassment, intimidation, violence, or vandalism. Possession, consumption, or sale of beer or wine by those 21 years of age or older is permitted at designated campus locations and events only with prior approval of the vice president for student affairs. On campus properties, and in surrounding neighborhoods, the sale, distribution, knowing possession, and use of dangerous drugs or narcotics are prohibited. Students are also forbidden by state and federal laws to sell, distribute, possess, or use those drugs. SDSU does not permit the possession or use of marijuana even with a medical recommendation. Student organizations, residence halls, athletics, and Greek Life have instituted additional policies regarding alcohol and drugs. Please contact relevant administration offices for more information. More information can also be found at https://sacd.sdsu.edu/health-promotion/healthier-you/alcohol-and-other-drugs/sdsu-aod-policies. As a student at SDSU, students are responsible for their behavior and are fully accountable for their actions. Violation of this policy statement will not go unchallenged within the SDSU community. Any university student may be expelled, suspended, or placed on probation for violating university regulations regarding alcohol or drugs. Additionally, using alcohol or drugs may negatively affect academic performance. Students who possess, use, or distribute substances such as, but not limited to, marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamines, or other hallucinogens and narcotics, or who violate statutes regarding alcoholic beverages, are subject to arrest, imprisonment, or a fine according to state law. The University Police Department is empowered to enforce all local and state laws, including public drunkenness, driving under the influence, and possession of alcohol by a minor. The university’s commitment to exercising disciplinary powers in cases of illegal alcohol and drug use complements its full measure of support for students who seek help for themselves or their acquaintances. These two approaches, combined with an active prevention education program, provide a strong basis for maintaining university expectations for a safe, healthy, and productive campus community. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the programs and services available and to join the university in creating a viable learning community.

SDSU Smoke-Free Policy SDSU is a completely smoke-free campus. Smoking is not permitted in or outside any buildings, including Viejas Arena and auxiliary buildings, or in parking areas. Use of any tobacco product can result in an administrative citation. This policy implements Section 42356 of Title 5, California Code of Regulations and CSU Memorandum, 2002-26 and 2003-19, in accordance with California Education Code Sections 89030 and 89031, California Government Code Sections 7596-7598, and CSU Executive Order 599. Visit http://smokefree.sdsu.edu/smoke_free/ for more information on the SDSU smoking policy and smoking cessation programs.

Service and Guide Dog Policy San Diego State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The ADAAA and Section 504 require SDSU to make reasonable modifications to its policies, practices, or procedures to permit the use of a service or guide animal (further known as “dog”) by a faculty, staff, student, or visitor (further known as handler) with a disability. Definition of a Service or Guide Dog The ADAAA defines a service or guide animal as “any dog (or miniature horse) that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, psychiatric, sensory, or other mental disability.” It is important to note that other species of animal, whether wild or domestic, trained or untrained, are not service animals for the purposes of the ADAAA. It should further be noted that the ADAAA provides an exception for miniature horses that are trained as guide animals for the blind or visually impaired. Note that the crime deterrent effects of a dog’s presence and the provision of comfort, companionship, emotional support, or well-being do not constitute work or tasks for the purposes of determining whether a dog is a service or guide animal under the ADAAA or this policy. Verification of a Service or Guide Dog Handlers will not be asked about the nature or extent of his or her disability. However, when it is not readily apparent that the dog identified by the handler is trained to do work or perform tasks for him or her, university designees may only ask the handler the following two questions: Is the dog required because of a disability? What work or task has the dog been trained to perform? Documentation, such as proof that the dog has been certified, trained, or licensed as a service or guide dog is not required. For complete service and guide dog policy, visit http://go.sdsu.edu/student_affairs/sds/serviceanimals.aspx.

Student-Athlete Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirement In order to remain eligible for intercollegiate competition, a student-athlete must be enrolled in an academic program leading to a recognized degree, and must be making satisfactory progress toward that degree under the rules of the institution and the NCAA.

Student Classification A matriculated student is one who has complied with all requirements for admission to the university and has received an official notice of admission. All students taking courses in any regular semester must be matriculated students. First-Year:  A student who has earned fewer than 30 semester units. Sophomore: A student who has earned 30 to 59 semester units. Junior: A student who has earned 60 to 89 semester units. Senior: A student who has earned 90 semester units or more. Graduate: A student who has completed an acceptable four-year baccalaureate degree from an institutionally accredited college or university and who has been admitted to the university and is active in a post-baccalaureate degree program, advanced certificate, or credential with classified or conditionally classified standing. For information on classification of graduate students, see the Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Admission Requirements section of Admission and Registration.

Student Complaint Procedure (Complaints Regarding the CSU) Office of the Student Ombudsman Student Services East, Room 1105 619-594-6578 http://www.studentaffairs.sdsu.edu/ombuds The California State University takes very seriously complaints and concerns regarding the institution.  Complaints regarding the CSU may be submitted as follows: If a complaint concerns CSU’s compliance with academic program quality and accrediting standards, it may be submitted through Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) website. WASC is the agency that accredits the CSU’s academic program. If your complaint concerns an alleged violation by CSU of any law that prohibits discrimination, harassment or retaliation based on a protected status, including age, disability (physical and mental, gender, gender identity (including non-binary or trans-gender), gender expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, nationality, pregnancy or related conditions, race or ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry, religion or religious creed, sex (including sex stereotyping or sex characteristics), sexual orientation, and veteran or military status, you may present your complaint as described in Section XVI (Interim Nondiscrimination Policy). If a complaint concerns an alleged violation by the CSU of other state law, including those prohibiting fraud and false advertising, the claim may be submitted to the campus president or the Office of the Student Ombudsman, Student Services East, Room 1105, 619-594-6578, http://www.studentaffairs.sdsu.edu/ombuds. The president or student ombudsman will provide guidance on the appropriate campus process for addressing the issue. See the Student/Applicant Complaint Procedure for Alleged Violations of State Law Not Covered by Another CSU Complaint Procedure for details regarding the complaint requirements and complaint process. Other complaints regarding the CSU may be presented to the campus dean of students, who will provide guidance on the appropriate campus process for addressing the issue. If a complaint warrants further attention after all steps outlined by the president, student ombudsman, or WASC have been exhausted, an appeal may be filed with the Assistant Vice Chancellor, Academic and Student Affairs, at the CSU Chancellor’s Office. This procedure should not be construed to limit any right to take action to resolve the complaint.

Student Conduct Inappropriate conduct by students or applicants for admission is subject to discipline on the San Diego State University campus. The Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities establishes standards and procedures in accordance with regulations contained in Sections 41301, 41302 of Title 5, California Code of Regulations. Procedures are set forth in CSU Executive Order 1098 (revised October 6, 2023), at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/14075291/latest/. These sections are as follows: 41301. Standards for Student Conduct. Campus Community Values The university is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy living and learning environment for students, faculty, and staff. Each member of the campus community should choose behaviors that contribute toward this end. Students are expected to be good citizens and to engage in responsible behaviors that reflect well upon their university, to be civil to one another and to others in the campus community, and contribute positively to student and university life. Grounds for Student Discipline Student behavior that is not consistent with the Student Conduct Code is addressed through an educational process that is designed to promote safety and good citizenship and, when necessary, impose appropriate consequences. The following are the grounds upon which student discipline can be based: Dishonesty, including: Cheating, plagiarism, or other forms of academic dishonesty that are intended to gain unfair academic advantage. Furnishing false information to a university official, faculty member, or campus office. Forgery, alteration, or misuse of a university document, key, or identification instrument. Misrepresenting one’s self to be an authorized agent of the university or one of its auxiliaries. Unauthorized entry into, presence in, use of, or misuse of university property. Willful, material and substantial disruption or obstruction of a university-related activity, or any on-campus activity. Participating in an activity that substantially and materially disrupts the normal operations of the university, or infringes on the rights of members of the university community. Willful, material and substantial obstruction of the free flow of pedestrian or other traffic, on or leading to campus property or an off-campus university related activity. Disorderly, lewd, indecent, or obscene behavior at a university related activity, or directed toward a member of the university community. Conduct that threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person within or related to the university community, including physical abuse, threats, intimidation, harassment, or sexual misconduct. Hazing, or conspiracy to haze. Hazing is defined as any method of initiation or pre-initiation into a student organization or student body, whether or not the organization or body is officially recognized by an educational institution, which is likely to cause serious bodily injury to any former, current, or prospective student of any school, community college, college, university or other educational institution in this state (Penal Code 245.6), and in addition, any act likely to cause physical harm, personal degradation or disgrace resulting in physical or mental harm, to any former, current, or prospective student of any school, community college, college, university or other educational institution. The term “hazing” does not include customary athletic events or school sanctioned events. Neither the express or implied consent of a victim of hazing, nor the lack of active participation in a particular hazing incident is a defense. Apathy or acquiescence in the presence of hazing is not a neutral act, and is also a violation of this section. Use, possession, manufacture, or distribution of illegal drugs or drug-related paraphernalia, (except as expressly permitted by law and university regulations) or the misuse of legal pharmaceutical drugs. SDSU does not permit the possession or use of marijuana even with a medical recommendation. Use, possession, manufacture, or distribution of alcoholic beverages (except as expressly permitted by law and university regulations), or public intoxication while on campus or at a university related activity. Theft of property or services from the university community, or misappropriation of university resources. Unauthorized destruction or damage to university property or other property in the university community. Possession or misuse of firearms or guns, replicas, ammunition, explosives, fireworks, knives, other weapons, or dangerous chemicals (without the prior authorization of the university president) on campus or at a university related activity. Unauthorized recording, dissemination, or publication of academic presentations (including handwritten notes) for a commercial purpose. Misuse of computer facilities or resources, including: Unauthorized entry into a file, for any purpose. Unauthorized transfer of a file. Use of another’s identification or password. Use of computing facilities, campus network, or other resources to interfere with the work of another member of the university community. Use of computing facilities and resources to send obscene or intimidating and abusive messages. Use of computing facilities and resources to interfere with normal university operations. Use of computing facilities and resources in violation of copyright laws. Violation of a campus computer use policy. Violation of any published university policy, rule, regulation or presidential order. Failure to comply with directions, or interference, with any university official or any public safety officer while acting in the performance of his/her duties. Any act chargeable as a violation of a federal, state, or local law that poses a substantial threat to the safety or well-being of members of the university community, to property within the university community or poses a significant threat of disruption or interference with university operations. Violation of the Student Conduct Procedures, including: a. Falsification, distortion, or misrepresentation of information related to a student discipline matter. b. Disruption or interference with the orderly progress of a student discipline proceeding. c. Initiation of a student discipline proceeding in bad faith. d. Attempting to discourage another from participating in the student discipline matter. e. Attempting to influence the impartiality of any participant in a student discipline matter. f. Verbal or physical harassment or intimidation of any participant in a student discipline matter. g. Failure to comply with the sanction(s) imposed under a student discipline proceeding. Encouraging, permitting, or assisting another to do any act that could subject him or her to discipline. Procedures for Enforcing This Code The chancellor shall adopt procedures to ensure students are afforded appropriate notice and an opportunity to be heard before the university imposes any sanction for a violation of the Student Conduct Code.  Application of This Code Sanctions for the conduct listed above can be imposed on applicants, enrolled students, students between academic terms, graduates awaiting degrees, and students who withdraw from school while a disciplinary matter is pending. Conduct that threatens the safety or security of the campus community, or substantially disrupts the functions or operation of the university is within the jurisdiction of this Article regardless of whether it occurs on or off campus. Nothing in this Code may conflict with California Education Code Section 66301 that prohibits disciplinary action against students based on behavior protected by the First Amendment. 41302. Disposition of Fees: Campus Emergency; Interim Suspension. The president of the campus may place on probation, suspend, or expel a student for one or more of the causes enumerated in Section 41301. No fees or tuition paid by or for such a student for the semester, quarter, or summer session in which he or she is suspended or expelled shall be refunded. If the student is readmitted before the close of the semester, quarter, or summer session in which he or she is suspended, no additional tuition or fees shall be required of the student on account of the suspension. During periods of campus emergency, as determined by the president of the individual campus, the president may, after consultation with the chancellor, place into immediate effect any emergency regulations, procedures, and other measures deemed necessary or appropriate to meet the emergency, safeguard persons and property, and maintain educational activities. The president may immediately impose an interim suspension in all cases in which there is reasonable cause to believe that such an immediate suspension is required in order to protect lives or property and to insure the maintenance of order. A student placed on interim suspension shall be given prompt notice of charges and the opportunity for a hearing within 10 days of the imposition of interim suspension. During the period of interim suspension, the student shall not, without prior written permission of the president or designated representative, enter any campus of the California State University other than to attend the hearing. Violation of any condition of interim suspension shall be grounds for expulsion.

Student Grievances If a student believes that a professor’s treatment is grossly unfair or that a professor’s behavior is clearly unprofessional, the student may bring the complaint to the proper university authorities and official reviewing bodies by following the Student Grievance Code, adopted by the Faculty Senate. A copy of the procedures may be obtained from the Office of the Student Ombudsman, Student Services East, Room 1105 or on the Office of the Student Ombudsman website.

Student Responsibility for Catalog Information Students are held individually responsible for the information contained in this catalog. The requirements listed in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog are those requirements which the university will make every effort to preserve for students subject to this catalog. All other parts of the catalog, including this University Policies section, are subject to change from year to year as university rules, policies, and curricula change. Failure to keep informed of such changes will not exempt students from whatever penalties they may incur. All students beginning graduate study at San Diego State University as an early summer entry student, summer only student, or after August are required to follow the procedures and regulations stated in the edition of the Catalog corresponding to Fall of the same calendar year. Students may be held to degree requirements from an alternative Catalog year in rare exceptions that are requested by the graduate advisor and approved by the College of Graduate Studies.

Study List Limits A unit or credit hour represents 50 minutes of lecture or recitation combined with two hours of preparation per week throughout one semester of 15 weeks. Two hours of activity (as in exercise and nutritional sciences) or three hours of laboratory (as in the sciences) are equivalent to one hour of lecture. During initial registration, students can enroll in a maximum of 18 units. One week before the start of each fall and spring semester, the credit limit will be raised to 21 units. Students can enroll in a maximum of 18 units during the summer term, with no more than 9 units in each accelerated summer session (S1 and S2) or 18 units in the thirteen-week session (T1). All students wishing to exceed these maximums will be required to have the approval of the academic department that houses their first major, or a delegated advisor, Assistant Dean or department designee. Students are strongly advised to consider all aspects of their situation before adding additional courses. Students who work or have family obligations that will limit time to devote to their studies are strongly urged to reduce the number of units attempted each semester. Students should expect to spend a total of three hours per week, in class and study time, for each unit of college work attempted. A normal 16-unit load, therefore, represents a 48-hour week. Students should also keep in mind that some courses require more than the average amount of time, and that the workload in all courses will vary throughout the semester as examinations and major papers or projects come due. Change of Major Based on the undergraduate application for admission, undergraduate students are admitted to a premajor or designated as an undeclared major. Students wishing to change their major should contact the department of their intended major for requirements and filing periods. Depending on admission status and degree, there may be limitations on a student’s ability to change their premajor. Students who need to declare, change, or remove their major or minor must meet with their advisor. The major advisor will submit a Declaration of Major or Minor form on their behalf. A student admitted to a premajor must complete specific requirements before being admitted to the major. Requirements are described in the section of this catalog on Courses and Curricula, or contact the major department for information. Requirements are also described in the specific major department section of this catalog.  A veteran using veteran benefits must obtain appropriate approval from the Veterans Administration for necessary changes in letters of eligibility. Graduate students may change degree programs only with the approval of the new graduate program advisor and the College of Graduate Studies. Refer to Admissions and Registration for additional information.

Transcripts of Record Official Transcripts Official transcripts can be ordered online. If all coursework was completed prior to 1987, or if  the transcript requires special handling (e.g. notarization), official transcripts must be ordered by completing an Official Transcript Request form and submitting it to the Office of the Registrar. A fee is charged for all transcripts and must be paid in advance. Transcripts from other schools or colleges become the property of this university and will not be released or copied. Unofficial Transcripts Unofficial SDSU transcripts for current, active students are available online through my.SDSU.  Unofficial transcripts do not bear the seal of the university and are not suitable for transfer purposes. Full-Time Enrollment Status Full-time enrollment status for undergraduate students at SDSU is twelve (12) units per semester. Full-time enrollment for a graduate student is nine (9) units of coursework. Units taken for audit are not used in the calculation of enrollment status. Students can obtain verification of enrollment from the Office of the Registrar or through the Enrollment Verification option within my.SDSU. Enrollment classification as full-time may differ from that used to determine tuition and fees. See Tuition and Fees for additional information.

Withdrawals Official Withdrawal From Courses Students who find it necessary to cancel their registration or to withdraw from all classes after enrolling for any academic term are required to initiate action formally through the Office of the Registrar and follow the university’s official withdrawal procedures. Failure to follow formal university procedures may result in an obligation to pay fees as well as the assignment of failing grades in all courses and/or the need to apply for readmission before being permitted to enroll in another academic term. Information on canceling registration and withdrawal procedures is available from the Office of the Registrar. A student who has not paid fees and is not enrolled in at least one class (other than for audit) by the Schedule Adjustment deadline for a term is no longer considered a continuing student and may be required to apply for readmission. Withdrawing from a course(s) after the Schedule Adjustment Deadline and before the last 20% of instruction shall be permitted only for unforeseen verified serious and compelling reasons. All such requests shall be accompanied by appropriate verification. A course will not appear on the permanent record if withdrawal occurs by the University census date for the term. Courses will appear with a grade of “W” on the permanent record when approved withdrawal occurs after the University census date. Undergraduate students may withdraw from no more than 18 semester-units attempted at SDSU per semester. Permission to withdraw from a single course during this period shall be granted only with the signature approval of the instructor, who shall indicate the student’s grade in the course, and with the approval of the College Dean or designee (Graduate Dean or designee in the case of graduate students). Permission to withdraw from all courses in the current term shall be granted with approval of the College Dean or designee (Graduate Dean or designee in the case of graduate students). Catastrophic Withdrawals during Late Schedule Adjustment do not count toward the unit maximum. Students shall not be permitted to withdraw from a course(s) during the final 20% of instruction except in cases, such as accident or serious illness where the cause of the withdrawal is due to circumstances clearly beyond the student’s control and the assignment of an incomplete is not practical. All such requests shall be accompanied by appropriate verification. Such withdrawals will not count against undergraduate withdrawal unit maximums indicated above. Permission to withdraw from a course during this period shall be granted only with the approval of the instructor, the College dean or designee, and an Academic Affairs administrator appointed by the president. Permission to withdraw from all courses in the current term shall be granted with approval of the College Dean or designee and the Academic Affairs Administrator or designee. For graduate students, withdrawal from one or more courses after the Schedule Adjustment Deadline shall require an acknowledgement from each instructor, stating their awareness that a withdrawal petition is being filed. Approval from the Graduate Dean or designee is required. Refer to the Academic Calendar for appropriate dates for the deadlines indicated above. Withdraw Retroactively (Undergraduate Students) Under SDSU Senate Policy, undergraduate students may request to withdraw from either individual courses or a full semester’s coursework after the semester has ended. Withdrawal requests may be granted only in verified cases such as accident or serious illness where the cause for substandard performance was due to circumstances clearly beyond the student’s control. All requests shall be accompanied by appropriate verification. Retroactive withdrawal must be filed within two years after grades are posted. Approval beyond that time may be granted by the Graduate Dean or designee in highly unusual circumstances. Retroactive withdrawal may not be approved after a degree has been awarded and the transcripts are sealed. Students who receive financial aid funds must consult with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships prior to withdrawing from the university regarding any required return or repayment of grant or loan assistance received for that academic term or payment period. If a recipient of student financial aid funds withdraws from the institution during an academic term or a payment period, the amount of grant or loan assistance received may be subject to return and/or repayment provisions. Withdraw Retroactively (Graduate Students) Under SDSU Senate Policy, graduate students may request to withdraw from a full semester’s coursework after the semester has ended. Withdrawal requests may be granted only in verified cases such as accident or serious illness where the cause for substandard performance was due to circumstances clearly beyond the student’s control. Exceptions for partial retroactive withdrawal (i.e., withdrawal from some but not all courses in a prior term) may be approved by the Graduate Dean or designee based on additional highly unusual circumstances. All requests shall be accompanied by appropriate verification. For graduate students, each retroactive change from an assigned grade to a W requires written acknowledgment from the instructor who assigned the original grade. Department chairs or school directors shall act on behalf of instructors no longer affiliated with the university or absent from the university for a length of time that would unduly delay processing the withdrawal request. Retroactive changes from an assigned grade to a W shall be only made if approved by the Graduate Dean or designee. Retroactive withdrawal must be filed within two years after grades are posted. Approval beyond that time may be granted by the Graduate Dean or designee in highly unusual circumstances, unless a degree has been awarded and the transcripts are sealed. Students who receive financial aid funds must consult with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships prior to withdrawing from the university regarding any required return or repayment of grant or loan assistance received for that academic term or payment period. If a recipient of student financial aid funds withdraws from the institution during an academic term or a payment period, the amount of grant or loan assistance received may be subject to return and/or repayment provisions. Unofficial Withdrawal If a student withdraws unofficially from classes or from the university, failing grades will be assigned in all courses that are no longer attended. An unofficial withdrawal occurs when classes are discontinued without filing official withdrawal forms within the established deadlines. Veterans unofficially withdrawing will have veteran’s allowances immediately suspended and will be subject to full repayment of allowances received after date of unofficial withdrawal. Withdraw from a Degree Program (Graduate Students) Graduate students who wish to withdraw entirely from their graduate degree program should 1) petition the Registrar for withdrawal from currently enrolled classes, and 2) submit a “Withdrawal Request” form to the College of Graduate Studies. If a student is unable to submit the “Withdrawal Request” form, the graduate advisor or program director may do so on their behalf.