Admission Deadlines | How do I get started? | Applying for prerequisites
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ADMISSION DEADLINES:
Department:
The Fall 2009 application period is closed. We are no longer accepting applications for Fall. The Spring 2010 application period will be August through early October, 2009 (dates yet to be determined).
University: The university deadline for Fall 2009 has been moved from August 1st to June 15, 2009. If you wish to take prerequisite courses you may apply here via CSU Mentor (opens new window). See Step 5 for further information.
Please view this short tutorial on how to apply online using the CSU Mentor web site.
How Do I Get Started?
If you haven't done so yet, please watch this brief module for a comprehensive overview of steps that need to be taken in order to be admitted to one of our credential programs.
Applying to the School of Teacher Education
(click here to download printable version)Read the informational brochure and Frequently Asked Questions
before proceeding.Multiple Subject: Informational Brochure
Single Subject: Informational Brochure
Frequently Asked Questions (click here to download printable version)
For more information, call the Office of Student Services at
(619) 594-6320 or the School of Teacher Education at (619) 594-6131.
Attend a group advisory session (listed below). These sessions cover all aspects of the application process. We strongly suggest that you attend a session to assure that you will be in compliance with all necessary requirements to be admitted to the program. Reservations are not required.
Academic Advisor for both Multiple and Single Subject:
Open AdvisingSummer Advising : (no appointment necessary)
Tuesday and Wednesday: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Bonnie Telfer -Office: EBA 259
Phone (619) 594-3295
Email: btelfer@mail.sdsu.edu
Multiple Subject
| Date | Time | Location |
| Wednesday, July 1 | 5:00-6:30 p.m. | EBA 439 |
| Wednesday, August 5 | 5:00-6:30 p.m. | EBA 439 |
Single Subject
| Date | Time | Location |
| Wednesday, July 8 | 5:00-6:30 p.m. | EBA 439 |
| Wednesday, August 12 | 5:00-6:30 p.m. | EBA 439 |
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Contact us if you have further questions.
- School of Teacher Education
619.594.6131
Monday-Thursday:
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m
Friday: Noon - 4:30 p.m.
- Office of Student Services
619.594.6320
Summer hours:
Monday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 12:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Apply to Department (applications linked below) by the deadline (deadlines found above and in informational brochure).
Apply to University by the deadline (if you are not already a postbaccalaureate student.) Deadlines are August 1st for Fall and November 1st for Spring. If you have questions regarding the graduate admission process, visit the Graduate Admissions website.
See our short tutorial on how to apply using the CSU Mentor web site.
(pdf printable version)Applying for prerequisite courses
If you wish to apply to the university to take the prerequisite courses, access the application link under Step 5. In order to be admitted, you must meet either the University's GPA requirement of 2.75 in your last 60 semester/90 quarter units or the department's overall GPA of 2.67. Please specify that you wish to take prerequisites in this application under the Statement of Purpose section. If your application is accepted, you will be admitted as a conditionally classified student to complete the prerequisite courses. You will need to apply to the department for the subsequent term, but willl NOT need to reapply to the university as you will be considered a postbaccalaureate student. To view current prerequisite offerings, view the current SDSU Class Schedule.
Transcripts
Applying to the university only: If you have already attended SDSU, you do not need to resubmit transcripts unless you subsequently attended another institution since being enrolled at SDSU. If you are new to SDSU, please submit one set of official transcripts from all institutions you have attended to:Enrollment Services
Graduate Admissions
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego CA 92182-7416
Applying to the university and department concurrently: Please note that you are required to submit one set of official transcripts from all institutions attended when applying to the department (see instructions in the single and multiple subject applications linked below).
You must apply to both the university and the department to be admitted to a teacher preparation program. In addition to accessing the materials on this website, you may purchase an application packet at the SDSU Aztec Shops, located on the campus of SDSU. Submit your application to the School of Teacher Education office in EBA-255.
- Single Subject: Application
- Multiple Subject: Application
- Request for Adjustment of Credential Requirements: Submit this form to the School of Teacher Education if you wish to petition for an exception to a prerequisite or program requirement.
- Application for Character and Identification Clearance: The application process is now online through the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) website. Here is important current information regarding this process.
- Early Field Experience Guide
(needed for all applications except SDSU students who majored in either Music or P.E. Education. SDSU Liberal Studies students may submit a copy of their LS 300 guide.)- SDSU Graduate/Postbaccalaureate Application
If you have questions regarding the graduate admission process,
visit the SDSU Graduate Admission website.
It is very important that you keep both the School of Teacher Education department and the university informed of any name or address changes. If you have a change, please complete the Change of Personal Information form and email it to: admste@mail.sdsu.edu, or mail it to us :
School of Teacher Education
San Diego State University, EBA 255
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego CA 92182-1153