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🎓 SDSU Fall 2026 — Admitted First-Year Student Checklist
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Prepared by your Educational Consultant · Source: admissions.sdsu.edu/first-years/admitted
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STEP 1 · INTENT TO ENROLL
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☐1Accept offer of admission & pay $400 nonrefundable deposit in my.SDSUMay 1, 2026🔴 CriticalOffer canceled if not received by deadlinehttps://my.sdsu.edu
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☐1Submit official high school transcript(s) including fall 2025 gradesMay 1, 2026🔴 CriticalMust be sent from all high schools attendedhttps://admissions.sdsu.edu/transcripts
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☐1Submit official college transcripts (if applicable)May 1, 2026🔴 CriticalElectronic transcripts preferredhttps://admissions.sdsu.edu/transcripts
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☐1Submit AP/SAT/ACT/IB test scores taken before senior yearMay 1, 2026🟠 HighSAT/ACT used for placement only; SDSU code: 4682 (AP), 3594 (SAT), 0398 (ACT)https://www.collegeboard.org
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☐1Submit final official transcripts (with spring 2026 grades + graduation date)July 15, 2026🔴 CriticalGPA must be maintained; C- or higher in all senior courseshttps://admissions.sdsu.edu/transcripts
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☐1Submit AP exam scores from senior yearJuly 15, 2026🟠 HighRequired for college credit; SDSU AP code: 4682https://www.collegeboard.org
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STEP 2 · FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS
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☐2Complete FAFSA (include SDSU school code: 001151)Mar 2, 2026🔴 CriticalComplete ASAP for maximum federal aid eligibilityhttps://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
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☐2OR complete California Dream Act Application (CADAA) if applicableMar 2, 2026🔴 CriticalAlternative to FAFSA for eligible CA studentshttps://dream.csac.ca.gov/landing
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☐2Activate SDSUid to check financial aid status in my.SDSUASAP🔴 CriticalCannot access financial aid info without SDSUidhttps://it.sdsu.edu/sdsuid/get-help
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☐2Apply for Aztec ScholarshipsOpens Mar 9, 2026🟠 HighLog in after activating SDSUid and completing Intent to Enrollhttps://sacd.sdsu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/sdsu-aztec-scholarships
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☐2Review Estimated Cost of AttendanceASAP🟡 MediumPlan tuition, housing, meal plans, and personal expenseshttps://sacd.sdsu.edu/financial-aid/financial-aid/eligibility/cost-of-attendance/cost-of-attendance-tables
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STEP 3 · HOUSING
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☐3Submit Student Housing License Agreement + $375 nonrefundable paymentMay 1, 2026🔴 CriticalRequired for non-local students; failure may cancel admission offerhttps://housing.sdsu.edu/apply/academic-year
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☐3Set up DUO Multi-Factor Authentication before accessing Housing PortalBefore May 1🔴 CriticalRequired for Housing Portal login; allow extra timehttps://it.sdsu.edu/security/operations-services/mfa
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☐3Select meal plan preference (Flex 5, Flex 7, or Meals Plus)May 1–15, 2026🟠 HighAll first-year on-campus residents required to have a meal planhttps://eatatsdsu.com/Meal-Plans
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☐3Select room type preferences (single, double, triple, or quad)May 1–15, 2026🟠 HighMost first-year rooms are triples; singles/doubles are limitedhttps://housing.sdsu.edu/apply/academic-year
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☐3Select Learning Community preference (optional)May 1–15, 2026🟡 MediumBased on academic/co-curricular interests; not guaranteedhttps://housing.sdsu.edu/apply/academic-year
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☐3Cancellation deadline (if not attending)Jul 20, 2026🟡 MediumMust cancel 30+ days before move-in to avoid penalty chargeshttps://housing.sdsu.edu/apply/academic-year
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STEP 4 · SDSU EMAIL & ADMISSION MONITORING
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☐4Set up official SDSU Gmail account (@sdsu.edu)After Intent to Enroll🔴 CriticalAll university communication sent here — check regularly!https://it.sdsu.edu/help/google
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☐4Log in to my.SDSU and monitor Admissions tile + Tasks checklistOngoing🟠 HighRespond to all outstanding document requests promptlyhttps://my.sdsu.edu
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☐4Update contact information in Profile tile in my.SDSUASAP🟡 MediumEnsure mailing address and contact info are currenthttps://my.sdsu.edu
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STEP 5 · PLACEMENT EXAMS
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☐5Complete Math Placement Exam (if no AP/college credit)By Jun 1, 2026🟠 HighRequired to enroll in math courses; take ASAP for fall placementhttps://studentsuccess.sdsu.edu/math
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☐5Complete Chemistry Placement Assessment (if applicable)By Jun 1, 2026🟠 HighRequired for CHEM 200/202; check if AP credit already applieshttps://www.chemistry.sdsu.edu/courses/CHEM200/200_Placement_exam.php
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STEP 6 · STUDENT SUCCESS PATHWAY
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☐6Complete Student Success Pathway Preference FormMay 18, 2026🟠 HighDetermines learning community, pre-enrolled courses & Coordinated Care Advisorhttps://admissions.sdsu.edu/first-years/admitted
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STEP 7 · IMMUNIZATIONS
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☐7Submit proof of immunizations via HealtheConnect portalJul 15, 2026🔴 CriticalIncludes TB Risk Assessment; work with healthcare provider earlyhttps://healtheconnect.sdsu.edu
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☐7Review immunization requirements ahead of timeASAP🟠 HighAcceptable proof: high school, healthcare provider, or health dept recordshttps://sacd.sdsu.edu/student-health-services/immunizations
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☐7Arrange local primary care physician / review health insuranceBefore Fall 2026🟡 MediumSHS does not cover emergencies or off-campus carehttps://sacd.sdsu.edu/health-promotion
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STEP 8 · NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION (NSO)
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☐8Reserve your NSO date (reservation system opens May 7, 2026 at 10am PT)May 7, 2026+🔴 CriticalDo NOT book travel until after NSO registration is confirmedhttps://nspp.sdsu.edu/orientation
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☐8Complete pre-orientation online modules before in-person NSOBefore NSO date🔴 CriticalRequired before attending in-person orientationhttps://nspp.sdsu.edu/orientation
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☐8Get your SDSUcard (student ID)Before NSO🟠 HighRequired for all students; follow steps on websitehttps://bfa.sdsu.edu/financial/student/sdsucard/get-a-card.aspx
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☐8Register for fall 2026 classes (done during NSO)At NSO (July)🔴 CriticalCannot register until all transcripts submitted & holds clearedhttps://my.sdsu.edu
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☐8Parent/Family: Register for Parent & Family Orientation (PFO)At NSO registration🟡 MediumRuns concurrently with NSO; add guests during reservationhttps://nspp.sdsu.edu/orientation
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STEP 9 · PAY TUITION & FEES
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☐9Pay basic tuition and fees by your payment deadlineSee my.SDSU🔴 CriticalCheck Financial Account tile in my.SDSU for your specific deadlinehttps://bursar.sdsu.edu
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☐9Set up 529 plan ePayment if applicableBefore deadline🟡 MediumePayment options available for 529 planshttps://bfa.sdsu.edu/financial/student/529-plan
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