Application Process
Important Information for Fall 2027 Application Cycle
Information below is subject to change. If you are applying for the Fall 2027 semester, please check for updated application dates. The applications open each year for the subsequent fall.
Application(s) Instructions
Step 1: Submit Cal State Apply Application to SDSU
- Apply to the university through Cal State Apply.
- Submit required Cal State State Apply application documents to Graduate Admissions, such as official transcripts, etc.
- Cal State Apply application opens October 1 each year for the following fall admission.
- The deadline to submit Cal State Apply Application is February 1, 2027.
Step 2: SDSU Imperial Valley Supplemental Application
- Apply to our designated Imperial Valley campus application.
- Carefully read and fill out all required sections of the application.
- Upload and submit necessary documents (unofficial transcripts, etc.) for program admission within the application directly.
- The deadline to submit Supplemental application for Fall 2027 is February 1, 2027.
Start Early: Prepare Your Supplemental Materials
Before beginning the application, prepare digital copies (PDF format preferred) of the following required documents:
- Certificate of Clearance or Emergency Teaching Permit (e.g., approval email from the CTC or the certificate)
- Subject Matter Competency (e.g., CSET exam scores or approved subject-matter waiver for your credential area)
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Personal Narrative Essay
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Recorded Video
- Credential Application Fee
- Negative Tuberculosis (TB) Test Results (dated within the past 4 years)
Step 3: Monitor my.SDSU
Be sure to follow all instructions provided by SDSU, particularly those related to setting up your my.SDSU account. Once your account is active, regularly monitor your my.SDSU Application To-Do List for any items or requests issued by Graduate Admissions. Prompt attention to these items is essential to avoid delays in the processing of your application.
