Admissions

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Welcome to SDSU Imperial Valley, where students can pursue a world-class San Diego State University education in a close-knit and supportive learning environment. Our campus empowers students to achieve their academic and professional goals while making a difference in the communities they serve.

First-Year Admissions

Transfer Admissions

Graduate Admissions

New Student Orientation

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Schedule an Appointment with our Outreach Team

If you are a new or prospective student looking for support for the following inquiries, please email the admissions or outreach representatives at [email protected] and specify which issue or concern you would like to discuss:

  • How to Apply
  • Admissions Process
  • Majors Information
  • Transcripts

Office Location: SDSU Imperial Valley, Calexico : 720 Heber Ave., Calexico, CA 92231 
Office Hours: 9 a.m. -4 p.m. 
Phone: 760-768-5667 

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SDSU Imperial Valley: Nationally Acclaimed Degree

                                                                          Spring 2027 and Fall 2027 Undergraduate Application Deadline

  • Spring 2027


    July 1, 2026
    Cal State Undergraduate Application Opens (Students may submit their application).

    July 15, 2026
    Deadline to submit final official transcripts for newly admitted first-year students.

    Aug. 31, 2026
    Application Deadline.

    September 15, 2026
    Late Application Deadline (invitation codes needed) and first official transcripts are due.

    January 8, 2027
    Seconf Final Transcript Due (once final grades have been posted).

    Spring semester begins on Jan. 19, 2027.

  • Fall 2027


    Aug. 1, 2026
    Cal State Apply Opens (Students may begin working on their application).

    Oct. 1, 2026
    Application Submission Period and the 2026-27 financial aid applications opens. 

    Nov. 30, 2026
    Application Deadline.

    March 2, 2027
    Final Aid Deadline 

    May 1, 2027
    Decision Day/Intent to Enroll Deadline and first transcript deadline (Completed work and in-progress work).

    May 15, 2027
    Late Application Deadline

    June 30, 2027
    Transfer Students: Final Transcript Deadline

    July 15, 2027
    First Year Students: Final Transcript Deadline (with graduation date).


    Fall semester begins Aug. 24, 2027.

Campus Tours

We offer in-person campus tours of SDSU Imperial Valley, Calexico to prospective and newly admitted students.

Degrees That Go Further

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Cost, Financial Aid and Value

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