I am starting the SDSU discussion since Cal State Apply has opened with a submission deadline of December 1 this year.
Historically SDSU has offered an Early admission decision for some High stat/Honors college invitees, OOS and International students.
2025 Decision Timeline
Fall 2025: Early admits starting December 17, 2025. Nursing admits February 27, 2025. March 4 admits posted. March 12, waitlists and some admits posted. Denials and some admits posted March 14.
2025 Waitlist: Admits Tuesday April 29, May 16, May 19. Wait list closed June 3.
You are welcome to discuss anything of interest (San Diego State University - College Confidential Forums) along with posting your admission decision.
SDSU admits based on the CSU Capped weighted GPA, HS course rigor, # of a-g course requirements taken above the minimum, Intended major, preparation of towards major study, local admission area status and first generation status.
EC’s are not considered in the admission process but SDSU now considers alternate majors. There is however a section on the CSU application where you can indicate hours/week spent on EC’s.
Freshman Application Information
Impaction course and major changes are listed here: https://enrollment.sdsu.edu/_resources/pdf/sdsu-summary-of-2026-27-impaction-changes.pdf
Using the template below, please fill out the information and once you hear about your decision.
Decision: Accepted/Rejected/Waitlisted
CSU Capped Weighted GPA (found on CSU application with Maximum of 4.4):
Number of a-g courses taken 9-12th (Years/Semesters):
Number of UC approved Honors (CA HS’s only)/AP/IB or DE classes:
Intended Major:
Local/Non-local CA resident/OOS/International:
Honors College Invite: Yes/No
Good luck to all applicants.