San Diego State University

San Diego State University requires a minimum of 120 semester units to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at San Diego State University, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. San Diego State University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, San Diego State University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 78% of students who start college at San Diego State University graduate within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	–	X	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: San Diego State University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Do I Have To Take At San Diego State University?

San Diego State University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with San Diego State University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at San Diego State University

When choosing a major, San Diego State University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at San Diego State University.San Diego State University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. San Diego State University false.San Diego State University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About San Diego State University

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Does San Diego State University Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with San Diego State University directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does San Diego State University Have An Online Program?

✅ San Diego State University true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does San Diego State University Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ San Diego State University true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does San Diego State University Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at San Diego State University, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at San Diego State University.

Does San Diego State University Require Internships?

🟨 San Diego State University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About San Diego State University

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San Diego State University Library

The main library on campus is the San Diego State University Library.

Dual Degree Programs at San Diego State University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

San Diego State University does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does San Diego State University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

San Diego State University has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at San Diego State University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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