Your application must first be evaluated by the Office of Admissions. After evaluation is complete, students admitted to SDSU on exchange will receive an e-mail from the International Student Center Admissions Team. You will receive your Red ID (student identification number) and information about how to set up your SDSU Web Portal account. While you are waiting for notification of your acceptance to San Diego State University, please review the following:
Please note that if you are planning to live on-campus, the residence halls open after the required International Student Orientation Week. Therefore, you will need to find temporary accommodations if you plan on arriving prior to the orientation. For more information refer to the Office of Housing Administration website.
Exchange Students are not eligible for any financial support from SDSU.
For complete information about on-campus, off-campus and Academic Training for J1 students refer to: J1 Visa Holders Employment
If you have completed these steps, proceed to our I Have Been Admitted section.
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For questions or additional information, please contact the exchange coordinator at exchange@mail.sdsu.edu.