Students who will be attending SDSU must meet specific immunization requirements. If you do not provide proof of immunizations at SDSU, you will not be allowed to register for classes.

To obtain more information refer to: Health Insurance & Immunization Requirements

Create a WebPortal account

Please go to www.sdsu.edu/portal

• Your Red ID will be issued to you by SDSU.
• Your password is initially set to your date of birth (MM/DD/YY). Example: if you were born on June 6, 1989, your password is 060689.
• During the account activation process, you will be able to create a more secure, permanent password. Your permanent password will need to contain a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols.

Important instructions in activating your account:

• Password characters have to be in a certain sequence.
• Enter your Red ID anywhere you are prompted for a Social Security Number (SSN). Except for housing use all zeros.

You must have a working email address when creating your WebPortal account. If you have difficulty setting up your account, a temporary password may be sent to your email address, and you must use this temporary password to activate your account.

Registering for Your Classes

Choose your classes

• Choose your courses by reviewing the Class Schedule and the General Catalog (if you are an undergraduate) or the Graduate Bulletin (if you are a graduate student.) You may start selecting your courses before your registration appointment and add them to your Planner in WebPortal by selecting "Plan" next to the appropriate course.
• The Class Schedule lists all courses offered each semester.
• The General Catalog and the Graduate Bulletin describe all programs of study and courses available at SDSU.
• For technical assistance contact: Office of the Registrar at (619) 594-6871

Register for your classes

• At the time of your registration appointment, simply click on the courses in your Planner and they will be added to your program.
• Courses fill up quickly, so it is wise to register as close to your time slot as possible.

Important Notes Regarding Registration

1. Please note that as an exchange student, you do not pay standard SDSU tuition and registration fees.  However, you may be required to pay lab fees, sports fees etc. for specific classes. You will receive a bill for any miscellaneous fees after you have registered for your classes.
2. CSU-IP Students: If you are attending SDSU through the exchange program coordinated by the California State University International Programs (CSU-IP) Office, you are required to pay campus-based fees. These cover activities and services offered at SDSU.

Prerequisites

Lower level coursework must be fulfilled before a student can enroll in a higher level course. The General Catalog, Graduate Bulletin and Class Schedule all identify any prerequisites required for specific courses. Please check the notes in these documents carefully.

Exchange students should bring their own copies of transcripts and descriptions of relevant coursework completed (in English) to demonstrate to professors they have completed courses equivalent to required SDSU prerequisites before they will be allowed to enroll in courses with these restrictions.

SDSU course numbering system

Courses numbered 100-200:

The most basic level of coursework, also referred to as lower division courses.  No prerequisites are required.  These courses are generally taken by first year (Freshmen) and second year (Sophomore) undergraduates. Example: Hist116 or Span212.

Courses numbered 300-500:

Usually taken by third year (Junior) and fourth year (Senior) and sometimes graduate (master’s level) students. These are considered "upper division" courses and generally require completion of prerequisites. Example: Span302 – requires that students must have completed Span202 and Span212 in order to enroll.

Courses numbered 600-799:

These courses are open only to graduate students.

The SDSU Office of Housing Administration offers on-campus housing for single undergraduate and graduate students. Over 3500 students live on campus each year. They choose to live on campus for a variety of reasons including convenience, proximity to campus, meeting friends and fully experiencing the US college tradition.

There are also many options for students to live off-campus in the communities surrounding SDSU.?

It is very important to report to the International Student Center (ISC) to complete the check-in process upon your arrival in the US.

This is mandatory and failure to check-in at the ISC could result in termination of your SEVIS record and loss of your J-1 status. ?For more information refer to: International Student Orientation