Step 1: APPLY TO THE UNIVERSITY BY DECEMBER 15

Apply to the university using CalState Apply
To check the status of your university application, please check WebPortal

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
Follow this link for International Admission Criteria – International Admissions

Step 2: SUBMIT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND TEST SCORES BY JANUARY 12

Submit transcripts and test scores to:
Graduate Admissions
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-8225

1. Transcripts:
   Graduate applicants are required to submit transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended. Do not send transcripts before submitting the Cal State Apply application as this may result in processing delays.

   a) Transcripts from U.S. Institutions

   • Submit official transcripts (in sealed envelopes) from all colleges and universities attended.
   • Transcripts must have been issued within the last year. Transcripts received with print dates older than one year will not be accepted.
   • If you previously attended SDSU, you need only submit transcripts for work completed since last attendance. Do not submit hard copy transcripts for SDSU coursework.
   • Electronic transcripts are acceptable. Please ensure that you indicate this preference when making your request. If you are required to provide an email address to send the secure online document to SDSU, please use transcriptsforsdsu@sdsu.edu.

    
   b) Transcripts from International Institutions

   • If you have international coursework, you must submit international transcripts (academic records) and proof of degree, both in the original language.
   • Submit a copy of transcripts/grade reports from all post-secondary schools attended.
   • Submit a copy of diploma/degree certificate or provisional degree certificate for each post-secondary degree completed. Applicants with a degree in progress must submit an official certified/attested copy of their diploma/degree certificate after completion of the degree.
   • Submit a certified literal English translation for each original-language document submitted. The translation must be from the university or a certified translator and should contain all information shown on the original-language documents and in the same format.
   • Unofficial copies of all international documents can be submitted for evaluation purposes through your SDSU WebPortal under Upload Admission Documents. If admitted, official documents will be required prior to enrollment. Documents uploaded to the Cal State Apply and/or Interfolio applications are separate from those required by Graduate Admissions and are not updated in the SDSU WebPortal.
   • Allow at least three weeks for processing after documents have been submitted to the Graduate Admissions Office. The status of documents and test scores will be updated in your WebPortal after they have been evaluated. Please do not submit your documents multiple times as this will cause delays in processing.
   • For details on which documents are required, visit the Graduate: Requirements by Country page. Failure to submit the exact country-specific documents listed will result in your application being canceled.

 

2. Test Scores

   a) GRE (Graduate Record Exam) Requirement
   The Graduate Record Examination is not required.

   b) Proof of English proficiency
   All graduate and post-baccalaureate applicants (regardless of citizenship status) applying to SDSU from an international institution where the medium of instruction was not English, must submit one of the following as proof of English proficiency:

   • TOEFL minimum score of 80 iBT/ 550 PBT: Score can be sent electronically from Educational Testing Service (ETS) using the SDSU institution code: 4682. Test score must be from within the past two years.
   • IELTS overall score of 6.5 or higher: Score report must be submitted directly to the SDSU Graduate Admissions Office. Test score must be from within the past two years.
   • Duolingo English Test score of 105 or higher: Score can be sent electronically from Duolingo, to the SDSU Graduate Admissions Office. Test score must be from within the past two years.
   • PTE minimum score of 58 or higher: Score report must be submitted directly to the SDSU Graduate Admissions Office. Test score must be from within the past two years.
   • Transcripts have been received indicating English as the principle language of instruction.

A copy of your official score report or unofficial transcript can be submitted through your SDSU WebPortal account under Upload Admission Documents.

Additional information can be found at https://admissions.sdsu.edu/graduate/apply

Step 3: Complete the Program Application through Interfolio:

The program application requires the following:

1. 1. A Statement of purpose addressing your professional goals and reasons for selecting the School of Art and Design at SDSU for your pursuit of these goals.
   2. Artist statement which describes the nature or content of the work shown in the portfolio
   3. Digital images of your work (15-20).
   4. Current resume
   5. Transcripts—one copy of unofficial or official transcripts for all college- and university-level institutions attended
   6. Two letters of recommendation from art instructors (or others) who are able to comment on your artistic potential in the area of specialization. Applicant must provide names and email addresses for recommenders. Recommenders will be invited to complete the recommendation electronically.

Visit the Interfolio website.