The reservation system for New Student Orientation (NSO) opens Tuesday, May 28 at 10 a.m. PT. Students will need their SDSUid (SDSU Gmail account, not their personal email) and password to log in and complete the reservation.

General Dates

• Tuesday, May 28 at 10 a.m.  PT | NSO Reservation system opens
• Wednesday, July 3 at 11:59 p.m. PT | Late fee for NSO begins
• Thursday, August 1 at 11:59 p.m. PT  | Deadline to register for NSO
• Day before your NSO date at 7:59 p.m. PT | Deadline to complete Pre-Orientation modules
• Monday, August 19 at 7:59 p.m. PT | Deadline to complete Post-Orientation Canvas modules

NSO Date

NSO is a one-day program. The date for graduate students is offered in August. If no dates are available to choose from, please contact NSPP at [email protected].

• Friday, August 16

Advantages of Attending NSO

• Register for classes and/or finalize your course schedule.
• Complete mandatory SDSU training the day-of your orientation.*
• Learn about your general education (GE), major and graduation requirements.
• Engage in essential academic planning.
• Learn to use SDSU’s registration system and other my.SDSU services.
• Meet with staff, advisors, and trained SDSU student Ambassadors.
• Learn what it means to be a responsible member of the SDSU community.
• Embrace SDSU's values and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Start making SDSU your new home by meeting other new students and making friends.

*All new students are expected to attend NSO. Students that do not attend NSO will have to complete mandatory SDSU training at a later date which may cause a registration delay for the next semester.

Information is subject to change.

Please review this page in its entirety to ensure you understand the Pre-Orientation requirements prior to attending New Student Orientation (NSO).

Modules

Once you make your NSO reservation, you will be ready to begin the online pre-orientation modules for San Diego State University (SDSU). They were created to prepare you for NSO, and to provide you with an introduction and overview of your new home. You’ll learn about campus resources and build a strong foundation for your success at NSO and beyond. Mandatory training for all SDSU students is incorporated into the modules. Registration holds will be placed if these trainings are not completed.

You will receive an email inviting you to complete the online Pre-Orientation Modules when you make your NSO reservation. Please log in and complete the modules with your SDSUid Gmail and password. It is imperative that you complete the pre-orientation modules the day before your NSO date at 7:59 p.m. PT.

The information below is also available on SDSU’s Steps to Enroll page.

Complete the Intent to Enroll Process

Submit all of the following items to the Office of Admissions. If all of the items are not received or postmarked by the date listed, it will be assumed that you do not plan to attend SDSU and your offer of admission will be canceled.

1. Accept Your Offer of Admission and Submit Your Nonrefundable Deposit in my.SDSU
   • Officially accept your offer of admission by submitting the online Intent to Enroll and paying the $400 nonrefundable and nontransferable deposit by the deadline indicated in my.SDSU. The $400 deposit will apply toward your fall basic tuition and fees. If you do not submit your Intent to Enroll in my.SDSU by the deadline, it will be assumed that you do not plan to attend SDSU and your offer of admission will be canceled.
   • If you have questions or problems with your SDSUid, please visit the SDSUid Help page. Additionally, please reach out to the library technology center if you are experiencing difficulties with your account.
2. Notify Program (if applicable)
   • Some programs may require admitted students to notify them that they are attending. In these cases, admitted students must complete both requirements (submit the online Intent to Enroll and pay the nonrefundable deposit in my.SDSU and notify the department) to officially accept the offer of admission.
   • Refer to the Graduate Programs web page and select your type of program to access contact information for your department.
3. Final Official Transcripts
   • Please check my.SDSU for the status of your transcripts.

• Degree in Progress: if your bachelor's degree was in progress as the time of admission, you are required to complete the degree prior to enrolling in your first semester at SDSU. A final official transcript with proof of degree must be provided to Graduate Admissions as soon as possible, but no later than September 30. Failure to submit the final transcript with proof of degree will result in a registration hold being placed on you record, which will prevent you from registering for the following term. If you do not complete the bachelor's degree prior to enrolling, you are not eligible for admission. There are no exceptions to this policy. Please contact Graduate Admissions immediately if your bachelor's degree will not be completed prior to enrolling.
• Other Coursework: if you have any other coursework in progress at the time of admission, you are required to provide a final official transcript to Graduate Admissions as soon as possible, but no later than September 30.

Submit Proof of Immunizations

SDSU requires that students are currently immunized as a condition of enrollment. You are required to submit your immunizations and documentation no later than July 15, 2024 through HealtheConnect to avoid a registration hold. For information on what immunizations are required, visit sdsu.edu/immunizations.

Pay Basic Tuition and Fees

For complete fee information, visit the University Bursar’s Office website.

Basic Tuition and Fees are due by the date posted in my.SDSU. Payment of the Intent to Enroll deposit is credited to the student's total Basic Tuition & Fees for the first semester. The First Year Experience (FYE) Fee is separate from this fee and will be posted in your my.SDSU at a later date.

SDSU has a "post-pay model" for paying Basic Tuition and Fees. After registration, you will be able to view and pay Basic Tuition and Fees for the given term you have enrolled in. Payment for fees must be paid by the due date posted in my.SDSU each term. To locate the fee payment date and registration time, visit my.SDSU and view your “Student Center." Students can view their overall balance by logging into their my.SDSU account.

Be sure to clear any registration holds. You can see any holds by going to your “Tasks” tile in my.SDSU and selecting the “Holds” tab. Follow any instructions to resolve the hold. It can take up to 48 hours to clear some holds. Please plan accordingly or you will not be able to register for classes at orientation.

For additional information, please contact the Cal Coast Student Financial Center for assistance.

SDSUCard

To receive your SDSU ID card on your Orientation date you will need to complete the steps below by Sunday, June 9. You will need your student ID number (nine-digit number) and a government issued form of identification.

Create an account on the GET mobile app using your SDSUid email address.

Upload a photo and valid U.S. Government issued ID on the GET mobile app.

Check out the video on How to Get Your Card Step-by-Step.

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After your orientation date, you will be expected to complete the post-orientation requirements located in Canvas. The Canvas modules that you must complete will include Canvas 101, Aztec Culture Education, and Opioid Training and Education. More information on the modules and how to access them will be available later. Post-orientation modules will be due on Monday, August 19, at 7:59 p.m. PT

• Activate your SDSUid. As an admitted student, you will receive an email from [email protected] with instructions on how to activate your SDSUid account. Complete the steps in the email to activate your account. You will use your SDSUid and password to log in to the New Student Orientation reservation system.
• SDSUid Gmail account is required. You must have your SDSUid Gmail account set up to receive the confirmation email BEFORE you make your reservation. For instructions to set up your SDSUid Gmail account, please visit the: Google G Suite for Students page.
• Have a credit card ready. The Parent & Family Programs fee is due upon completion of your registration. MasterCard, VISA, American Express and Discover are accepted. The First Year Experience Fee ($324) will be billed on August 5. It will be posted in your my.SDSU at a later date.
• Know your major. Your reservation will be associated with the major in which you were admitted to the university. You cannot change your major prior to attending New Student Orientation.
• Have your parents’ contact information ready. If your parents and/or family supporters will be attending Parent and Family Orientation which runs concurrently with NSO, please enter the number of parents and family members under "guests" and fill in their names for their pre-printed name tags.
  • Ensure your parents and family supporter’s contact information is accurate, because we use this information to sign them up for our Aztec Parents Association.
• Confirm your registration before you make travel arrangements.
• Once confirmed, you cannot go back to add or make edits to your reservation. Contact New Student and Parent Programs at (619) 594-1509 for any questions.

• Your orientation confirmation will be emailed to you. This contains valuable information, so please read it in its entirety. 
• Your enrollment appointment in my.SDSU will not change to your orientation date until you check in for orientation and have attended the full in-person program.

First Year Experience (FYE) Fee

The one-time First Year Experience (FYE) fee* is for all new students (first-year, transfer, and graduate) and covers placement in a Student Success Pathway, Coordinated Care Advising for first-year students, course selection assistance for all new students, Pre-Orientation modules, New Student Orientation, Student Handbooks, Post-Orientation modules and SDSU swag. The FYE fee also covers other activities, including: New Student and Family Convocation, Welcome Week, Aztec Nights and more. The fee is $324 will be billed on August 5.

First Year Experience Activities

Once you have attended orientation and registered for classes, you will continue to have opportunities during your first year to get connected and make SDSU your new home. Be sure to consistently check your SDSU Gmail email for updates and communication. Below is a list of activities, events and initiatives that will support your success at SDSU!

• Coordinated Care Advising
  • Coordinated Care Advisors (CCAs) are assigned to all new first-year students to serve as their designated personal advisor. CCAs will support students in navigating the university resources, procedures, and academic advising tools and will proactively reach out to you to schedule academic advising meetings throughout the first two years.
• New Student and Family Convocation
• Welcome Week
• Student Involvement Expos
• Aztec Nights
• First Year Experience Programming
  • General Advising & Retention Support Specialist Sessions
  • Certified Mentors and Mentor Programming
  • Student Life Involvement Specialists
  • University Seminars
  • And more!

Parent and Family Programs Fee

There is a one-time Parent and Family Programs fee of $55 for the first parent/guest and $25 for each additional parent/guest which includes Parent and Family Orientation AND membership in the Aztec Parents Association for as long as the student is attending SDSU. This will be due when you complete your NSO registration process. Late registration will include an added $15 fee.

Parent and Family Programs Activities

• Pre-Orientation
  • Access to the online Pre-Orientation Modules
• Parent and Family Orientation
  • Parent and Family Welcome + Parents as Partners in Student Success
  • The overview will discuss successful transitions, making connections on campus, student wellness, achieving academic success and the role of SDSU parents and families.
• College Session with Assistant Dean
  • Meet your student’s Assistant Dean and learn highlights about the college.
• SDSU Ambassador Panel
  • An opportunity to talk with current students about life at SDSU.
• And more!

Post-Orientation

• New Student and Family Convocation
• News for Aztec Parents Magazine
• Family Weekend
• Parent and Family e-Newsletter (monthly)
• SDSU Parent & Family Facebook Group (official)
• Parent Liaison

Aztec Parents Association

Parent involvement plays a key role in the success of students. The Aztec Parents Association (APA) is an organization dedicated to keeping parents and family supporters involved in their student’s education. Membership makes it easy to stay involved with what’s going on at the university and provides direct invitations to all parent and family supporter events. Members have access to a knowledgeable, personal contact in the Office of New Student and Parent Programs.

• Advantages of APA
  • Invitations to engage in special events like New Student and Family Convocation, and Family Weekend.
  • Monthly newsletters specifically for parents and family supporters.
  • Membership into the Official SDSU Parents and Family Facebook group.
  • Biannual News for Aztec Parents magazine mailed directly to you.
  • A direct connection to the university when you have a question or need assistance through the Parent Liaison.
  • Campus discounts during various university events.
  • Discounts at Bartell Hotels in San Diego. 

• Payment options for the Parent and Family Programs Fee (the FYE student fee will be billed separately):
• Credit Card: As part of the online reservation process, payment may be made by credit card. MasterCard, VISA, American Express and Discover are accepted.