Program Cost

First Year Experience Fee

The one-time First Year Experience fee* includes: Pre-Orientation, Orientation and First Year Experience activities. The fee is $324 and will be billed to your Student Account on or after August 5 and is due on August 20.

New Student Orientation

During your orientation, you will participate in a variety of sessions to further support your transition to SDSU and your course registration process, including:

  • A small group session led and facilitated by an SDSU Ambassador. You will also meet other students in your major and/or college.
  • An assistant dean session where they will share resources and services available through your college to support your success at SDSU.
  • SDSU Ambassadors to assist you with your course registration for fall 2023.

First Year Experience Activities

Once you have attended orientation and registered for fall 2023 classes, you will continue to have opportunities during your first year to get connected and make SDSU your new home. Below is a list of activities, events and initiatives that will support your success at SDSU!

The First Year Experience Fee ($324) will be billed with your Basic Tuition and Fees on or after August 5. Only the Parent and Family Programs Fee is due at time of reserving your orientation date, if you select Parent and Family Orientation. See below for payment terms and conditions.

Parent and Family Programs Fee $55/$25

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 your student is attending SDSU. This will be due on or after May 9 as part of the New Student Orientation registration process. Starting on July 7, registrations will also include a $15 late fee. The last day to register for New Transfer Student Orientation is July 20. If you are registered as a local transfer student on the June 29 or June 30 dates, your late fee will begin on June 2. The last day to register for New Local Transfer Student Orientation is June 16.

The Parent and Family Programs fee also includes:

Pre-Orientation

  • Parent and Family Pre-Orientation Modules Available (sent via email)

Parent and Family Orientation

  • Parent and Family Welcome + Student Services Overview
    • 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

Benefits of the Aztec Parents Association

The Aztec Parents Association encourages parents and families to become involved and stay involved while their student attends SDSU. Aztec Parent Programs offer opportunities for engagement through participating in special events such as Parent and Family Orientation, New Student and Family Convocation and Family Weekend. Aztec Parent Programs also communicates regularly to keep you informed about what is going on at the university, including the News for Aztec Parents magazine, the official Parent & Family Facebook group, and our monthly e-newsletter.

*Note: All registered guests are required to attend the Parent and Family Orientation. Guests younger than 15 years of age are not encouraged to attend.

There will be no cancellations or refunds for orientation reservations. This applies to students whose admission to the university is rescinded (see payment terms and conditions below), as well as those who ultimately decide not to attend SDSU.

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 for orientation may be made by credit card. MasterCard, VISA, American Express and Discover are accepted.

Electronic Check: As part of the online reservation process, payment for orientation may be made by electronic check.

Check: You must print out your confirmation page and mail a copy of it with your check. All mail-in payments must be received within 10 days after you have registered for an orientation date or your orientation reservation may be canceled. The returned check fee is $35.

Mail payments to:

University Bursar's Office
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-1425

Make check payable to: SDSU

Please include your student's ID number on your check.

Acknowledgement of Payment Terms and Conditions

By completing this SDSU New Student Orientation reservation, I understand that I will be billed for the First Year Experience (FYE) Fee ($324) on August 5 to my Online Student Account (due by August 20) and that a portion of this fee helps cover my attendance and participation in New Student Orientation. In addition, I acknowledge that if I added a Parent and Family Orientation to my reservation, I am responsible for payment of the Parent & Family Programs Fee ($55/$25) upon completion of my reservation today. If I am eligible for Financial Aid, I understand that if I do not have enough aid to pay the FYE fee, a bill will be added to my student account, and I will be responsible for payment.

I agree to the cancellation/refund policies of San Diego State University for both the First Year Experience and the Parent & Family Programs Fees. If I, or my guest(s), decide not to complete New Student Orientation for any reason (including my admission to the University being rescinded) I understand: 1) the First Year Experience Fee and/or Parent & Family Programs Fee will not be canceled/refunded to me and 2) if for some reason, my payment is reversed, I will be billed for the First Year Experience Fee, Parent & Family Programs Fee and any other applicable charges related to the payment reversal. I further understand any changes to my reservation will result in a $20 fee.

(Note: Dates and information subject to change)

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