Semester at SDSU
SDSU Global Campus offers international students an opportunity to study abroad at San Diego State University for one or more two semesters. Credits earned through the Semester at SDSU program will be listed on an official SDSU transcript and may be transferable to other universities.
Program Highlights
- Variety of Classes
SDSU offers more than 3,000 class sections each semester in more than 100 different academic fields. A number of these classes have additional spaces available after SDSU students have enrolled. Semester at SDSU allows international students to take advantage of these extra spaces. - 12 Undergraduate or 9 Graduate Units of SDSU Courses
Through this program, students can enroll in 12 undergraduate or 9 graduate units of SDSU courses. - Official Transcript
Credits earned are listed on an official SDSU transcript and may be transferable to other universities. - Advising
Academic, immigration, and housing advising are available through the Global Campus International Program team.
Classes at SDSU
For course descriptions and class schedules, please visit sdsu.edu/schedule. Please be aware not all courses are offered every semester.
Please note that Global Campus cannot guarantee participation in specific university courses. Students enroll in classes on a space-available basis. Some classes may have pre-requirements.
For more information on Semester at SDSU, please contact semester.ces@sdsu.edu.
| Number of weeks | 17 |
| Minimum enrollment requirement | 12 units undergraduate or 9 units graduate |
| English Proficiency Requirements | Proof of English proficiency is required with application. For Duolingo, please have your test score sent to “San Diego State University – Global Campus”. Other acceptable English proficiency can be found HERE. |
| Dates and Costs | See Semester at SDSU Calendar & Fees (All prices and dates are subject to change.) |
An F-1 student in this program that has been enrolled for one academic year is eligible to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Semester at SDSU Certificate Programs
Semester at SDSU students may also earn Semester at SDSU Certificates in one of the following areas:
- Business
- Business Engineering
- Communication (coming soon)
- Entertainment Management
- Environmental Studies
- Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation Management (HTM)
- International Media Certificate
- Sustainable Tourism Management
I am originally from China. I was an ALI student in the pre-mba and pre-master’s program, and semester at SDSU program between 2008-2009. The ALI was my first time experiencing the American education culture and systems. My time at the ALI prepared me for success in my bachelor’s degree at SDSU and my master’s program. The instructors and staff at the ALI were very supportive and friendly to us international students. They respected our different culture and educational backgrounds and were willing to learn about and understand these differences. I had the privilege to join the ALI team after being a student here. I started as a part-time recruitment assistant. I believe the tradition of caring about and supporting international students continues today, even after all these years and changes here at the ALI.