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Admission and Registration

Admission Procedures and Policies

Requirements for admission to San Diego State University are in accordance with Title 5, Chapter I, Subchapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations. If you are not sure of these requirements, you should consult a high school or community college counselor or the Admissions Office. Applications may be obtained from the admissions office at any of the campuses of The California State University or at any California high school or community college.

Requirement and Use of
Social Security Account Number

Applicants are required to include their social security account number in designated places on applications for admission pursuant to the authority contained in Section 41201 of Title 5, California Code of Regulations. The social security account number is used as a means of identifying records pertaining to the student as well as identifying the student for purposes of financial aid eligibility and disbursement and the repayment of financial aid and other debts payable to the institution.

Measles and Rubella Immunizations
Health Screening Provisions

All new and readmitted students born on or after January 1, 1957 must comply with The California State University requirement to present proof of measles and rubella immunizations. This is not an admissions requirement but shall be required of students by the beginning of their second term of enrollment at SDSU. San Diego State University students who have not complied with this CSU mandate will receive an "I" hold on their second term registration materials. The "I" hold restricts students from enrolling in classes until the requirement is fulfilled.

Because of recent occurrences of measles epidemics on college campuses nationwide, all students are encouraged to consider receiving a second immunization for measles prior to enrollment.

In addition to demonstrating immunity to measles and rubella at Student Health Services, some students may be further required to present documentation to other campus officials. Students subject to this additional screening include:

Students who reside in campus residence halls;

Students who obtained their primary and secondary schooling outside the United States;

Students enrolled in dietetics, medical technology, nursing, physical therapy, and any practicum, student teaching, or fieldwork involving preschool-age children and/or school-age children or taking place in a hospital or health care setting.

Immunization documentation should be mailed or brought to SDSU Student Health Services, Immunization Program, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92182-4701. For those students unable to obtain acceptable proof of measles and rubella immunizations, Student Health Services will provide immunizations at no cost.