Graduate>Program Information>Application Process

Students applying for admission should submit an electronic application at www.csumentor.edu.

You will need to submit original transcripts from ALL institutions of higher education and official GRE scores to Graduate Admissions. Check this website for general university admission procedures: http://arweb.sdsu.edu/es/admissions/graduate/applicationprocedures.html

As indicated above, in addition to the materials sent to Graduate Admissions, the Sociology Department requires the following submitted as a complete package:

• Three (3) letters of recommendation (from those familiar with your academic work, preferably university professors).  Please download the Letter of Recommendation form (PDF format).

• A personal statement.

• A writing sample (preferably an academic paper - include a brief explanation describing the purpose, or context, for your paper).  If this is not available, include an extended three to five (3-5) page personal statement.

• A copy of your transcripts (can be unofficial) to department (in addition to originals to the University
  

Send these items to:

Sociology Department
c/o Graduate Adviser
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-4423

Deadlines:

• For the Fall semester, ALL materials must be received by March 1.
• For Non-Tuition Resident Waivers: February 1.
• There are no Spring admissions.

International students living overseas and requiring a student visa should apply as soon as possible.  Check the International Student Center: http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/isc/iscindex.html