Graduate Program>Admissions

Applying to SDSU is a two step process as detailed below.

All applicants must submit admissions materials SEPARATELY to SDSU Enrollment Services and to the Economics Department.

ENROLLMENT SERVICES

1.  CSU application forms are available online at http://www.csumentor.edu/   A $55.00         application filing fee must accompany your application.

2.  One official copy of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
3.  GRE scores.  International students also need to submit TOEFL scores.

The above materials should be sent to:

Enrollment Services
Graduate Admissions Document Processing Unit
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA  92182-7416

ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT

• Two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant's academic ability. Download the following recommendation forms to be completed by individuals familiar with your academic abilities. (Download the recommendation form here).

• A personal statement of no more than 750 words that describes why you wish to pursue a Masters of Arts in Economics at San Diego State University.

Send the items above to:

Graduate Admissions Coordinator
Department of Economics
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA 92182-4485

We recommend you download the following Graduate Admissions Checklist to ensure your packet is complete Graduate Admissions Checklist

Note:  The deadline is February 1st for the online "CSU Mentor" application and March 1st for all supporting materials -- transcripts, GRE scores, letters of recommendation. However, scholarships and RA positions are allocated early so get your application in as soon as possible. Furthermore, your application will not be processed until all the required information listed above is received.