San Diego State University

Location: San Diego , United States
Language of instruction: English
Tuition payable to: UBC
Program website: San Diego State University Exchange Website
Terms available: Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start)

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Who can go?

Exchange students can take coursework in most areas of study
San Diego State University can admit exchange applicants who are US citizens (dual citizens) provided they are a citizen and resident of a foreign country.
Once nominated, the student's application is sent to the SDSU system where campus placements will be determined

Academic planning

Term dates

UBC Term 1 (SDSU Fall semester): late August - late December
UBC Term 2 (SDSU Spring semester): mid-January - early May

Areas of study available:

Arts

Course availability and restrictions

A semester includes 15 weeks of instruction
Certain majors are impacted at SDSU, meaning that there is a high demand for classes in the major
Exchange students cannot exclusively apply to impacted courses
Applying into courses at SDSU in Business Administration, Communications, Journalism, and Film Studies is competitive, and may be challenging
Beginning Fall 2024, Construction Engineering (CON E) is restricted and thus unavailable to exchange students

Partner Course Information

Course equivalency Formula

1 SDSU credit = 1 UBC credit

Course load Information

All exchange students must maintain a full course load of at least 12 units each semester (typically 4 classes)
Students can take 5 classes each semester if they wish
If students do not want to take a full course load (minimum 12 units), exceptions can be made using the Application for Reduced Course Load form

Transfer credit

The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)

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Student experience

Housing
Information on accommodation

Accessibility
Some destinations may be more accessible than others for students with disability-related accommodations. If you identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodation, please contact a Go Global advisor before applying to explore options that are best for you.

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Finances and funding

While you’re learning abroad, you remain a UBC student and are eligible for UBC awards, scholarships, and financial assistance.

15 credits or equivalent full-time program tuition per term, paid to UBC

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Awards & Scholarships
All students are automatically considered to receive either the Go Global Award ($1000) or Go Global Scholarship ($1500) for each term that they are abroad.

All awards and scholarships available through Go Global: