how does sdsu impaction effect course availability in pre majors?

by George Nader DVM 8 min read

All San Diego State University majors and pre-majors are designated as impacted, meaning they have more students wanting to declare that major than can be accommodated. Students who are admitted to SDSU are placed in the pre-major of that program (if all requirements are met at the time of admission).

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What is an impacted major at SDSU?

Impacted Majors All San Diego State University majors and pre-majors are designated as impacted, meaning they have more students wanting to declare that major than can be accommodated. Students who are admitted to SDSU are placed in the pre-major of that program (if all requirements are met at the time of admission).

What is a pre-major at SDSU?

Students who are admitted to SDSU are placed in the pre-major of that program (if all requirements are met at the time of admission).

What is an impacted major at SF State?

Some majors at SF State are impacted, where the number of fully eligible applicants exceeds the number of spaces available in that major. These majors may have additional supplemental admission criteria and may hold applicants to a higher GPA standard.

What is SJSU's impaction policy?

This situation is called "impaction" and it means that meeting the minimum California State University (CSU) requirements does not guarantee admission to SJSU. We will no longer have the enrollment capacity to accept all CSU eligible applicants, including some from local high schools and community colleges.

Are SDSU majors impacted?

All San Diego State University majors and pre-majors are designated as impacted, meaning they have more students wanting to declare that major than can be accommodated. Students who are admitted to SDSU are placed in the pre-major of that program (if all requirements are met at the time of admission).

What are the least impacted majors at SDSU?

Non-Impacted MajorsPre-Human Development.Mathematics (BA) Mathematics (BS) ... Music - Composition & Technology. Music - Jazz Studies. ... Philosophy - Pre-Law and Applied Ethics.Physical Science. Foundational Health. ... Theatre Arts - Acting. Theatre Arts - Dance. ... Women's and Gender Studies.Undeclared (First-Time Freshmen only)More items...

Is it hard to get into classes at SDSU?

Getting classes is very difficult at SDSU because students register at the last minute and there are so many students who need classes. Students often have to crash classes to get the classes they need.

What is an impacted degree?

When a program or major continually gets more eligible applicants than it can accommodate, then the campus will ask for the program or major to be called "impacted."

What are the most impacted majors at San Diego State?

The most popular majors at San Diego State University include: Business Administration and Management, General; Psychology, General; Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General; Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other; Mechanical Engineering; Biology/Biological Sciences, General; Economics, General; ...

What majors are usually impacted?

Impacted Major Admission CriteriaMicroeconomics.Macroeconomics.Business Calculus.Statistics.Information Systems.Financial Accounting.Management Accounting.

What are the chances of getting off the waitlist at SDSU?

San Diego State University's waitlist acceptance rate is 10.2%, so if you are on the school's waitlist, don't lose hope. Note that SDSU does not offer an early decision or early action admission plan....SDSU acceptance rate for all students.ClassAcceptance Rate202537.9%202436.7%202334.1%202234.6%1 more row•May 2, 2022

What major is SDSU known for?

The most popular majors at San Diego State University include: Business Administration and Management, General; Psychology, General; Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General; Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other; Mechanical Engineering; Biology/Biological Sciences, General; Economics, General; ...

How does SDSU waitlist work?

The Wait List allows students to wait for a course and be enrolled automatically if an open seat is available or when faculty add seats from course section wait lists. By selecting Wait, during registration, the student will be added to the Wait List for the course.

What happens if your major is impacted?

As you get ready to apply to the CSU, you may find that a campus or undergraduate major you're considering is "impacted," meaning there are more applications from qualified applicants than there are available spaces.

Does SDSU admit by major?

San Diego State University receives applications from thousands of highly qualified applicants each year. Applicants are admitted based on intended major, so you must choose a major when you apply to SDSU.

How do you tell if a major is impacted?

When the number of applications received by a CSU campus from qualified applicants is greater than the number of available spaces, a campus is considered “impacted” for undergraduate degree programs or for undergraduate students who apply from outside the local admission area.

What is a GE breadth?

Transferable courses are those designated for baccalaureate credit by the college or university offering the courses. The CSU General Education- Breadth (GE-Breadth) program allows California community college transfer students to fulfill lower-division general education requirements for any CSU campus prior to transfer. Up to 39 of the 48 GE-Breadth units required can be transferred from and certified by a California college. “Certification” is the official notification from a California community college that a transfer student has completed courses fulfilling lower-division general education requirements. The CSU GE-Breadth certification course list for#N#particular community colleges can be accessed on the official transfer and articulation system for California’s public colleges and universities website, assist.org .

When is CSU impacted?

The CSU designates programs as impacted when more applications from regularly eligible applicants are received in the initial filing period (October and November) than can be accommodated. All majors at San Diego State University are impacted. Students who are admitted to SDSU are placed in a premajor (including undeclared).

What is the only official admissions authority for graduate study at San Diego State University?

The College of Graduate Studies is the only official admissions authority for graduate study at San Diego State University. (These and other CSU admission requirements are subject to change as policies are revised and laws are amended.

What is the Fast program at San Diego State University?

All California resident first-time freshmen admitted to San Diego State University who do not demonstrate college readiness in written communication and /or mathematics will be required to enroll in the Freshman Academic Success Track (FAST) program in the summer prior to fall enrollment. All students attending a CSU who do not demonstrate college readiness are required to participate in Early Start or a summer program such as FAST to better prepare them in written communication and/or mathematics.

How many units are required for San Diego State University?

San Diego State University requires that first-time freshman applicants complete, with grades of C- or better, a comprehensive pattern of college preparatory study totaling 15 units. A “unit” is one year of study in high school.

What is transfer admission?

Transfer admission decisions are based on self-reported information. Admission is provisional pending verification of the self-reported information on the applicant’s Cal State Apply and supplemental applications using the official transcript submitted to the Office of Admissions. Offers of admission will be rescinded if the GPA, completed courses, or course grades are lower than what is reported on the applications or if the student misses any admission deadlines.

Is San Diego State University selective?

Admission to San Diego State University is selective. SDSU has been granted impacted status by the California State University system in order to assure that the educational experience, including the availability of classes and the array of services provided, of each enrolled student is not compromised by over enrollment. To this end, admission criteria OVER AND ABOVE THOSE REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY are now in effect. Meeting CSU minimum admission criteria will not guarantee admission to San Diego State University.

The Major

The Liberal Studies major is interdisciplinary which allows students to develop a broad understanding of a variety of subject matters and ways of thinking from courses such as children’s literature, linguistics, ethnic studies, mathematics, science, visual and performing arts, physical education of children, and child development.

Pre-Major Requirements (Impaction Criteria)

The Liberal Studies major is an impacted program.* To be admitted to the Liberal Studies major with an emphasis in elementary education, mathematics, or science (generalist emphasis, see below), students must fulfill a number of preliminary requirements, called impaction criteria.

Completing the Major - Catalog Year

To complete the major, you must fulfill the degree requirements for the major and emphasis described in the catalog at the time you are accepted into the pre-major at SDSU (assuming continuous enrollment).

Major Emphases

Students in the Liberal Studies major will follow one of the several emphasis pathways toward the degree. Each emphasis involves specific coursework and is geared to a specific professional purpose.

Liberal Studies Career Pathways

A Liberal Studies undergraduate degree can set you on a path toward a variety of professions within the field of education.

International Experience Opportunities

SDSU and the Liberal Studies Program recognize that student participation in approved international experiences is transformational. Toward that goal, the Liberal Studies program provides international experience opportunities and has designed trips especially for you.

Undecided on a Major?

Are you waiting for your major to present itself to you? If you are, you are not alone. Many students who enter South Dakota State University do so without declaring a major. To assist you in deciding on a major, you will participate in the Exploratory Studies program.

Pre-Professional Interest Areas

South Dakota State University offers pre-professional interest areas designed to prepare students to apply to professional schools.

Competitive Admission Process (Impaction)

Admission to San José State is competitive in all majors because SJSU continues to have more qualified applicants than available new student spaces. This situation is called "impaction" and it means that meeting the minimum California State University (CSU) requirements does not guarantee admission to SJSU.

Impaction Criteria for Freshmen

For the Fall 2022 admission cycle, SJSU will not consider SAT/ACT scores in our review for admission. Freshman applicants who meet the CSU minimum academic requirements will be ranked in each major and admitted to meet the enrollment capacity of their chosen major.

Impaction Criteria for Transfers

CSU eligible transfer applicants will be ranked in each major based on their self-reported GPA (as reported in the required supplemental application). For each admission cycle, some programs will give preference in the impaction process to transfer applicants who have completed program-specific preparatory courses.

Supplemental Application Requirement - Transfer applicants only

Transfer applicants will be required to complete a Supplemental Application including grades for work completed at the time of submission. Information about completing the supplemental application will be posted to applicants' MySJSU accounts in late December for fall term and in early September for a spring term.

Choose Your Major Carefully

It is important to understand that though all majors are impacted, the admission threshold for each major varies, depending on the capacity of the major to take new students, and the number of students applying for that major in that term.

Major Impaction

Some majors at SF State are impacted, where the number of fully eligible applicants exceeds the number of spaces available in that major. These majors may have additional supplemental admission criteria and may hold applicants to a higher GPA standard.

How Applicants Will Be Considered For Admission

Applicants will be ranked according to data provided on the Cal State Apply application

Impacted Major Admission Criteria

All applicants must meet minimum CSU requirements. In addition, students must satisfy the following supplemental requirements to be considered for admission to one of the following impacted majors: