SDSU's Imperial Valley Campus Celebrates 50th Anniversary
“The fiftieth anniversary celebration is so important because it not only recognizes 50 years of service from San Diego State University to the Imperial Valley community, but it also denotes the beginning of the next 50 years of even greater contributions to the economic, social and cultural life of Imperial County,” says Dean Roeder.
SDSU-IV is dedicated to supporting and serving the Imperial Valley community. Generations of Imperial Valley residents have received a higher education there, and the campus continues to provide qualified and educated community leaders to the region.
With its location in Calexico, just 6 blocks from the Mexican border, the campus creates a rich, bicultural environment for students. Faculty are multinational in their classroom orientation and background, and agreements with universities around the world have facilitated foreign students studying at the campus and study abroad opportunities for SDSU-IV students.
The campus offers bachelor’s degrees in a wide variety of areas, including computer science, international business, Latin American studies and psychology. Master’s degrees can be obtained in education, public administration and business administration. In recent years SDSU-IV added degrees in nursing and criminal justice to respond to community need for well-trained professionals in those fields.
SDSU-IV also offers a unique Freshman Scholars Program for high school seniors interested in continuing their higher education by remaining close to home. A select group of 50 graduating high school seniors are selected each year to enroll, and their first year of tuition is waived.
About San Diego State University
San Diego State University is the oldest and largest higher education institution in the San Diego region. Since it was founded in 1897, the university has grown to offer bachelor's degrees in 81 areas, master's degrees in 74 areas and doctorates in 16 areas. SDSU's approximately 34,000 students participate in an academic curriculum distinguished by direct contact with faculty and an increasing international emphasis that prepares them for a global future. For more information, visit www.sdsu.edu.
