Newly Admitted Students
Welcome to new international students who have been admitted to, and are planning to attend San Diego State University to complete a degree program in F1 status. This page is a guide to:
- Explain the steps required to obtain an I-20 document
- Other steps you need to complete specifically as an international student
- Links to other resources and requirements for all new students intending to enroll at San Diego State University.
Requesting an I-20
In order to study at San Diego State University in F1 status, you will need a valid I-20 document for the program for which you have been admitted.
Deadline to submit financial documents (through my.SDSU) for Fall 2025 Admits requiring an I-20: July 20, 2025 . I-20 issuance for Fall 2025 will begin January 6, 2025.
If you:
- have already received official confirmation that you have been admitted to San Diego State University to begin your degree AND
- have already submitted your Intent to Enroll
Please take the following steps in order to request your I-20 document:
- Log in to my.SDSU
- Go to the Tasks tile: (Financial Statement Task)
- Upload the following documents using the link provided in the Task:
- Current Valid Passport (clear copy of full biographic page)
- Completed Financial Statement Form for the academic year for which you have been admitted - ensure all relevant sections are completed and signed. See example.
- Supporting financial documents - Please review the guidance on acceptable supporting documentation carefully before submitting your documents to avoid processing delays.
Please allow 7 business days following a complete submission to receive your I-20 via email. Incomplete/Repeated submissions will delay the processing time. Please upload all required documents for review via my.SDSU and do not email documents. For documentation to be reviewed and processed, you will first need to accept the offer of admission in my.SDSU. I-20s will only be issued to new admits if the admission offer has been accepted.
- Complete other Steps to Enroll as indicated by International Admissions
- Check your SDSU email for updates and important information including details of the International Student Welcome Check In which you will be required to attend.
- You must purchase the required JCB Health Insurance Policy before the Program Start Date indicated on your I-20.
- Sign up for the New Student and Parent Programs (NSPP) All Student Orientations
Guidance for SEVIS Transfer Students
If you are requesting to transfer your SEVIS record (I-20) from another institution, you will still need to complete the above document submission process. However, you will also need to complete additional steps.
Resources
- Welcome Check-in (required) for new international students takes place during the ISC’s Orientation
- For more information on special Programs and Activities for international students including how to join international student organizations and participate in the ISC Ambassador Program.
- Health Insurance
- Contact the ISC for help
- If you have further pre-arrival questions about your I-20 document, arrival in the US, SEVIS transfer or international student welcome check in, please email [email protected]
- Log in to your my.SDSU
- International Admissions - questions about the application process, admission status or general Steps to Enroll
- SDSU Housing and Residential Education Office - questions relating to on campus housing
- Health, Safety & Well-being - including questions relating to Covid Clearance and Immunization requirements.
- SDSU Student Account Services - questions relating to fees and payments
- SDSU Orientation for all new students
- SDSU Student Organizations - Information on existing student organizations you may wish to join once enrolled at SDSU.
- Applying for an F1 Student Visa
- US Embassy/Consulate Visa Appointment Wait Times
