Strategic Plan
2025 - 2030
We Rise We Defy: Transcending Borders, Transforming Lives
San Diego State University's strategic plan is designed to establish SDSU’s vision and mission for the next five years, from 2025 to 2030, following the conclusion of the first phase of the plan in 2025.
The strategic plan serves as the primary guide for SDSU's growth and commitment to teaching, research, and creativity, with the intention of transforming the lives of students and positively engaging our communities. The five strategic priorities remain for phase II.
Shape the Future: Phase II of the Strategic Plan
The first phase of We Rise We Defy: Transcending Borders, Transforming Lives (2020-2025) established an ambitious set of goals and related activities. The five priority areas and associated goals continue to represent the institution that SDSU is always striving to be, well beyond 2025. These five overarching priorities will continue into Phase II, each with new or continuing activities. In Spring 2026, students, faculty, staff and administrators are invited to submit nominations to participate in strategic plan committees groups.
Resources
The Strategic Plan is designed to elevate the distinctive nature of the university and its campus community. Read the 2024 Strategic Plan Summary, accomplishments of Phase I and detailing progress to date.