Freshman (0 - 29 semester unit)

• Attend New Student Orientation
• Attend New Student Convocation
• Take part in the Freshman Success Programs and/or the Honors Program
• Meet your Major Advisor (Stephen Schellenberg) and Academic Advising Center (AAC) Adviser.
• Fulfill any remediation requirements based on your ELM/EPT scores.

Sophomore (30 - 59 semester units)

• Start the sequence of core classes in the Fall Semester, Geol 200, 205, and 221
• Complete General Education and Preparation for the Major courses.
• Visit your Major Advisor (Stephen Schellenberg) to plan your upper division course schedule.

Junior (60 - 89 semester units)

• Transfer students attend New Student Orientation.
• Take the REQUIRED Writing Proficiency Assessment.
• Review your degree evaluation on the SDSU WebPortal to make sure you are on track to graduate on time.
• Study abroad if desired.
• Gain work experience through an internship.

Senior (90 or more semester units)

• Confirm your schedule with your Major Advisor (Stephen Schellenberg).
• Have a Thesis Advisor and Topic, complete the 498B Form
• Obtain a copy of your degree evaluation to make sure you will qualify for graduation.
• File for graduation as early as possible.
• Talk to your Major Advisor (Stephen Schellenberg) about job opportunities or graduate school.
• Attend a career fair on campus.

ALL

• Register for classes on your assigned date and time. Pay your fees prior to registering.
• Make sure you are in the right classes prior to the Schedule Adjustment Deadline (the fifteenth class day of the semester).
• Apply for financial aid and scholarships each year.
• Take a summer session class if desired.
• Check your e-mail regularly for important messages and opportunities from SDSU and the Department.
• Take part in Summer Reading Program discussions.
• Get involved in a student organization(s).

• Seeing an Adviser
• Nine Graduation Requirements
• Your Degree Evaluation
• Graduation Application
• Graduation FAQ
• GPA Calculator

Freshmen

Transfer Students

Probation/Disqualified Students