Welcome Message

Welcome to San Diego State University’s College of Graduate Studies! 

Our graduate programs have played an integral role in SDSU’s mission of excellence in academic, research, and service. A federally designated Hispanic-serving Institution residing on Kumeyaay land, SDSU is known for its long-standing efforts advancing diversity and inclusion through its nationally recognized excellence in many graduate programs including speech, language and hearing sciences, public health, engineering, clinical psychology, biology, education, creative writing, and musical theatre, to name just a few.

You join over 5,000 graduate scholars who are engaged in over 175 master’s, doctoral, and advanced certificate programs at San Diego State University, one of the most racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse academic communities in the nation which aims to prepare the next generation of scholars, researchers, practitioners, and leaders. 

As a graduate student at SDSU, you will face many exciting and rewarding challenges. The College of Graduate Studies serves as an advocate and resource for graduate education on our campus, provides leadership and support to scholars, and is committed to providing graduate students an environment where you can thrive.

Although there is a great deal to learn within the discipline that you have chosen to study, I hope you will take the time to interact with faculty and students from the larger community of scholars at the university. You have a wealth of expertise at your fingertips by way of mentors, advisors, and the rich environment of support that SDSU offers. 

Throughout your course of study, The College of Graduate Studies is here to support you.  We are dedicated to working with units across campus and, for those of you in joint doctoral programs, our partner institutions, to support your academic needs and provide the tools you need for success.

You are now part of an amazing network of faculty, students, and alumni. Thank you for choosing SDSU. 

Congratulations, and again, welcome to SDSU.

Tracy Love, Ph.D.

Dean, College of Graduate Studies​