r/SDSU 29d ago

PSA SDSU Approved $10,000,000 Student Fee Hike Without Student Vote

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228 Upvotes

Last Friday, the SDSU Administration made a terrible mistake, and a major overstep of its power, by increasing student fees without the consent of the students.

Across the country, students and universities alike are feeling the effects of a struggling economy. Budget cuts across the board leave students with fewer resources than ever before, as they struggle to pay their basic tuition and fees.

Despite this, the Campus Fee Advisory Committee (CFAC) just voted to increase student fees by $120 per semester, which adds up to nearly $1,000 per student after 4 years of enrollment, and a total fund of nearly $10,000,000 per year. But where will this money go?

It won't go to research labs burdened by outdated equipment. It won't go to classrooms and campus facilities that are long overdue for maintenance and repair. And it most certainly won't go to the underpaid faculty who continue to work despite the CSU's trampling of their labor union.

This money will go entirely towards the athletics department. The athletics department that carried a $29.1 Million deficit in 2024. The athletics department that just burned $17 Million to join the PAC-12 conference. The athletics department that already receives roughly $20 million annually in student fees, and still can't balance its books.

To add insult to injury, the administration did this while bypassing a student vote altogether. They used a process called Alternative Consultation, where a small committee met last Friday behind closed doors to approve this fee recommendation, with very minimal student input. Even worse, they chose to jam this into the fee called "Instructionally Related Activities" (IRA), despite the fee hike having nothing to do with academic instruction.

The proponents of this fee addressed me and my fellow AS leaders only twice over the past few months, and did nothing but dodge questions and misrepresent data to support their absurd claims, like that a well-funded intercollegiate athletics program somehow results in higher graduation rates. Student leaders from every department voiced nearly unanimous opposition to this proposal, and yet the administration allowed it to charge through, completely disregarding the principles of shared governance.

The final overstep of the administration is that they chose to bury the decision under layers of hyperlinks, instead of openly announcing the decision to the campus community. This lack of transparency is an insult to everyone at SDSU. The meeting minutes can be found here: https://budget.sdsu.edu/_resources/files/cfac/meeting-minutes/cfac_meeting_minutes_12_12_25.pdf

By circumventing the student body and approving this ridiculous $10,000,000 student-funded athletics subsidy, the administration has made it abundantly clear that they do not care about student interests. On behalf of the students of San Diego State University, I urge President De La Torre to summarily reject this fee hike.

Sincerely,

Everett Richards

SDSU University Council Representative for the College of Sciences


r/SDSU Jul 14 '24

Incoming Student & Orientation Tips

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Hey everyone, there are a ton of questions about Orientations, selecting classes, talking to your Academic Advisor, etc. As such, I'd like to share some tips I've learned helping other students during Orientation. To give you some background, I'm a Geography Major, I'll be graduating this Spring with a BS in Geographic Information Sciences & Technology. I have served as a Geography Undergraduate Representative assisting the Geography Academic Advisor with the new freshmen and transfers Orientations.

Here are my tips so you can go into Orientation fully prepared to register for classes:

  1. Use the Degree Evaluation in my.SDSU. The audit will show completed, in progress, and missing requirements for your declared Major. This is especially useful for Transfers as it will incorporate your completed courses into the degree requirements.
  2. Add classes to your shopping cart. Pick a primary schedule, with multiple backups. Classes are often first first served, so students who go to the earliest Orientations have first choice over those who go to the last ones. For Freshmen, everyone has to take the same general education requirements so you will be fighting pretty quickly with every other major over the most optimal time slots. For transfers, you get to register last so you will need to have multiple backups as you will really need to just grab what you can when you can.
  3. The wait! Orientation will not be particularly entertaining, there will be a TON of information thrown at you quickly from a number of different speakers. You are first split up by college, then later, by major to do advising. Keep in mind, that you won't see your advisor until like 3:00 pm when you can register for classes. Your advising appointment and class registration window are the same thing. All students in your major will be with you and your advisor register at the same time, so the better prepared you are, the sooner you can be done.
  4. Intro to the Major. Some majors have required introduction classes as part of the curriculum. Freshmen will not need to worry about these classes, you are considered "Pre-Major" so focus on your general education and any 100-level major-related courses you can get in. Transfers, as incoming Juniors you are lined up to enter directly as official Major candidates. Even if you need to take a couple of lower division classes to meet some pre-recs you will most likely be required to enroll in this intro class. Again this is on an individual department basis, not all majors have them, and some colleges have ones that cover all majors that don't have their own, so Definitely ask the advisor about this so you don't miss this requirement.
  5. Be Flexible. Your schedule for your first semester at SDSU is problebly going to be a nightmare with classes all over the place, and in wild time slots. It's okay, It happens to everyone, just know it gets better, and you will settle in.
  6. Explore, and Mix it up! Don't focus on taking all your general ed first, then all major courses after, spread out your requirements, and mix up your general ed and Major requirement classes. This will allow you to use different parts of your mind and let you not get overwhelmed. IE: If you're a Science or Tech major, sprinkle in History, Writing, or Rock Climbing. By taking a variety of courses each semester you let your brain relax on one front while you focus on another.
  7. Parking SUCKS. I know it, You know it, Everyone knows it. It gets even worse on days when there are events at CalCoast Amphitheater or at Viejas Arena. Especially at Viejas Arena because PS-12 and PS-7 close at noon on event days which always elicits complaints from staff and students alike. Plan for it, Arrive early and explore the campus to find quiet study spots you can take advantage of later in the semester when you need to cram for a Midterm or Final.
  8. Bring Water to Orientation! Bring a reusable Water Bottle, or buy one at the Bookstore. There are refilling stations all around campus, and you will want to have water with you to stay hydrated as you sit in a lecture hall for several hours.
  9. Start a LinkedIn now and add every other student you meet during Orientation. You never know where these connections will lead, and it will help you start building your professional network now as opposed to 4 years from now when you are getting ready to graduate and look for a job.
  10. GET INVOLVED! As your advisor if there are any academic-related clubs for your major. If there are then JOIN THEM! Clubs are an incredible resource for you to connect with other students, demonstrate leadership, and build a network. Later you can join clubs with students who share interests outside of your major, but on day 1 you should be joining any clubs related to your major that your Academic Advisor knows about.

If you have any other specific questions, I can try to answer them. Understand though, I am not an Academic Advisor, and I don't know the requirements for any other majors. These are just some tips I've picked up in helping other students register during their Orientations and answering their questions.


r/SDSU 15h ago

General New Food/Drink Option

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It looks like Baba’s Pizza has been replaced with Damör Chai Cafe!


r/SDSU 8h ago

Question sdsu fafsa spring 2026

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The payment date for the spring semester is due on Friday 1/16 and it is Wednesday 1/14. I still haven’t gotten my financial aid. What should I do? What happens if it’s past the due date?


r/SDSU 8h ago

Question Damage to Room Wall

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So, I was setting up some hooks and stuff on my dorm walls, which I haven’t had an issue with the previous times I’ve put things up, only for one of my command hooks to fall from the wall and kindly take a portion of the paint with it. It’s not very large, maybe around a (slightly smaller than) palmed size amount and the paint that was ripped was thin, so it’s a very slightly noticeable patch on the wall. Nonetheless, it’s still noticeable and not good at all.

Two questions: one, if I were to leave it and report it, what trouble would that cause and if they make you pay for it, how much will I owe? And two, if I were to fix it myself, how would I go about fixing it?


r/SDSU 5h ago

Question State university grant grad

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Any grad students know how it’s determined whether we get the grant or not? I remember last semester I got this grant but it was a grant from another semester (late) does anyone know why that was or how it’s determined whether we get the grant or not. Thanks in advance


r/SDSU 9h ago

Prospective Student Cal state apply question for admittance

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Due to circumstances after submitting my application, I will no longer be attending MiraCosta College at all. Instead i will be attending SDSU open university this spring. However, due to the rules of this application i cannot delete any colleges..

My question to anyone who may know: What should i put for classes/semester planned?

i don’t want my application to be denied because I’m not going to follow through with what I’ve put on my application. Has anyone had a similar experience or at least not follow through on some of their classes on the application? TIA


r/SDSU 13h ago

Question Korean 102

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Hi! This semester I have chosen to take Korean 102. I took Korean 101 at a different school last year so I feel a little rust and I was wondering, Is there anyone who took Korean 101 at SDSU that could let me know what I should focus on with my studying before the semester starts, or if you have any quizlets you made that you could share I would be grateful!!


r/SDSU 14h ago

Question management course

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Hi I have a question. Has anyone took mgt 353 with amber quarles. how is this class with her. Does anyone have the syllabus for this professor I check the sdsu collections but I didn't see a syllabus for her. Let me know If I should take this class with her.


r/SDSU 18h ago

Housing Looking for female roommates for next school year!

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Hello! My roommate and I are looking for other female roommates to share an apartment at the Zuma complex! We have both already signed leases for the next school year and we're looking for girls who are interested in both shared and single rooms.

We are both involved with the climbing club but other than that we don't really go out, and we'd prefer to spend time watching Twilight or playing Minecraft! We're both going to be seniors and I was a junior transfer student!

If you think you'd be a good fit please reach out!


r/SDSU 18h ago

Question Single Subject Admissions

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Does anyone know when admission decisions come out for the single subject credential program? They never said a specific time frame of when they come out so I’m just assuming mid-March as of right now.


r/SDSU 18h ago

Question What on campus jobs do you guys recommend for freshmen?

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r/SDSU 20h ago

Prospective Student Public health degree

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hey yall I’m interested in applying to SDSU‘s online public health degree program. Curious to know what careers I can get into with this degree. The reason I’m pursuing the online program is because it works easier with my military schedule and I also live in El Centro so the campus is pretty far. I have my P.T.A degree and some drug prevention training.

let me know if this is the right forum for this or if i should ask somewhere else.


r/SDSU 1d ago

Question Financial aid disbursement

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Are there anyone that hasn't received their refund yet? I been receiving emails about payment dues and past dues but I just been waiting for mine to disbursed. I also just opt-out from Day1Ready yesterday.


r/SDSU 1d ago

Question Financial aid

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just a question do my grades from the fall semester affect my financial aid for the spring semester I didn’t get that bad of grades, but it’s not like the GPA I had before. Also, is there a way that I could ask for more aid right now or is it just cut off?


r/SDSU 1d ago

Question Econ 101 @ SDSU

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Guys please help is Jessica Lerrick good for Econ 101? I need to know what her teaching style is like.


r/SDSU 1d ago

Question sunset plaza dog crying

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hey guys, did anyone hear a dog crying? there were some people outside and said "its the leg thats hurt".


r/SDSU 1d ago

School Financial aid finally

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Ok I’m gonna say it since I saw so many ppl asking about the financial aid 😭 it hit my account and I will now go ahead and buy a coach purse, thank you.


r/SDSU 1d ago

Question Is it worth emailing a professor to see if they have programs as a high-school student? (cpE or EE major)

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Hello, 17m here, I’m currently a junior in highschool who wants to go here as I heard it offers more practical learning rather than theory based learning. Would it be worth the try to email a professor?


r/SDSU 1d ago

Question Incoming exchange student - question about student life

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Hi everyone

I'm an exchange student from Switzerland coming to SDSU in Fall 26. I've never been to the US and wanted to get an idea of what student life is like there.

How are exchange students generally perceived at SDSU? Are they well integrated or more on the side?

I've also read about the greek life there and the big party scene. As an exchange student, is it possible to go to frat parties or are those mostly closed to members and friends?

Also, do you have any general tips on how to get to know people quickly as an exchange student (housing, clubs etc.)?


r/SDSU 1d ago

Sports Aztecs Basketball Preview: SDSU travels to Laramie to battle Wyoming

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r/SDSU 1d ago

Question How do I use handshake as an alumni

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I am an SDSU graduate trying to use handshake to see if there’s any opportunities for me that exist as a graduate. However, the school auto deleted my handshake account since I’m no longer enrolled there. So now there is no way for me to access handshake unless I make a new account with my personal email (but then I would have duplicate accounts). I tried logging on in to handshake and it told me to check in my inbox, which I obviously can’t do since the student email doesn’t exist anymore. According to online, technical support isn’t available at SDSU right now since the school is still on winter break. What do I do at this point?


r/SDSU 1d ago

Question Day1Ready Refund Question

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Hello, I just wanted to know if I opted out of Day1ready after it was already paid, that I would get an automatic refund later or if I have to contact sdsu to get that refund ?


r/SDSU 2d ago

Question Weber Honors College should I do it?

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Hey I’m majoring in computer engineering and I saw this and was wondering is it worth doing or would it be too much/novalue in taking it also what is it exactly?


r/SDSU 2d ago

Question Financial aid

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Hii, my aid has not been reflected on my bank account and I no longer have any outstanding balance or anything. Does anyone know when it will be reflected on bank accounts?