Engineering Sciences (PhD) - Fall 2025

Description

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE ON THE DUE DATE BY 11:59 PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME

Thank you for your interest in applying to the Engineering Sciences (PhD) program at San Diego State University. 

*Admission priority will be given to students who submit their application and all materials by December 15. Note that the Cal State Apply application must be completed at least one week earlier (December 8) to allow sufficient time to receive your SDSU RedID, which is required to complete the Program Application.

Please carefully review the following steps to apply:

1. Apply to the university using Cal State Apply.

   Please note: After you apply, you will receive your SDSU Red ID -- Your Red ID is required to submit your program application.

   If you have not received your Red ID within 10-15 business days of applying, please contact Graduate Admissions. Red IDs may be issued anywhere between 1 and 15 business days, depending on when you apply. We recommend submitting your Cal State Apply application as soon as possible to ensure you receive your Red ID on time.

2. Submit official test scores and transcripts to Graduate Admissions by December 15. You can view full instructions on the Graduate Admissions webpage. 

   Official test scores and transcripts must to be sent to Graduate Admissions. 

   Graduate Admissions
   San Diego State University
   5500 Campanile Drive
   San Diego, CA 92182-7416

   SDSU Institution Code (GRE and TOEFL): 4682

   Further details can be found on the Graduate Admissions website. You can check the status of your university application, official test scores and transcripts by logging into SDSU WebPortal.

3. Complete this supplemental program application by December 15. Please note that the version of Interfolio used for the program application is called Faculty Search. If you have any technical issues completing this application, please contact Interfolio. For all other questions, please contact the program.

This application consists of forms, document attachments, and confidential letters of recommendation.

Refer to this Applicant Guide for step-by-step instructions for completing the Interfolio program application. You can also find updates, tips, and answers to FAQs here.

Further information can be found on the department website: Engineering Sciences (PhD).

For specific questions about program procedures and requirements, please contact the Engineering Joint Doctoral Program Manager, Donovan Geiger, at dgeiger@sdsu.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

San Diego State University considers all qualified candidates and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting the department for the program to which they are applying.