Welcome!

Welcome to the office of the Dean of Students at San Diego State University. Our philosophy is that “learning happens everywhere,” in the classroom, outside of the classroom, in the community, and beyond.

You will develop the skills to become a successful student by actively participating in the Dean of Students’ programs and services. You will learn how to:

• Identify your personal and career goals
• Participate in leadership opportunities
• Develop quality relationships with faculty, staff and other students
• Make positive choices for your overall health and well being
• Become an active and contributing member of the SDSU community.

The quality of your experiences at San Diego State depend upon the ways in which you take advantage of the programs and services that are available to you. Explore this Web site to find out more about how you can:

• Develop mentoring relationships
• Utilize experiences in and out of the classroom
• Choose a responsible and healthy lifestyle
• Enhance your communication skills
• Appreciate diverse cultures
• Strengthen your civic involvement, and
• Think critically about what it means to be ethical

All of the learning opportunities listed above are those that we in the Dean of Students area think are important to your completing a well-rounded educational experience at SDSU. This Web site is specifically designed to help you identify academic and co-curricular experiences that will best help you achieve your goals. Think of this Web site as your “General Catalogue” for selecting and assessing your SDSU involvement.