Apply Early starting Oct 1st! We begin reviewing applications mid-October and Interviews begin in December for the following academic year. Hint: Apply Early!

1. Review the Frequently Asked Questions (before Oct 1st)
   
   
2. Complete CalState Apply (Oct 1 - April 1)
   • Select main San Diego campus or "Imperial Valley" for the IV program
   • Skip the optional Personal Statement
   • Complete application and pay the required fee
   • SDSUid assigned which allows online status tracking
3. Send Official Transcripts to Graduate Admissions (Oct 1 - April 1)
   • GRE Exam Scores no longer required
   • Send official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended electronically (preferred) OR by mail to:
     SDSU Graduate Admissions
     5500 Campanile Drive
     San Diego, CA 92182-8225
4. Apply to HSEC via Slate (72 hours after CalState Apply)
   • After you receive an email invitation to Slate, read the Slate Applicant Guide to learn how to apply
5. e-Request Three Letters of Recommendation via Slate
   • Two letters from academic references
   • One letter from a professional reference
   • Only electronic recommendations allowed (input emails)
6. Upload Personal Statements PDF (four pages, double-spaced) to Slate
   
   • Part 1: why choose Homeland Security as your degree objective? (two pages)
   • Part 2: your qualifications and relevant life experiences (two pages)
7. Upload Unofficial transcripts to Slate
8. Upload current résumé or curriculum vitæ to Slate
9. Wait for invitation to HSEC department interview (email)
10. Book an HSEC department interview appointment online

• Interviews are usually scheduled December-June as applications are completed
• We receive a very large amount of COMPLETED applications in Oct-Dec, so apply early!
• More information available at Graduate Admissions