NOV. 1-15 2026 @STATE
State After Sunset: Paint and Sip and Level Up!
Join State After Sunset for a pair of early November events.
- Boardwalk Sunset: Paint and Sip, Nov. 6: Enjoy sunset vibes, boardwalk fun, mocktails, painting, live music, and photos! From 7-10 p.m. in the Aztec Student Union Student Lounge.
- Level Up, Nov. 13: Game, compete, and win with tournaments, giveaways, and free food! From 7-10 p.m. ️in the eSports Engagement Center.
Visit the SDSU and CSOA events calendars for info on all upcoming events!
November News in Brief
Save the Date: SDSU Leadership Summit Conference!
Save the date for the 2027 SDSU Leadership Summit Conference. Join the Glazer Center for Leadership & Service on March 6 for the premier one-day leadership conference on the west coast.
Winter Session Registration Open
Leverage your winter break to accelerate your education. With Winter Session (Dec. 17-Jan. 14) classes, you can make up ground towards graduation, return to school, or explore a new area of interest. Registration is open until Dec. 15. Visit SDSU Global Campus to find out more or to register. Additional rows continue using this layout.
The Pac-12 Era of SDSU Hoops is Here!
Get Active with Group Fitness Classes at ARC
Aztec Recreation helps you balance academics and well-being through a variety of programs and activities designed for students, including 75 group fitness classes held weekly! Be sure to take advantage of special group fitness classes offered during finals week, designed specifically to help you manage stress, decompress and reset your mind between study sessions.
ADHD Workshop Series
Counseling & Psychological Services presents Get It Together: An ADHD Life Lab. Join us to work on executive functioning skills. The workshops are not limited to those with an ADHD diagnosis and all students are welcome. November modules include managing procrastination and motivation (Nov. 4, 3-4 p.m.) and basic needs and supporting attention (Nov. 18, 3-4 p.m.). To attend, simply drop in to Calpulli Center 4400 and check in at the front desk.
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with SDSU
- Fire Ceremony, Nov. 6: Gather from 3-5 p.m. at Scripps Cottage for a special collaboration centered on a traditional fire ceremony and Kumeyaay Flag raising.
- Nike N7 Basketball Games, Nov. 11 and 18: Come to Viejas Arena at 7 p.m. Nov. 11 and 7 p.m. Nov. 18 as the Aztecs women and men’s basketball teams, respectively, will don turquoise jerseys in the annual N7 Basketball games, a partnership between SDSU and Nike N7, an initiative that encourages youth participation in sports in the Native American and Indigenous communities.
- Indige-Jam, Nov. 20: Celebrate Indigenous creativity and expression at Indige-Jam, an open community showcase from 3:30-5 p.m. Nov. 20 (Ochoa Pavilion 115), featuring music, performance, spoken word, and more!
International Education Week is Nov. 16-20!
SDSU Student Parent Graduation Celebration - Register by Nov. 13
Student Parents, their families, and SDSU community members are invited to celebrate this special milestone Dec. 4 at Tula Community Center with FREE lunch, children’s activities, and time to connect with other graduates and members of the campus community! This celebration will highlight students graduating in Fall 2026, Spring 2027 (who would like to celebrate early), and alumni who graduated prior to Fall 2026. Register by Nov. 13 to participate.
Caregiver Resource Fair Oct. 27
The SDSU Pregnant and Parenting Students Initiative and the SDSU Center for Excellence in Aging and Longevity are hosting the annual Caregiver Resource Fair from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 27 in the student union courtyard. The event provides valuable resources and support to all caregivers, including SDSU students who are balancing their academic responsibilities with caregiving duties.
Visit the Library in November
- E-Lit Competition Winner Showcase, Nov. 2: Noon- 1:45 p.m., Digital Humanities Center
- Prison Book Project Book Send-off, Nov. 3: 4-6 p.m., LA 78 (Dome Basement)
- Hugh C. Hyde Living Writers’ Series, Nov. 4: Award-winning author Chris Baron, 7 p.m. in the Leon Williams Room (LL430)
- Gaming Industry Panel Day + Meet and Greet, Nov. 6: From 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Leon Williams Room (LL430)
ASUB Gives Thanks with Loaded November Calendar
ASUB Events: Grow with GreenFest, Nov. 2
11 a.m.- 1p.m. in the Student Union Courtyard. It’s the perfect way to plant new ideas, meet eco-minded friends and see how small actions can help our community bloom.
ASUB Events: GreenFest Battle of the Bands Applications Due Nov. 3
GreenFest is searching for SDSU’s best student band or DJ! One band and one DJ will be selected as winners and will take the stage as the official student openers for the GreenFest Concert (headline artist announcement coming soon). The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. Nov. 3. Apply with link in Instagram bio: @greenfestsdsu.
ASUB Events: Cooking With Chefs - Vegan Delights, Nov. 4
2-3 p.m. in the Student Union Courtyard. Vegan Delights.
ASUB Events: Sounds of SDSU, Nov. 9
Celebrate the talent and creativity of our student musicians from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Student Union Courtyard.
ASUB Events: Cooking With Chefs - Vietnamese Cuisine, Nov. 10
Noon-1 p.m. at the ARC Courtyard.
BECOME AN ENTREPRENEUR AT THE ZIP LAUNCHPAD
Apply to the Social Venture Challenge by Nov. 11
Hear how founder Jack Haldrup of Dr. Squatch Soap Co. created an all natural soap brand and sold it to Unilever for $1.5 billion dollars! This edition of Startup Stories takes place from 6-7 p.m. Oct. 28 in EIS 103. RSVP today!
San Diego Startup Week Nov. 2-6
Join us Nov. 2-6 for the 14th Annual San Diego Startup Week – Where Startups Take Off, hosted by Startup San Diego! SDSU Day takes place from noon-6 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center and will feature special programming to help founders build their teams, learn about what investors are seeking, hear great startup stories, listen to SD collegiate pitches, network, enjoy food and more!
Entrepreneurship Mixer! Meet a Team or Co-Founder
Come to Aztec Lanes from 5-7 p.m. Nov. 19 for a casual evening of bowling and a chance to meet potential teammates, co-founders, and interns! It’s an opportunity to match up with others who are also interested in applying to the SDSU ZIP Launchpad in Spring 2027. RSVP ASAP!
Featured Jobs and Internships
Looking for a part-time job to cover costs, an internship to build your professional skills or a full-time job because graduation looms? Check out these career opportunities, and go to sa.sdsu.edu/career for more information on jobs, events and career preparation.
Graduate School, Continuing Education, and Apprenticeships Fair Nov. 3
Explore various apprenticeship opportunities and post-graduate pathways from advanced degree programs to certificate programs and beyond. This event is open to all majors and year levels. Register today on Handshake.
Employers want to hire from SDSU!
Companies and organizations like Qualcomm, LPL Financial, and County of San Diego will be on campus this month to talk about job and internship opportunities. Check out our full lineup of events on Handshake.
Financial Aid Corner
File your FAFSA/CA Dream Act applications today
The 2027-2028 Free Application for Federal Student Aid and the CA Dream Act Application are available. It is recommended to file early as some aid programs have limited funding that can run out quickly. File today.
Spring 2027 Registration Begins
Registration for the spring 2027 term begins this week! Make sure to log into my.SDSU to clear any charges or pending to-do items under your “Tasks” tile prior to your registration date.
Financial Literacy
Schedule an appointment to meet with a Financial Coach to learn about building your credit, creating a budget, paying off student loans, and setting financial goals. For information, visit the CCSFC's Educational Programs website.
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NOVEMBER 1-15 CALENDAR
November: Native American Heritage Month
Nov. 2: Women’s Basketball vs CSU Fullerton (Viejas Arena)
- Grow With Greenfest (Union Courtyard)
- E-Lit Competition Winner Showcase (Digital Humanities Center)
Nov. 3: Men’s Basketball vs CSU Fullerton (Viejas Arena)
- Battle of the Bands Applications Due
- Graduate School, Continuing Education, and Apprenticeships Fair (Montezuma Hall)
- Prison Book Project Send-Off (Library Addition 78, Dome Basement)
Nov. 4: Cooking With Chefs: Vegan Delights (Union Courtyard)
Nov. 5: Volleyball vs Fresno State (Peterson Gym)
Nov. 6: State After Sunset: Boardwalk Sunset: Paint and Sip (Aztec Student Union Student Lounge)
- Startup San Diego! SDSU Day (Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center)
- Gaming Industry Panel Day + Meet and Greet (LL430)
- Fire Ceremony (Scripps Cottage)
Nov. 7: Men’s Basketball vs Colorado: Bill Walton Classic (Pechanga Arena)
Nov. 9: Sounds of SDSU (Union Courtyard)
Nov. 10: Cooking With Chefs: Vietnamese Cuisine (ARC Courtyard)
Nov. 11: Veterans Day (Campus Closed)
- Women’s Basketball vs Colorado: Nike N7 Game (Viejas Arena)
- Men’s Basketball vs Bethune Cookman (Viejas Arena)
Nov. 13: State After Sunset: Level Up! (eSports Engagement Center)
Nov. 14: Volleyball vs Colorado State (Peterson Gym)
- Football vs Utah State (Snapdragon Stadium)
Holidays and Observations
- Native American Heritage Month, November
- Veterans Day, Nov. 11
- Transgender Awareness Week, Nov. 13–19
- Transgender Day of Remembrance, Nov. 20
- Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26
- Native American Heritage Day, Nov. 27
- Día de los Muertos, Nov. 1–2
- Diwali/Deepavali and Bandi Chhor Divas, Nov. 8
Visit the university’s campus calendar or Interfaith Calendar for more information.
For more events and details, go to the SDSU Events Calendar.
For more academic dates, go to the Academic Calendar.
The schedule of athletic events is at goaztecs.com.
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