SEPT. 15-31 2026 @STATE
Celebrate Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month!
Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off Sept. 15 and runs through Oct. 15! Each year SDSU celebrates the culture and traditions of Hispanic, Chicanx and Latinx communities. As a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, SDSU proudly honors the many contributions of our Hispanic, Chicanx and Latinx students, faculty, staff and partners!
- Sept. 22: Cartoneras, at Latinx Resource Center Conference Room
- Sept. 29: Calli Kitchen: Pupusas, at LRC Conference Room
- Oct. 1: One SDSU Community: Tianguis, 1-2 p.m., Union Courtyard
Be sure to check out LRC on Instagram and Facebook for details! All members of the SDSU community are invited to participate in these events. For more information and a list of events, visit the Latinx Resource Center website.
September News in Brief
Save the date for Black Gay Pride Week, Sept. 28-Oct. 2
The Pride Center and the Gus & Emma Thompson Black Resource Center are collaborating to celebrate a week full of events and programming related to Black and queer identities. Be on the lookout on The Pride Center’s website and Instagram for more details.
USMCA At Crossroads Discussion Sept. 23
Join the Charles W. Hostler Institute on World Affairs and World Trade Center San Diego for “USMCA at a Crossroads: What’s at Stake for San Diego and Our Region?” from 3-5 p.m. Sept. 23 at KPBS. Daniel Watson, the most recent Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for the Western Hemisphere, will discuss what lies ahead for the USMCA and what it could mean for San Diego’s economy, businesses, and relationship with Mexico. RSVP is required.
Orange Shirt Day Foot Stamping Project Continues through Sept. 30!
The Native Resource Center invites you to participate in our Foot Stamping Project from Sept. 1-30 in OP 115. Each footprint represents one child impacted by the boarding school era. Bring your own shirt to have a footprint stamped on it! Join us as we come together to reflect and heal on this day of truth and reconciliation.
Build Your Skills as a Peer UndocuAlly!
Learn about the experiences and barriers undocumented students may encounter while building the knowledge and confidence to support your peers. Participants who complete the training will receive a Credly badge for their LinkedIn profile. Register for training today.
Fall 2026 Groups for Student Mental Health
Counseling & Psychological Services offers a number of groups to promote the well-being of SDSU students. Groups are a great way for students to work through mental health-related concerns with the support of others who really get it.
Talk It Out - A Confidential Way to Get Support
Stressed or just need a listening ear? Counseling & Psychological Services provides confidential one-on-one support to SDSU students on a drop-in basis through the Talk It Out program.
Financial Aid Corner
FAFSA/CA Dream Act Application Opens Oct. 1
The 2027-2028 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the CA Dream Act Application will be available on Oct.1, 2026. It is recommended to file early as some aid programs have limited funding that can run out quickly. Visit the Student Financial Center for more information.
Middle Class Scholarship Disbursement in Late September/ Early October
We anticipate disbursing the Middle Class Scholarship (MCS) in late September/ early October. MCS award amounts are affected by enrollment and therefore, is disbursed after the schedule adjustment deadline. If you have a pending bill, the MCS will be applied to the bill. If not, a refund will be issued. Enroll in Direct Deposit now via my.SDSU then click the Financial Account tile
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Financial Literacy
The Cal Coast Student Financial Center offers 1-1 Financial Education Sessions with Cal Coast financial representatives for personal budgeting, credit, investing and so much more. Please make an appointment on the Financial Literacy webpage.
SDSU Go! Kicks it at the San Diego FC Game
SDSU Go! is heading to Snapdragon Stadium Oct. 24 for San Diego FC’s Major League Soccer matchup
against the Seattle Sounders.
SDSU Go! field trips operate on a first-come, first-served registration process that
prioritizes students who have yet to attend an SDSU Go! field trip, ensuring we can
accommodate as many unique students as possible.
Registration for the trip opens at 9 a.m. Sept. 28 and it will reach capacity fast.
Visit the Library in September
- build IT Open House, through Sept. 4 (11 a.m.-4 p.m., LL 260): Explore sewing, crafting, 3D printing or make a vision board bookmark to take home.
- Red Cross Blood Drive, Sept. 4 and 18 (10 a.m.-4 p.m., Leon Williams Room LL 430): Donors can receive an exclusive Red Cross Hello Kitty collectible item (while supplies last).
- California Biodiversity Awareness Day Information Table, Sept. 10 (noon-2 p.m., North Library Walkway): Learn more about the importance of biodiversity and how you can help
Visit the Library in September
- Kuddle with Kuma,Tuesdays: Take a break with one of SDSU’s therapy dogs! Research Services Area (Dome 1st floor), Noon - 1 p.m.
- SDSU Prison Book Send-Off, Sept. 22: Select and ship books to incarcerated individuals. From 4-6 p.m. in LA 78 (Dome basement).
- Hugh C. Hyde Living Writers’ Series, Sept. 30: The Laurie Okuma Memorial Reading honors the memory of SDSU alumna, Laurie Matsueda Okuma. In the fall, 2026 Okuma Author, Alicia Upano, will share excerpts from her debut novel, Everything to the Sea from 7-8 p.m., in the Leon Williams Room (LL430).
ASUB Calendar Brings the Flavor in Late September!
ASUB Events
Sabor, Cultura y Comunidad, Sept. 22
Join us from 5-7 p.m. in Montezuma Hall for a celebration packed with rhythm, flavor and vibrant tradition! Step-by-step dance instruction, hands-on art, trivia and food.
ASUB Events
Cooking With Chefs, Sept. 23
Taste of Latin America, from noon-1 p.m. in the Aztec Recreation Center Courtyard. Food trucks available: Fallbrook Eats & Up n’ Smoke.
ASUB Events
Monday Night Movies, Sept. 28
Join us at 6 p.m. at the Union Theatre for a screening of the 2010 cult classic “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World."
ASUB Events
House Show, Sept. 30
Experience the energy from 7-8 p.m. in the Union Courtyard and watch your peers perform or discover your next favorite local act.
BECOME AN ENTREPRENEUR AT THE ZIP LAUNCHPAD
Bring Your Ideas PitchFest Sept. 2
Come with an idea or build one the day of! Students pitch their innovative ideas at the Entrepreneur Society PitchFest from 6-7 p.m. Sept. 2 and win a prize! You can still pitch with no idea in mind upon arrival. RSVP to attend PitchFest.
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.
Are you a new or continuing student looking to find out about fun events or the latest information about SDSU?
Are you a new or continuing student looking to find out about fun events or the latest
information about SDSU?
Follow @ExperienceSDSU on Instagram for the latest in SDSU news and for information about student organizations and events!
SEPTEMBER CALENDAR
Sept. 1:
- Esports Engagement Center Open House
- Lunch With Luna (Turtle Pond)
Sept. 2: SDSU Entrepreneur Society PitchFest (ZIP Launchpad)
Sept. 3: SDSU Men’s Club Basketball Tryouts (Aztec Recreation Center)
Sept. 4:
- Aztec Nights: Concrete N’ Currents (Union Courtyard)
- Red Cross Blood Drive (LL 430)
Sept. 5:
- Football vs Portland State (Snapdragon Stadium)
- Men’s Soccer vs CSU Bakersfield (SDSU Sports Deck)
- Aztec Nights: Silent Disco (Tula Community Center)
Sept. 8: SDSU Men’s Club Basketball Tryouts Day 2 (Aztec Recreation Center)
Sept. 9: Startup Stories: Court Turner (ZIP Launchpad)
Sept. 10:
- California Biodiversity Awareness Day Information Table (North Library Walkway)
- STEM Career Fair (Montezuma Hall)
Sept. 11:
- 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony (Campanile Walkway Flagpole)
- State After Sunset: Welcome to the Big Screen (Union Theatre)
Sept. 14:
- Behind the Ceasefire Lecture (Page Pavilion- SSE 3301)
- ASUB Events: Tailgate Takeover (Union Courtyard)
*Events subject to change
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.
Find residence hall information at sdsu.edu/housing.
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