July/August 2025 @STATE
Celebrate Pride 2025 at SDSU!
National Pride Month may be over, but San Diego State University is just getting started with its celebration of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community!
SDSU continues the festivities in July with a week of events, including the Pride Flag Raising Ceremony, Rainbow Picnic and Crafting and the Pride Week Clothing Swap!
This year’s Rainbow Picnic takes place from 1-2 p.m. July 15 at the Gus & Emma Thompson Black Resource Center, and will include light refreshments and an afternoon of crafting and building community.
The Flag Raising Ceremony, the centerpiece of SDSU’s pride week festivities, is from noon-1:30 p.m. July 16 at the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union Goldberg Courtyard. The event will feature a performance from SDSU Color Guard, speeches from campus leaders and light refreshments.
Looking for that one special piece to complete your outfit for Pride? The Pride Center
might have exactly what you’ve been searching for! Stop by from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. July
18 to check out the Gender-Affirming Closet and find that final piece (or two, or
three) of your 2025 San Diego Pride outfit.
For more information about all of the Pride Month events, email the Pride Center at [email protected] or visit the Pride Center website.
July/August News in Brief
Save the Date: SDSU Ambassadors Application Window Opens Sept. 2
The application window for the 2025-26 SDSU Ambassadors Program opens Sept. 2.
Visit the Ambassadors page to learn more about the program and what it takes to become one of the official student
representatives, tour guides and orientation leaders of SDSU.
Aztec Scholarship Window Now Open
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Check my.SDSU for Fall Financial Aid Disbursement
Students should refer to their my.SDSU accounts for their specific due date for tuition and fees. By the due date, students need to pay their tuition and fees in full, enroll in the installment plan or have accepted financial aid on file.
New Student Orientation Season kicks off July 8!
Welcome to San Diego State University, first-year and transfer students!
Your Aztec Experience begins with new student and transfer orientation, which starts July 8 and takes place throughout July for first-year students and in August for transfer and graduate students.
Visit the SDSU Orientation website for important dates and reminders, as well as information about New Student and Family Convocation and Welcome Week.
On-Campus Job Fair on July 23
Do you want a job or internship that's conveniently located on campus? Are you looking
for a work opportunity that fits with your class schedule? If so, check out the On-Campus
Job Fair from noon-2 p.m. July 23 at Tula Community Center!
You'll have the chance to explore different work opportunities at Associated Students,
New Student and Parent Programs, SDSU Division of Research and Innovation and more!
Career Services staff will also be present to answer career-related questions and
to share resources with students. Check out the list of attending employers and register
for the event today on Handshake.
Join Associated Students!
Interested in making a difference or looking to build your community at SDSU? Join Associated Students!
A.S. is a student-led organization dedicated to serving and engaging students at SDSU by enhancing the college experience. With over 25 A.S. boards, committees and commissions for students to join, A.S. has something to offer for everyone.
In addition, A.S. offers mentorship programs specifically for first year, second year or transfer students looking to get involved: the First-Year Leadership Experience and First, Second and Transfer Track.
To get involved, fill out the A.S. student interest form and follow A.S. on Instagram to stay up to date on A.S. leadership opportunities, events and more!
RSO Expo is Aug. 26
Are you a new student looking to find your tribe, or perhaps a returning student looking
to expand your involvement on campus?
SDSU has hundreds of recognized student organizations for you to choose from!
Visit the RSO Expo from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 26 along Centennial Walkway to check out
some of SDSU’s amazing
recognized student organizations.
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RSO Application Window Closes Sept. 1
The application window for Recognized Student Organizations for the 2025-26 school year closes Sept. 1! Applications are reviewed in the order
they are received, so if you are looking to plan events for Fall 2025, be sure to
get your application in early.
For questions or assistance with your application contact Center for Student Organizations & Activities at [email protected], 619-594-5221 or visit ASU 210.
Complete 2025-26 Advisor Orientation
Advisors who previously attended the training will need to attend another orientation to renew their eligibility.
Kick off the Fall with Aztec Nights!
Aztec Nights is back to kick off the school year with fun and free late night activities on campus.
The Aztec Nights slate kicks off Aug. 22 and 23 along Campanile Walkway with the two-night
Carnival, which includes classic carnival rides and games, fried Oreos, tacos, cotton
candy and ice cream, as well as a 360-degree photo booth and ultimate game truck.
The fun continues Aug. 29 with ARC After Dark at the Aztec Recreation Center, which
will feature inflatable obstacle courses, 3D Twister, light-up axe throwing, archery
tag and other classic games like pop-a-shot and cornhole. Shake Smart will be providing
shakes, wraps and acai bowls.
Finally, head to Campanile Walkway Aug. 30 and get your first taste of some of San
Diego’s best local eats at “Hello, San Diego.” Local food vendors will be serving
up tacos, desserts and more at a block party that will include live music and DJ.
All events kick off at 9 p.m. on their respective dates.
For more information, visit Aztec Nights.
ZIP Launchpad Fall Application Opens August 1
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Join the Venture Capital Investment Competition Team!
The interest form for the Venture Capital Investment Competition is now open for students interested in participating in the upcoming venture capital experience. This program offers opportunities to engage with founders and investors, deepen understanding of startup investing and take part in a live, Shark Tank-style competition.
Zip Launchpad Spotlight: Gregory Royse Takes Off!
Learn about Gregory Royse, an engineering student and intern at SDSU’s H.G. Fenton
Company Idea Lab. His hands-on experience and leadership in the lab helped launch
his career, earning him a full-time position at Siemens Automation Company.
Check out the full story on the Zip Launchpad website.
SDSU Air Force ROTC Wants YOU!
Are you interested in Air Force ROTC?
Air Force ROTC is a 3-5 year program that prepares students to become officers in
the U.S. Air Force or Space Force while earning their degree. While in college, students
can apply for internships, foreign language study abroad opportunities and various
flying programs.
After you complete the program, you will have a guaranteed job after graduation which
includes assignments around the world, tuition assistance for graduate programs, health
insurance, competitive pay and a living stipend.
Visit the Air Force ROTC website or email [email protected] for more information.
Champions Crowned, Coach Hired and Legends Honored - Aztec Sports Recap!
It’s been a busy few months for SDSU Athletics.
SDSU Softball and SDSU Men’s Golf each clinched Mountain West Conference championships, with each team qualifying for the NCAA Tournament, while SDSU Track & Field qualified 10 athletes for the NCAA Track & Field Regional Finals. Junior Shaquena Foote was named a second-team All American after qualifying for the NCAA Outdoor Championships.
Former SDSU golfer J.J. Spaun won the 2025 U.S. Open in June, becoming the second former Aztec to win a major in the past two years (Xander Schauffele won two last season).
And SDSU announced the hiring of Kevin Vance as the new head baseball coach, becoming the seventh coach in program history, while Aztec pitching legend Stephen Strasburg was named to the 2025 College Baseball Hall of Fame class.
Learn more about our athletics programs, visit GoAztecs.com
New Student and Family Convocation set for Aug. 23
New Student and Family Convocation is a celebration that signifies the beginning of all new first-year, transfer and graduate students’ academic journeys at SDSU.
It is one of SDSU’s most time-honored traditions and serves as a bookend to commencement. Parents and family supporters are invited to attend. Attendees participate in a pinning ceremony that acknowledges the milestone and signifies their introduction into the SDSU community.
This year’s event, the 23rd installment, is Aug. 23 at Viejas Arena. Visit the Convocation website for more details.
Move-in Day coming in August
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Welcome Week Aug. 21-30
Events include involvement expos for students to talk with representatives from student clubs and organizations, Associated Students, greek life and community centers. Welcome Week also features Ask Me! Tents, interactive activities, entertainment, college tips and special events for students to enjoy and begin making SDSU their new home.
Visit the Welcome Week website for details on activities.
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!
For Your Calendar
- July: San Diego Pride Month
- July 6- Aug. 8: EOP Summer Bridge
- July 7- July 29: New First-Year Student Orientation
- July 8: Summer Session (S2) Begins
- July 15: Rainbow Picnic and Crafting (Gus & Emma Thompson Black Resource Center)
- July 16: Pride Flag Raising Ceremony (Union Courtyard)
- July 17: Summer Session Tuition Deadline
- July 23: On-Campus Job Fair (Tula Community Center)
- July 31-Aug. 12: Transfer Student Orientation
- Aug. 14: Move-in Webinars
- Aug. 15: Last Day of Summer Classes
- Aug. 20: Sophomore and Upper-Division Move-in Day
- Aug. 21-22: First-Year Student Move-In Days
- Aug. 21-30: Welcome Week
- Aug. 22-23: Aztec Nights: Carnival (Campanile Walkway)
- Aug. 23: New Student and Family Convocation (Viejas Arena)
- Aug. 25: First Day of Classes
- Aug. 26: RSO Expo (Centennial Walkway)
- Aug. 29: Aztec Nights: ARC After Dark (Aztec Recreation Center)
- Aug. 30: Aztec Nights: Hello, San Diego! (Campanile Walkway)
*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.
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 and internship opportunities, and go to sacd.sdsu.edu/career for more information on jobs, events and career preparation.
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