STUDENT FAQ
Technical help
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Academic Issues
Your graduation date is directly linked to which course you failed. You might be at the risk of dropping out of the program. SDSU Georgia Academic Affairs Department firmly recommends that you contact your Academic Advisor Nino Pantsulaia at [email protected]
SDSU G funds the maximum amount of 750 USD for the Capstone project per each group.
A group of students can request funding by filling out the “Capstone Funding Requisition Form”. Please contact the Financial Director Vladimer Kiknadze for the form at [email protected]
A student is in good academic standing when his/her overall cumulative grade point average (GPA) is 2.0 or higher. If the GPA falls below 2.0, a student will be placed on academic probation. Being on academic probation means that a student's academic performance is below the state minimum required for graduation and that improvement is required. Students are placed on academic probation at the end of the semester when their cumulative GPA is less than 2.0 (less than a "C" average).
Students on academic probation must achieve a minimum SDSU grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 each semester or they will be immediately disqualified. If the semester GPA is at least a 2.0 while on academic probation, the student may continue on probation for a maximum of three semesters. Students who, at the end of the third semester, have not raised their SDSU and cumulative GPA to a 2.0 or higher will be academically disqualified.
Students on academic probation will be disqualified at the end of the fall or spring semesters if:
1. They earn less than a 2.0-grade point average (GPA) for any semester while on probation, or
2. if they still have less than a 2.0 GPA in all work completed at the end of their third semester on probation (not including summer).
According to the SDSU Georgia policy, the disqualified students cannot be readmitted.
If you have decided to transfer to SDSU Main Campus, please contact Academic Affairs Manager Nino Pantsulaia at [email protected]
To check your eligibility for transfer, please visit https://admissions.sdsu.edu/transfers/apply
There are numerous resources available to help you determine if you are on track to graduate. You are encouraged to meet with your academic adviser Nino Pantsulaia at [email protected] to discuss how well you are progressing towards the completion of your major and minor requirements
Your degree evaluation is your second most valuable resource after the General Catalog since the Degree Evaluation outlines all the requirements that you will have to complete before you graduate SDSU programs. You can view your degree evaluation online on SDSU MySDSU. The Degree Evaluation updates regularly as you satisfy your degree requirements and is referred to as a "living document". It is a great resource to help you track your progress toward degree completion!
If you have any questions about your graduation requirements, please contact your academic adviser Nino Pantsulaia at [email protected].
Excellence is recognized at three levels:
- Cum laude (3.50-3.64)
- Magna cum laude (3.65-3.79)
- Summa cum laude (3.80-4.00).
In most cases, diploma orders are processed and mailed two to three weeks after the date a bachelor’s degree is conferred. Diplomas will be delivered to the diploma address listed on your MySDSU.
For more details, please contact Nino Pantsulaia ([email protected])
To apply for graduation, students should first check with Nino Pantsulaia at [email protected] to confirm the semester and year of their graduation date. Students must apply through My.SDSU by selecting the application for graduation option under the Academic Records tile and pay their graduation fee.
Student Life
You are all very much encouraged to initiate a new student club. All you need to do is to contact Student Affairs Department Coordinator Mr. Giorgi Aleksidze at [email protected]. Depending on the idea you have, you’ll get individual advice on how to build a student club.
You are advised to contact the relevant student club president directly. You can also contact Student Affairs Department Coordinator Mr. Giorgi Aleksidze at [email protected] and he’ll facilitate the process for you.
- TOEFL/IELTS certificate with a score above the predetermined threshold for exchange program (TOEFL 80 iBT/550 PBT or higher; IELTS 6.5 or higher);
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 and higher;
- Students who currently are on disciplinary/academic probation are not eligible to apply;
- Students who have already participated in the exchange program are not eligible to apply for the second time.
Career, Employment and Graduate Studies
To receive assistance with graduate school applications and scholarship programs please contact [email protected] via email to set up a virtual meeting via Zoom.
Student Records
To request a copy of your transcripts, please visit your MySDSU. If you have questions or need assistance requesting your transcripts, please contact [email protected].
Please send your request via email to [email protected], indicating your RED ID number and language you prefer to receive a letter. The student status letter can be issued only in English and Georgian languages.
No. Transcripts can only be issued in English language. Georgian version can be obtained at your partner university.
Please submit your request via email to [email protected], indicating your RED ID number, the position, and the period you were working at SDSU Georgia.
Yes. You can submit your request via email to [email protected], indicating your RED ID number and language you prefer to receive a letter. Please note that letter can be issued only in English and Georgian languages.
You can request your military certificate at your partner university.
Please note that SDSU Georgia does not keep students’ original documents. The administration only has notarized copies of all the documents you submitted as a freshman.
To update your address or contact information, please log into your MySDSU to update your settings. As for the local records, please send an email to [email protected] with your updated contact information.
Grievances (SSA)
A: All San Diego State University campuses utilize the informal and formal complaint process. The informal process is the easiest way to solve a problem quickly and effectively.
SDSU Georgia’s informal process is as follows:
- Communication between student and instructor
This is the first course of action that students are encouraged to take. Often issues can be resolved with direct communication between a student and faculty members.
- Communication with the Student Support Advisor (SSA)
The SSA can inform students about university policies and regulations, help students gather information and supplementary documentation, and can help connect students with an instructor if they are having trouble reaching them. If the concern is subject specific, the SSA can help connect students with the next step (department chair). If the concern is not subject specific, the SSA will help connect students to the Associate Dean. Students may contact the SSA at anytime for advice on how to communicate effectively with their instructor. The SSA keeps a file of complaints so the Dean’s office can be informed about student concerns. You can contact the SSA at [email protected].
- Department Chair
If the student complaint is subject specific, the Department Chair is the most appropriate person as they oversee faculty and courses in their department and may be familiar with subject specific student issues.
- Associate Dean
If the student complaint is not subject specific or if the student is not satisfied with the response from the Department Chair, the Associate Dean is the next person to consult in the informal process. The Associate Dean is familiar with student and faculty issues at SDSU and can provide guidance on university issues.
If a student has gone through the informal process and is still not satisfied with the result, they may contact the Ombudsman to start the formal process. Additionally, they may contact the Ombudsman at any point to seek assistance.