
A simpler way to transfer, saving you time and money
Interested in transferring with fewer obstacles while saving time and money and most importantly - your credits? Ask your academic advisor about Interstate Passport and how you can earn a Passport which offers:
- An early milestone of completion on the way to a credential.
- Advance knowledge that lower-division general education learning will be recognized upon transfer to another Network-member institution.
- The potential for faster time to degree, lower cost, less debt and lower foregone earnings from unduplicated learning.
- A streamlined transfer process and a greater likelihood of successful transfer and completion.
SDSU participates in the Interstate Passport Network, a network of regionally-accredited institutions that agree to transfer completed general education requirements as a block in a seamless and efficient process among its members. Students who transfer into SDSU with a Passport from another Network-member institution will not have to repeat or take additional courses to satisfy lower-division general education requirements. Earning a Passport recognizes that a student has achieved learning outcomes in the following nine knowledge and skill areas, which all Network member institutions agree are consistent with their own general education learning outcomes:

Foundational Skills: oral communication, written communication, quantitative literacy
Knowledge of Concepts: natural sciences, human cultures, creative expression, human society and the individual
Cross-cutting Skills: critical thinking and teamwork/value systems.
Click here for more information, or talk to your advisor about how to take advantage of the Passport and get on your way to a smooth and seamless transfer process.
Interstate Passport Participating Colleges
Passport Requirements
The Interstate Passport is considered complete when a student has achieved a C or better in one of the options for each of the nine learning outcome areas.
Any course appearing in multiple outcome areas can serve as completion in each area where it appears.
Learning Outcome Areas
- Oral Communications
One course from one list. The courses listed below are 3-credit courses.
Oral CommunicationCourses in Oral Communication
Required
Course Prefix
Course Number
Course Title
SPCM
101
Fundamentals of Speech
SPCM
215
Public Speaking
- Written Communication
Two courses from one list. All of the courses listed below are 3-credit courses.
Written CommunicationCourses in Written Communication
Required
Course Prefix
Course Number
Course Title
ENGL
101
Composition I
ENGL
201
Composition II
ENGL
277
Technical Writing for Engineering
ENGL
283
Introduction to Creative Writing
- Quantitative Literacy
One course from one list. Number of credits for the courses listed below range from 3-5 credits.
Quantitative LiteracyCourses in Quantitative Literacy
Required
Course Prefix
Course Number
Course Title
MATH
102
College Algebra
MATH
103
Quantitative Literacy
MATH
115
Pre-Calculus
MATH
120
Trigonometry
MATH
121
Survey of Calculus
MATH
123
Calculus I
MATH
281
Introduction to Statistics
- Natural Sciences
Two courses from one list. Most of the science courses listed below include a laboratory component. The combination of the lecture and lab sections is 4 credits for most of the classes.
Natural SciencesCourses in Natural Sciences
Required
Course Prefix
Course Number
Course Title
BIOL
101/L
Biology Survey & Lab
BIOL
103/L
Biology Survey II & Lab
BIOL
151/L
General Biology I & Lab
BIOL
153/L
General Biology II & Lab
BOT
201/L
General Botany I & Lab
CHEM
106/L
Chemistry Survey and Lab
CHEM
108/L
Organic & Biochemistry/L
CHEM
112/L
General Chemistry I & Lab
CHEM
114/L
General Chemistry II & Lab
CHEM
115/L
Atomic & Molecular Structure & Lab
CHEM
120/L
Elementary Organic Chemistry & Lab
CHEM
127/L
Structure and Function of Organic Molecules & Lab
GEOG
131/L
Physical Geography: Weather & Climate & Lab
GEOG
132/L
Physical Geography: Natural Landscape & Lab
MICRO
231/L
General Microbiology & Lab
PHYS
101/L
Survey of Physics & Lab
PHYS
111/L
Introduction to Physics I & Lab
PHYS
113/L
Introduction to Physics II & Lab
PHYS
185/L
Introduction to Astronomy I & Lab
PHYS
187/L
Introduction to Astronomy II & Lab
PHYS
211/L
University Physics I & Lab
PHYS
213/L
University Physics II & Lab
PS
213/L
Soils & Lab
PS
243
Principles of Geology
PS
244
Geology Resources of South Dakota & Lab
RANG
205
Introduction to Range Management & Lab
- Human Cultures
One course from one list.
The courses listed below range from 3-4 credits.
Human CulturesCourses in Human Cultures
Required
Course Prefix
Course Number
Course Title
AIS/LAKL
101
Introductory Lakota I
AIS/LAKL
102
Introductory Lakota II
ANTH
210
Cultural Anthropology
ARAB
101
Introductory Arabic I
ARAB
102
Introductory Arabic II
ARTH
100
Art Appreciation
ARTH
211
History of World Art I
ARTH
212
History of World Art II
ENGL
210
Introduction to Literature
ENGL
211
World Literature I
ENGL
212
World Literature II
ENGL
221
British Literature I
ENGL
222
British Literature II
ENGL
241
American Literature I
ENGL
242
American Literature II
FREN
101
Introductory French I
FREN
102
Introductory French II
FREN
201
Intermediate French I
FREN
202
Intermediate French II
GEOG
200
Introduction to Human Geography
GER
101
Introductory German I
GER
102
Introductory German II
GER
201
Intermediate German I
GER
202
Intermediate German II
HIST
111
World Civilizations I
HIST
112
World Civilizations II
HIST
121
Western Civilization I
HIST
122
Western Civilization II
HIST
151
US History I
HIST
152
US History II
LAKL
201
Intermediate Lakota I
LAKL
202
Intermediate Lakota II
MUS
100
Music Appreciation
PHIL
100
Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL
200
Introduction to Logic
PHIL
220
Introduction to Logic
REL
224
Old Testament
REL
225
New Testament
REL
250
World Religions
RUSS
101
Introductory Russian I
RUSS
102
Introductory Russian II
SPAN
101
Introductory Spanish I
SPAN
102
Introductory Spanish II
SPAN
201
Intermediate Spanish I
SPAN
202
Intermediate Spanish II
- Critical Thinking
One course from one list.
SDSU does not have general education goals that specifically reference "critical thinking." However, the learning outcomes for critical thinking are imparted and reinforced in the general education courses listed below. The courses listed below range from 3-4 credits.
Critical ThinkingCourses in Critical Thinking
Required
Course Prefix
Course Number
Course Title
ABS
203
Global Food Systems
ART
121
Design I 2D
ARTH
212
History of World Art II
BIOL
101/101L
Biology Survey I/Lab
BIOL
103/103L
Biology Survey II/Lab
BIOL
151/151L
General Biology I/Lab
BIOL
153/153L
General Biology II/Lab
BIOL
201/201L
General Botany/Lab
CHEM
106/106L
Chemistry Survey/Lab
CHEM
108/108L
Organic and Biochemistry
CHEM
112/112L
General Chemistry I
CHEM
114/114L
General Chemistry II
ECON
201
Principles of Microeconomics
ECON
202
Principles of Macroeconomics
ENGL
101
Composition I
ENGL
125
Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies
ENGL
151
Introduction to English Studies
ENGL
201
Composition II
ENGL
210
Introduction to Literature
ENGL
211
World Literature I
ENGL
212
World Literature II
ENGL
221
British Literature I
ENGL
222
British Literature II
ENGL
240
Juvenile Literature
ENGL
241
American Literature I
ENGL
242
American Literature II
ENGL
248
Women in Literature
ENGL
249
Literature of Diverse Cultures
ENGL
250
Science Fiction
ENGL
256
Literature of the American West
ENGL
268
Literature
ENGL
277
Technical Writing in Engineering
ENGL
283
Introduction to Creative Writing
GEOG
101
Introduction to Geography
HIST
151
US History I
HIST
152
US History II
INFO
102
Social/Ethical Aspects of Information
MATH
102
College Algebra
MATH
103
Quantitative Literacy
PHIL
100
Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL
200
Introduction to Logic
PHIL
215
Introduction to Social/Political Philosophy
PHIL
220
Introduction of Ethics
PHYS
111/111L
Introduction to Physics/Lab
PHYS
112/112L
Introduction to Physics/L
PHYS
211/211L
University Physics I/L
PHYS
213/213L
University Physics II/L
POLS
100
American Government
POLS
141
Governments of the World
POLS
165
Political Ideologies
POLS
253
Current World Problems
SOC
100
Introduction to Sociology
SOC
150
Social Problems
SOC
240
Sociology of Rural America
SPCM
101
Fundamentals of Speech
SPCM
215
Public Speaking
SPCM
222
Argumentation and Debate
WMST
101
Introduction to Women's Studies
- Creative Expression
One course from one list.
SDSU does not have general education goals that specifically reference "creative expression". However the learning outcomes for creative expression are imparted and reinforced in the general education courses listed below. The majority of courses listed below are 3 credits.
Creative ExpressionCourses in Creative Expression
Required
Course Prefix
Course Number
Course Title
ART
111
Drawing I
ART
112
Drawing II
ART
121
Design I 2D
ART
123
Three Dimensional Design
ART
211
Drawing III - Figurative
ART
212
Drawing IV: Mixed Media
ART
231
Painting I
ART
251
Ceramics
ART
281
Printmaking I
ARTH
100
Art Appreciation
ARTH
120
Film as Art
ARTH
211
History of World Art I
ARTH
212
History of World Art II
ENGL
125
Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies
ENGL
151
Introduction to English Studies
ENGL
210
Introduction to Literature
ENGL
211
World Literature I
ENGL
212
World Literature II
ENGL
221
British Literature I
ENGL
222
British Literature II
ENGL
240
Juvenile Literature
ENGL
241
American Literature I
ENGL
242
American Literature II
ENGL
248
Women in Literature
ENGL
249
Literature of Diverse Cultures
ENGL
250
Science Fiction
ENGL
256
Literature of the American West
ENGL
268
Literature
ENGL
283
Introduction to Creative Writing
ENGL
284
Introduction to Criticism
MCOM
145
Media Literacy/Ethics
MCOM
160
Introduction to Film
MCOM
225/L
Social Media Design & Lab
MUEN
100
Concert Choir
MUEN
102
Men's Chorus
MUEN
103
Women's Chorus
MUEN
107
Opera Workshop
MUEN
110
Orchestra
MUEN
120
Marching Band
MUEN
121
Symphonic Band
MUEN
122
Concert Band
MUEN
140
String Ensemble
MUEN
150
Woodwind Ensemble
MUEN
160
Brass Ensemble
MUEN
170
Percussion Ensemble
MUEN
180
Jazz Ensemble
MUS
100
Music Appreciation
MUS
130
Music Literature & History I
MUS
131
Music Literature & History II
MUS
201
History of Country Music
MUS
203
Blues, Jazz & Rock
THEA
100
Introduction to Theatre
THEA
131
Introduction to Acting
THEA
135
Theatre Activities - Acting
THEA
145
Theatre Activities- Technical
THEA
241
Stagecraft
THEA
250
Play Analysis
- Teamwork and Value Systems
One course from one list.
SDSU does not have general education goals that specifically reference "teamwork and value systems." However, the learning outcomes for teamwork are imparted and reinforced in the general education courses listed below. The courses listed below range from 3-4 credits.
TeamworkCourses in Teamwork
Required
Course Prefix
Course Number
Course Title
BIOL
151/151L
General Biology I/Lab
BIOL
153/153L
General Biology II/Lab
CHEM
106/106L
Chemistry Survey/Lab
CHEM
108/108L
Organic and Biochemistry
CHEM
112/112L
General Chemistry I
CHEM
114/114L
General Chemistry II/Lab
CHEM
115/115L
Atomic and Molecular Structure/Lab
PHYS
111/111L
Introduction to Physics/Lab
PHYS
113/113L
Introduction to Physics II/Lab
PHYS
211/211L
University Physics I/L
PHYS
213/213L
University Physics II/L
SPCM
101
Fundamentals of Speech
THEA
100
Introduction to Theatre
THEA
131
Introduction to Acting
- Human Society and the Individual
One course from one list.
The courses listed below are 3 credits each.
Social Sciences/DiversityCourses in Social Sciences/Diversity
Required
Course Prefix
Course Number
Course Title
ABS
203
Global Food Systems
ANTH
210
Cultural Anthropology
ANTH
220
Physical Anthropology
CJUS
201
Introduction to Criminal Justice
ECON
201
Principles of Microeconomics
ECON
202
Principles of Macroeconomics
GEOG
101
Introduction to Geography
GEOG
200
Introduction to Human Geography
GEOG
210
World Regional Geography
GEOG
212
Geography of North America
GEOG
219
Geography of South Dakota
GLST
201
Global Studies I
HDFS
141
Individual and the Family
HDFS
210
Lifespan Development
HIST
121
Western Civilization I
HIST
122
Western Civilization II
HIST
151
U.S. History I
HIST
152
U.S. History II
INFO
102
Social and Ethical Aspects of Information
POLS
100
American Government
POLS
102
American Political Issues
POLS
141
Governments of the World
POLS
165
Political Ideologies
POLS
210
State and Local Governments
POLS
253
Current World Problems
PSYC
100
General Psychology
REL
237
Religion in American Culture
SOC
100
Introduction to Sociology
SOC
150
Social Problems
SOC
240
Sociology of Rural America
SOC
250
Courtship and Marriage
WMST
101
Introduction to Women's Studies