Planning for A Different Future
We are currently planning in-person Commencement activities for May 2021. Looking toward the fall, our university received a record 103,000 individual applications, making SDSU one the most in-demand universities in the country. We are embracing innovation, and our planning includes many more in-person courses across all colleges and programs.
Today also marks San Diego County's move back to the less restrictive Red Tier, allowing for more indoor activities. Imperial County has already moved into the Red Tier. This coincides with a major milestone: this week San Diego County reported that 25% of residents have already received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose and more than 16% have been fully vaccinated. Nationally, the Biden Administration has signaled that enough vaccines should be available for all adults by May 1 and through summer.
We have only reached this moment of promise because of the creativity, adaptability, and resilience of our community, and because of individual, daily decisions to protect ourselves and others.
I thank all faculty, staff and students for their perseverance and support of one another this past year. I also share special appreciation for the facility, custodial, residential and housing, food services, law enforcement, SHS and other teams for their ongoing and daily care for our community.
Adela de la Torre, Ph.D.
San Diego State University President