In 2000, San Diego State University partnered with the Sweetwater Union High School District(SUHSD) to create a program that would bring new educational opportunities to Sweetwater graduates.
The partnership would involve SUHSD teachers working side-by-side with SDSU faculty to examine the rigor and alignment of math and English course offerings and to design a school curriculum that would meet specific requirements for college admissions.
Students participating in the Compact for Success Program would focus on meeting 5 benchmarks. All Sweetwater students meeting these benchmarks would be guaranteed admission to SDSU.
- Continuous enrollment in Sweetwater Union High School Disctrict schools from 7th to 12th grade (as of October 2011).
- Attain a CSU GPA of 3.0 or higher by time of application and maintain this GPA through senior year
- Completed all CSU A–G course requirements with a grade of C or higher:
- A – 2 years of US History, Government/World History
- B – 4 years of English (ELD 7-8 may apply)
- C – 3 years, (4 recommended) – Algebra, Formal Geometry, Intermediate Algebra, Math Analysis, Calculus
- D – 2 years, (3 recommended) – Biology, Chemistry, Physics
- E – 2 years, (3 recommended) – Foreign Language (same language)
- F – 1 year of Visual and Performing Arts
- G – 1 year College Prep Elective or additional year of any of the above (e.g., 4th year of math)