International Admissions

Office Hours

If you would like to speak with an international admissions advisor, please contact us during our virtual office hours.

If you need to drop off documents, please stop by our office in person and drop them off. The International Admissions Office is located in Student Services West (SSW), 1641.

In-Person

Monday–Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. PDT

Virtual

Monday–Friday, 9-11 a.m. PDT

Staff will let students into the Virtual Front Desk Zoom meeting in order of arrival. Please remain in the waiting room and our team will get to you as soon as possible.

Meet with an Admissions Advisor

Office Closures

Due to campus holidays, this office will be closed on the following dates:

  • 2024: January 1, January 15, April 1, May 27, June 19, July 4, September 2, November 11, November 28–29, December 24–27
  • 2025: January 1, January 20, March 31, May 26, June 19, July 4, September 1, November 11, November 27–28, December 23–26

Mailing Address

Office of Admissions
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-7455*

*When you send us mail, please include the last four digits of the ZIP code to ensure your mail arrives directly to the Office of Admissions.

Email Us

[email protected]

Meet the Staff

Roger Fong

Roger Fong

Director of International Recruitment

Favorite Place on Campus: The SDSU Transit Center! You can reach almost any attraction in San Diego by using the easy and direct trolley or bus system on campus.

Favorite Campus Eatery: The Halal Shack in the East Commons, where I can satisfy my craving for Middle Eastern street food.

Favorite San Diego Attraction: It's not just one, but I love how fun, diverse, and eclectic the various San Diego neighborhoods are. A few of these neighborhoods are North Park, Hillcrest, Kensington, and Normal Heights, but there are many more!

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Bradley Moon

Bradley Moon, M.A.

Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions

Region: International Transfer students (all countries)

Favorite Place on Campus: KPBS – The radio station that produces my favorite programs and podcasts!

Favorite Campus Eatery: Thai food from the weekly campus Farmers Market.

Favorite San Diego Attraction: Sunset Cliffs on the coast is a great place to watch the sun go down and update your profile picture!

[email protected]

David Ayers

David Ayers, M.A.

International Admissions Advisor

Region: First-years from Middle East, Africa, Asia

Favorite Place on Campus: The International Student Center for Friday Coffee Hour.

Favorite Campus Eatery: The Habit because it's a California original.

Favorite San Diego Attraction: La Jolla Cove for surfing and snorkeling with leopard sharks.

[email protected]

Edward Murillo

Edward Murillo, M.S.

International Admissions Advisor

Region: First-years from Oceania, the Americas (except Canada), and international students studying in the U.S.

Favorite Place on Campus: In front of the Love Library on Thursdays! There is a farmers market every Thursday where vendors sell their delicious food!

Favorite Campus Eatery: Does Trader Joe's count? SDSU has many great campus eateries I enjoy such as The Habit and Chipotle.

Favorite San Diego Attraction: Balboa Park. It has history, architecture, gardens, the zoo, and much more!

[email protected]

Rachel Nahlen

Rachel Nahlen

International Admissions Advisor

Region: First-years from Canada and Europe.

Favorite Place on Campus: Viejas Arena! It's a very fun place to cheer on some of the Aztecs athletics teams or enjoy an event or show!

Favorite Campus Eatery: You can't go wrong with Oggi's! There are options to choose from their menu or you can even customize your own pizza.

Favorite San Diego Attraction: It's not technically within San Diego, but Coronado is beautiful! The endless shops, Hotel del Coronado, and Coronado Beach are all worth the trip across the bridge or ferry ride over.

[email protected]

Keli Pallares

Keli Pallares

International Admissions Coordinator

Favorite Place on Campus: The Aztec Recreation Center. It’s a great place to stay fit and have fun. They have cardio and weight rooms, group fitness classes, swimming pools, a rock climbing wall, and much more!

Favorite Campus Eatery: Plant Power! They offer a variety of tasty plant-based food.

Favorite San Diego Attraction: Mission Beach—it’s a truly classic California beach experience.

[email protected]

Helen Gong

Helen Gong

In-Country Coordinator

Region: China

Why should students choose SDSU? SDSU provides students with an affordable, high-quality education that gives them the tools to stand out when applying for jobs after graduation. And the diverse, inclusive campus culture at SDSU adds so much value to your study abroad experience!

[email protected]

Regeena Mathew

Regeena Mathew

In-Country Coordinator

Region: India

Why should students choose SDSU? San Diego State University not only provides hands-on learning experiences for students, but also a pathway for transformation. SDSU offers a wide variety of courses to meet your interests. With amazing academic faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a beautiful campus, SDSU is a place where you can thrive and unleash your potential.

[email protected]

Elora

Elora

Student Assistant

Hometown: Dhaka, Bangladesh

Native Language: Bengali

Major: Public Health with a minor in Statistics, Class of 2025

Favorite Place on Campus: I love studying at the Starbucks located in our Student Union. The ambiance is perfect!

Favorite Campus Eatery: I probably eat at Olive Oil at least once a week. I highly recommend getting the Mediterranean sandwich there.

Favorite San Diego Attraction: Seaport Village is the place to go for a chill day! Right around the corner is Gaslamp Quarter, which has the best nightlife.

Sarah

Sarah

Student Assistant

Hometown: Karasjok, Norway

Native Language: Northern Sami, Norwegian

Major: Master in Business Administration, Class of 2025

Favorite Place on Campus: The Aztec Recreation Center. They offer a good variety of amazing workout classes!

Favorite Campus Eatery: Trujillo’s taco shop! Great burritos and amazing carne asada fries.

Favorite San Diego Attraction: Torrey Pines with stunning views is my favorite hike. Coronado Island for a peaceful Sunday with beach and cute cafes!

Virounik

Virounik

Student Assistant

Hometown: Baghdad, Iraq

Native Language: Aramaic (Syriac)

Major: Criminal Justice, Class of 2027

Favorite Place on Campus: Student Union, they have an amazing seating area to do work, or chill with some friends.

Favorite Campus Eatery: Oggi's pizza! They have the best pizza ever, and you can even customize it to your liking! They have a variety of other food options as well! Definitely recommend eating there.

Favorite San Diego Attraction: Del Mar beach. They have such a nice view and beach where everyone can have a relaxing time. There are also many different types of attractions at Del Mar that are worth visiting.

Monika

Monika

Student Assistant

Hometown: Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Native Language: Khmer

Major: Economics - Quantitative analysis, Class of 2026

Favorite Place on Campus: Library 24/7. They have all kinds of computers for use and they open 24/7.

Favorite Campus Eatery: One N Half Poki. I don’t know what they do but their poki bowl taste so good.

Favorite San Diego Attraction: Point Loma. It’s around the beach area, also near Sunset Cliffs and they have a really pretty residential area.

Emily

Emily

Student Assistant

Hometown: Qingdao, Shandong, China

Native Language: Chinese (simplified + traditional)

Major: Speech Language and Hearing Sciences, Class of 2027

Favorite Place on Campus: Rock climbing wall at the Aztec Recreation Center. There are two walls for rock climbing, a 41 foot tall wall and a 12 foot boulder wall. Rock climbing classes, rock climbing practice, and free gear are offered at the ARC.

Favorite Campus Eatery: Oggi's Pizza! It's cheap and delicious!

Favorite San Diego Attraction: Sea World because there are animals performing and I can swim with the dolphins.

Xaviera

Xaviera

Student Assistant

Hometown: Colton, CA

Native Language: Spanish

Major: Marketing, Class of 2026

Favorite Place on Campus: The terrace at Storm Hall! It's my favorite study spot with an amazing view.

Favorite Campus Eatery: UTK. They have a wide variety of options to satisfy every craving and even a daily special!

Favorite San Diego Attraction: The zoo! I always have such a fun time learning about the different animals and getting to see things I'm usually not able to.