International Admissions
Contact Info
Virtual Office Hours:
Meet with an Admissions Adviser
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Mailing Address:
Office of Admissions
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-7455*
For more information, contact:
[email protected]
Due to campus holidays, this office will be closed on the following dates:
2021: January 1, January 18, March 31, May 31, July 5, September 6, November 11, November 25-26,
December 24-29, December 31
2022: January 17, March 31, May 30, July 4, September 5, November 11, November 24-25,
December 22-27
2023: January 2, January 16, March 31, May 29, July 4, September 4, November 10, November 23-24,
December 21-26
*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.
Meet the Staff
Bradley Moon, M.A.
International Admissions Adviser
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!
David Ayers, M.A.
International Admissions Adviser
Region: Freshmen from India, and the Middle Eastern countries
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.
Edward Murillo, M.S.
International Admissions Adviser
Region: Freshmen from Europe, Africa, Australia and the Americas
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, Chipotle, and Lolita's.
Favorite San Diego Attraction: Balboa Park. It has history, architecture, gardens, the zoo, and much more!
Wenjun "Vivian" Jin, M.A.
International Admissions Adviser
Region: Freshmen from Asia and International Graduate students (all countries)
Favorite Place on Campus: Scripps Cottage and Turtle Pond – This is a peaceful and beautiful spot on campus. Many students choose this area to have lunch, study, or to hang out with their friends.
Favorite Campus Eatery: Oggi's – They have the best margarita pizza!
Favorite San Diego Attraction: Torrey Pines State Park for an easy, but beautiful hiking trail.
Amanda Yousif, M.A.
International Admissions Coordinator
Favorite Place on Campus: The SDSU turtle pond! Being surrounded in nature and relaxing under the sun. The sound of the pond and watching the fish and turtles is beautiful and peaceful.
Favorite Campus Eatery: East Commons and more specifically, Panda Express.
Favorite San Diego Attraction: Belmont Park because it offers rides, attractions, and restaurants and it is right by the beach.
Ailixir
Student Assistant
Hometown: Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
Native Language: Uygur, Chinese-Mandarin
Major: Accounting - Business Administration, Class of 2022
Favorite Place on Campus: Aztec Recreation Center - It's very large, with lots of facilities, professional fitness instructors and a very large indoor basketball court. Great for fitness or playing basketball with friends!
Favorite Campus Eatery: The Brazilian barbecue food tent at the campus farmer's market - they have the best barbecue in San Diego!
Favorite San Diego Attraction: Downtown - from tasting food in the different restaurants to discovering the eclectic galleries and boutiques lining the streets. As the sun goes down, the downtown area is a great place to experience the amazing nightlife of San Diego.
Anushka
Student Assistant
Hometown: Delhi, India
Native Language: Hindi
Major: Biology - Cellular and Molecular Biology, Class of 2021
Favorite Place on Campus: I love the Mediterranean Garden near the Life Sciences building. It has a variety of species of plants and a very peaceful setting.
Favorite Campus Eatery: Chipotle - because Mexican food is really delicious!
Favorite San Diego Attraction: SeaWorld - because I love the animal shows and exciting rides.
Julia
Student Assistant
Hometown: Porto Alegre, Brazil
Native Language: Portugese
Major: Management, Class of 2021
Favorite Place on Campus: The Mediterranean Garden - It's really peaceful and great for studying or just relaxing in between classes!
Favorite Campus Eatery: The Brazilian food tent at the Farmer's Market - Not only do they have the best acai bowl in San Diego, but it also reminds me of home!
Favorite San Diego Attraction: Seaport Village - There are so many things you can do there, from walking around to watching a magic show. They also have Ben & Jerry's ice cream!