Admissions
Out-of-State Admissions
Contact Info
Mailing Address:
Office of Admissions
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-7455*
For more information, contact:
[email protected]
Please feel free to call the out-of-state senior admissions counselors directly. Their phone numbers are listed below.
Due to campus holidays, this office will be closed on the following dates:
2021: January 1, January 18, March 31, May 24, July 5, September 6, November 11, November 25-26,
December 24-29, December 31
*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

Kara Moriarty
Director of Out-of-State and Specialized Recruitment
Favorite Place on Campus: Turtle Pond – It's one of the most tranquil places on campus. I love the turtles and Koi fish. It was one of my favorite places to study when I was a student here!
Favorite Campus Eatery: Which Wich Superior Sandwiches – I love a good sandwich! It's also a great place to go meet up before a basketball game at Viejas Arena!
Favorite San Diego Attraction: Balboa Park – It's one of the most beautiful places in San Diego. It has a rich history with free events going on all the time and is home to the world famous San Diego Zoo.

Adrianna Ramirez, M.P.A
Out-of-State Senior Admissions Counselor
Territory: AL, CT, DC, DE, GA, FL, HI, IL, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MS, NC, NH, NV, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA, VT, WV, U.S. Territories
Favorite Place on Campus: Aztec Recreation Center (ARC) – I love their workout classes they offer and the rock climbing wall.
Favorite Campus Eatery: The Habit Burger Grill – They make the best milkshakes on campus.
Favorite San Diego Attraction: Torrey Pines State Beach – I love to hike the trails and see the coast of California.

Heidi Nguyen
Out-of-State Senior Admissions Counselor
Territory: AK, AR, AZ, IA, ID, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, OH, OK, SD, TX, WI
Favorite Place on Campus: Viejas Arena on game day!
Favorite Campus Eatery: So-Cal Chicken – They have the best chicken strips.
Favorite San Diego Attraction: Coronado Beach watching the waves and looking for seashells.

Brian Zaun
Regional Admissions and Recruitment Manager
Territory: CO, NM, UT, WY
Favorite Place on Campus: The farmer's market every Thursday. There is a variety of amazing food vendors.
Favorite Campus Eatery: Poki One N Half - Fresh fish in a bowl or burrito. I never pass up great poki...or poke.
Favorite San Diego Attraction: Sunset Cliffs Natural Park is a great spot for a walk, run, or just hanging out watching the sunset.

Danielle Toglia
Regional Admissions and Recruitment Manager
Territory: NJ, NY
Favorite Place on Campus: Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union, the heart of campus.
Favorite Campus Eatery: Broken Yolk Cafe since it reminds me of New Jersey diners.
Favorite San Diego Attraction: The world famous San Diego Zoo, of course.

Sarah Faulk
Regional Admissions and Recruitment Manager
Territory: OR, WA
Favorite Place on Campus: Hepner Hall - it's such an iconic part of campus. I'm a big fan of architecture and I love the mission revival design.
Favorite Campus Eatery: Everbowl - what's not to love about the "On a Date" acai bowl...fun, healthy and delicious bowls, smoothies and salads!
Favorite San Diego Attraction: Liberty Station and Public Market is a great place to spend the day shopping for unique gifts, exploring beautiful historic scenery, and enjoying brunch with friends.

Kylee Helmke
Administrative Support Coordinator, Out-of-State and Specialized Recruitment
Favorite Place on Campus: Viejas Arena! The atmosphere is electric.
Favorite Campus Eatery: Rubio's Coastal Grill - I love supporting an SDSU alum, and those grilled steak tacos are incredible.
Favorite San Diego Attraction: Petco Park; it's my favorite ballpark in the country! The food is great, and the views of downtown can't be beat.