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We are so excited that you are considering or are already studying at San Francisco State University!
To start the admission process, visit:
Prospective International Students
If you have been admitted to SFSU, congratulations! Now get ready to join us:
New International and Exchange Students
Need clarification on immigration matters? Explore our advising resources.
International Enrollment Statistics
Statistical reports show the number of international and exchange students that are/were studying at SFSU. The data includes the type of programs, country of origin, and major field of study. Adobe Acrobat 5.0 or above is required to view the PDF files. Adobe Acrobat Reader it's available free from Adobe.
Meet Our Staff
Dr. Marilyn Jackson (She/Her/Hers)
Assistant Vice President
mjackson@sfsu.edu | (415) 338-3317
Koichiro Aoshima (He/Him/His)
Assistant Director, International Student Services & Outreach and DSO
Service Area: F-1 Student Support & Japan Partnership
ko@sfsu.edu | (415) 405-3512
Mark Belocura, MBA (They/Them/Theirs)
Study Abroad Coordinator
Service Area: Study Abroad/Outbound Exchange
studyabroad@sfsu.edu | 415-338-1293
Ashley Burch, MS (She/Her/Hers)
Exchange Student Advisor and ARO, IEEC Staff Advisor
Service Area: J-1 Student Support
aburch@sfsu.edu
Michelle Hong (She/Her/Hers)
Assistant to the Associate Vice President | Special Program Coordinator
Service Area: AVP Communications, Articulation Agreements, Special Programs, Prospective International Student Outreach
mihong@sfsu.edu | (415) 405-3930
Yuka Sakata (She/Her/Hers)
SEVIS Coordinator & PDSO/International Student Advisor
Service Area: F-1 Student Support & SEVP Compliance
f1@sfsu.edu | (415) 338-1293
Lena Song (She/Her/Hers)
Office Manager
Service Area: Human Resources, Payroll, Payments
lsong@sfsu.edu | (415) 338-7846
Alaric Trousdale
Exchange Student & Scholar Lead Officer and ARO
Service Area: J-1 Student, Scholar & Partner Support
alarictrousdale@sfsu.edu | (415) 338-6757
Cynthia Ugarte (She/Her/Hers)
Administrative Coordinator
Service Area: Front Desk
cmugarte@sfsu.edu | (415) 405-3933
Dr. Janelle Waldrep (She/Her/Hers)
Lead Study Abroad/Outbound Exchange Officer
Service Area: Study Abroad, Outbound Exchange, & New Partnerships
waldrep@sfsu.edu | (415) 405-4253
Mei-Ling Wang (She/Her/Hers)
Assistant Director, International Student Advising & DSO
Service Area: F-1 Student Support
f1@sfsu.edu | (415) 405-4115
Jay Ward (He/Him/His)
Associate Director
Service Area: Agent Partner Relations, Data Reports, Special Projects
jward@sfsu.edu | (415) 338-1121
Vacant
Study Abroad Advisor
Service Area: Study Abroad/Outbound Exchange
Vacant
Outreach Advisor
Service Area: Prospective International Student Outreach