The SDSU Ambassadors are the official student representatives, tour guides and orientation leaders of San Diego State University. The SDSU Ambassadors are currently comprised of more than 100 students who are dedicated, passionate and knowledgeable about San Diego State University. Members represent all colleges on campus and a wide variety of disciplines.

The SDSU Ambassadors are managed out of the Office of New Student and Parent Programs in the Division of Student Affairs & Campus Diversity.

Campus Tours

The SDSU Ambassadors are a highly selective group of students who are specially trained to be the official student representatives, tour guides and orientation leaders of San Diego State University. The SDSU Ambassadors provide campus tours to prospective students and their families. These one-hour long walking tours cover the central part of campus and include narration on the history and traditions of the university while highlighting academic programs, student support services, campus facilities and campus life. If you are interested in scheduling a tour for your family or a group, please visit our Campus Tours page for details and a schedule of campus tours.

New Student Orientation

In addition to campus tours, the Ambassadors work at New Student Orientation for both freshmen, transfer students and parents. In this role, they help new students and parents understand graduation requirements and the course registration process, ensuring a smooth transition to SDSU.

Campus Events

The SDSU Ambassadors also assist the university in carrying out a variety of events held year-round. These include: Explore SDSU, New Student and Family Convocation, Welcome Week, Aztec Nights, Homecoming, Family Weekend, athletic events, Commencement and other campus events and activities as needed. The SDSU Ambassadors’ involvement doesn’t stop on the SDSU campus, as they are involved in extensive community service work with local elementary schools and many not-for-profit organizations.

If your organization is planning an event or activity at which the SDSU Ambassadors may be of assistance in serving as host/hostesses and/or greeters, you can contact the Ambassadors in the Office of New Student and Parent Programs at [email protected] or 619-594-6868 to request their participation. Please note, the SDSU Ambassadors do not provide logistical event support (set-up/take down) and traditionally work two hour shifts at maximum.

2025-2026

Leadership Team

• President: Isabella Castaneda
• Vice President: Giovanni Beltran
• Historian/Social Media Chair: Abigail Andrade
• Morale Co-Chair: Charli Viering

• Morale Co-Chair: Raul Mendoza

SDSU Ambassador Supervisors

• Frankie Velazquez-Savage, Assistant Dean of Students, Orientation, Transition and Family Programs
• Robyn Adams, Director, Parent and Family Programs

New Ambassadors are selected every fall through an application process followed by a semester of training (spring) to prepare new members to give weekly campus tours and advise students during the First-year and Transfer New Student Orientation programs during the summer.

• Be a current undergraduate student at SDSU
• Must maintain a 2.50 cumulative GPA
• Must be in good judicial standing with the University
• Must be able to work on campus during Summer 2026 and consecutive summers

Questions? Please contact [email protected].

Please check back in August 2025 for the fall Information session dates and times. It is required to attend an Information Session before filling out the application.