Students walk around the University of San Diego campus in the sunshine with blue sky

Jim Bonner
Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate Admission

Hi, I'm Jim, your University of San Diego Admissions Counselor.

I’m originally from the Bay Area and attended USD and absolutely fell in love with the campus and the city of San Diego. I’ve been working in Admissions/Enrollment since 2005 and am so fortunate to work with such a great community of educators and students here in this family of Toreros!

Why USD?
As one of the youngest and most beautiful college campuses in the country, USD is dedicated to the growth and success of its students, and I am proud to see how much the campus has grown and continues to inspire future changemakers and leaders of the world.

Favorite Movie	Current Playlist	Favorite Food in San Diego	When I'm Not Working
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation	Hipster Cocktail Party on Pandora	Nico’s California burritos (Ocean Beach)	Working out or tending the veggie garden, fruit trees, and chicken flock

Jim Bonner
Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate Admission
jbonner@sandiego.edu

Hometown: Pacifica, CA

Degrees: BA Business Administration & Spanish, MA Leadership Studies, Higher Education

Counselor for: Hawaii

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Jim BonnerAssistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate Admission