Get in touch with SISS
The SISS office in the International Center is open
SISS is available for in-person paperwork drop-off and pick-up. Advising is by appointment only. To learn more, see our Office Hours below.
Email: siss@ucdavis.edu
Phone: 530-752-0864
Fax: 530-752-5822
Mailing Address
SISS - International Center
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616
USA
Physical Address
SISS - International Center
463 California Avenue, Ste. 3140
Davis, CA 95616
USA
Emergency SISS Contact Information
Contacting SISS when the office is closed, and you have an urgent situation where assistance is needed from a SISS staff person.
Find Your SISS Advisor
SISS Student and Scholar Advisors are assigned by last name and/or area of expertise. Find your SISS Advisor below and click on their name to view their contact information. Schedule an appointment directly with your SISS Advisor.
For students on the topics of: Changing degree level (Bachelor/Graduate), curricular practical training (CPT), dismissal, OSSJA and related topics, dropping below 12 units for academic difficulties, dropping below 12 units for medical, F–1 OPT/STEM questions, J–1 academic training (AT), J–2 work authorization, leave of absence/PELP.
- Sharon Ericsson advises last names beginning with B, V, Z
- Lorena Galvan advises last names beginning with K, N, U, W, X
- Marissa Hoggard advises last names beginning with G, H, I, J, O, T
- Matthew Kaminski-Lucas advises last names beginning with A, C, D, E, F, Q
- Meredith Lucas advises last names beginning with M, S, Y
- Robert Nagel advises last names beginning with L, P, R
For students on the topics of: Change of major, concurrent enrollment, DMV (Driver License), EAP enrollment verification, I-515A form, I-94 issues, iGlobal issues, in-absentia form, inviting family to U.S., F-1 and J-1 on-campus employment, F-1 OPT packet review, passport renewal/lost, F-1 and J-1 program extensions, reduced course load final quarter, SSN/ITIN, transferring, visa renewal, travel questions, updating/adding a dependent.
For student-athletes or students in School of Law or Graduate School of Management programs:
For scholars:
- J-1 advisors: Daniel Padron (advises last names beginning with A-K), Mary Alurwar (advises last names beginning with L-Z)
- H-1B advisors: Gayle Nerli, Simone Kueltz
- E-3, TN advisor: Gayle Nerli
- Permanent Residence and O-1 advisor: Kimberly Haky
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Office Hours
SISS is open for paperwork drop-off and pick-up Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m., except for university holidays.
SISS is closed on weekends, university holidays and the days between Christmas and New Year. All holidays are listed on the campus Academic and Administrative Calendar.
SISS closes at 2 p.m. on the business day before the start of a long weekend or holiday. Please plan ahead for SISS services and staff to end the workday early on these days.
In-Person Appointments (students only)
During the academic year, student advisors offer in-person advising by appointment only. Students can contact their advisors to set up advising appointments. We do not offer drop-in advising.
Virtual Appointments (for students and scholars)
Virtual appointments are available Mondays through Fridays. Students and scholars can contact their SISS advisor to schedule a virtual Zoom advising appointment.
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