People

International and Academic English

Dawn Takaoglu

Director, International and Academic English

Data Services

Emily Taylor

Systems Analyst and SEVIS Coordinator
Services for International Students and Scholars (SISS)
Global Affairs

International Center, Suite 3140

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Jade Wen

Data Analyst
Services for International Students and Scholars (SISS)
Global Affairs

International Center, Suite 3140

Lucy Whyte

Data Assistant
Services for International Students and Scholars (SISS)
Global Affairs

International Center, Suite 3140

Communications

Jana Sanders Perry

Associate Director, Communications and Marketing
Global Affairs

International Center, Suite 3140

Finding Your SISS Advisor

Find your SISS Advisor below, then click their name to view their contact information. Schedule an appointment directly with your SISS Advisor.

Students

On the topics of: Changing degree level (Bachelor/Graduate), curricular practical training (CPT), dismissal, student conduct 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.

Last names beginning with B, V, Z: Contact Sharon Ericsson
Last names beginning with K, N, U, W, X: Contact Lorena Galvan
Last names beginning with G, H, I, J, O, T, and students in the School of Law: Contact Marissa Hoggard
Last names beginning with A, C, D, E, F, Q, and students in Graduate School of Management programs: Contact Matthew Kaminski-Lucas
Last names beginning with M, S, Y: Contact Meredith Lucas
Last names beginning with L, P, R, and student-athletes: Contact Robert Nagel

On the topics of: Change of major, concurrent enrollment, DMV (Driver License), I-515A form, I-94 issues, iGlobal issues, in-absentia form, inviting family to U.S., F-1 and J-1 on-campus employment, 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.

Contact Banicia Chatkara (Note: This advisor is not currently available)
Contact Stephanie Partridge
Contact Lena Zadorozhna

Scholars

J-1 advisors:
- Last names beginning with A-K: Contact Simone Kueltz
- Last names beginning with L-Z: Contact Mary Alurwar
H-1B advisors:
- Contact Gayle Nerli
- Contact Simone Kueltz
E-3, TN advisor:
- Contact Gayle Nerli
Permanent Residence and O-1 advisor:
- Contact Kimberly Haky

People

International and Academic English

Vo Minh Chau Mai

Emily Montgomery

Mana Rajnath

Maria Sanchez Segura

Dawn Takaoglu

Serena Wei

Data Services

Emily Taylor

Jade Wen

Lucy Whyte

Communications

Jana Sanders Perry