Upcoming closures:
OIS Office Information
Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm PST (closed 12:00 - 1:00 pm)
See winter closure dates listed above
Email Us
General Student Questions:
Sponsored Student Questions:
Advising for International Students
Student Advising Appointments
(30-minutes, Virtual or In-Person)
Book an International Student Advising Appointment
For advising on financial sponsorship from a government agency, company, home embassy, or home university (including questions about navigating sponsor billing, letter requests, financial guarantees, etc.):
Student Virtual Drop-in Advising
(5-10 minutes, general questions)
Step 1: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 2:00 - 4:00 PM PST
Join Zoom Advising Drop-ins
Step 2:
Wait in the Zoom waiting room until admitted to a breakout room to speak with an International Student Advisor.
Please note:
- Drop-ins are first-come, first-served. Wait times vary.
- For more complex topics, a follow up appointment may be needed.
Feedback on your Advising Experience
We would appreciate your feedback through a brief survey on your experience to help us improve our services.
Office Visits
Seeing an International Student Advisor requires a scheduled appointment or joining Zoom drop-ins. Many of our services are available virtually although you are welcome to schedule an in-person appointment.
You can locate our office on the Campus Map.
Advising for International Employees and Scholars
By Appointment Only
Email International Employee & Scholar Services to schedule an appointment.
Email International Employee and Scholar Services
Exchange Scholars and Visitors (including J-1 exchange Student Interns, Short Term Scholars, Researchers, Professors, Specialists): [email protected]
Global Employees (including H-1B, TN, E-3, and permanent resident employees): [email protected]