Office Location: Echlin Hall 200

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Fridays are by appointment only)

Contact: [email protected] or call 203-932-7475

What is the history of this office?

International students have been a large part of the university community for a long time, and the annual international festival recently had its 32nd installment. So while the office has a long history, a recent influx of international students (especially from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, India and China) has led to an expansion in the services offered by the office. Currently, the University of New Haven has around 750 international students representing over 50 countries.

Who comprises the staff?

Karima Jackson is the Director of International Services at UNH. The office has an International Student Advisor, Lori Stancil, as well as Secretary Jaime Parlato. In addition, three students are employed by the office.

What services does the office provide?

The Office of International Services assists international students with Visa issues, and helps them maintain their status, whether this refers to enrollment or employment issues. The office also helps international students prepare for graduation and the issues that may arise with it such as understanding the terms of their loans and changes in their Visa status.

Programming is also a large part of the office. In addition to the International Festival that the office puts on every year with the International Student Association, ISO has international movie days, the latest one taking place on Tuesday, April 24. Field trips are another thing that the office has started recently.

Any other information you would like to provide?

The office is open to further ideas for international programming, and everyone is free to contact them if they would like to share ideas. In addition, ISO will be starting a mentor program for international students and any international students that are interested should keep an eye on their email.