ISS hours and access changes
In response to the current COVID-19 outbreak, and in an effort to mitigate the spread of infection:
You may access International Student Services (ISS) by email and virtual meetings. as well as limited in-person meetings. You can contact International Student Advisor Rachel Goodrich (goodrichr@spu.edu) with any questions. Appointments may be scheduled via Zoom as needed.
Your advisors are available by email Monday through Friday and will usually respond to your email within 24 hours or the next business day.
International Undergraduate and Graduate Support Services
International Student Services assists students with their non-immigrant status including visa concerns, Curricular Practical Training (CPT), and Optional Practical Training (OPT) authorization, cultural adjustment, and general support.
Rachel Goodrich
International Student Advisor
Phone: 206-281-2673
Email: goodrichr@spu.edu
Office: Lower Moyer Hall B12
Academic Counseling
The Office of Academic Counseling provides academic support to undergraduate international students. Kate O’Donnell and Alison Howard are academic counselors specifically trained to support the academic success of international students. They can help students plan their class schedule each quarter, and support their academic focus in conjunction with their faculty advisor. Based on the first letter(s) of your last name, you can find your academic counselor and their contact information below:
International Students (A–Le)
Kate O’Donnell
Undergraduate Academic Counselor
Phone: 206-281-2324
Email: odonnellk2@spu.edu
Office: Demaray Hall 120
International Students (Li–Z)
Alison Howard
Undergraduate Academic Counselor
Phone: 206-281-2542
Email: howara@spu.edu
Office: Demaray Hall 120
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