Advising

UGA Immigration Services offers several ways to request advice from our team of advisors.  The quickest way to get advice is to email your advisor.  Choose the relevant link below to find your advisor’s email:

You may contact us by phone at (706) 542-2900.

If you would like to schedule an appointment with an advisor, please see the information below.

Advising Guidelines

  • Immigration Advisors may request an in-person meeting with students or scholars, if required by the nature of the question.
  • For international students, if questions are related to work authorization (CPT or OPT), please review the workshops before consulting with an advisor.
  • All students and scholars should review materials on our website and/or Compass e-forms prior to consulting with an advisor.

Other questions

Departments looking to nominate an international student for an out-of-state tuition waivers should review the information here:  Out of State Tuition Waiver Nomination

Other questions about Immigration Services may be directed to Robin Catmur-Smith.

Book an Appointment with Your Advisor

Once you have determined your advisor, please use the links below if you would like to book an appointment:

Robin Catmur-Smith

Jennifer Beasley

Daniela Blasone

Kristine Garcia

Sandy Haagen

Ashley Johnson

Sylvia Schell

Virtual Advising Hours for Students

Virtual Advising hours are online and available for international students with quick questions. Advising is first-come, first-served. Wait times may be significant. Advisors will see the last walk-in student 10 minutes before walk-ins end.

If you are not a student, please book an appointment with the appropriate advisor.

Access Virtual Advising via Zoom during the below hours.

Schedule:

  • Mondays: 2-4 PM EST
  • Tuesdays: 9-11 AM EST
  • Wednesdays: 9-11AM EST
  • Thursdays: 2-4 PM EST
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