Services for international students can be accessed using our virtual tools.
VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS
Team members are available Monday to Friday, during virtual office hours, to assist with general inquiries and scheduling advising appointments through our LiveChat tool. Simply click on the “Chat Now” button on the bottom right of your browser, during scheduled virtual office hours, to interact with one of our team members. Please check below for scheduled virtual office hours:
(All times in PST)
Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 9:00am-12:00pm // 3:00pm-5:00pm
Tuesday/Thursday: 9:00am-12:00pm // 3:00pm-7:00pm
You may also leave a message for us by clicking the “Leave a Message” button on the bottom right of your browser, and someone will follow-up with your inquiry.
All other questions may be emailed to the office at iscreception@sdsu.edu.
VIRTUAL “WALK-IN” ADVISING HOURS
Virtual “Walk-In” Advising Hours are hosted weekly on Wednesdays, from 1:30pm – 3:30pm (PST). When you join virtual “Walk-In” hours, you are placed in a ZOOM virtual waiting room. Advising is handled first-come, first-served. Advisors will evaluate your questions and if more time is needed, will refer you to our appointment scheduling system. The session will be locked 10 minutes prior to the end of the posted hours. Please review the calendar on the right of the webpage to view which advisors are scheduled, and to access the ZOOM session link.
On occasion, focused group or topic “walk-in” sessions will be hosted. These will also be listed on the calendar of events. Check back and review the calendar description when these sessions are posted.
DOCUMENT REQUESTS
Requests for Letters, I-20’s, and DS-2019 documents can be submitted using our online request forms, or by e-mail with PDF.
Please review our Forms for International Students for instructions to complete your form and submit your request. New online forms are developed and added regularly.
APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING
Log-on during scheduled virtual office hours to schedule an appointment with one of our team members. You may also leave a message for us by clicking the “Leave a Message” button on the bottom right of your browser, and someone will follow-up with your request. Upon review, you will be sent a personalized link for you to choose from available appointment times using our online scheduling system. Appointments must be made at least 1-day in advance.
OPT VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS
OPT Application Workshops are now hosted virtually. Please review the Optional Practical Training (OPT) website for a complete listing of scheduled workshops, information and instructions on how to apply, and how to submit a registration request for the workshop.
TALK IT OUT WORKSHOPS
Feeling stress with Covid-19? Wishing you could travel home? Worrying about family or friends? Concerned about your future? Drop-in virtually to talk with counselors from Counseling & Psychological Services and fellow international SDSU students about coping with the recent changes.
Wednesdays: 2:00pm-3:00pm (PST)
(April 29, May 6, May 13)
Registration and Zoom Information: ZOOM REGISTRATION LINK
(To keep our group as a safe and confidential space for SDSU international students, you will be asked to register and provide your RED ID to the group leader. This information is confidential and will not be shared.)
After registering you will receive a ZOOM link. If you have any difficulty logging in the day of the group, please contact Erika Hess at ehess@sdsu.edu.
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The International Student Center is always happy to serve you during your academic career at San Diego State University.
We can help you with advising, immigration questions, adjusting to life in the United States, and much more!
Always make sure that your information is current in your SDSU WebPortal so you can receive important information from the International Student Center and maintain your legal immigration status.
