Betsy Drillon for F-1 Visa Students
Stephanie Gonzalez for J-1 Visa Students
Sarah Jome for H-1B and other visa types
You may schedule an advising appointment by calling (309) 438-5276 or emailing one of the advisors above.
ISU's International Student Advisors can help you with a wide variety of Immigration, social, academic, and cultural matters. We wish for your time at Illinois State to start successfully, so please feel welcome to contact us before you arrive if you need assistance.
After you have been admitted to attend ISU, you will receive a "Pre-Arrival Welcome Packet " with information about applying for a visa, paying the SEVIS fee, how and when to arrive, and more. You will also receive an official acceptance letter and an Immigration document to help you apply for your international student visa.
There are important steps to take before you can attend ISU. These involve taking care of Immigration processes, making travels arrangements to Illinois State, choosing where you will live, and attending International Student Orientation Week. The following information is designed to help you get started. Please let us know if you have any questions.
