International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) supports the greater internationalization of the University of Connecticut through the development and delivery of services and programs that help our international students, scholars, faculty and staff accomplish their academic and professional goals at UConn.
To further this mission, we:
- Ensure UConn’s compliance with U.S. immigration regulations governing visa sponsorship for international students, scholars, faculty, and staff.
- Provide quality service and assistance with immigration and intercultural matters to UConn-sponsored visa holders and their families through advising, programs, workshops and events.
- Serve as the resource for academic and administrative units in the collaboration, hiring and sponsorship of international students, scholars, faculty and staff.
- Provide on-going orientation and support services in a welcoming environment designed to foster cultural adjustment to the U.S.
- Build links within the UConn community via cultural activities and programs.
Advisors counsel international students and scholars on a variety of immigration/visa issues such as Practical Training, Change of Status, Program Extensions, Leave of Absence, Reduced Course Load and Employment authorizations. International Advisors are available to meet by appointment. Learn More…
Team Members
Rae Alexander, Director
Email: rae.alexander@uconn.edu
Phone: 860-486-3855
Arthur Galinat, Associate Director
Email: arthur.galinat@uconn.edu
Phone: 860-486-3855
Lulu Dong, International Advisor
Email: lulu.dong@uconn.edu
Phone: 860-486-3855
Neena Kapoor, International Advisor
Email: neena.kapoor@uconn.edu
Phone: 860-486-3855
Nadine Boudissa, International Advisor
Email: nadine.boudissa@uconn.edu
Phone: 860-486-3855
Amina Kader, International Advisor
Email: amina.kader@uconn.edu
Phone: 860-486-3855
Annie Casarella, International Advisor
Email: annie.casarella@uconn.edu
Phone: 860-486-3855
Jennifer King, International Advisor
Email: jennifer.king@uconn.edu
Phone: 860-486-3855
Sarah Manning, International Advisor
Email: sarah.manning@uconn.edu
Phone: 860-486-3855
Leslie Lawrence, International Advisor
Email: leslie.lawrence@uconn.edu
Phone: 860-486-3855
Dana Foster, Office Manager
Email: dana.foster@uconn.edu
Phone: 860-486-3855
Catherine Barachkova, International Services Assistant
Email: ekaterina.barachkova@uconn.edu
Phone: 860-486-3855
Abigail Bush, International Services Assistant
Email: abigail.j.bush@uconn.edu
Phone: 860-486-3855
Natalia Bustos, Program Aide
Email: natalia.bustos@uconn.edu
Phone: 860-486-3855
Jason Escalera, International Services Assistant
Email: jason.escalera@uconn.edu
Phone: 860-486-3855