International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is part of the Concordia International Center with a focus on supporting intemational students and scholars from orientation to graduation/post- graduation work experence.
Our vision
Our vision is to create a welcoming, supportive and culturally enriching campus experience for our international students/scholars and build a strong global community of Concordians in mind, body, and spirit.
Our mission
We provide advising on F and J visa regulations, provide assistance with travel guidelines, serve as a liaison between academic advising and student visa compliance, offer guidance on obtaining social security numbers, assist with on or off campus employment for international students/scholars, and applications for curricular practical training, optional practical training opportunities and visa extensions. We offer assistance with everyday life including information on food services, housing, transportation, health insurance, banking, tax preparation and assist our international students with appropriate referrals as needed. The ISSS also plans cultural programming with monthly or more cultural events for our international students, and opportunities for our international students to meet and mix with domestic students for enriching cultural exchange.
The work of ISSS
- Advising sessions in person and on Zoom
- Cultural programs and planning
- Workshops
- Newsletter
Connect with us
International Center Hours: 9am - 6pm
Phone: 262-243-2111
General Inquiry Email: cic@cuw.edu
Meet our team
Robin Kuzu
Director of International Student and Scholar Services
Walk in Advising: Every Tuesday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Virtual Meeting: Schedule an appointment through her calendly: Robin Kuzu's Calendly
Office: KA115
Phone Number: 262-243-3550
Email: Robin.Kuzu@cuw.edu
Deborah Hoem-Esparza
International Student & Program Coordinator
Walk in Advising: Every Wenesday afternoon from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Thursday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Virtual Meeting: Schedule an appointment through calendly: Deborah Hoem-Esparza Calendly
Office: KA117A
Phone Number: 262-243-4294
Email: Deborah.Hoem-Esparza@cuw.edu
Meet our international peer advisors
Mijoo Kim
My favorite part of working for Concordia International Center is that we can enjoy delicious food around the world & share their culture. Please come and meet us at wonderful events!
Get to know me:
- I'm from South Korea
- I'm a junior in Biomedical Science
- I like K-Pop, Video games, and Jesus
Diane Kollie
My favorite part of working for Concordia International Center is that I get to interact with people from different places, it's fun helping others out and learning about their cultures.
Get to know me:
- I'm from Liberia
- I'm a Sophomore in Public Health Pre-Clinical Concentraion
- I like fashion, dancing to afrobeats, singing and reading
Jaye Wang
My favorite part of working for Concordia International Center is that each event we hold not only shares different cultures with each other, but also get to know more friends. Please stop by anytime you need a hand!
Get to know me:
- I'm from Shanghai, China
- I'm a senior in Rehabilitation Science
- I like coffee, dancing, food, music, and traveling
