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
International Student Hub
Navigate to the International Student Hub to learn more about:
- I-94 Submissions
- CPT Requests
- Dependent Information (add/remove)
- OPT I-20 Request & Guidance
- Request I-20 Travel Signature
- Social Security Information
- ...and more
Meet the ISSS team
Chris Gallagher
Director of International Student & Scholar Services
Walk in Advising: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm (shedule permitting)
Virtual Meeting: email Chris for a zoom meeting
Office: KA115
Phone Number: 262-243-4550
Email: Chris.Gallagher@cuw.edu
Jessie Peters
Immigration Coordinator
Walk in Advising: Every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday afternoon from 1-4pm in person.
Virtual Meeting: Schedule an appointment through Calendly
Office: KA117A
Phone Number: 262-243-2110
Email: Jessica.Peters@cuw.edu
Meet our international peer advisors
Korvika Rajnikant Tripathi
I appreciate working at Concordia International Center because I get to meet various cultures people, try different languages and get to know more about them.
Get to know me:
- I am from Gujarat, India
- I am pursuing MBA in Operations management, sustainability, and analytics.
- I am passionate about reading, writing, photography, enjoying music, cooking and being in a nature.
Awinile Tsetse
I enjoy working at the Concordia International Center, as it gives me the opportunity to engage and learn from people who are from diverse cultures.
Get to know me:
- I am from Mpumalanga, South Africa.
- I am pursuing a degree in Psychology.
- I like listening to Christian music and viewing artistic designs.
Afiya Mubeen
What I enjoy most about Concordia International Center is being part of a diverse and supportive community. I love sharing experiences with students from around the world, helping newcomers navigate their university journey, and learning from different cultures. Being involved in campus events and creating a welcoming environment makes the experience especially rewarding.
Get to know me:
- I’m from Hyderabad, India
- I'm pursuing my master's in Healthcare services Administration
- I'm passionate about travelling, reading and exploring nature
