Contact Us
Mailing Address:
International Students and Scholars Office
Brandeis University
Mailstop 040
415 South Street
Waltham, MA 02453
Campus Location: Gerstenzang (G-Zang), Room 136
Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am -5:00 pm
Phone: 781-736-3480
Who is My ISSO Advisor?
For Students
For scholars employed at Brandeis University in J-1, H-1B, TN, and F-1 OPT/STEM OPT Status please email us at scholars@brandeis.edu.
ISSO Scholar Team
- Jodi Hanelt, Executive Director
- Daniela Periolska, Assistant Director
- Adrea Papadopoulos, Associate Director
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Advising Hours: Monday to Friday, 1 - 4 p.m.
During this time, an ISSO Advisor is available to answer quick questions. More complicated questions will require an appointment.
Zoom Drop-In Hours
- Tuesday 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Thursday 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
ACCESS Zoom Drop-IN hours
Zoom drop-in hours are generally reserved for quick questions that require a 5-10 minute discussion with an ISSO advisor. If you have a more complex question, please schedule an appointment. To schedule a Zoom appointment with your ISSO Advisor, please use our booking page.
Students:
To schedule an appointment with your assigned ISSO Advisor use our "You Can Book Me" booking page.
ISSO Advisors work a hybrid schedule so please pay special attention to the days that your Advisor is in the office if you would like an in-person appointment.
Scholars:
To schedule an appointment with a Scholar Advisor email scholars@brandeis.edu.
If you have an urgent situation that requires international travel (e.g. family emergency), please contact the ISSO immediately so we can arrange an appointment to discuss any risks associated with your travel abroad or your return to the U.S.
If you are experiencing one of the following emergencies outside of the ISSO's normal business hours, you may contact Brandeis Public Safety at 781-736-3333 and an ISSO staff member will be contacted:
- If you are prevented from boarding a flight to the U.S. or denied entry into the U.S.
- If you are detained at an airport or a U.S. Port of Entry (e.g., border-crossing, seaport, etc.)
If you are experiencing one of the following situations outside of the ISSO's normal business hours, DO NOT contact Brandeis Public Safety
- You forgot or lost your immigration documents (Form I-20/DS-2019, EAD, Form I-797 Approval Notice, etc.) You can email the ISSO at isso@brandeis.edu for assistance.
- Your visa application is delayed or denied. You can email the ISSO at isso@brandeis.edu for assistance.
If you are in the U.S. and hurt or in danger, call 911.