Contact us

We're happy to help you here at the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) at any point during your studies at Wayne State University. We are working around the clock to make sure you are supported and get assistance when needed. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions or want to request a virtual advising appointment.

We offer remote advising appointments daily. You can schedule a remote appointment by calling or emailing our office. Making an appointment is the best way to ensure that you are able to meet with an advisor, but walk-in advising is also available on a first-come, first-serve basis Monday-Thursday between 8:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. Advising on Fridays is by appointment only. Please be sure to bring your current I-94, I-20 or DS-2019, and passport with you whenever you meet with an OISS advisor.

Director

Kelli Dixon
Director

Assistant Director

Chamundeswari Gowrishankar
Assistant Director

Advisors

Michelle Gardner Durina
Student and Scholar Advisor
Gail Hill
Student and Scholar Advisor
Sofia Malynowskyj
Student and Scholar Advisor
Jessica Martinez
Student and Scholar Advisor

Scholar Support

Lashara Clemons
Program Specialist

SEVIS Unit

Cole Johnson
Program Specialist

I-20 Unit

Siera Bacon
Program Specialist
Darran Hendricks
Designated School Official

Health Insurance and Compliance

Sara Kilany
Program Specialist

Front Desk Support

Artesia Mckeever
Office Services Clerk