International Student Services
Coordinator, Ms. Laura Arthur, 973-408-3182
About the Department
The International Student Services Office at Drew provides support and services for the educational and personal development of a diverse international student community.
International Student Services is dedicated to :
- Assisting international students as they adjust to their new life in the United States and to life at Drew through Orientation programs and individual advising.
- Providing a place for students to express their needs openly, and helping students make their unique needs known to other departments on campus.
- Supporting a campus environment that contributes to the overall goal of developing Drew students into global citizens.
- Offering expertise on Immigration regulations and assisting students with visa compliance issues.
Current Students
International Student Services (ISS) works closely with current students to provide information and assistance with immigration regulations, work authorization, and change of status applications, as well as connecting international students with campus and community resources. The pages in this section contain information and detailed information to help guide students in maintaining visa status.
- Visa status Information
- Employment & Practical Training (on- and off-campus employment, CPT, OPT, AT)
- ISS Student forms
- How to apply for a Social Security number
- Program Extension
Future Students
Future Students should reference questions to the Admissions Office or the Coordinator.
Website: http://www.drew.edu/depts/StudentAffairs.aspx?id=8003
Coordinator, Char Lee Kibler, Brothers College 119 x3182
This office aids international students when they first arrive and while they are at Drew and helps them to adjust to the United States, Drew, and other aspects of their new environment. The office develops and provides International Student Orientation as well as F and J immigration and non-academic advising, programs, and activities. The coordinator also serves as adviser to the International Student Organization (ISO).
Immigration Advising
The International Student Services office issues I-20's and DS2019’s and has professional staff who are both the Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) for F-1 matters and the Responsible Officer (RO) for J-1 matters. Staff aid students with F and J immigration issues such as extensions of stay, new visas, work authorization, change of status, reinstatement, and other immigration-related issues.
Programming and Aid
The International Student Services office also does programming for the international student community and provides non-academic advising, aid, and support. In addition this office is a liaison for the international students and the other offices on campus.
While the ISS office aids students in many areas, it does not provide assistance with finances or funding for education or living expenses. Please contact the Office of Financial Assistance for help in these areas, x3404