Make an Appointment with an International Student & Scholar Advisor

OISS team members are here to answer questions, offer advice and help you make the most out of your time at Tulane University. We are specialists in F, J, H, and TN immigration issues. We are trained in intercultural communication and cultural adjustment and have extensive experience supporting international students and scholars.

As of June 2022, international student advisors will be able to assist you throughout your entire experience here at Tulane, from document production through employment authorization at the end of your studies. This will help us to develop ongoing relationships with you and as well will allow you to have a specific reference point inside of OISS.

Even though OISS advisors have knowledge of all of the areas of support that international students and scholars may need, we do have specializations. Please read below in order to choose the advisor who can best support your needs.

Before attending an advising appointment, we ask that you spend some time reading through our policies, procedures and program list on the OISS website. If you need same-day assistance or are not able to make an appointment at a date and time that is convenient for you please email oiss@tulane.edu so that we can help you accordingly.

Student Advisors
Your advisor can assist you with: Program extensions Changes of majors Travel signatures Personal/sick leave of absence Changes in educational levels Changes of status Employment and working in the United States On-Campus Off-Campus (CPT, OPT, Academic Training) Social Security letters Any personal issues you would like to discuss

		Alice Popescu Assistant Director, Advising and Operations F-1 and J-1 Students Business, graduate Public Health and Tropical Medicine, graduate J-1, all degree seeking students Make an appointment with Alice

		Dessa Crum International Student Advisor F-1 and J-1 Students J-1, all non-degree seeking students Science and Engineering, graduate Fulbright Students Short-Term Special Programs (F-1 and J-1) Law Make an appointment with Dessa

		Warren Jones International Student Advisor F-1 Students Newcomb-Tulane College (Undergraduate) Students Social Work Biomedical Sciences Medicine Make an appointment with Warren

		Frank Calabrese Director F-1 Students Architecture, graduate Make an appointment with Frank

		Justin Reid Assistant Director, Engagement & Outreach F-1 Students Graduate Direct Program (Shorelight) Liberal Arts, graduate Make an appointment with Justin
Scholar Advisor
		Nancy Quant Lauland International Employee and Scholar Advisor Assists with Questions about H-1B and TN sponsorship for Tulane faculty & staff, including job requirements Matters for J-1 visiting scholars that include short-term research scholars and professors. Any personal issues you would like to discuss. Make an appointment with Nancy