Meet Our Advisors
Our office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., except holidays, for scheduled in-person or virtual visits. To make an appointment, please contact staff directly. If you are in an emergency, call 911 immediately. For border issues, such as detainment, contact Kalamazoo County Consolidated Dispatch at (269) 488-8911 and ask to be directed to a WMU Public Safety officer.
PDSO/RO, Int'l Faculty Hiring and J-1 Immigration Advisor
Tara Severino, Associate Director of Immigration Services, tara.severino@wmich.edu / (269) 387-5657
F-1 Immigration Advisor (Last Names A-M)
Lessly O'Leary, Immigration Advisor, lessly.oleary@wmich.edu / (269) 387-5878
F-1 Immigration Advisor (Last Names N-Z)
Svetlana Stone, Immigration Advisor Senior, svetlana.stone@wmich.edu / (269) 387-5876
Express Advising is Monday, Wednesday and Friday, except holidays, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Meet with counselors on duty for topics and questions that can be addressed during a brief five- to ten-minute conversation.
Direct Service for form drop-off and pick-up, service inquires or scheduling is available daily. The office is closed daily from noon to 1 p.m. for lunch.
Frequently Asked Questions
You've got questions, we've got answers. Check out our frequently asked questions lists to learn more.
Common questions from prospective international students and scholars.
Common questions from admitted international students and scholars.
Common questions about International Student Orientation.
Additional Contacts
International Health Insurance
Tiedra Robertson, Insurance Coordinator
ias-insurance@wmich.edu / (269) 387-5804
International Admissions
At times you may need to contact our international admissions staff. Use the drop down menu for more information about who to contact. If you are unsure who to call, or if you have a general question, you may reach out to International Student and Scholar Services by phone at (269) 387-5865 or by email at @email.
International Admissions
Kim Cho, International Admissions Counselor
kim.cho@wmich.edu
(269) 387-5898
International Admissions
Dr. Randall Janes, International Admissions Counselor
randall.a.janes@wmich.edu
(269) 387-3938