Advising Appointments
Upcoming OGS Office Closures
- Tuesday, December 23, 2025 – Office closes at 2pm
- Wednesday, December 24, 2025, through Thursday, January 1, 2026 – OGS closed for winter break
- Friday, January 2, 2026 – OGS staff working remotely
- Monday, January 5, 2026 through Friday, January 9, 2026 – Spring Orientation for New International Students
During the Winter Break, OGS will not be available for appointments from Monday, December 22, 2025 through Friday, January 2, 2026.
International Students
Appointments for International Students – Spring 2026
F-1 Virtual Walk-in Advising
Walk-in advising is for current F-1 students with simple, general questions (5-8 minute conversation). Complex inquiries will be referred to your assigned IS Advisor.
Incoming/new international students, please email newinternational@georgetown.edu. Alumni, please email your IS advisor.
From December 22nd through January 2nd we are not available for Virtual Walk-ins. They will restart on January 5, 2026.
January 5 – January 9
Virtual | Check-In
– Monday 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
– Tuesday 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
– Wednesday 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
– Thursday 9:00 am – 11:00 am
– Friday 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Incoming/new international students, please email newinternational@georgetown.edu. Alumni, please email your IS advisor.
From December 22nd through January 2nd we are not available for Virtual Walk-ins. They will restart on January 5, 2026.
January 5 – January 9
Virtual | Check-In
– Monday 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
– Tuesday 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
– Wednesday 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
– Thursday 9:00 am – 11:00 am
– Friday 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
F-1 In-Person and SSN Signature Walk-In Advising
Walk-in advising is for current F-1 students with simple, general questions (5-8 minute conversation). Complex inquiries will be referred to your assigned IS Advisor.
IS Advisors provide the final physical signature for otherwise completed F-1 on-campus employment forms. You need the hardcopy document to drop-in. We are not able to sign the SSN Letter outside of these hours.
From December 22nd through January 2nd we are not available for Walk-ins.
– SSN Signature Walk-ins will restart on January 5, 2026.
– F-1 In-Person Walk-ins will restart on January 12, 2026.
January 5 – January 9 (SSN Signatures ONLY)
Capitol Campus | 111 Mass Ave NW, 4th Floor
Monday 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Wednesday 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Thursday 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Hilltop Campus | Car Barn 140
Monday 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Wednesday 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Thursday 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Friday 9:00 am – 11:00 am
IS Advisors provide the final physical signature for otherwise completed F-1 on-campus employment forms. You need the hardcopy document to drop-in. We are not able to sign the SSN Letter outside of these hours.
From December 22nd through January 2nd we are not available for Walk-ins.
– SSN Signature Walk-ins will restart on January 5, 2026.
– F-1 In-Person Walk-ins will restart on January 12, 2026.
January 5 – January 9 (SSN Signatures ONLY)
Capitol Campus | 111 Mass Ave NW, 4th Floor
Monday 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Wednesday 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Thursday 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Hilltop Campus | Car Barn 140
Monday 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Wednesday 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Thursday 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Friday 9:00 am – 11:00 am
F-1 and J-1 Student Zoom Advising
Held by Zoom with the IS Advisor assigned to your academic program. If you have an urgent issue, for example immigration status will end in 5 business days, health issues, etc. you may reach out to your IS advisor by email to schedule an emergency appointment.
From December 22nd through January 16th we are not available for one-on-one appointments. They will restart on January 19, 2026.
Make an AppointmentFrom December 22nd through January 16th we are not available for one-on-one appointments. They will restart on January 19, 2026.
International Scholars & Student Interns
Appointments for International Scholars & Student Interns
Sandra Galib
– J-1 scholars (Medical Center)
– H-1B Temporary Workers (excluding Main Campus Science Depts and McCourt)
– E-3, O-1 and TN Temporary Workers
– Permanent Residency applications
Lauren Phillips
– J-1 scholars at Main Campus and Capitol Campus (except Law/Medical)
– J-1 student interns (except Law)
– J-1 scholars sponsored by non-Georgetown institutions
– H-1B Temporary Workers: Main Campus Science Depts and McCourt
Darius Ngo
– J-1 scholars and J-1 student interns (Law Center)