Advising Appointments

Upcoming OGS Office Closures

  • Monday, January 19 – Closed for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no appointments available)

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.

Virtual | Check-In
– Monday 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
– Tuesday 9:00 am – 11:00 am
– Wednesday 9:00 am – 11:00 am
– Thursday 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
– Friday 9:00 am – 11:00 am

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.

Capitol Campus | 111 Mass Ave NW, 4th Floor
– Monday 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
– Tuesday 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Hilltop Campus | Hariri
– Wednesday 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Hilltop Campus | Car Barn 140
– Thursday 9:00 am – 10:00 am
– Friday 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

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 20, 2026.
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International Scholars & Student Interns

Appointments for International Scholars & Student Interns

Make a Virtual Appointment with an International Scholar & Student Intern Advisor

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

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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

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Darius Ngo

– J-1 scholars and J-1 student interns (Law Center)

Make a Virtual or In-Person Appointment