IES Office Hours
General office hours are from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.You may meet with an IES advisor during Walk-in periods or by Appointment.
- Walk-in consultations are for quick 10-15 minute discussions. You will receive assistance on a first-come-first-serve basis. You will meet with the first advisor available.
- Appointments are at specific times and with specific advisors. If your discussion involves changing status, an OPT application, or any other complex situation, please make an appointment.
- Specific admission and Transfer credit questions can only be answered after you have applied.
To make appointments, please call PH: 301-314-7740.
| DAY | TIME | |
| WALK-INS | Monday-Thursday | 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm |
| APPOINTMENTS | Monday-Thursday | 9:00 am - 12:30 pm |
| Friday | 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm | |
| COFFEE HOUR (Fall and Spring semester) | Wednesday | 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm |
| OPT Workshop | Wednesday | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| J-1 Scholar Orientation | Wednesday | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
International Admissions Staff
Ms. Barbara Varsa, Associate Director
Ms. Insiya Jiwanji, Evaluator & Advisor, Graduate Admissions
Ms. Colleen Tomlinson – Advisor, Graduate Admissions
Ms. Marvella Soumare – Office Supervisor II
Ms. Jeanette Ramirez – Program Management Specialist
International Student Advising Staff
Ms. Jody Heckman-Bose, International Student Advisor & Program Coordinator
Ms. Nancy Lee Gong, International Student Advisor
Ms. Kristin Georger, International Student Advisor
Ms. Sue Hoffman, International Student Advisor
Mr. David Cole, International Student Advisor
International Faculty/Scholar Staff
Ms. Valerie Woolston, Director
Ms. Connie Jesse, Assistant Director, Faculty & Immigration
Ms. Marie Davis, Faculty Advisor
Ms. Elizabeth Driver, Faculty/Scholar Advisor
3116 Mitchell Building
Ph: 301-314-7740fax: 301-314-9347 E-mail: iesadv@deans.umd.edu