International Students

Advising Services

Students in front of Karl Miller Center

Front Desk Services

For general information and quick questions, visit our front desk services. A staff or student member can chat with you and provide information, resources, and help schedule an appointment with an International Student Advisor.

Virtual Front Desk Hours
Monday - Friday 11:00am - 1:00pm

Access the Virtual Front Desk

In-person Front Desk Hours
Karl Miller Center, Suite 660
Monday to Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm

Visit the Virtual Front Desk about Two staff members sit at the front desk and welcome an international student standing at the front desk.

Who is my advisor?

  • Students with F-1 visa: We do not have assigned advisors, but we divide document review requests based on PSU ID so that requests can be processed consistently for all students.
    You can meet with any International Student Advisor whose availability fits your schedule, but we encourage you to meet with the advisor who will be working on your request if possible.
    Last digit of PSU ID and advisor:
    0, 4, 7 - Christine Igarta
    1, 2, 3, 9 - Csendi Hopp
    5, 6, 8 - Joshua Davis 
  • New transfer students: Meet with Joshua Davis
  • Students with J-1 visa: You can meet with any International Student advisor for questions about your J-1 status. For specific questions about your exchange program, see the advisor who manages your exchange program.
  • Sponsored Students: For questions about your scholarship, email intl-sponsor@pdx.edu. You can meet with any International Student advisor for questions about your F-1 or J-1 status.
  • Visiting Scholars: Visiting scholars, faculty, and researchers on the J-1 visa should make an appointment with David Brandt.

New and prospective students: If you have questions about applying to PSU, transcripts, the English language requirement, or other admissions questions, contact the International Admissions office.

Make an appointment

Meet an International Student Advisor: https://immigration-advisors.youcanbook.me/

Meet a Student Life Advisor: https://student-life-advisors.youcanbook.me/

To meet with a particular advisor, use the profiles below.

Advising Team

Joshua Davis

Joshua Davis | Asst. Director, International Student Advisor

Joshua advises students with F-1 or J-1 visa and coordinates the SEVIS transfer process for students transferring to PSU. He manages document requests for students with PSU ID ending in 5, 6, or 8. Click the photo above to schedule with Joshua.

Ph: 503-725-4050
jndavis@pdx.edu

Christine Igarta

Christine Igarta | International Student Advisor

Christine advises students with F-1 or J-1 visa and manages document requests for students with PSU ID ending in 0, 4, or 7. She also advises on the International Student Retention Scholarship (ISRS). Click the photo above to schedule with Christine.

Ph: 503-725-8560
igartac@pdx.edu

Immigration advisor Csendi Hopp in front of the Karl Miller Center

Csendi Hopp | International Student Advisor

Csendi advises students with F-1 visa and manages document requests for students with PSU ID ending in 1, 2, 3, or 9. Click the photo above to schedule with Csendi.

Ph: 503-725-5503
csendi@pdx.edu 

Headshot of Christina Luther standing in front of Karl Miller Center

Christina Luther | Director

Christina advises students with F-1 or J-1 visas who are experiencing especially challenging situations. Students may be referred to her from other advisors. She also provides support to the advising team when they are unavailable for advising. Please email Christina to schedule a meeting.

lutherc@pdx.edu

 

Jill Townley

Jill Townley | Assoc. Director of Student Life

Jill advises on student life concerns regarding finances, housing, campus involvement, and adjustment to US life. She can connect you with resources if you are experiencing interpersonal conflict, classroom difficulties, or a sudden medical or personal issue. Click photo above to schedule with Jill.

Ph: 503-725-8563
townlej@pdx.edu

Yoko Honda

Yoko Honda | Student Life Advisor, Orientation Coordinator

Yoko advises on concerns with finances or housing, getting involved at PSU, and adjusting to the US. She is the coordinator for International Student Orientation.  She is also one of the Confidential Advocates.  Click the photo above to schedule with Yoko.

Ph: 503-725-5943
hondy@pdx.edu
 

David Brandt

David Brandt | International Scholar Advisor

David advises visiting faculty and researchers on the J-1 visa. Click the photo above to schedule with David.

Ph: 503-725-8596
dbrandt@pdx.edu
https://www.pdx.edu/international-scholars/
 

Michele Miller, assistant director and academic success specialist

Michele Miller | Asst. Director, Academic Success Specialist

Michele works with students on academic success matters, including academic challenges and difficulties in classes. You can meet with Michele for help and support with challenging academic circumstances and for help connecting to campus services and resources. Click the photo above to schedule with her.

Ph: 503-725-8126