Advising
Connect with an Advisor
We offer in-person and virtual drop-in and scheduled advising meetings.
Drop-In Advising
Drop-In advising is for questions that take less than 10 minutes to answer. These Drop-Ins are reserved for current students and alumni on OPT/STEM.
Drop-In Hours
- Mondays 3–4 p.m.
- Tuesdays 3–4 p.m.
- Thursdays 10–11 a.m.
- Fridays 10–11 a.m.
- All Drop-In hours will be held virtually during the summer.
Virtual Drop-Ins
- Only one person from the waiting room is allowed in the meeting at a time. Please be patient until a Welcome Center team member lets you in.
- You will be asked for a summary of your question. If it takes longer than 10 minutes, you'll be directed to schedule an appointment.
One-on-One Advising Appointments
Request a 30-minute appointment with our immigration advising team through Calendly. Appointments are for current students and alumni on OPT/STEM.
Applicants and prospective students should email ISAO Admissions or join their virtual advising sessions.
General Advising Questions
Email our advising team for general questions.
Meet Our Advising Team
Giselle Kahmann-Meza International Welcome Center Specialist Specialization: Welcome Center operations, student letter requests, travel endorsements
Morgan Ramsey International Sponsored Student Advisor Email: ramseyma@umkc.edu Specialization: Sponsored students, J-1 Exchange Visitors, SEVIS transfers, insurance
Alex Spenner Assistant Director, International Student and Scholar Services Email: spenneral@umkc.edu Specialization: F-1 and J-1 status maintenance, I-20 extensions, Change of Status, Ambassador program
Joyce Ward International Student Advisor Email: wardjc@umkc.edu Specialization: Employment (CPT/OPT/other), Dependent Adds, Change of Status
Danae Nguyen International Events and Outreach Coordinator Email: danaenguyen@umkc.edu Specialization: ISAO Orientation, Roo Welcome events, International Education Week, Ambassador program