International Student Advising
The International Student Office is designed to assist F-1 international students who have already been admitted to College of DuPage (i.e., who have already received an I-20 document for international admission) with maintaining their non-immigrant student status. Our office hours and contact information are as follows: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Evening appointments are also available upon request. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Contact us by calling (630) 942-3328, or by e-mail at intlstdt@cod.edu.
Students who have not yet received an I-20 document for international admission to College of DuPage should contact Gabi Carr, International Admissions Specialist, at (630) 942-2979, or by e-mail at intladm@cod.edu.
The International Student Office serves 150 currently enrolled F-1 international students from more than 50 countries. We have two full-time staff members dedicated to serving these students:
Tracey Klickman, Coordinator - International Student Services/PDSO
Kathy Smid, Administrative Assistant/DSO
Services provided by the International Student Office include:
• Logistical assistance for new students
• F-1 and M-1 immigration advising
• Basic academic advising services
• Cross-cultural/personal advising
Most services require an individual appointment, which can be scheduled by calling our reception desk at (630) 942-3328.For quick questions or emergency situations that may arise, you may also see the International Student Adviser during Open Advising. Open Advising is scheduled from Monday through Thursday for two hours each day at varying times. Individual appointments are not required during Open Advising. During Open Advising, the International Student Adviser will meet with students on a walk-in basis. Open Advising is designed to assist students with simple requests for information. Meetings with the adviser will be limited to approximately 10 minutes. If the adviser determines that the student requires more time, they may request that the student schedule an individual appointment for a future date and time. Please call (630) 942-3328 or check the current Open Advising schedule.
We look forward to meeting you and hope that you will use the services provided by the International Student Office often during your stay in the United States. Best wishes for success in your studies and a wonderful experience as an international student at College of DuPage!
Useful International Links
• Immigration Matters
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)United States Department of State
NAFSA: Association of International Educators
• Social Security Number and Illinois Drivers License Information
Social Security Administration (SSA)Illinois Secretary of State
• Income Tax Resources
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)Illinois Department of Revenue
International Student Taxes
• Travel to Canada and Mexico
Consulate General of Canada in DetroitConsulate General of Mexico in Chicago
• Other Useful International Resources
Currency ConversionEducational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
Contact Information
Contact us by calling (630) 942-3328, or by e-mail at intlstdt@cod.edu.
Resource Links
STARS
Student Advising Resource System
Academic Advising Calendar
Transfer Guides
Transfer Tips
Conversion Student Handbook, Second Edition, March 2005
Services for Online Students
Student Planning Worksheets
Advising Reference Index
