Mission Statement and Director's Welcome
Mission Statement
The mission of ISSS is to support international student and scholar success and retention through immigration advising and compliance, individual support services and collaboration with departments, faculty and staff across campus in a manner that strengthens and broadens the intercultural and international dimensions at Georgia State.
Welcome to Georgia State!
Welcome to Georgia State! We are so excited to have you join the State family. You are joining an incredibly special community that currently represents over 3300 international students and scholars from more than 120 countries. The International Student and Scholar Services staff, an office in the Division of Student Affairs, is eager to meet you and to provide any assistance and support you may need as you navigate your experience at this outstanding, urban, research university! We strive to provide friendly, quality service and support to all international students and scholars on campus and to remain up-to-date on the ever-changing regulations that affect your immigration status. Come to us with any questions or concerns that you have and expect us to inform you of any relevant updates or opportunities. ISSS will keep in touch with you through our website, monthly newsletters to your Georgia State e-mail account and our ISSS Facebook Page, so check your account regularly for these important updates and announcements. Our website will be a key tool in answering many of your questions, but we welcome you to come by our office during advising hours or to call if you need any assistance. Weekly workshops and special events/seminars are offered throughout the semester as well.
Here at Georgia State, we do things differently. We do things #THESTATEWAY. I encourage you to think beyond a traditional method of pursuing your studies while here. Get out and get involved. There are numerous ways to do so, including joining an ISAC (International Student Association Council) group, becoming a V.I.S.A. Leader or joining any of the 400 student organizations on campus. This type of involvement and engagement will enhance your experience here and demonstrate to you how unique and special #thestateway truly is. You are so fortunate to be studying in downtown Atlanta, one of the most dynamic and evolving cities in the United States and given our strategic location in the southeast, the city provides amazing access to many other parts of the country (which I also encourage you to explore, but only during official university breaks!).
Once again, welcome to Georgia State and we look forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
Jody Pritt
Director, International Student & Scholar Services
Contact Us
Location:
Sparks Hall - Room 252
ISSS, Georgia State University
33 Gilmer St. SE
Atlanta, GA 30303
Telephone: 404-413-2070
Fax: 404-413-2072
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address (please use our physical address above for express mail):
International Student and Scholar Services
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 3987
Atlanta, GA 30302-3987
USA
Georgia State-sponsored H-1B, TN, O-1, J-1 Scholar and Permanent Residency Petitions
Any advising for employment-based visas, green cards or hosting a J-1 Scholar (Research Scholar, Professor, Short-Term Scholar, Student Intern, Specialist) which are sponsored by Georgia State needs to be set up by appointment after the hiring department has requested the immigration process they wish to sponsor.
Office Hours:
8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday
Advising Hours (F-1 & J-1 Students) are as follow:
Monday: 1-4 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m.-noon
Wednesday: 1-4 p.m.
Thursday: No Advising Hours.
Friday: 1-4 p.m.
ISSS is committed to serving you in the safest and most efficient way possible.
QLESS: F-1 and J-1 students wishing to speak with an ISSS advisor at the Atlanta Campus over the phone or in-person must access the QLESS system during advising hours in order to get into our virtual queue. Once in the virtual queue you will receive instructions regarding a call back from one of our available advisors or instructions on when to come into the ISSS lobby to meet an advisor.
If you wish to speak with an ISSS advisor, please click the QLESS link below during advising hours and get into the virtual queue.
Clarkston Campus
Location & Mailing Address:
Building CN 2230 (Student Center)
ISSS, Perimeter College, Clarkston Campus
555 N. Indian Creek Dr.
Clarkson, GA 30021
Telephone: 678-891-3235
Fax: 678-891-3068
Email: [email protected]
Dunwoody Campus
Location & Mailing Address:
Building NB
Room 1200
ISSS, Perimeter College, Dunwoody Campus
2101 Womack Rd.
Dunwoody, GA 30338
Telephone: 770-274-5570
Fax: 770-274-5253
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours:
8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday
Walk-in Advising Hours (F-1 & J-1 Students):
9-11:30 a.m., Monday and Wednesday
1:30-4 p.m., Monday through Friday
Occasionally it may be necessary to make emergency cancellations of advising times last minute. We apologize for any inconvenience.