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About the Office of International Admissions and Relations
Mission Statement
The Office of International Admissions and Relations (known as The International Office ) supports Southern Methodist University and international students/scholars and their families by engaging in the following activities:
- Advising all international students/scholars on visa compliance issues
- Advising schools and departments on compliance issues
- Reporting to the Federal Government via the SEVIS system
- Recruiting foreign passport holders and Americans studying outside the United States for undergraduate programs
- Working with SMU alumni abroad
- Facilitating mutually beneficial institutional partnerships
We strive to carry out these activities in a professional manner and are committed to operating in the best interests of Southern Methodist University and in the best interests of the international constituencies we serve.
Services for International Students/Scholars
The Office provides or facilitates a variety of services for international students, scholars, and their families. We:
- Determine visa eligibility and prepare and issue all immigration documents for non-immigrant students, scholars and their dependents to apply for visas to come to SMU to study, teach and/or conduct research.
- Facilitate airport pick-up.
- Facilitate the International Friendship Program which matches international students/scholars with American friendship partner families.
- Facilitate the English “Conversation Buddy” program through the ESL Department.
- Conduct orientation programs at the beginning of each semester which provide information on maintaining immigration status and life at SMU.
- Advise students/scholars on immigration matters and assist them with immigration benefits and procedures.
- Provide Optional Practical Training (OPT) workshops for students who are eligible for pre- or post-completion employment.
- Facilitate visits to campus by the Social Security Office and the Department of Public Safety.
- Support and advise Global Connections, the international student organization at SMU
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Work together with area institutions to provide tax workshops for international students/scholars.
Pictured from left to right in the
front row is Kellen Correia, Todd Chiscano, and Kelli Anderson. In the middle row is
Steve DePaul, Martha Mendez, Meleah Chriss, Anna Jackson, Claudia Graves, and
Michael Clarke. The back row includes Ana Ruzo, Amy Kice, Sue Brunz, and Jaynell
Dalby.
International Center Staff
Michael Clarke, Executive Director
The International Center
Telephone Number: 214-768-4721
E-mail: mclarke@smu.edu
Amy Kice, Director
International Undergraduate Admissions
Telephone Number: 214-768-2899
E-mail: akice@smu.edu
Kellen Correia, Assistant Director
International Undergraduate Admissions
Telephone Number: 214-768-4868
Email: kellenc@smu.edu
Claudia Evelyn Graves, Associate Director
International Student & Scholar Services
Telephone Number: 214-768-4477
E-mail: cgraves@smu.edu
Anna Jackson, SEVIS Coordinator
International Student & Scholar Services
Telephone Number: 214-768-1005
E-mail: anna@smu.edu
Ana E. Ruzo, Adviser
International Student Student & Scholar Services
Telephone Number: 214-768-4476
Email: ruzoa@smu.edu
Sue Brunz, IELTS Test Center Coordinator and Designated School Official
International Student & Scholar Services/IELTS Test Center
Telephone Number: 214-768-1990
E-mail: sbrunz@smu.edu
Stephen DePaul, Director
Education Abroad
Telephone: 214-768-1425
Email: sdepaul@smu.edu
Kelli Anderson, Adviser
Education Abroad
Telephone Number: 214-768-2248
E-mail: kellia@smu.edu
Todd Chiscano, Adviser
Education Abroad
Telephone Number: 214-768-1004
E-mail: chiscano@smu.edu
Jaynell Harrell, Financial Officer
Education Abroad
Telephone Number:214-768-2842
Email: jharrell@smu.edu
Martha Mendez, Administrative Assistant
International Center
Telephone Number: 214-768-4475
Email: mlmendez@smu.edu
Meleah Chriss, Administrative Support
International Center
Telephone Number: 214-768-4475
Email: mchriss@smu.edu
