About the Office of International Students

Location : Peters Hall 205

Phone : 440-775-8540

Fax : 440-775-6369

Email: international.students@oberlin.edu

Web: www.oberlin.edu/international/

The two international student advisors are Katerina Grim, Associate Dean of Studies, and Ellen Sayles, Associate Dean of Studies.

Our office is dedicated to serving the needs of international students by offering a full range of services and advice. Services provided by the office include:

•  Issue and review F-1 visa documents for international students (act as Designated School Officials)

•  Provide advice on all matters related to the students' visa status in the US

•  Provide assistance with employment, social security numbers and taxation in the US

•  Offer counseling and support on issues of cultural adjustment as well as academic, career and personal matters

•  Maintain international student records in the SEVIS database

•  Help students with post-graduate educational and employment plans

•  Plan and organize the orientation program for new international students.