Get Support from OGS
OGS Inquiry Form
Submit questions and requests through our service portal
- Visit the OGS Service Portal
- Additional methods of contact:
- International Students currently studying at Canadian Campuses may email [email protected]
- J-1 Scholars can review additional contact methods here.
Phone Support
Call to ask questions or schedule an appointment
- +1-617-373-2310
- Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM ET
OGS e-forms
Requests for the issuance of immigration documentation and updates must be submitted to OGS via the appropriate e-form.
Media Inquiries
Requests for interview for news stories should be directed to Northeastern Media & Press Relations
- +1-617-373-5471
- [email protected]
Campus-Based Support
Select your home campus for information about campus addresses and walk-in advising!
Campus Address
354 Richards Hall (3rd Floor), 360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115 U.S.A.
Office Hours
- Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM ET
Walk-In Advising
Walk-in advising is for quick, 5-10 minute questions. If your situation involves more advising than a typical walk-in, you may be advised to schedule an appointment.
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
- Tuesday, Thursday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
Campus Address
1300 17th St North, Arlington, VA 22209 U.S.A.
Drop-In Advising
Drop-in advising is for quick, 5-10 minute questions. If your situation involves more advising than a typical walk-in, you may be advised to schedule an appointment.
OGS offers virtual drop-in advising sessions specifically for F-1 international students on the Arlington campus.
- Thursday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
- Arlington Campus students can find the link here (log in with your NU credentials).
Campus Address
230 NW 24th St 5th Floor, Miami, FL 33127 U.S.A.
Walk-In Advising
Drop-in advising is for quick, 5-10 minute questions. If your situation involves more advising than a typical walk-in, you may be advised to schedule an appointment.
- Wednesday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
- 5th Floor common area
Campus Address
5000 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland CA 94613 U.S.A.
Walk-In Advising
Walk-in advising is for quick, 5-10 minute questions. If your situation involves more advising than a typical walk-in, you may be advised to schedule an appointment.
- Monday and Thursday, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM PT
- Mills Hall 222
Campus Address
100 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101 U.S.A.
Drop-In Advising
Drop-in advising is for quick, 5-10 minute questions. If your situation involves more advising than a typical walk-in, you may be advised to schedule an appointment.
For the month of January 2026, OGS offers virtual drop-in advising sessions specifically for F-1 international students on the Portland campus.
- Wednesday, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM ET
- Portland students can find the link here (log in with your NU credentials)
Campus Address
401 Terry Avenue N., Suite 103, Seattle, WA 98109 U.S.A.
Walk-In Advising
Walk-in advising is for quick, 5-10 minute questions. If your situation involves more advising than a typical walk-in, you may be advised to schedule an appointment.
- Thursday, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM PT
- OGS/GLS Hub in 310 Terry
Campus Address
4 North 2nd Street, San Jose, CA 95113, U.S.A.
Walk-In Advising
Walk-in advising is for quick, 5-10 minute questions. If your situation involves more advising than a typical walk-in, you may be advised to schedule an appointment.
- Wednesday, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM PT
- Room 1018
Campus Address
375 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2A5, Canada
Walk-In Advising
Current students can find information walk-in advising info on Viva Engage, campus TV, as well as Student Hub on Teams.
Campus Address
410 W Georgia St #1400, Vancouver, BC V6B 1Z3, Canada
Walk-In Advising
Current students can find information walk-in advising info on Viva Engage, campus TV, as well as Student Hub on Teams.
Key People in the Office of Global Services
- Jenn Christ, Dean (PDSO/RO)
- Anna Choudhury, Director of International Student Services – Canada
- Rachael Elliott, Director of Comprehensive Advising
- Allison Hogan, Director of Student Services & Operations
- Rachael Elliott, Director of Comprehensive Advising (DSO/ARO)
- Rachel Hollabaugh, Associate Director of Comprehensive Advising (DSO/ARO)
- Jessa Karki, Associate Director of Comprehensive Advising (DSO)
- Yukii Ntumba, Associate Director of Comprehensive Advising (DSO)
- Max Anderson, Assistant Director of Comprehensive Advising (DSO/ARO)
- Chelsea Litalien, Associate Director of Incoming International Student Services (DSO)
- Alyson Herlihy, Senior International Student & Scholar Advisor (DSO/ARO)
- Deljan Bregasi, International Student & Scholar Advisor (DSO)
- Max Burt, International Student & Scholar Advisor (DSO)
- Tyler Dionne, International Student & Scholar Advisor (DSO)
- Caroline Dixon, International Student & Scholar Advisor (DSO)
- Lei Fan, International Student & Scholar Advisor (DSO)
- Jamie Lustig, International Student & Scholar Advisor (DSO)
- Gwendolyn Orford, International Student & Scholar Advisor (DSO)
- Alexander Otten, International Student & Scholar Advisor (DSO)
- Jesse Petrino, International Student & Scholar Advisor (DSO)
- Alex Siddall, International Student & Scholar Advisor (DSO)
- Sam Thurston, International Student & Scholar Advisor (DSO)
- Juliana Boisse, Assistant International Student & Scholar Advisor
- Nicholas Carstensen, Assistant International Student & Scholar Advisor
- Kevin Coates, Assistant International Student & Scholar Advisor (DSO)
- Tina Lee, Assistant International Student & Scholar Advisor
- Amanda Tragert, Assistant International Student & Scholar Advisor
- Rachel Hollabaugh, Associate Director of Comprehensive Advising (DSO/ARO)
- Simeon Rangelov, Associate Director of SEVIS Compliance & Operations (DSO/ARO)
- Monica Wray, International Student & Scholar Advisor (DSO/ARO)
- Alyson Herlihy, Senior International Student & Scholar Advisor (DSO/ARO)
- Allison Hogan, Director of Student Services & Operations (DSO/ARO)
- Simeon Rangelov, Associate Director of SEVIS Compliance & Operations (DSO/ARO)
- Jayson Madara, SEVIS Coordinator (DSO/ARO)
- Sabina Muccigrosso, International Student Services Associate (DSO)
- Ashley Dougherty, International Student Records Assistant (DSO)
- Mingran Li, International Student Records Assistant (DSO)
- Allison Hogan, Director of Student Services and Operations (DSO/ARO)
- Megan Gibbons, Associate Director of Academic Services and International Student Support (DSO)
- Shannon Hyvernat, Program Manager (DSO)
- Audrey Strong, Program Manager (DSO)
- Ye Zhang, Program Manager
- Giscard Dimanche, Associate Director of International Student Services, U.S. Global Campus Network (DSO/ARO)
- Cesar Díaz, International Student & Scholar Advisor – Miami & Arlington
- Miranda Raines, International Student & Scholar Advisor (DSO/ARO) – Oakland
- Monica Wray, International Student & Scholar Advisor (DSO/ARO) – Roux Institute – Portland, ME
- Deborah Herlocker-Freeman, Senior International Student & Scholar Advisor (DSO/ARO) – Seattle
- Juan Taitague, International Student & Scholar Advisor (DSO) – Silicon Valley & Oakland
- Anna Choudhury, Director, Office of Global Services – Canada
- Nina Liu, Associate Director of International Student Services – Canada
- Kateryna Gnatkova, Senior International Student & Scholar Advisor – Toronto
- Ankita Goyal, International Student & Scholar Advisor – Vancouver
- Celeena Mohammed, Program & Compliance Coordinator – Canada
- Echo Gu, International Student & Scholar Advisor – Vancouver
- Munzerin Qureshi – International Student Records Assistant – Canada
- Vivian Wang – International Student & Scholar Advisor – Toronto