Students and Scholars
OGS Inquiry Form
Students should 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
Students and Scholars can call OGS to ask questions or schedule an appointment
- +1-617-373-2310
- Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM ET
OGS e-forms
Students and Scholars can submit requests for the issuance of immigration documentation and updates via one of our e-forms.
Media Inquiries
Requests for interview for news stories should be directed to Northeastern Media & Press Relations
- +1-617-373-5471
- [email protected]
Campus-Based Services for Students & Scholars
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
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, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM ET
- Room 128
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.
Northeastern Faculty and Staff
Log into OGS’ Service Portal using your NU credentials to find resources on supporting students and scholars at Northeastern
- Guidelines for collaborating with your OGS liaison
- Learn about becoming an Authorized Secondary Approver for e-forms (U.S. campuses only)
- Learn about Hiring F-1/J-1 International Students through on-campus employment (U.S. campuses only)
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
- Syed Zaidi, Director of Visa & Immigration Compliance – U.K.
- 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
- Rachael Elliott, Director of Comprehensive Advising (DSO/ARO)
- 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
- Syed Zaidi, Director of Visa & Immigration Compliance
- Poppy Kirkbride, Visa and Immigration Compliance Manager
- Migle Simaskaite, Lead Workers & Visitors Compliance
- Ritha Aktar, Senior Student Visa Compliance Officer
- Beatriz De Ferriera Mendes, Student Immigration Compliance Officer
- Weronika Moldawan, Student Immigration Compliance Officer
- Benjamin Omokhuale, Student Immigration Compliance Officer
- Farhiyo Yusuf, Student Immigration Compliance Officer