International Student Services advisors provide U.S. Immigration guidance and advising to LSU's international student community. The members of this unit are Designated School Officials (DSOs) who can assist with visa questions, work authorization, I-20 updates, and student health insurance. Our staff is here for you and ready to discuss any aspect of your transition to the U.S. 

Prospective/newly admitted students

Students who are admitted to LSU for an upcoming semester may 

• email isodoc@lsu.edu.
• book a virtual advising appointment with Sara C. Olivier.

Current students / alumni

Email

Current students studying at LSU and those on OPT or STEM extension may email iso@lsu.edu.

Meet with an advisor/DSO

Appointments (in-person at 101 Hatcher Hall or virtual)

Currently enrolled students and those on OPT or OPT STEM extension may also make an appointment with their college's ISS advisor/DSO.

College and ISS Advisor/DSO

Note: those in the Pinkie Gordon Lane Graduate School should select the college or school of their academic major.

• College of Agriculture: Reagan Craig
• College of Art & Design: Reagan Craig
• E.J. Ourso College of Business: Emily Boerman 
• College of the Coast and Environment: Emily Boerman 
• College of Engineering --
  • surname on I-20 starts with letters A-K: Emily Boerman 
  • surname on I-20 starts with letters L-Z: Reagan Craig
• College of Human Sciences and Education: Reagan Craig
• College of Humanities and Social Sciences: Reagan Craig
• Manship School of Mass Communication: Reagan Craig
• College of Music and Dramatic Arts: Emily Boerman 
• College of Science: Emily Boerman 
• School of Veterinary Medicine: Reagan Craig
• LSU Paul M Hebert Law Center: Reagan Craig
• LSU Global program: Emily Boerman 
• University College (undecided majors):  Emily Boerman