Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8am - 6pm,
Friday: 8am - 5pm
Closed on University Holidays

International Programs and Services (IPS) is a department of Cal State L.A.’s Division of Student Affairs. We provide assistance to our international community coming to Cal State L.A. to study, perform research, or employment. We also provide guidance to domestic students who are interested in study abroad and exchange programs. For questions regarding your status or our programs, please consult the appropriate staff member at IPS.

International Student Walk-in Advising
       Immigration Counselor is available to see students and answer general questions during specific walk-in hours without an appointment. If you feel that you have a difficult situation that requires more attention, please schedule an appointment to see a counselor. Students submitting documents for reinstatement, employment authorization (except OPT), change of status or leave of absence MUST schedule an appointment.

Walk-in Advising is subject to cancellation. Please call on the day to confirm.

Study Abroad Walk-in Advising
       Study Abroad Adviser is available for walk-in general information sessions:

          Wednesdays 3 - 4 PM in ADM 127
         

Individual Appointments
       All our counselors are available for individual appointments. You must call the office at 323-343-3170 or drop by the office at Administration 127 to schedule an appointment during our regular business hours. Please do not email appointment requests.

Immigration counselor's appointments are now scheduled for 15 minutes each session. please be on time.