Walk In and Appointment Advising

Please read the information below including a list of advisors and the specific services that they each provide.
For questions or additional information, please contact the International Office via email or call (323) 343-3170. Please note that the International Office is now located in the GE Building, Room 220 (2nd floor).
Individual Appointments 
F1 Advising Virtual Walk-In Hours (Virtual Office)
Applying for OPT/STEM & OPT 

Students can:  

Create an advising appointment using Navigate LA here.

(To learn how to make an appointment, read the instructions here.)

 

Once an appointment is scheduled, a Zoom link will be emailed to the student from an advisor.

 

An assessment survey will be emailed to the student following the advisement session.

 

Virtual Walk-In Hours

Monday, 2:00pm – 3:00pm

Join Zoom Meeting

https://calstatela.zoom.us/j/2219438823

Meeting ID: 820 4615 1521

 

Tuesday, 10:00 – 11:00am

Join Zoom Meeting

https://calstatela.zoom.us/j/2219438823

Meeting ID: 221 943 8823

 

Wednesday, 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Join Zoom Meeting

https://calstatela.zoom.us/j/2219438823

Meeting ID: 221 943 8823

 

Thursday, 2:30-3:30pm

Join Zoom Meeting

https://calstatela.zoom.us/j/2219438823

Meeting ID: 221 943 8823

 

Friday, 2:00 – 3:00pm

Join Zoom Meeting

https://calstatela.zoom.us/j/2219438823

Meeting ID: 221 943 8823

 

 

 

 

Initial OPT:

Please set up an appointment with an advisor (see below).

 

If you have not attended an OPT workshop, please go to https://calstatela.instructure.com/enroll/MHT6KT to self-enroll into the OPT Online Canvas workshop prior to making an appointment. 

 

STEM OPT

Please complete and submit OPT forms here. (Under OPT Extension tab)

  • An advisor will review your documents and suggest corrections if needed.  
  • Students are required to pay for their own UEMS document service. After IPGE receives a paid receipt from UEMS, a digital I-20 will be emailed to the student. The I-20 will also be mailed via FedEx, to students in late summer.*

General OPT questions can be addressed via virtual walk-in hours, virtual appointments or e-mail.  

 

*OPT processing time is 2 to 3 business days.

International Office Advisers and Advising Services:

F-1 International Students

Please email:

James Fukaye, International Student Services Advisor
  • Inquiries on the following topics: Transfers, Change of Status, CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, Reduced Course Load and status.
Tracey Truong, International Admissions Liaison/SEVIS Coordinator
  • Inquiries on the following topics: Transfers, Change of Status, New Student I-20, and admission-related questions.

*Newly Admitted Students*

  • To request an I-20 from ISSO, refer to the email invitation sent to your MyCalStateLA email.
    • This international student portal gives you access to your ISSO student profile where you can request your I-20 for studies at CSULA.
  • IMPORTANT: Students must log in to the international student portal with their MyCalStateLA ID. You can activate your myCalStateLA ID here. This is different from your GET login information. Once you have your myCalStateLA ID and password, you may begin to use your myCalStateLA portal and campus email.
  • If you don’t see an icon for the International Student Portal in the Quick Launch, click on - https://international.calstatela.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Security.AngLogin and click on MyCalStateLA Login.
  • If you have questions about your I-20, email us at [email protected].      

Study Abroad and Current Exchange Students

  • For more information about Study Abroad, and for current exchange students, please email the Study Abroad Office or call (323) 343-3170.