Schedule an Advising Appointment
We understand that this has been a unique experience thus far as we gradually get back to the 'new normal' we want you to know that we are still here to support you during your academic journey here at KSU!
We cannot wait to meet you in person or remotely!
To schedule an in-person or remote advising appointment select the department below. Please note, you can only make an appointment two weeks in advance. If you have issues making an advising appointment please call 330-672-7980.
General Contact Information
Phone: 330-672-7970
E-mail: intladm@kent.edu
Location: Van Campen Hall, Room 106
Appointment Advising
All International Admissions' appointment availability is located in KSU Advising. Counselors are available to meet in person and virtually based on the schedule below. These appointments are 15 minutes.
- If you are turning in transcripts, please make sure ALL of the documents are present (official degree certificate/diploma and transcripts/individual semester mark sheets)
- Please note that you must arrive on time for your appointment.
- Any student showing up later than 10 minutes after the start of their appointment will have to re-schedule.
Walk-in & Phone Advising Schedule
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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| 9-11:30 a.m. |
Phone Advising Walk-in Advising
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Walk-in Advising |
Phone Advising Walk-in Advising |
No Advising |
Phone Advising Walk-in Advising |
| 12-1:00 p.m. |
Lunch Break (No Advising) |
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| 1:30-4:00 p.m. |
Phone Advising Walk-in Advising |
Phone Advising Walk-in Advising |
Phone Advising Walk-in Advising |
Phone Advising Only
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No Advising |
Phone Advising: During the periods listed above, please call (330) 672-7970 and you will be connected with an International Admissions Counselor.
Drop-in Advising: Masks are optional for all in-person advising. Drop-in advising will be located in Van Campen Hall, room 106.
General Contact Information
Phone: 330-672-7980
E-mail: isss@kent.edu
Location: Van Campen Hall, Room 106
Appointment Advising
All ISSS appointment availability is located in KSU Advising. These appointments are 30 minutes and can either be remote or in-person.
Remote Appointments: The link to join can be found in the calendar invitation you receive and it will be via Microsoft Teams.
In-person Appointments: In-person appointments will be located in the Office of Global Education in Van Campen Hall, room 106. Masks are optional for all in-person appointments.
Before you schedule an appointment: Check out our Guides and Forms to see information on common topics and student requests.
Spring 2022 Drop-in & Phone Advising Schedule
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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| 9-11:30 a.m. | Phone Advising | (Starting February 15th) Phone Advising | Phone Advising | ||
| 1:30-4 p.m. | Drop-in or Phone Advising | Phone Advising |
Phone Advising: During the periods listed above, please call (330) 672-7980 and you will be connected with an ISSS advisor.
Drop-in Advising: Masks are required for all in-person advising, including drop-ins. Drop-in advising will be located in Van Campen Hall, room 106.
Before you call or drop-in: Check out our Guides and Forms to see information on common topics and student requests.
Special Services
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Global Education Librarian (Peggy Nzomo): Contact Peggy
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Career Exploration & Development: Check out career resources for international students!
Do you have questions about studying abroad? Get the guidance you need from the Education Abroad team in the Office of Global Education, located in Van Campen Hall.
Advising Schedule
To meet with an Education Abroad Advisor, you can attend walk-in advising or schedule an appointment on KSU Advising. To make an appointment with the appropriate Education Abroad Advisor, please see the schedule, list of advisors, and programs they oversee below. If you are just getting started, we recommend watching a recording of the Education Abroad 101 presentation before your appointment.
Questions about using your financial aid to study abroad? Contact Financial Aid at finaideducationabroad@kent.edu. You can also visit KSU Advising to schedule an appointment.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Morning |
Kristina Bullard 9:30AM - 12PM
Financial Aid Advising 10:00AM - 12:00PM |
No Advising |
Desiree Dube 9:00AM - 11:30AM |
Sara Morato 10:00AM - 12:00PM |
No Advising |
| Afternoon |
Sara Morato 1:30PM - 4:00PM |
No Advising |
No Advising
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Kristina Bullard 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Desiree Dube 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Financial Aid Advising 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
No Advising |
Mailing and Document Drop-Off
If you need to drop off documents for your education abroad application, please make prior arrangements with your education abroad advisor before coming to Van Campen Hall. You may also mail your documents to the following address:
Office of Global Education
Kent State University
625 Loop Road, 106 Van Campen Hall
P.O. Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242-0001
Staff Directory
Amber Cruxton
Director, Education Abroad
acruxton@kent.edu
Phone: 330-672-7975
Sara Morato
Assistant Director, Education Abroad
Advises for Kent State Prague, Paris American Academy, Xi'an Summer Program
smoratoq@kent.edu
Phone: 330-672-7984
Kristina Bullard
Senior Education Abroad Advisor
Advises for Kent State Florence Programs, Kent State Geneva, WINS Programs
kbullar4@kent.edu
Phone: 330-672-0912
Molly Papay
Senior Education Abroad Advisor
Advises for Exchange Programs, ISEP, American University in Cairo Summer Program
Out of the office for Spring 2023 - please schedule with any other advisor.
mpapay1@kent.edu
Phone: 330-672-3067
Desiree Dube
Education Abroad Advisor
Advises for Faculty-led Programs, Regent's University London, Freie Universitat Berlin, University of Applied Sciences Worms, COST, Third-Party Programs
ddube1@kent.edu
Phone: 330-672-7989