Advising Services
Virtual Front Desk
For general information and quick questions, please visit the Virtual Front Desk. A staff member can chat with you and provide information. The Virtual Front Desk is open Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 3:00pm.
Who is my advisor?
- Students with F-1 visa: We do not have assigned advisors, but we divide document review requests based on PSU ID so that requests can be processed consistently for all students.
You can meet with any International Student Advisor whose availability fits your schedule, but we encourage you to meet with the advisor who will be working on your request if possible.
Last digit of PSU ID and advisor:
0, 7 - Christine Igarta
1, 4, 8 - Jonna Lynn Bransford
2, 3, 9 - Emily Harper
5, 6 - Joshua Davis
New transfer students: Meet with Joshua Davis - Students with J-1 visa: You can meet with any International Student advisor for questions about your J-1 status. For specific questions about your exchange program, see the advisor who manages your exchange program.
- Sponsored Students: For questions about your scholarship, make an appointment with Krista Kennedy. You can meet with any International Student advisor for questions about your F-1 or J-1 status.
- Visiting Scholars: Visiting scholars, faculty, and researchers on the J-1 visa should make an appointment with David Brandt.
Make an appointment
To see all available appointment times (not advisor specific):
- Follow the link for International Student Advisors or Student Life Advisors
- On the advisor list page, scroll to the bottom to choose "No Preference."
- Select a time from the calendar.
- Enter your details and reserve the appointment.
Meet an International Student Advisor: https://immigration-advisors.youcanbook.me/
Meet a Student Life Advisor: https://student-life-advisors.youcanbook.me/
To meet with a particular advisor, use the profiles below.
Advising Team
Jonna Lynn Bransford | International Student Advisor
Jonna Lynn advises students with F-1 visa and manages document requests for students with PSU ID ending in 1, 4, or 5. Click the photo above to schedule with Jonna Lynn.
Ph: 503-725-2367
jmehrens@pdx.edu
Joshua Davis | Asst. Director, International Student Advisor
Joshua advises students with F-1 or J-1 visa and coordinates the SEVIS transfer process for students transferring to PSU. Click the photo above to schedule with Joshua.
Ph: 503-725-4050
jndavis@pdx.edu
Emily Harper | International Student Advisor
Emily advises students with F-1 visa and manages document requests for students with PSU ID ending in 2, 3, or 9. Click the photo above to schedule with Emily.
Ph: 503-725-5503
harper@pdx.edu
Christine Igarta | International Student Advisor
Christine advises students with F-1 or J-1 visa and manages document requests for students with PSU ID ending in 8. Click the photo above to schedule with Christine.
Ph: 503-725-9190
igartac@pdx.edu
Jill Townley | Assoc. Director of Student Life
Jill advises on concerns with finances or housing, getting involved at PSU, and adjusting to the US. Click the photo above to schedule with Jill.
Ph: 503-725-8563
townleyj@pdx.edu
Rachel Dietz | Student Life & ICSP Advisor
Rachel advises on concerns with finances or housing, getting involved at PSU, and adjusting to the US. She is the advisor for the International Cultural Service Program (ICSP). Click the photo above to schedule with Rachel.
Ph: 503-725-9766
rkrueger@pdx.edu
Yoko Honda | Student Life Advisor, Orientation Coordinator
Yoko advises on concerns with finances or housing, getting involved at PSU, and adjusting to the US. She is the coordinator for International Student Orientation. She also advises on the International Student Retention Scholarship (ISRS). Click the photo above to schedule with Yoko.
Ph: 503-725-5943
hondy@pdx.edu
Krista Kennedy | Sponsored Student Program
Krista advises students who have a scholarship from your home country. She also advises Fulbright students. Click the photo above to schedule with Krista.
Ph: 503-725-8560
krista5@pdx.edu
David Brant | International Scholar Advisor
David advises visiting faculty and researchers on the J-1 visa. Click the photo above to schedule with David.
Ph: 503-725-8596
dbrandt@pdx.edu
https://www.pdx.edu/international-scholars/