Advising
Connect with an Advisor
We offer in-person and virtual drop-in and scheduled advising meetings.
Drop-In Advising
Drop-in advising is for questions that take less than 10 minutes to answer.
Drop-In Hours
- Mondays 3–4 p.m. (virtual)
- Tuesdays 3–4 p.m. (in-person at ISAO)
- Thursdays 10–11 a.m. (in-person at ISAO)
- Fridays 10–11 a.m. (virtual)
- Please Note: Drop-In Advising will be unavailable on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
Virtual Drop-Ins
- Only one person from the waiting room is allowed in the meeting at a time. Please be patient until a Welcome Center team member lets you in.
- You will be asked for a summary of your question. If it takes longer than 10 minutes, you'll be directed to schedule an appointment.
One-on-One Advising Appointments
Request a 30-minute appointment with our immigration advising team through Calendly. Appointments are for current students and alumni on OPT/STEM.
Applicants and prospective students should email ISAO Admissions or join their virtual advising sessions.
General Advising Questions
Email our advising team for general questions.
Meet Our Advising Team
International Welcome Center Specialist Specialization: Student requests, SEVIS transfers, travel endorsements
Morgan Ramsey International Sponsored Student Advisor Email: ramseyma@umkc.edu Specialization: Sponsored students, J-1 Exchange Visitors, insurance
Alex Spenner Assistant Director, International Student and Scholar Services Email: spenneral@umkc.edu Specialization: F-1 and J-1 status maintenance, ISAO Orientation, Ambassador program
Joyce Ward International Student Advisor Email: wardjc@umkc.edu Specialization: Employment (CPT/OPT/other), I-20 extensions
Danae Nguyen Assistant Director, International Student and Scholar Services Email: danaenguyen@umkc.edu Specialization: ISAO Orientation, Roo Welcome events, International Education Week, Ambassador program