For Duration of Status updates, please visit the D/S Page to get the most up to date information regarding the rule change. Additionally, you may visit the D/S FAQ page for detailed, concise answers to questions from the Global Lehigh community.
OISS Staff
S. Nichole Hunley
Associate Director
610-758-4873
snh321@lehigh.edu
Areas: J-1 scholars (including exchange students and student interns), faculty & staff on employment based visas
Patricia B. Goldman
Assistant Director of International Student Engagement
610-758-6412
patricia@lehigh.edu
Areas: International Student Orientation, The International Bazaar, programs & events
Olga Scarpero
Assistant Director for International Student Advising
610-758-5978
ols315@lehigh.edu
Advises: RCEAS, Intercollegiate programs, graduate students in COB
Linnan Tartaglia
International Student Advisor
610-758-2999
lit223@lehigh.edu
Advises: CAS, COH, COE, undergraduates in COB
Coming soon!
Coordinator
Contact Us
Due to continued high inquiry volume, our response times remain longer than usual. The OISS team is continuing to assess the Duration of Status (D/S) rule and is reviewing and updating current information to provide the most accurate and up-to-date guidance. At this time, walk-in services and standard appointment scheduling remain temporarily suspended while we prioritize case analysis, information updates, and student and scholar support. We will announce the resumption of walk-in services and appointment scheduling. If you have any questions not answered by site contact, please reach out via email at intnl@lehigh.edu
What We Do
We strive to be well connected to other offices and departments on campus in order to support the entire experience of our international students and scholars. A total of 12.8% of Lehigh's student population in 2025 were international students.
We provide intentional programming designed to bolster the professional and personal development of our international community. We also provide an avenue for our represented countries and cultures to share and engage with the greater campus community.
We continually advocate on behalf of our students and scholars regarding immigration, academic, and personal matters to ensure that their voices are heard within the Lehigh community and beyond.
We aim to facilitate ways for our international students and scholars to engage beyond the Lehigh campus.
