Our mission is to empower international students and scholars to thrive at Lehigh by providing guidance, resources, and opportunities that foster personal growth, academic success, cultural exchange, and a sense of belonging within our global community.
Contact Us
Coxe Hall
32 Sayre Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18015
610-758-4859
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Monday-Friday (OISS works remotely on Fridays)
To schedule an appointment with your immigration advisor, visit iHome.
We do not take walk-in appointments at this time.
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, International Student Advisory Board, 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
Rebecca Kayembe
Coordinator
rek226@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.
