Virtual Walk-In Advising Sessions
The ISS offers virtual advising sessions a week. These are first come first served with a maximum of 15 minutes per student. Please note that if the advisors already advising a student you will be moved to the lobby and moved to the main room when it is your turn.
Walk-in advising hours are every Tuesday (10 am-12 pm) with Myrtha Senat and Thursday (2 pm-4 pm) with Melinda Avila. Please click "view profile" below to connect with the advisor during the designated times.
International Advising Staff

Melinda Avila, M.Ed.
Assistant Director, International Student & Scholar Services
Center for Global Engagement
Boca Raton Campus | ED 475

Myrtha Senat
Administrative Paraprofessional, International Student & Scholar Services
Center for Global Engagement
1:1 Appointment (Virtual or In-person)
| Advisors |
Appointment Scheduling Links |
Areas |
|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Szekeres, Director | Link to schedule a 30-minutes appointment | Employment, Insurance, I-20 Update, AEW, Program Extension, F1 Relinquishment, and more |
| Melinda Avila, Assistant Director | Link to schedule a 30-minutes appointment | New I-20 Request, SEVIS Transfer In, Onboarding, New Student, RCL, Sponsored Student, and more |
| Myrtha Senat, Program Assistant | Link to schedule a 30-minutes appointment | J Students, SEVIS Transfer Out, Travel Signature, Change of Status I-20, Letter Request, and more |