International Student and Scholar Services

Please note that any emails sent to our general email ISSS@mst.edu will be routed to the appropriate staff.

Richard Wilson

Director

International Student and Scholar Services

 

Specialization:

Leads the International Student and Scholar Services unit, including prospective and current students, support services, scholar services, sponsored student services, employment and training programs, international education programming, global diversity awareness, and programming supportive of comprehensive internationalization.

International Advisors and Staff

Cynthia Boles (Cindy)

SEVIS Data Manager

International Student and Scholar Services

 

Specialization:

Manages the Student & Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). Assists Initial F-1 Students with their I-20 Issuance (Non-Sponsored).

James Slone

Sponsored Student and Scholar Services Manager

International Student and Scholar Services

 

Specialization:

Manages the Sponsored Student and J-1 Exchange Visitor Programs. Advisor to F-1 Current Students Last Name "A" as well as Sponsored Students and Visiting Scholars. Assists with website management and department finance operations.

Catherine Ormes

International Advisor

International Student and Scholar Services

 

Specialization:

International Student Advisor to F-1 Current Students Last Names "B" - "L"

Shawna Holle

International Student Services Manager

International Student and Scholar Services

 

Specialization:

Manages the current International F-1 Student Advising Services and Advisor to F-1 Current Students Last Names "M" - "Z"

Student Staff

Apurva Tirmal

Senior Student Assistant

International Student and Scholar Services

 

Apurva Tirmal, an Indian student pursuing a master's degree in information science and technology at Missouri S&T brings a global perspective from her background in India to her role as a senior student assistant with the ISSS department at Missouri S&T. In this position, she is committed to assisting international students as they navigate the challenges of adapting to life in the United States and transitioning into a new academic and cultural environment.

Omar Abdelazim

Global Ambassador

International Sponsored Student Services

 

Omar Abdelazim is an Egyptian student pursuing his master's degree in Computer Science at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Having lived in Kuwait, Omar brings a global perspective to his role as a Global Ambassador with the ISSS department at Missouri S&T, where he is dedicated to helping international students adapt to life in the United States as they transition to their new academic and cultural environment.

Rohith Vadla

Student Assistant

International Student and Scholar Services

 

Rohith is an Indian student who is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science at Missouri S&T. His role as a Student Assistant at the International Student and Scholar Services Office allows him to assist students with multiple issues and queries, perform administrative tasks, assist with documents, manage resources and provide information and guidance. Being an international student himself, Rohith aims to provide a welcoming and supportive environment for all students from different cultural backgrounds.

Max Black

Student Assistant

International Student and Scholar Services

 

Maximilian Black is an American Citizen in his undergraduate program studying Mechanical Engineering, he works to support the ISSS Office and all international students. 

Sucharitha Koppula

Student Assistant

 

Sucharitha is an Indian student pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science at Missouri S&T. Hailing from India, Sucharitha brings a diverse perspective to campus life. As a Student Assistant with the International Student Services, Sucharitha is passionate about helping fellow international students acclimate to their new academic and cultural surroundings.