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Int'l Student / Scholar Svcs
202-885-3350
Fax: 202-885-3354
Butler Pavilion, Room 410
Open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
ISSS advisors are available at the front desk for walk-in appointments.Aw, Fanta
Assistant Vice President of Campus Life & Director, ISSS
Fanta Aw
,Assistant Vice President of Campus Life & Director, ISSS
Dr. Fanta Aw is Assistant Vice President of Campus Life and Director of International Student and Scholar Services at American University in Washington D.C. Dr. Aw oversees all administrative, programmatic and personnel operations related to Internat... [More]
International Student and Scholar Services
Kristina Thompson
,Associate Director, Intercultural Programs
Kristina is an International Student Advisor in the International Student Scholar Services office, where she has worked since 1999, when she came to AU as a Master’s student in the International Training and Education Program. Her responsibilities in... [More]
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Chemayn Gray
,Assistant to the Director
Chemayn is a native Washingtonian. Prior to working in International Student and Scholar Services, Chemayn was an account specialist in the Payroll Office at AU.
International Student and Scholar Services
Fatmira Hoxha
,Information Systems Coordinator
Mira brings over 18 years of professional experience in higher education including 10 years with American University. Functioning as Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternative Responsible Officer (ARO), her responsibilities include creating imm... [More]
International Student and Scholar Services
Semhar Okbazion
,Immigration Specialist
As an Immigration Specialist in the International Student and Scholar Services office (ISSS), Semhar functions as Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO), advises both F-1 and J-1 international students as well as sch... [More]
International Student and Scholar Services
Senem Bakar
,Associate Director,for Exchange Visitors & Student Services
With over 20 years of experience in International Education and Exchange, Senem is overseeing the ISSS front line, admissions and immigration services, and managing the university’s J1 Exchange Visitor Program. She is active in NAFSA leadership: Asso... [More]
International Student and Scholar Services
Jawee Perla
,Senior International Student Advisor
Eugenio (Jawee) joined the International Student & Scholar Services and American University in 2011. He provides language assessment and support, advises students on their academic progress, cultural adjustment, and F-1/J-1 immigration. Before coming... [More]
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Elyas Abubakr
,International Student Advisor
As an International Student Advisor in the International Student and Scholar Services, Elyas functions as Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternative Responsible Officer (ARO) to provide immigration and cultural advice to F-1 students and J-1 ex... [More]
International Student and Scholar Services
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