International Student Services
Virtual Assistance
IMPORTANT: Our virtual assistance is provided through Cranium Cafe. Cranium Cafe works best on a laptop or desktop computer. Cell phones and tablets are not recommended. Use Chrome or Firefox as your browser.
Live Chat
Live chat with an office representative during business hours. Look for the green online indicator and live chat button on a staff member's card, and click on it.
Live Chat Hours:
Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 4:15 pm Pacific Time (excluding holidays and planned office closures).
Live Chat Hours Exceptions:
- Monday, July 22, 2024- OPEN from 8:30 am - 12:00 pm & 1:15 pm - 4:15 pm
- Tuesday, July 23, 2024- OPEN from 8:30 am - 11:30 am & 1:15 pm - 4:15 pm
- Wednesday, July 24, 2024- OPEN from 8:30 am - 12:00 pm & 1:15 pm - 4:15 pm
- Thursday, July 25, 2024- OPEN from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
- Friday, July 26, 2024- OPEN from 8:30 am- 2:30 pm
Schedule an Appointment
Schedule an appointment with an ISS staff member by clicking on the "Schedule Appointment" button on a staff member's card. Academic counseling is by appointment only.
| Questions about: | Schedule an appointment with: |
|---|---|
| International admissions, general program questions, program extensions, and Pierce Global | Donna Covarrubias (F-1 Admissions Advisor | DSO) |
| Maintaining F-1 student status, college insurance questions, and employment options for enrolled F-1 students | Meagan Truxal (F-1 Status Advisor | DSO) |
| Academic counseling, updating an educational plan, and personal counseling or referrals |
Abigail Watson (F-1 International Program Counselor)* *LACCD Student ID Number required to schedule a counseling appointment |
General email for International Student Services: intlstu@piercecollege.edu
Main phone number for International Student Services: (818) 719-6417