International Student Services
International students know they are in good hands at UoNA. Our
Designated School Officials are personable and approachable. We
provide guidelines for all international students to improve
communications and maintain status. Moreover, documentation is done
quickly and efficiently; in compliance with all State and Federal
rules and regulations.
WHAT DO WE DO?
General Student Services: Health and safety of our students
comes first! The International Student Office advises students on
health and safety concerns, housing, transportation, and student
life. The UoNA Shuttle Bus transports students to and from Vienna
Metro Station to campus on Saturdays, and available for special
events and field trips.
International Student Services: Supporting international students
to maintain status is an important function of our international student
office. Students are advised on F-1 student issues, VISA interviews,
international travel, VISA changes, US government regulations, and
policy issues.
International Career Services: UoNA supports our international
students with collaborative networking experiences. Our faculty cultivate
our students in developing practical skills for the future. Students
learn to become active, life-long, working professionals. They are
encouraged to take on responsibility at the work place, to be innovative
learners in their profession, and interact with employers to solve
real-world problems.
International student office - WHO WE ARE?
Mr. Culver Fortna, International Student Office (ISO) Manager/DSO
Phone: 571-633-9651, x-451
Email: culver.fortna@uona.edu
Culver is always looking for solutions to help international
students. As a native Northern Virginian, he maintains over 20
years of experience in teaching, advising, and supporting
international families. He earned his MA in Contemporary
Sociology, Lancaster University, England, and Certification in
Multicultural Education/TESOL at George Mason University. He has
completed trainings with Immigration and Customs Enforcement
(ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and NAFSA (Assoc. of
International Educators), and attended conferences at VIE
(Virginia International Educators), ACE (American Council on
Education), CIGE (Center for International and Global Engagement),
IIE (Institute of International Education), and OIICE
(Organizacion International para la Inclusion y Calidad
Educativa).
Ms. Linda Lin, Enrollment Coordinator/DSO
Phone: 571-633-9651, x-452
Email: linda.lin@uona.edu
Linda has a MS Degree in Industrial Hygiene from University of
Central Missouri and professional experience in international
finance and compliance policies. Having been an international
student herself, she understands the challenges one faces in a new
country. She is a member of VIE (Virginia International
Educators), NAFSA (Assoc. of International Educators), and
received training from US ICE and US ED. Her role as DSO allows
her to provide students with important guidance they need to be
successful in USA.