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.

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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.