Contact Us, Emerson College

The Office of International Student Affairs (OISA) provides both immigration advising as well as English Language Learning support.

Office Location

120 Boylston Street (10th Floor), Boston, MA
617-824-7858
oisa [at] emerson.edu (oisa[at]emerson[dot]edu)

Immigration Advising

Our experienced team of immigration advisors can assist you in understanding your immigration status from answering questions about your full-time course load, to reviewing your documents in preparation for travel, to applying for US work permission.

OISA Walk-In Hours

Summer 2025 Schedule (May 12 to August 29)

Over the summer, OISA staff are available by appointment or during our summer virtual walk-in hours:

Wednesday: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (via Zoom)
Friday: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (via Zoom)

The College will be closed for the following holidays:

Monday, May 31 (Memorial Day)
Thursday, June 19 (Juneteenth)
Wednesday through Friday, July 2-4 (Independence Day)

Fall 2025 Schedule

Beginning Tuesday, September 2, after Labor Day:

Monday: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (in person*)
Tuesday: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (in person)
Wednesday: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (via Zoom)
Thursday: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (In Person)
Friday: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (via Zoom)

*In-Person Walk-in Location: 120 Boylston Street (10th Floor)

Meet our Staff

Andrea Popa

Pronouns: (She/Her/Hers)

Director, International Students
Address
andrea_popa@emerson.edu Telephone 6178247858

Department International Student Affairs
Advises Students at Emerson Los Angeles, Exchange Students, International Faculty
Schedule an appointment with Andrea
Max Crumley-Effinger

Pronouns: (He/Him/His)

Assistant Director, International Student Affairs
Address
max_crumleyeffinger@emerson.edu Telephone 6178247858

Department International Student Affairs
Advises Graduate Students, International Students in Global BFA
Schedule an appointment with Max
Keke Li

International Student Advisor
Address
keke_li@emerson.edu Telephone 6178247858

Department International Student Affairs
Advises Undergraduates Students in Boston and Kasteel Well
Schedule an appointment with Keke

English Language Support

Amy Rinaldo

Pronouns: (She/Her/Hers)

Associate Director, English Language Learning
Address
amy_rinaldo@emerson.edu Telephone 6178247858

Department International Student Affairs
Coordinates English Language Learning support. Does not advise on immigration matters.
Schedule an appointment with Amy

All immigration requests and tasks should be completed through Terra Dotta.

Information about OISA announcements, events and social activities can be found on: