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Summer Office Hours

International Students and Scholars (ISS) is within the Office of International Affairs (OIA) located in the Kolligian Library, Room 101.

Summer 2025 semester Office Hours are below:

Monday–Thursday
• Open: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Closed for lunch: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
• Open: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Fridays: Main Office Closed (Kassity & Becky on campus — available by appointment only).

 

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