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Student Services and Advising

Students at the ELC face a variety of new experiences that can be overwhelming. Whether you have questions about your classes, finding an apartment, or you are experiencing culture shock, our staff is here to help. Here is a list of advisors you can talk to and what they can help you with.

Advisor


How to make an appointment
Bridget McFadden
International Student Advisor

Visa Advising

  • issues relating to your immigration status
  • I-20 and visa questions
Email or call the ISSS Office.
isss@drexel.edu
215-895-2502
Travis Harman
Director, ELC
  • academic advising for Gateway, University Preparation (UPrep), Graduation Preparation (Grad Prep) and Special Programs students
  • general questions about the ELC or Drexel University
  • Questions about applying to Drexel
 Email him directly for an appointment.
teh36@drexel.edu
Your Instructor
  • questions about class books
  • questions about class changes
  • recommendation letters
 Talk with your instructor before or after class. Email your instructor directly to set up an appointment
Hilary Bonta
Assistant Director of Student Services
  • general advising for Intensive English Program and Special Programs students
  • questions about Philadelphia, activities, volunteering, and getting involved on campus
  • getting a conversation partner
  • information about ESL tutoring
  • questions about applying to US universities
 Email her directly for an appointment hjb57@drexel.edu.