A variety of special services for international students are offered by Cottey College. The international education coordinator provides academic and immigration information specific to international students and informational support for students wishing to study abroad. The coordinator helps international students obtain visas for the International Experience if needed.
Both the international education coordinator, Ms. Jodi Ahmedou, and the director of international admissions, Mr. Tom Siferd, are Designated School Officials (DSOs) for Homeland Security’s Student Exchange and Visitor Information System (SEVIS). DSOs report enrollment information to SEVIS, process and sign I-20 forms, and authorize internships and practical training. The office of the international education coordinator is located in the Kolderie Center, RBAC, office 164, and is available by email at jahmedou@cotty.edu. The director of international admissions is available by email at tsiferd@cottey.edu.