International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is part of the Concordia International Center with a focus on supporting intemational students and scholars from orientation to graduation/post- graduation work experence.

Our vision

Our vision is to create a welcoming, supportive and culturally enriching campus experience for our international students/scholars and build a strong global community of Concordians in mind, body, and spirit.

Our mission

We provide advising on F and J visa regulations, provide assistance with travel guidelines, serve as a liaison between academic advising and student visa compliance, offer guidance on obtaining social security numbers, assist with on or off campus employment for international students/scholars, and applications for curricular practical training, optional practical training opportunities and visa extensions. We offer assistance with everyday life including information on food services, housing, transportation, health insurance, banking, tax preparation and assist our international students with appropriate referrals as needed. The ISSS also plans cultural programming with monthly or more cultural events for our international students, and opportunities for our international students to meet and mix with domestic students for enriching cultural exchange.

The work of ISSS

  • Advising sessions in person and on Zoom
  • Cultural programs and planning
  • Workshops
  • Newsletter

Connect with us

International Center Hours: 9am - 6pm
Telephone: 734-995-7563
General Inquiry Email: brittmarie.martinsson@cuaa.edu


Meet our team

Deborah Hoem-Esparza

Britt-Marie Martinsson

International Student & Program Coordinator
Walk in Advising:
Every Monday and Thursday afternoon from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm 
Virtual Meeting: Schedule an appointment through calendly: Britt-Marie Martinsson Calendly
Office: SS111
Phone Number: 734-995-7563
Email:  brittmarie.martinsson@cuaa.edu


Robin Kuzu

Robin Kuzu

Director of International Student and Scholar Services
Virtual Meeting: Schedule an appointment through her calendly: Robin Kuzu's Calendly
Email: Robin.Kuzu@cuw.edu

*Please contact Robin for virtual advising on OPT, STEM OPT