International Student Services (UNK Global)

UNK's International Student Services ensures that students meet their educational goals, and helps student understand the culture and adapt to social norms as they make the transition to the U.S.

Our services include

  • Providing orientation activities for new students
  • Interpreting and advising on immigration regulations
  • Issuing official documents and letters
  • Maintaining records
  • Advising on life and customs in the U.S.

Regular Office Hours

Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Walk-In Appointments

Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Intended for short questions (15 minutes or less) or requesting letters

Scheduling an Appointment

To schedule an appointment for advising email iss@unk.edu.

Office Contact Information

International Student Services: iss@unk.edu
International Admissions: intladmin@unk.edu
Phone: 308-865-8246
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Address

West Center, E227
1917 West 24th Street
Kearney, NE  68849

Staff Directory

Chance Bell

Chance Bell

Assistant Vice Chancellor for International Affairs

bellc@unk.edu
(308) 865-8230

Lan Vu

Lan Vu

Assistant Director of International and Intercultural Education

vul@unk.edu
(308) 865-8874

Francella Wiles

Francella Wiles

Assistant Director of International Student Services

wilesfv@unk.edu
(308) 865-8157

Dr. Satoshi Machida

Dr. Satoshi Machida

International Recruiting Coordinator

machidas1@unk.edu
(308) 865-1555

Gui-Jie Zhang

Gui-Jie Zhang

Chinese Recruitment and Retention Coordinator

zhangg1@unk.edu
(308) 865-8836

Kiantè T Stuart

Kiantè T Stuart

International Recruitment & Student Support Coordinator

tiarak4@lopers.unk.edu
(308) 865-8939

Lisa Terry

Lisa Terry

ELI Educator

terryl@unk.edu
(308) 865-8830

Vanessa Wetton

Vanessa Wetton

ELI Educator

wettons@unk.edu
(308) 865-8830

Laurel Volpe

Laurel Volpe

ELI Educator

volpela@unk.edu
(308) 865-8835

Koree Schueler

Koree Schueler

Office Coordinator

schuelerk@unk.edu

Yasuyo Ikeda

Yasuyo Ikeda

NCN Advisor

yasuyo@ncninstitute.net
(308) 865-1596