Welcome to International Student Services at MISA!

The Center for Multicultural and International Student Affairs (MISA) is dedicated to supporting, empowering and promoting the success of students of color and international students.

One very important function of the MISA Office is to assist international students and scholars in maintaining their nonimmigrant status and being responsible for developing and implementing activities that assist international students in acclimating to Hamline and the United States.

As part of the MISA Office, it is the purpose of International Student Services  to make your transition here as smooth as possible and to assist international students in using all of the resources available to them, to pursue their educational and career goals.

MISA International Student Services Support Staff 

	Alba Romero, Associate Director Responsible for providing immigration advising and related paperwork assistance to international students, in order to help them maintain good immigration status while living and studying in the United States. contact Alba Romero
	Kevin Barta, Coordinator of International Student Programs Responsible for developing and coordinating international student programs including International Student Orientation, World Fest, Global Connections Retreat, as well as other workshops and events throughout the year. Responsibilities also include advising students and student organizations. contact Kevin Barta
	Melissa Wilson, Administrative Assistant Responsible for office reception, budget management, and coordination of MISA Open Houses as well as Student Worker Appreciation week. Assists staff with office projects and the supervision of student workers. contact Melissa Wilson
	Fathimath (Eliza) Rasheed, Graduate International Student Services Assistant Assists with international programs as well as the creation, record keeping, and maintenance of international student files, and distribution of information materials. Editor of The Link - International Graduate Student Newsletter.
Contact Information:	Mail: 1536 Hewitt Avenue Box 107 Saint Paul, MN 55104 Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. 651-523-2423 (Telephone) 651-523-2608 (Fax) Office Location: 1475 Hewitt Avenue Email International Student Services

Other MISA Staff Members:

Carlos Sneed, Assistant Dean of Students and Director of the MISA office

Bao Thao, Assistant Director of Multicultural and Student Programs