ATTENTION: Please refer to the Immigration Updates Page for the latest information which may impact international students, scholars, faculty, and staff.
OFFICE HOURS – Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm CDT
DROP-IN ADVISING HOURS – Monday – Thursday, 11 am – 3 pm. NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED
General advising hours are Monday through Thursday, 11 am – 3 pm via Zoom or In-Person. Please note, drop-in advising is meant for shorter inquiries of 5 – 10 minutes. No appointment is needed for Drop-in Advising. NOTE: No Drop-in Advising on Fridays.
Have a complicated question? Need a longer appointment? Book an appointment with ISSS.
For all other questions, email international@ua.edu or call 205-348-5402. Please be sure to provide your full name and CWID (if known) with your inquiry.
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- Office Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM CDT, Mon. - Fri.
- Drop-in Advising: 11 AM - 3 PM CDT, Mon. - Thur.
- Email: international@ua.edu
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- Phone: (205) 348-5402
- Fax: (205) 348-5406
Mailing Address
The University of Alabama
International Student & Scholar Services
Box 870254
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0254
Physical Address
International Student & Scholar Services
400 McCorvey Drive
105 BB Comer Hall
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0254