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Drop-in Advising
OIS offers virtual drop-in advising during the designated Zoom hours below. If you are unable to join, we encourage you to return during the next available session.
* Advising will not be available on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
* J-1 Advising is available on Tuesdays & Wednesdays
| Mondays | 1:00PM – 3:00PM (Zoom waiting room closes at 2:30PM) |
| Tuesdays | Advising will not be available on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 |
| Wednesdays | 1:00PM – 3:00PM* (Zoom waiting room closes at 2:30PM) |
| Thursdays | 10:00AM – 12:00PM (Zoom waiting room closes at 11:30AM) |
| Fridays | 1:00PM – 3:00PM (Zoom waiting room closes at 2:30PM) |
Join OIS Live via Zoom: https://usc.zoom.us/j/93537901871
Ask Tommy: Your Virtual Assistant
Tommy is a virtual chatbot available 24/7 to assist you with your F-1 and J-1 immigration-related questions.
OIS Email
| General and F-1 Student-Related Inquiries | ois@usc.edu |
| J-1 Scholar and Student-Related Inquiries | j1scholar@usc.edu or j1student@usc.edu |
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