Advising Services

International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

1306 Stanford Drive
Whitten University Center, Suite 2275
Coral Gables, FL 33146-6929
305-284-2928
isss@miami.edu

Students with questions can connect with an ISSS advisor through email, phone, in-person, or by appointment.

 Walk-In Advising for Students

Regular walk-in advising hours (Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM) will resume on Monday, August 11, 2025.

Virtual or Phone Advising Appointments

Schedule a time to meet with your ISSS Advisor via Bookings. Find your advisor, their contact information, and a link to schedule an advising appointment below.

Claudia Zitzmann, Director, Scholar Services
305-284-2932
czitzmann@miami.edu 
Advises all scholars (faculty and researchers).
Please email Claudia to schedule a meeting.

Ana Sippin, Assistant Director 
305-284-2927
axs2508@miami.edu 
Advises students whose last names begin with A through Cao.
Please click here to schedule a phone call or Zoom meeting with Ana.

Claudia Anderson, Associate Director & Student Program Team Leader, Services and Programs 
305-284-6793
claudiama93@miami.edu 
Advises students whose last names begin with Cap through Gom.
Please click here to schedule a phone call or Zoom meeting with Claudia.

Ana Rendon, Sr. Assistant Director 
305-284-5871
anarendon@miami.edu
Advises students whose last names begin with Gon through Li.
Please click here to schedule a phone call or Zoom meeting with Ana.

Luisa Gutiérrez, Assistant Director 
305-284-1033
lxg1340@miami.edu>
Advises students whose last names begin with Lia, through Pen.
Please click here to schedule a phone call or Zoom meeting with Luisa.

Nicole Durham, Assistant Director
305-284-3068
nxd839@miami.edu 
Advises students whose last names begin with Peo through Th.
Please click here to schedule a phone call or Zoom meeting with Nicole.

Kristin Pongé, Sr. Associate Director & Student Program Team Leader, Regulatory Compliance
305-284-2931
kponge@miami.edu
Advises students whose last names begin with Ti through Z.
Please click here to schedule a phone call or Zoom meeting with Kristin.