Academic Advisors

Ann Sarrafzadeh is our expert academic advisor. If you need help planning your academic future, please visit Ann to get help!

Ann works with advanced level students to ensure that their courses meet their needs. Ann can help you take SJSU courses, apply to universities, and can answer your questions about the American University system. Click here if you have a simple question that Ann can answer by e-mail. Be sure to check the FAQs listed on the menu to the left. You may find the answer to your question there.

Justin Morales is our community college transfer advisor. If you need help applying to a community college, make an appointment to speak with him.

Justin can answer your questions about community college, help you choose the best community college, and check your application form and documents to make sure that everything is correct before you submit your application to the community college. You may schedule an appointment to meet with Justin by calling (408) 924-2660 or talking to the office staff at the iGateways front desk.

If you have a simple question for Justin, please contact him by e-mail.

Marianne Wheeler is our Academic Coordinator.  She also advises our Fulbright Scholars and Scholarship students from the Gulf Coast countries such as Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.

Email her at Marianne.Wheeler@sjsu.edu or call the office to make an appointment to see her:  408-924-2660

Jade Law is another helpful academic advisor.

Jade Law can guide you through the processes involved in taking SJSU courses. Click here if you have a simple question that Jade can answer by e-mail. Be sure to check the FAQs listed on the menu to the left. You may find the answer to your question there.

Admissions Advisors

Admissions and Immigration Advising
Our Admissions Office is as diverse as it is experienced. Our admissions staff is glad to help you with your iGateways application, continuing student registration, or complex immigration questions. Please feel free to email your questions to ig-admission-group@sjsu.edu.

Laura Schilling, Enrollment Services Coordinator
Lo is well versed in all areas of Admissions, and is happy to answer your questions about the iGateways application process, SEVIS transfers, I-20’s and F-1 visa regulations. 

Simin Mulugeta, Admissions Coordinator
Simin is our expert immigration advisor. With over 22 years of experience, Simin is more than ready to help you with complicated immigration matters. 

Thao Phan, Global Partners Coordinator
Specializing in health insurance and continuing student registration, Thao is also available to answer your questions about refunds and vacation approval.