Meet The Staff / Schedule An Appointment
Important! Effective March 11 all in-person classes are suspended. ISS Office will be closed during that time. ISS staff will work remotely.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, Pace has extended the remote learning period through summer.
Please note, although international students are required to enroll in face-to-face classes, new U.S. federal government guidance allows an exception because of the COVID-19 outbreak. Therefore, your immigration status will not be impacted while the university has instituted a policy that all courses at Pace will be taught via online options. Courses will be online, but you are still expected to attend your classes in order to be in compliance with federal regulations.
ISS staff will be working remotely and will continue to provide essential services, listed below. Advising will be available via Skype and Zoom, during normal advising hours as scheduled for the Spring 2020 semester. We will respond to your emails and process all essential paperwork.
The protocol for creating a request remains the same as before. Just log in to ISS Connect. For travel signatures, you can ONLY create a travel signature request 30 days before your expected return date.
International Students & Scholars staff members are available to answer questions regarding immigration regulations from processing paperwork necessary for travel to employment authorizations. We are here to support you during your stay in the U.S. Advisors are available for walk-ins and appointments during the times listed below. To schedule an appointment, go to ISS Connect.
In our efforts to assist you in easily navigating useful information across different Pace departments, we have created a one-stop shop navigator for you. Explore the International Student Navigator website in the event you have questions about non-visa related matters, such as academics, housing, health services, tuition and billing, and the like.
Skype/Zoom Appointment Times During Distance Learning and ISS Remote Operations - Summer Break
Mondays
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Appointments
Hannah Thomas
Tuesdays
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Appointments
Mira Krasnov
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
J-1 Student Appointments
Melba Benitez
Wednesdays
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Appointments
Ana Belzunce
Thursdays
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Appointments
Hannah Thomas
12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Appointments via Skype for OPT holders
Sabrina Spanier
Scheduling Skype/Zoom Appointments
How to schedule your Skype/Zoom Appointment via ISS Connect
- Select an advisor’s name to view appointment times
- Click on “Request an appointment or information”
- Click on “Click to Request An Appointment” to select an available time slot
- Provide the reason for appointment in the Message box and whether you will be using Skype or Zoom
- Provide your user name for Skype; if you select Zoom, advisor will send you a link
- You must click “Send” to schedule your appointment
How to download Skype for Business (for students using Pace credentials only)
- On your Tablet or Smart Phone – The APP is FREE!
- On your Desktop Computer or Laptop for Windows or MacOS. Skype for Business is included with Microsoft Office. Registered students may download Skype.
- Please be logged into Skype (using Pace credentials) on time for your appointment. The advisor will contact you at your scheduled appointment time.
Staff Contact Information
New York City Campus
163 William St., 16th Floor
Phone: (212) 346-1368
Pleasantville Campus
Kessel Student Center, 212
Phone: (212) 346-1368
Law School Campus
Preston Hall, Room 317
Mira Krasnov
Director
Email: mkrasnov@pace.edu
Melba Benitez
Assistant Director
Email: mbenitez@pace.edu
Sabrina Spanier
International Student Systems Administrator
Email: sspanier@pace.edu
Hannah Thomas
International Student Advisor
Email: hthomas@pace.edu
Ana Belzunce
International Student Advisor
Email: abelzunce@pace.edu
