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Designated School Officials and Responsible Officers at Gannon University

A designated school official (DSO)/responsible officer (RO) is authorized by the Department of Homeland Security or Department of State to interpret immigration regulations, answer questions about F and J student status, and sign/issue immigration documents, such as for travel.

Primary Contacts

Constance Peterson-Miller, Director, International Student Office, PDSO & RO
Office Location: Zurn Science Center ~ First Floor, 105
Phone Number: (814) 871-7030

Judith van Rheenen, Associate Director, International Student Office, DSO
Office Location: Zurn Science Center ~ First Floor, 106
Phone Number: (814) 871-5356

Dr. Mehmet Çultu, Professor & International Student Advisor, DSO
Office Location: Zurn Science Center ~ Room 303
Phone Number: (814) 871-7624

Alternates: (Please contact those listed below only in an emergency)

Kimberly Hajec, Assistant Director, International Admissions, DSO
Office Location: Courthouse Commons
Phone Number: (814) 871-7480

Thomas Hassett, Director, International Student Admissions, DSO
Office Location: Courthouse Commons

Lynne Wright, International Student Admissions Coordinator
Office Location: Courthouse Commons
Phone Number: (814) 871-7474

Terry Kizina, Director of Admissions, DSO
Office Location: Admissions ~ Gitnik Manse 201