Current International Students

Academic Advisement

  • Make an appointment with your academic advisor to register for classes or discuss your educational goals.

Common Student Questions

Employment - CPT and OPT

Graduate Admissions

Government Regulations

  • Students are required to email to report ALL changes of status while enrolled at MGA. This includes everything from criminal activity to changes in your registered course credit hours. Undergraduate program students are required to enroll in 9 credit hours of in person classes, while 12 credit hours is required to be considered full-time. Graduate program students are required to enroll in 6 credit hours of in person classes, while 9 credit hours is required to be considered full-time. Online course registration is limited due to this regulation.
  • Study in the States - Department of Homeland Security

International/Domestic News

International Student Required Insurance Information

ISS Event Calendar

  • Participating in campus events is encouraged to engage with the campus community.

MGA Athletics

Maintaining F-1 VISA Status

Out of State Tuition Scholarship/Waiver Applications

Study Abroad Opportunities

Transferring In or Out

Travel Requirements

  • Students are required to email 30 days prior to traveling out of the country to make an appointment to get I-20 Certificate of Eligibility signed before you leave the country.

Meet Our Team

Jessica Arnold

Jessica Arnold
International Student Coordinator/DSO
Joined MGA Staff July 2023
Bachelor’s Degree: GA State University
Major: Public Relations

Kendra Russell

Dr. Kendra Russell
Provost Fellow for International Education/Study Abroad Director/DSO
Professor/Director of Program Innovation and Evaluation for the Nursing Department
Joined MGA Faculty January 2013
Doctorate Degree: GA State University
Major: Nursing

Allison Garbello

Allison Garibello
International Recruiter
Joined MGA Staff June 2023
Bachelor’s Degree: University of Georgia
Major: Psychology

Angie O-Neal

Angie O’Neal
Registrar
Joined MGA Staff June 2023
Master’s of Business Administration, Bachelor’s Degree: Weslyan College
Major: Business Administration/ Psychology