What Are Virtual Drop-In Hours?
These general virtual drop-in hours are for quick immigration or Yale-related questions, but are not meant to be a replacement to scheduling an appointment with your OISS adviser, or attending their office hours. Please note that if you have a more complicated question, the adviser may recommend you speak with your designated OISS adviser.
How to Attend
- During a scheduled General Virtual Drop-In Hour, complete this form to let the adviser know why you are joining
- Click the provided link to join the queue
- Wait to be let into the Zoom room by the adviser
Wait Time
This service operates on a first-come, first-served basis, so you may experience a short wait before being seen. If you join outside of scheduled hours, no advisers will be available to meet with you.
What to Ask During Drop-In Hours
General Virtual Drop-In Hours are designed for quick questions that can be answered in 5–10 minutes. For anything that needs more time or discussion, please schedule an appointment with your OISS adviser instead.
When Are General Virtual Drop-In Hours?
An OISS staff member will be available during the following times:
- Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays* from 10 am to 12 pm EST
* General Virtual Drop-in Hours do not take place on Fridays in the summer. See our Hours, Directions, and Parking page for dates.
Adviser Schedule
Every adviser is assigned a specific day of the week, so you can drop-in any time during the below schedule, but if you'd like to meet with your adviser specifically, you can look at our schedule and attend on their specific day.
Please note that this schedule is subject to change at any time. Advisers will update the schedule below if they're unable to hold their drop-In hours that week.
If you are not sure who your adviser is, you can find them on this page.
If you need to get in touch outside of these times, please contact your adviser.
No Drop-In Hours on Yale Holidays and Recess Days
Please note that the OISS office will not be hosting drop-in hours on official Yale holidays and recess days. Please check our Hours, Directions, and Parking page for exact dates.
