International Programs

University West Building, Suite 228
Phone: +1 (361)570-4106
Fax: +1 (361)580-5540
Email: international@uhv.edu
To schedule an appointment. 

 

Email Inquiries/ Document Processing:

Email inquiries can take upto 2-5 business days depending on the request. Admissions, I-20/ DS2019 issuances, address updated, OPT updates may take 3-5 business days, OPT and CPT may take a minimum of 5-7 business days. Invitation letters, SSN letters and Driver's License letter may take 3-5 business days. Please allow International Programs adequate time to work on admissions.  

Chat/ Meet with us

1. For prospective/potential students, every Thursday at 11am U.S. Central Standard Timezon,
1. Click the zoom link, https://uhv.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMoceypqzosEtw6BA1qdW1Shh3OcPqSP7hf
2. Student must register to attend Zoom session. 
2. Current UHV student, then the student must use UHV credentials and create an appointment using Microsoft Bookings at
   To create or schedule appointment 
3. If students wish to meet with a Primary/ Designated School Official at the campus location students are required to create an appointment through <a title="Use alt + click to follow the link" href="https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/InternationalProgramsAdmissionsandInternat
   

   Ludmi Herath
   Director of International Programs
   Phone: (361) 570-4109
   

   

   Yvonne Garcia
   International Student Coordinator
   Phone: (361) 570-4123
   

   

   Shonna Stirneman
   Senior Administrative Secretary
   Phone: (361) 485-4482
   

   

   Alyssa Patek
   International Student Specialist
   Phone: (361) 570-4136
   

   

   Sharron Varghese
   Coordinator, International Student Recruitment
   Phone: (361) 485-4441