McNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY
Emily Smith
Director of International Student Services
337-475-5243
internationaloffice@mcneese.edu
Geoffrey Barnaba
International Student Compliance Advisor
337-562-4585
intinfo@mcneese.edu
Office Phone:
+1 337-475-5243
International Student Services maintains the McNeese F-1 Hub to better serve our current international students. In the Hub, students can learn about maintaining their F-1 status, explore F-1 benefits like CPT and OPT, find out about the services provided by our office, access travel FAQs and other helpful resources such as getting a driver’s license and opening a bank account, and submit forms to easily request a program end-date extension or travel signature, or to report your OPT employment.
Using your McNeese email account, please visit the McNeese F-1 Hub page to request access to these valuable resources.
I am a McNeese graduate with a bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Science and a concentration in Child and Family Studies. As a student, I competed on the rodeo team and served on the SGA board. I earned my master’s degree in 2022 from the University of South Dakota in Educational Administration and Leadership with a concentration in Adult and Higher Ed. I have over 13 years of experience in adult education and 20 years of educational experience.
My favorite part of being a Freshman Advisor is helping students navigate their new life routine as a college freshman by offering support with in-person office visits or by email to help students meet their goals. I always remind students of my favorite BB King quote – “Education is one thing no one can ever take away from you.” I believe that supporting students is vital to a student's success.
In my spare time, I raise registered American Brahman cattle, and I enjoy all the "country girl" things like hunting, fishing, growing a garden and cooking.