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Immigration & travel updates as of Mar 3, 2026

Scholar Team

Patti Schaefer

International Scholar Advisor

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Contact Information

  • pschaefer@wustl.edu
Schedule an appointment with Patti

Office for International
Students & Scholars
MSC 1083-101-128
6510 Wallace Dr. | St. Louis, MO 63130

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