Academic Advisors
Ann Sarrafzadeh is SAL's expert academic advisor. If you need help planning your academic future, please visit Ann to get help!
Ann Sarrafzadeh can help you take SJSU courses, apply to universities, and can answer your questions about the American University system. You may schedule a 15-minute appointment with Ann by calling (408) 924-2660 or coming in to the SAL office to request a time. Or, you can stop by without an appointment during her drop-in advising hours on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 1-3pm. Click here if you have a simple question that Ann can answer by e-mail.
Kristin Casado is also one of SAL’s helpful advisors. If you need guidance in your academic matters, please visit Kristin to get help!
Kristin can help you take SJSU courses, apply to universities, and can answer your questions about the American University system. You may schedule a 15-minute appointment with Kristin by calling (408) 924-2660 or coming in to the SAL office to request a time. Or, you can stop by without an appointment during her drop-in advising hours on Thursdays between 9:30am-12noon. If you have a simple question that Kristin can answer by email, please click here.
Cassie Piotrowski is SAL's community college transfer advisor. If you need help applying to a community college, make an appointment to speak with her.
Cassie can answer your questions about community college, help you choose the best community college, and check your application form and documents to make sure that everything is correct before you submit your application to the community college. You may schedule an appointment to meet with Cassie by calling (408) 924-2660 or talking to the office staff at the SAL front desk.
If you have a simple question for Cassie, please contact her by e-mail.
Admissions Advisors
Admissions and Immigration Advising
SAL’s Admissions Office is as diverse as it is experienced. Our admissions staff is glad to help you with your SAL application, continuing student registration, or complex immigration questions. Please feel free to email your questions to admission@salmail.sjsu.edu. To meet with one of our well-qualified advisors in person, stop by the SAL office during our drop-in advising hours; Thursdays from 2-3pm.
Laura Schilling, Enrollment Services Coordinator
Lo is well versed in all areas of SAL Admissions, and is happy to answer your questions about the SAL application process, SEVIS transfers, I-20’s and F-1 visa regulations.
Simin Mulugeta, Admissions Coordinator
Simin is SAL’s expert immigration advisor. With over 22 years of experience, Simin is more than ready to help you with complicated immigration matters.
Thao Phan, Admissions Assistant
Specializing in health insurance and continuing student registration, Thao is also available to answer your questions about refunds and vacation approval.
