Updated 3.26.20
If you are experiencing financial hardship, call or email the One Stop and fill out a hardship form.
onestop@otis.edu (310) 665-6999
Academic Advising is available via phone or zoom. You may schedule an appointment with an advisor here.
Contact information:
One Stop Main Line (front desk), 310-665-6999
Academic Advising Primary Email: advising@otis.edu
Zoom-In Advising Hour: Drop-In Online Advising through Zoom
Join Academic Advising virtually through Zoom online:
Monday and Wednesday: 2PM – 4PM PST, Thursday and Friday: 9AM – 12PM PST
Meeting ID: 987 123 6789
Overseas Students: If your country blocks access to zoom.us, please visit the zoom website in your home country and download the zoom app to your mobile or smart device. Then, open Zoom app and enter meeting ID to join. For Example: students in living in China, access Zoom at zoom.cn
Appointments can be arranged to occur through Zoom or by phone. Students can contact the Interim Director of Academic Advising, Anabel Arrazola at advising@otis.edu for additional questions or concerns regarding advising.
Academic Mentoring sessions will continue via Zoom. If you have not heard from your academic mentor and would like to schedule a mentoring session, please contact the Academic Mentoring Coordinator, Maggie Light: mlight@otis.edu
Career Services
Contact Info:
Jason Barquero, Executive Director, jbarquero@otis.edu
Katie Nunez, Assistant Director, cnunez@otis.edu
Bernard Pollard, Student Employment Coordinator, bpollard@otis.edu
Hours of Virtual Operation: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. PST
The Office of Career Services is fully open and operational to serve all students virtually. Please contact us via email (for general questions) or through the Job Board/Career Portal (for appointments, jobs, events, etc). Appointments will be conducted virtually via Zoom, just schedule your appointment through the Career Portal and you will be sent your career counseling Zoom meeting link directly.
We remind you to continue to review and apply for jobs, internships, and all other opportunities on the Otis Job Board.
Any questions regarding on-campus student employment may be directed to our On-Campus Employment Coordinator, Bernard Pollard, by emailing bpollard@otis.edu.
Disability Services - please contact Carol D. Branch, Ph.D, cbranch@otis.edu or 310-846-2554. Hours of virtual operation: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. PST
International Student Services
Contact Info:
One Stop Main Line (front desk), onestop@otis.edu, 310-665-6999
Alia Saeed, International Student Advisor/PDSO, asaeed@otis.edu
Zoom-In Advising Hour: Drop-In Online Advising through Zoom
Join International Student Advisor virtually through Zoom online:
Monday and Wednesday: 2PM – 4PM PST, Thursday and Friday: 9AM – 12PM PST
Meeting ID: 987 123 6789
Overseas Students: If your country blocks access to zoom.us, please visit the zoom website in your home country and download the zoom app to your mobile or smart device. Then, open Zoom app and enter meeting ID to join. For Example: students in living in China, access Zoom at zoom.cn
Virtual or Phone Appointments:
Almost all appointments including Leave of Absence/Withdrawal, CPT Inquiry, I-20 Extension, and travel and re-entry inquires can be scheduled online to meet in Zoom or by phone.
Schedule Virtual or Phone appointment with DSO
Travel Signatures on I-20: Each signature on your I-20 is valid for one academic year. If you require a new travel signature, it is acceptable to depart the U.S. first to your overseas destination. Contact the One Stop at onestop@otis.edu afterwards and we can assist you with the travel signature endorsement.
OPT Request: If you are a graduating F-1 international student for Spring 2020 and have not yet applied for OPT, please check your email for specific instructions or contact the PDSO for complete information. MFA Graphic Design students completing their program in Summer 2020, you will be notified of the OPT request procedures by email in the near future.
Library
Contact information:
Circulation Desk: 310-665-6930
Reference Desk: 310-665-6925
Shelly Forbes, sforbes@otis.edu
Heather Cleary, hcleary@otis.edu
Hours of Virtual Operation: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. PST
Reference assistance will be available via email (hcleary@otis.edu) and Zoom by appointment by clicking here.
Visit our Remote Access Guide for more information about services and resources available during the closure:
Important! Use the links provided on the Catalog and Databases page because they provide off campus access
Materials can be returned to the Book Bin until Thursday, March 19th. The bin will be emptied on the morning of March 20th, then locked until the campus re-opens
There is a 30-day grace period for overdue fines
Free e-books and journals: In response to COVID-19, many publishers, vendors, and distributors are making their content available for free for a limited time. Some of them are limited to students only. Students can review those resources here: https://otis.libguides.com/remote_access/online
One Stop
Contact Info:
One Stop Main Line (front desk), onestop@otis.edu, 310-665-6999
Hours of Virtual Operation: Monday- Friday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. PST
Zoom-In Advising Hour: Drop-In Online Advising through Zoom
The One Stop will host drop-in advising hours virtually online through Zoom:
Monday and Wednesday: 2PM – 4PM PST, Thursday and Friday: 9AM – 12PM PST
Meeting ID: 987 123 6789
Overseas Students: If your country blocks access to zoom.us, please visit the zoom website in your home country and download the zoom app to your mobile or smart device. Then, open Zoom app and enter meeting ID to join. For Example: students in living in China, access Zoom at zoom.cn
Student’s experiencing financial hardship due to special circumstances from family, loss of employment by family members, medical expenses, technology related expenses, or all other situations due to COVID-19, may schedule an appointment with One Stop Director, Michaela Matsumoto:
Registration
Contact Info:
One Stop Main Line (front desk), onestop@otis.edu or 310-665-6999
Hours of Virtual Operation: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. PST
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. PST (Document pick-up)
Students requiring additional assistance may set up a Zoom or phone appointment with the Registrar to discuss Registration and Records issues by emailing registration@otis.edu.
Student Counseling is happening via ZOOM - call the Health Center for an appointment: 310-846-5738.
Student Health and Wellness has been regularly updating the Community Health Announcements page. Please check there for regular health updates, including some important guidelines from James Birks, Counseling Director, on maintaining your emotional well-being during these challenging times. As a further reminder, the Student Health and Wellness Center also is open for students' health care needs. If you would like either a medical or counseling appointment, please call the center first at 310-846-5738 before coming in.
Student Support Services: Student Affairs has created a new page on the COVID-19 Response Hub which provides the hours and contact information for all the support services that are virtually accessible during the current campus closure. If you any questions or need general assistance you can email Student Affairs at studentaffairs@otis.edu.
Also check out the COVID-19 Resource Guide PDF for additional support services in the community regarding food, housing, clothing, transportation, and more.
Technical Support: helpdesk@otis.edu (310.665.6803)
If you are having any difficulty accessing student email, the Nest or O-space, Zoom or G-drive, please fill out this form: https://otiscollege.formstack.com/forms/online_content
If you do not have a laptop or desktop at home, contact the Helpdesk at helpdesk@otis.edu or call 310-665-6803.
Tutoring and Success Coaching are continuing online! Sign up here.
Digital Media Peer-to-Peer tutoring is available. Digital Media's Thursday Night Life Drawing Workshops will also be held online. Please contact Carol Shin cshin@otis.edu