Helpful Resources for International Students
Principal/Designated School Officials (P/DSO)
Katie Spavento, Director, Admissions & PDSO
Commonwealth College Center (G Bldg), Fall River Campus
Katie.Spavento@BristolCC.edu / 774.357.2947
Dr. Vanessa Ruggieri, Interim Associate Director, Admissions & DSOCommonwealth College Center (G Bldg), Fall River CampusVanessa.Ruggieri@BristolCC.edu / 774.357.2947
Sheilah Pacheco, Clerk V, Admissions & DSOCommonwealth College Center (G Bldg), Fall River CampusSheilah.Pacheco@BristolCC.edu / 774.357.2947
Jayme Botelho, Interim Associate Director, Advising & DSOCommonwealth College Center (G Bldg), Fall River CampusJayme.Botelho@BristolCC.edu / 774.357.2777
Donna Davis, Associate Registrar & DSO
Commonwealth College Center (G Bldg), Fall River Campus
Donna.Davis@BristolCC.edu / 774.357.2590
Resources Available from the United States Government
- Department of Homeland Security, Study in the States
- U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS): Forms and Filing Fees
Frequently Used Terms
- DHS - Department of Homeland Security, which oversees SEVIS
- DSO - Designated School Official
- ICE - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
- PDSO - Principal Designated School Official
- SEVIS - Student and Exchange Visitor Information System
This is a web-based system that collects, maintains, and tracks information on international students on F-1 visa status. Your I-20 form is generated by this system. Bristol’s Office of Admission and/or Records Office are required to report to SEVIS on all student activity. - USCIS - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services