Helpful Resources

Principal/Designated School Officials (P/DSO)

Rob Geddes, Associate Director of Admissions & DSO
Commonwealth College Center (G Bldg), Fall River Campus
Rob.Geddes@BristolCC.edu / 774.357.2947

Katie Spavento, Director of Admissions & PDSO
Commonwealth College Center (G Bldg), Fall River Campus
Katie.Spavento@BristolCC.edu / 774.357.2947

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

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