Fall 2020 | Week 5 | Weekly updates for International Students @ UC San Diego
Deadlines, Reminders & Updates
ISPO closed in observance of Veterans Day: Wednesday, November 11, 2020

ISPO will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 in observance of Veterans Day. We will resume our normal advising hours on Thursday, November 12, 2020. For urgent or emergency requests, please visit iContact.ucsd.edu.
Graduating this quarter? Plan ahead, learn about applying for work after graduation!

Is fall quarter your final graduating term? What plans do you have after graduation? F-1 students may be eligible to apply for F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT), a type of work authorization, to gain practical experience in their field of study after graduation. This process takes time so plan ahead and understand your timeline. Join our OPT Group Advising Sessions to learn more!
Departing the U.S.? Address Reporting Requirements for International Students

If you are planning to depart the U.S. for the Fall quarter, update your current and permanent/ international addresses by logging into TritonLink and reviewing your address information. Regulations require international students to report any change of address within 10 days of moving to a new residence. Learn more about address reporting requirements for international students...
CAPS @ UC San Diego
Learn about Mental Health Services available to you whether you are here in San Diego or outside of the U.S.
  
Due to legal regulations, UCSD Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and Student Health Services (SHS) are able to provide ongoing clinical services to individuals located in California only. However, CAPS has put together a resources page listing options for UC San Diego students residing outside California.

CAREER CENTER @ UC San Diego
Starting your search for jobs on or off campus? Visit your Career Center Coaching Staff!

The Career Center coaching staff is available for remote and limited in-person advising! Remote advising is available by ZOOM, email, or phone. Schedule a 30-minute session via Handshake. International students can meet with the dedicated international career coach, Karen Doescher, to get personalized help with an internship/job search, networking, and resume review. 

Contact: Karen Doescher, UC San Diego Career Center
Phone: 858-246-4601
THE COLLEGES @ UC San Diego
Questions about Winter Enrollment? Undergraduate students can now connect with their college academic advisors through extended virtual advising hours!
  
Undergraduate students can now connect with their college's academic advisors through extended virtual advising hours. Whether you are here in San Diego or outside of the U.S., enrollment advising is at your fingertips. For more information, contact your College Academic Advising Office.
Stay Connected with Fellow Tritons | iPrograms and iEvents
Sign up for these programs happening now! Stay connected with ISPO and other Tritons by taking a look at our events calendar at iEvents.ucsd.edu
Intercultural Social Hour 
Thursday, November 5th, 7:00 PM PST

Join us for cross-cultural conversations and games - online! At Intercultural Social Hour you can share your international interests and experiences while making friends in a relaxing and fun environment. Join from wherever you are and let's play across time-zones! Intercultural Social Hour is hosted by our International Peer Coaches. 
Coming Together: CAPS Forum for International Students  
Monday, November 9th from 3:00 - 4:00 PM PST

CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services) & ISPO (International Students & Programs Office) are offering an Emotional Support Forum for International Students. This forum is a space for international students to come together for support and connection. Topics are open and can include coping with COVID and current events, adjusting to a new culture, and any issues that are relevant to the experience of an international student at UC San Diego
As we continue to shift our services to accommodate the needs of our students, this schedule may fluctuate and is subject to change. ISPO's most current advising hours can be found at iContact.ucsd.edu. 
Virtual Zoom Walk-in Advising 
ISPO has expanded virtual advising hours to accommodate different time zones for the fall quarter. On most weekdays, we offer these advising times/hours:
MORNING: 
9 am - 12 pm (PST)

AFTERNOON:
1 pm - 4 pm (PST)

LATE AFTERNOON: 
4:30 pm - 6 pm (PST)

See the exact advising times/hours on our website.
In-Person Appointments
ISPO will be available for physically distanced in-person appointments this fall. Students can schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor on campus at Student Center B to discuss a case or even schedule to pick up a document. Appointments will be offered each Thursday between 9 am – 1 pm (PST) (days/times are subject to change). Schedule now!
Online Contact Form
Send ISPO an email through our Online Contact Form. These inquiries are directed to specific advisors depending on nature of the request.

This is not meant for urgent/emergency requests. 
Submit the Contact Form Now!
Download the Official UC San Diego Mobile App!
GET THE LATEST NEWS AND UPDATES FROM ISPO AND UC SAN DIEGO ON THE APP! ISPO Alerts--a new tool for receiving important updates for international students--will be available later this Fall term so don't miss out!  Available for iPhone and Android. Visit mobile.ucsd.edu for more information on how to download the app.
International Students & Programs Office | iStudents.ucsd.edu
WHY AM I RECEIVING THIS NEWSLETTER? All international students studying at UC San Diego are automatically subscribed to the iStudents Newsletter to ensure they receive proper immigration updates from our office. The information sent in this Newsletter is available on ISPO's website, iStudents.ucsd.edu, or may direct students to other external resources. You have the right to unsubscribe from receiving updates from our office at anytime. You can do this by emailing istudents@ucsd.edu. Note, all international students at UC San Diego are responsible for staying up to date with immigration regulations that may affect them. To learn more, visit our website at iStudents.ucsd.edu