Summer 2021 | International Students & Programs Office @ UC San Diego
Dear Incoming Triton,

Welcome to UC San Diego!

The International Students & Programs Office (ISPO) is here to support you as you begin your journey as a new student at UC San Diego and to help you navigate the ins and outs of your program as an international student. Please review important information below about mandatory trainings, orientation and ways to get involved at UC San Diego. 
Complete Check-In for I-20/ DS-2019 Activation
Have you recently arrived to the U.S. with an initial I-20 or DS-2019? Complete your document check-in with ISPO here!  
Who is required to submit this form? 
  
If you meet all of the following, you are required to submit this form:   
  
  • Initial I-20 from UC San Diego: "Form Issue Reason" on page 1 of your most recently issued I-20 states 'Initial Attendance', Transfer Pending', or 'Change of Educational Level'   
  • Program Start Date: Your program start date listed on the first page of your I-20/DS-2019 is in the future or is within the first 2 weeks of the quarter of entry.   
  • Location: You are physically located inside of the U.S. If you have not yet entered, wait to submit this form until after you enter the U.S.   
  • Arrival Record: You are able to show proof of last entry into the U.S. by uploading an Electronic Form I-94.  
What if I am not entering the U.S. this Fall?

  • If you have an I-20 or DS-2019 with a Fall 2021 start date but do not plan to enter the U.S. to begin classes in person at UC San Diego this fall, you must submit a NEW ADMIT: I-20 or DS-2019 Amendment/Reprint request within the iPortal to receive an updated I-20/DS-2019 with a future program start date reflecting the next available term, Winter 2022. 
  • You can then use the Form I-20/DS-2019 issued with a Winter 2022 program start date to enter the U.S. up to 30 days before the start of classes for Winter 2022.  
Module 7: "Check-In with ISPO" Available in iTriton- Complete by October 20!

The new Module 7: “Check-In with ISPO” is available now! Please complete the module once you have arrived to the United States to begin your program. This applies to students who are already in the U.S. and remained in the U.S. to begin their program of study. The deadline to complete the module is Wednesday, October 20.
Stay Connected with Fellow Tritons | iPrograms and iEvents
Visit the iEvents Calendar for Fun In-Person and Virtual Activities!
Whether you are on campus or studying remotely, the iEvents Calendar has globally-focused activities and events for you! The calendar is regularly updated with international programs, excursions, performances, and discussions that connect the campus community with the world around us.
Get Involved Today Through the Globally Engaged Tritons Co-Curricular Opportunity!
The Globally Engaged Tritons (GET) Co-Curricular Record (CCR) Opportunity enables students to earn credit on their Co-Curricular Record for being involved in events on campus that promote the global engagement and internationalization of our university. A CCR is similar to an academic transcript but highlights student involvement and engagement rather than completed courses and academic achievements. Many events are offered throughout the academic year that count towards the opportunity.

iOrientation Meet-Ups
Meet-Ups are the perfect way to meet other international students at UC San Diego! Interest Meet-Ups are a place where you can connect to fellow Tritons with similar interests. Regional Meet-Ups are hosted by students to get in touch with other students from their own region and get advice for studying as an international student at UC San Diego.  

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You have been identified as an F-1 or J-1 International Student. To ensure you receive important regulatory information to maintain your immigration status while studying at UC San Diego, you have been automatically added to this newsletter to receive updates. You have the right to unsubscribe from receiving updates from our office at anytime. You can do this by clicking 'Unsubscribe...." at the bottom of this email block. If you are NOT in F1 or J1 status and believe you have been subscribed in error, please email iStudents@ucsd.edu.