Hello New 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 are here to help you navigate the ins and outs of your program as an international student. 
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New International Student Orientation Launch
Welcome to UC San Diego, Tritons!
The International Students & Programs Office (ISPO) is so excited to welcome you to UC San Diego and launch New International Student Orientation! International Orientation will be completely virtual this year so that you can participate from wherever you are. Click the link below to explore your virtual Welcome Packet and register today! Learn more at iOrientation.ucsd.edu
How to Register for Orientation
How has ISPO designed New International Student Orientation to fit into my schedule? 

ISPO’s New International Student Orientation was designed with different time zones and student interests in mind! Orientation follows a workshop or line-up format, in which different sessions are held at every hour of the day. Sessions range from regulatory workshops such as learning about your immigration documents and regulations to networking with other international students starting their program virtually (who might even be in your same city) to learning how to acclimate to university life. 

Additionally, you will notice that some of the sessions are repeating - please note that these are the same sessions but offered at different times in order to accommodate time zones and schedule conflicts. Head to the website below and start exploring!
How many sessions am I required to register for? Which should I choose?  

In order to register for New International Student Orientation, you are required to sign up for two sessions in September: one required "Know the Rules" session and one session of your choice!
 
You are also welcome to register for as many sessions as you would like, but two minimum are required. 
Pre-Orientation Launches August 10th!
You don't need to wait until September to attend helpful sessions! Get a taste of what's to come by checking out some of these sessions:
  • Understanding your Immigration Documents
  • Starting your Program: Remote Enrollment or Planning for Arrival - Grad
  • Starting your Program: Remote Enrollment or Planning for Arrival - Undergrad
  • Employment Eligibility for the 2020-2021 Academic Year
  • Student Accounts Webinar: How to Pay your Fees
International Parent & Family Orientation
When parents and families are informed, students benefit. Parents and families may have questions or concerns that are more amplified than usual. We encourage parents and families to register for International Parent & Family Orientation from September 21-25. This year's International Parent & family Orientation will consist of webinar sessions that will inform you about the campus, student’s transition to college, and how families are supported by the university’s resources and services. We recommend that students watch the webinars with their family, even though the program will focus on the needs of parents and families.
Stay Connected from Home | iPrograms & iEvents
Sign up for these programs happening throughout the Summer! Stay connected with ISPO by taking a look at our events calendar below:
Intercultural Social Hour
Tuesday, August 11th 4-5pm 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!

Learn more at ievents.ucsd.edu 
ISPO Community Building Circle
Thursday, August 13th, 8-9:30am PST

Hosted by ISPO's Community Building Circles, this "Special Program: Restorative Justice Circle on Xenophobia during COVID-19" will be facilitated by the UC San Diego Restorative Justice Committee. Using Restorative Justice Circle practices, this session is designed to engage participants in community building while processing through the impacts of xenophobia during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

How to Contact ISPO? 
We are here support you all year! Remember that ISPO is open throughout the summer for virtual (“Zoom-In”) advising as well as advice over email. To talk to an advisor, please feel free to reach out to us at icontact.ucsd.edu.  
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Visit our website at iStudents.ucsd.edu or send us a message through our Online Contact Form
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