Winter 2023 | 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 exchange 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 Your Required Check-In for

I-20/DS-2019 Activation NOW 

In order to comply with F-1 regulations, all F-1 international students must complete the Check-In for I-20/DS-2019 Activation form once they arrive in the United States. This allows our office to report your arrival to the Student & Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). 

 

All F-1/J-1 students must complete this within 10 days of your arrival to the U.S. to avoid your F-1/J-1 SEVIS record auto-completing, which will cause issues with your status in the U.S. 

REQUIRED: New International Student Orientation

is NEXT THURSDAY!

The International Students & Programs Office (ISPO) is so excited to welcome you to UC San Diego!

 

As a newly admitted international student, you are required to attend New International Student Orientation on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 12pm PST.  This live, virtual orientation is designed to help orient you to the UC San Diego campus community, inform you of your F-1 Rights & Responsibilities, and give you an opportunity to ask questions directly to an ISPO advisor! 


Steps to register: 

  • Complete the iTriton Online Training by January 4, 2023.
  • This is needed to participate in orientation on January 12!
  • Go to this website and register for the January 12, 2023 session

Important Reminders!

  1. You must enroll in a minimum of 12 units by the end of week 2 to maintain your visa status 
  2. Apply for your UC San Diego Student ID Card online if you haven't already and schedule an appointment to pick it up. 

Welcome Social Events

ISPO will be hosting in-person events to welcome our new and continuing students to campus as we begin Winter quarter. Check out iEvents Calendar for all of our upcoming events. Registration now open!

Grad Pal Mixer & Coffee Hour

Wed, January 11, 9-11am

ISPO Eucalyptus Grove


Attention all graduate students! We are excited to invite you to the Grad Pals Mixer & Coffee Hour! If you are a new student looking to make friends and lasting connections, or a continuing student eager to get to know others in your program, join us at the Grad Pals Mixer! Enjoy yummy pastries, coffee, and a whole lot of fun! Don’t miss the chance to learn about each other’s cultures and make lasting connections.

Register Now

Intercultural Social Hour -

EAP Spotlight!

Thurs, January 12, 2-3pm

ISPO Eucalyptus Grove


At Intercultural Social Hour, you can hang out, relax, and play games while meeting new people in a fun environment! This Intercultural Social Hour will have a special spotlight on our EAP students joining us in Winter Quarter! Intercultural Social Hour is hosted by our International Peer Coaches (IPCs). Light refreshments will be provided!

Register Now

ISPO Coffee Hour

Wed, January 18, 10-11am

ISPO Eucalyptus Grove


Come over and enjoy a cup of coffee and a morning pastry while meeting ISPO staff and your fellow international students! Join us for fun activities and build connections that expand across the globe.

Register Now

Check Out our ISPO Guides

ISPO has created a "Welcome Guide" with checklist items for new students as well as a "Surf Check: Coming to UC San Diego Guide" filled with tips and tricks created for students by students to help begin your journey here to UC San Diego. Curious about things like what to pack, where to eat on campus, and how to get involved in student life? Our guides cover all of this and more! Check them out here.

CHECK OUT THE GUIDES HERE!

Contacting ISPO

Our friendly and knowledgeable ISPO Staff are here and ready to help you!  

  


WHY AM I RECEIVING THIS NEWSLETTER?
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.