Take Your First Steps On Your Journey To UC San Diego!
Spring 2022 | International Students & Programs Office @ UC San Diego
Dear {First Name},
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.
Upcoming Pre-Arrival Webinars
Pre-Arrival Webinar: Campus Safety
Tuesday, May 17, at 8:30am PT
Join us as we discuss physical safety, health and scam awareness
Click on the webinars above to register. All webinars will be recorded and posted at iwebinars.ucsd.edu.
Deadlines
Vaccination and Immunization Deadline: July 11
It is important that all incoming students meet the COVID-19 vaccination, Tuberculosis (TB) screening and general immunization requirements by July 11. Click herefor more information and how to submit your proof of status.
Must-Do Pre-Arrival Checklist
August 1: Deadline to apply for your I-20 or DS-2019 visa documents (this includes transfer students!) via theiPortal.
September 6: Complete iTriton Online Training atitriton.ucsd.edu
Reminders & Updates
For Graduate Students: Grad Pals Program
Grad Pals matches incoming graduate students with current graduate students at UC San Diego. This program aims to help new students settle in by giving them the opportunity to ask non-academic related questions, provide them with support during the first few weeks, and ease their transition into graduate life at UC San Diego.
For Undergraduates: Global Ambassadors Program (GAP)
The GAP is a summer-long peer-mentoring program designed to assist incoming undergraduate international students in making a smooth transition into university life at UC San Diego. Learn more about GAP at gap.ucsd.edu.
CampusSIMs: FREE SIM Cards for International Students
CampusSIMs is offering free SIM cards to students to help connect you with mobile phone service in the United States (U.S.). Plans start at $15/month and you can get your U.S. phone number before you leave your home country. Click here to get your free SIM card mailed to you, so can use your phone as soon as you arrive in the U.S. For more information, visit campussims.com.
Flywire and EbixCash: Transfer Money Securely and Quickly to the U.S.
UC San Diego has partnered with Flywire and EbixCash to provide students with a new method to securely transfer funds from their countries of origin to U.S. bank accounts. Options include both traditional wire transfers or via a Forex card. Flywire and EbixCash offer competitive market rates and quick and sometimes instant transactions. Click here for more information.
Visit the iNewStudent Website!
This comprehensive site is designed just for new international students to help you understand the different steps you need to follow before you arrive! Go to iNewStudent.ucsd.edunow and click on Graduate Students.
Contacting ISPO
Our friendly and knowledgeable ISPO Staff are here and ready to help you!
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