All incoming students must complete the iTriton online training by next Tuesday, September 6. To help guide you through the adventure ahead, iTriton is an online training that will map out your journey as an international student here at UC San Diego. 

How to access iTriton:

1. Check your email for an invitation from Canvas to join the iTriton Course. Students must accept the course invitation to participate in the course. Until the user accepts the course invitation, the user's status will display as pending. 
2. Email iPrograms@ucsd.edu if you did not receive an email from Canvas or if you are having trouble accessing the course.
3. Log into Canvas using Single Sign-On
4. Review modules & participate in discussions

ISPO is excited to once again offer fun and engaging in-person activities that celebrate our international student population. One event is the very popular international fashion show for International Education Week in November. The fashion show is open to all international students who want to model traditional apparel from their country, region or culture. If you think that you would be interested in participating in this or other similar events, we encourage you to make some space in your luggage for traditional garments or clothing! Questions? Email iprograms@ucsd.edu

We also encourage you to check out these articles with recommendations on what to pack and what you can get for free after you arrive! 

• 12 Items to Pack in Your Carry-On Bag
• FREE Things You Can Get as an International Student in the U.S.

The U.S. State Department announced on Wednesday, July 27 that all consular offices worldwide are prioritizing student visa appointments over all other types of visas. If you are still trying to obtain a visa appointment to start your fall quarter, ISPO advises the following per State Department guidance: 

1. Student visa applicants should accept the first available visa appointment, regardless of how far out the appointment is scheduled. 
2. After the appointment has been confirmed, the applicant should contact the Consulate where they made their appointment to request an expedited appointment as an F-1 or J-1 applicant. Each consular office has their own process and procedure for requesting an expedited appointment – in some cases this can be done online and in other cases the student will need to e-mail the Consulate. These instructions may be found on their appointment confirmation or may be found on the Consular Office’s website. Following a request to expedite an appointment, the appointment should be rescheduled within 30 days.