Spring 2020: Week 2

DEADLINE TO ENROLL IN 12 UNITS (04/17): International students are required to enroll in at least 12 units every Fall, Winter and Spring Quarter at UC San Diego, unless they are authorized by ISPO for a Reduced Course Load. Learn more about eligibility for a Reduced Course Load!  EXTENDED DEADLINE TO ADD/DROP COURSES (04/17): The last day to add classes has been extended for the Spring 2020 term to the end of Week 3, Friday, April 17th, due to the impact of COVID-19. EMERGENCY & SPECIAL RELIEF FUNDS: Students experiencing financial hardship especially due to COVID-19 may be eligible for emergency and special relief funding for partial fees, living expenses, basic needs and more. Emergency and Special Relief Funds (Please speak with an ISPO advisor or contact ISPO via email) Food Pantry and Basic Needs Basic Needs Lost Wages Request Form Grocery Shuttle

SPEAK WITH AN ADVISOR: ISPO continues to provide all advising services through virtual Zoom advising and email. ACCESS TO YOUR DOCUMENTS: As there is no pick-up option for documents, all requested documents will be mailed to you through U.S. Postal Service mail or Express Mail.

COFFEE HOURS online Start your Join us for ISPO Coffee Hours - virtually! Bring your favorite coffee or tea mug and cozy up to your screen every Tuesday at 10am (PST). We look forward to seeing you!

PODCAST: Tritons and Tidbits In this episodic podcast, we explore shifts to a remote learning environment and highlighting resources available to students across Student Affairs units and the UC San Diego campus community.

Intercultural Social Hour online Join us for cross-cultural conversations and games - online! At the Intercultural Social Hour you can share your international interests and experiences while making friends in a relaxing and fun environment. If you are interested in bringing games from home, feel free to share them during the event! See you all on Wednesday, April 15 at 3pm (PST)! ZOOM IN!

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