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. We are here to help you navigate the ins and outs of your program as an international student. Fall 2020 is just around the corner, so here are some important updates prior to the start of the quarter for both in-person and remote students.
Who should be filling out this request?

If you plan to begin your program INSIDE of the U.S. this fall and are already located in the U.S. or have recently arrived to the U.S., it is mandatory that you report your arrival to ISPO by Friday, October 16th, 2020 so we can activate your SEVIS record. Activation of your SEVIS record allows you to apply for and seek benefits under your F-1 or J-1 Status. You can report your arrival by following these instructions:

  1. Update your address in Tritonlink with your U.S. Address.
  2. Log into iPortal (iPortal.ucsd.edu)
  3. Under Services, select the Fall 2020 Check-In request
  4. Upload your electronic Form I-94
  5. Submit your request

Remember that international students who plan to study inside of the U.S. this fall quarter should enter the U.S. no later than Friday, October 16, 2020 (end of the add/drop period for fall quarter). Once you enter, submit the Fall 2020 Check-In right away. Visit iTravel.ucsd.edu to learn more about the Fall 2020 Check-In request.
Who should NOT be submitting this request?

If you plan to begin your program from OUTSIDE of the U.S. this fall and are currently located outside of the U.S. and plan to remain outside of the U.S. for the fall, do not submit this form.

Instead, ensure that you have a Winter 2021 or Spring 2021 program start date on your Form I-20/DS-2019. If you do not, ensure you have submitted the NEW ADMIT: I-20 or DS-2019 Amendment/Reprint request in the iPortal to request an updated program start date on your Form I-20/DS-2019 to reflect when you plan to enter the U.S. If you have already submitted the NEW ADMIT: I-20 or DS-2019 Amendment/Reprint request, you will receive information from ISPO if any additional steps are needed to complete your request.
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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