Are you ready to start your winter quarter here at UC San Diego? We are ready to welcome you! 

Join our panel discussion of current EAP-Reciprocity students studying at UC San Diego to hear about their experiences for New International Student Orientation this Wednesday, January 11 at 5pm PST. Learn about everything from settling in, to enrollment and coursework, to maintaining your J-1 status, and to life outside the classroom -- all directly from your peers who have lived it. There will be opportunities to ask your own questions as well. 



Learn more about our panelists below! 

Meet Your Fellow EAPR Student Panelists

Name: Soobin Kim

Home Country: South Korea

Home University: Yonsei University

Major: Business Economics

Favorite UC San Diego Experience: Beginning of the quarter excitement

Name: Kana Ren

Home Country: China

Home University: Fudan University

Major: Human Biology

Favorite UC San Diego Experience: Discussion sessions for his courses

Advice for Incoming EAP-R Students: Find a lab to work in

Name: Michael Wang

Home Country: Indonesia 

Home University: University of Hong Kong 

Major: Computer Science 

Favorite UC San Diego Experience: Pledging Alpha Phi Omega fraternity

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

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!

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!

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.

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.