Fall 2020 | Week 6 | Weekly updates for International Students @ UC San Diego |
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Deadlines, Reminders & Updates |
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Undergraduates: Last Day to Drop a Class with a "W" Grade is TOMORROW (November 13)
If you wish to drop a class, the deadline to do so is tomorrow, November 13. If you have questions, please contact an ISPO advisor through icontact.ucsd.edu.
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Need to Drop a Class This Quarter?
Remember that 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 (RCL). Exceptions do exist for students who are unable to maintain full-time enrollment. However, students must first apply for an RCL and receive approval prior to dropping below 12 units. Learn more about eligibility for an RCL...
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Winter 2021 Schedule of Classes is Available!
Students can begin enrolling in courses for Winter 2021 via WebReg starting Monday, November 16! On Monday, November 23, students can begin waitlisting for classes. Be sure to clear any holds as they may prevent you from enrolling. If you have a request that requires pre-authorization you can do so via EASy.
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Address Update Requirements
Is Your Address Updated in TritonLink? Due to the University offering remote coursework during the COVID-19 pandemic, many international students may reside abroad while enrolled in remote coursework. Follow these instructions to update/report your addresses in TritonLink:
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If you are residing outside of the U.S. make sure to enter your residential international address in the Current Address field.
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Due to the zip/postal code field character limitations in the Current Address field, enter your postal code per the Registrar’s foreign address instructions.
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Once you have entered the U.S., update the Current Address field to your residential U.S. address.
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You are required to update your address in TritonLink within 10 days of any move. The Permanent Address field should remain your residential address in your home country.
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Tell Your Parents and Family! Return to Learn Webinar on November 18!
Many of your parents and families have questions about what the Winter 2021 Quarter will look like. The Parent & Famiy Programs Office is here to help! Next Wednesday, November 18, Parent & Family Programs are hosting webinars in English, Spanish and Mandarin to address concerns and answer any lingering questions. If your parents and families are interested, see the link below to register. This link also contains answers to many Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) that the Parent & Family Programs Office have received so far.
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Learn More About Free Speech and Make Your Voice Heard!
2020 has been a tumultuous year in the United States, and for international students witnessing this period of history is exciting but also intimidating. UC San Diego supports student expression, rights and responsibilities to move toward positive, educational use of Free Speech. The pursuit of knowledge cannot be carried out without the ability to explore and express all ideas freely and openly. As part of this pursuit of knowledge, we encourage the UC San Diego community to keep learning about free speech and expression.
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THE COLLEGES @ UC San Diego
Questions about Winter Enrollment? Undergraduate students can now connect with their college academic advisors through extended virtual advising hours!
Undergraduate students can now connect with their college's academic advisors through extended virtual advising hours. Whether you are here in San Diego or outside of the U.S., enrollment advising is at your fingertips. For more information, contact your College Academic Advising Office.
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Sign up for these programs happening now! Stay connected with ISPO and other Tritons by taking a look at our events calendar at iEvents.ucsd.edu
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ISPO Chats
Friday, November 13th, 8:00 AM PST
Think of ISPO Chats as your monthly office hour with ISPO Leadership. ISPO deeply values the student voice and we want to hear from you. ISPO Chats is an informal time for you to share about your experience as an international student at UC San Diego as well as questions to ISPO staff. We hope that by hosting these monthly office hours, we can hear your concerns, advocate on your behalf and invest in our international student community.
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Fall Break Connection Program
Sign Up by Wednesday, November 18 to be Matched!
Instead of our traditional Thanksgiving Exchange Program, this year the International Students & Programs Office (ISPO) will be matching students who would like to connect with other students over the fall break - because a global pandemic should not be reason enough to prevent us from connecting and celebrating gratitude. We will match each student with two other students for a total of three students in the spirit of Three's Company at UC San Diego. Once matched, students can choose how they would like to connect (virtually or in person).
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International Education Week (IEW) 2020
November 16- 20
IEW is a joint initiative between the U.S. Departments of State and Education to highlight how international education prepares young people to thrive in a global environment. UC San Diego has a packed program this year, including film festivals, cooking demonstrations, lectures, guest speakers and much more! Be sure to check out ISPO's panel on careers in international education and the Global Forum on energy transition in Latin America!
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As we continue to shift our services to accommodate the needs of our students, this schedule may fluctuate and is subject to change. ISPO's most current advising hours can be found at iContact.ucsd.edu.
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Virtual Zoom Walk-in Advising |
ISPO has expanded virtual advising hours to accommodate different time zones for the fall quarter. On most weekdays, we offer these advising times/hours: |
MORNING:
9 am - 12 pm (PST)
AFTERNOON:
1 pm - 4 pm (PST)
LATE AFTERNOON:
4:30 pm - 6 pm (PST)
See the exact advising times/hours on our website.
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ISPO will be available for physically distanced in-person appointments this fall. Students can schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor on campus at Student Center B to discuss a case or even schedule to pick up a document. Appointments will be offered each Thursday between 9 am – 1 pm (PST) (days/times are subject to change). Schedule now!
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Send ISPO an email through our Online Contact Form. These inquiries are directed to specific advisors depending on nature of the request.
This is not meant for urgent/emergency requests.
Submit the Contact Form Now!
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Download the Official UC San Diego Mobile App! |
GET THE LATEST NEWS AND UPDATES FROM ISPO AND UC SAN DIEGO ON THE APP! ISPO Alerts--a new tool for receiving important updates for international students--will be available later this Fall term so don't miss out! Available for iPhone and Android. Visit mobile.ucsd.edu for more information on how to download the app.
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WHY AM I RECEIVING THIS NEWSLETTER? All international students studying at UC San Diego are automatically subscribed to the iStudents Newsletter to ensure they receive proper immigration updates from our office. The information sent in this Newsletter is available on ISPO's website, iStudents.ucsd.edu, or may direct students to other external resources. You have the right to unsubscribe from receiving updates from our office at anytime. You can do this by emailing istudents@ucsd.edu. Note, all international students at UC San Diego are responsible for staying up to date with immigration regulations that may affect them. To learn more, visit our website at iStudents.ucsd.edu
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