Fall 2021 | Vol 2 | Updates from the International Students & Programs Office @ UC San Diego.
Happy Holidays! 
Happy holidays from the International Students & Programs Office (ISPO). We hope you have a wonderful holiday season and a very happy new year. 
International Travel Requirements
Travel Restrictions

The Biden administration announced on October 25, 2021 that it will lift travel bans for fully vaccinated international air travelers to the United States beginning November 8. Also, on November 26, 2021, President Biden also signed a proclamation that suspends the entry into the U.S. of "non-citizens" who were physically present within certain Southern African countries up to 14 days before their attempted entry.  
  
ISPO recommends students plan accordingly if traveling internationally by monitoring travel restrictions in international areas you plan to travel to and ensure you will have ample time to test prior to returning to the U.S. or resuming any in-person activities on UC San Diego’s campus.   
Air Travel Requirements 

All air passengers, regardless of vaccination status, must show a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 1 day before travel to the U.S. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated their requirement on December 6. Please review CDC guidance regarding travel to and from the U.S. prior to your flight. 

For additional resources, visit iTravel.ucsd.edu.
Winter Break Schedule 
During the 2021 holiday season, ISPO will remain open for advising services between Monday, December 12th through Wednesday, December 22nd. Virtual drop-in advising and front desk hours may vary, please visit iContact.ucsd.edu for more ways to contact an ISPO Advisor. 
 
 
OFFICE CLOSURE: ISPO will officially close between Thursday, December 23, 2021 through Sunday, January 2, 2022. We will resume advising services online and in-person starting Monday, January 3, 2022. During ISPO's closure, for any health and safety emergencies, students are advised to contact the After Hours Emergency Phone Line directed to UC San Diego Campus Police. 
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