Spring 2024 | International Services and Engagement Office
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Dear Incoming Triton,
Welcome to UC San Diego!
The International Services and Engagement Office (ISEO) is here to support you as you begin your journey as a new international student at UC San Diego. Please review important information below about mandatory document requests, trainings, orientation, and ways to get involved at UC San Diego.
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Starting Monday, March 18: Request your Form I-20 or DS-2019 via iPortal |
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International students requiring F-1 or J-1 student visa status to study in the US must request and receive a Form I-20 (F-1) or Form DS-2019 (J-1) from ISEO via the iPortal. iPortal is ISEO's document request system. These forms from UC San Diego are required for all newly admitted F-1 or J-1 students, even if you are transferring from another US school!
iPortal opens: Monday, March 18
iPortal will open for newly admitted international students to begin requesting their Form I-20 or DS-2019 on Monday, March 18 (morning PDT). In preparation to submit the request for your Form I-20 or DS-2019, please review the important information below:
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In order to access iPortal on March 18, you must have Accepted your offer of admission, and set up all required UC San Diego student accounts
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Verify funding requirements for Form I-20/DS-2019 issuance
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Review the STEP 1: Apply for your F-1 or J-1 Status instructions on our iNewStudent website, so that you can prepare the required documents and information that will be asked of you
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Register for and attend our Pre-Arrival Webinars (see below)!
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Deadlines to request your Form I-20 or DS-2019:
Take note of important deadlines by which you must submit your request for your Form I-20 or DS-2019 in iPortal.
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When does your graduate program begin?
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Submit your iPortal request by May 1
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Between August 1 and September 7
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Submit your iPortal request by June 1
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Submit your iPortal request by August 1
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Upcoming Pre-Arrival Webinars |
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Pre-Arrival Webinar:
Welcome to UC San Diego: First Steps (Graduate)
Wednesday, March 13 | 8:00AM PDT
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Join us as we discuss a checklist of first things to do, visa document requests, health screenings, transcripts, TritonLink and more.
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REGISTER FOR THESE UPCOMING PRE-ARRIVAL WEBINARS
Click on the webinars above to register. All webinars will be recorded and posted at iNewStudentWebinars.ucsd.edu.
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Must-Do Pre-Arrival Checklist |
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May 1: Deadline to request your Form I-20 or DS-2019 through iPortal if your graduate program begins prior to August 1.
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June 1: Deadline to request your Form I-20 or DS-2019 through iPortal if your graduate program begins between August 1 and September 7.
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Mid-Summer (date to be announced): Meet immunization and TB screening requirements.
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August 1: Deadline to request your Form I-20 or DS-2019 through iPortal if your graduate program begins after September 7.
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September 9: Complete iTriton Online Training on Canvas (becomes available in June).
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Visit the iNewStudent Website |
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This comprehensive site is designed just for new international students, to help you understand the different steps you need to follow before you arrive. Visit iNewStudent.ucsd.edu to review important information about the visa and pre-arrival processes.
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Our friendly and knowledgeable ISEO Staff are here and ready to help you! Connect with our advisors by going to iContact.ucsd.edu.
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