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 the visa process, pre-arrival resources, orientation, and ways to get involved at UC San Diego.
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Newly Admitted? Start the Visa Process Now! Request Your Form I-20 or DS-2019 |
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If you have just recently Accepted your offer of admission to UC San Diego, congratulations! We are so excited to have you as part of our international Triton family. To begin the visa process, you will need to complete your UC San Diego account setup and submit your request for your visa documents (Form I-20 or DS-2019) via iPortal*, our international services request system.
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Check out more 2024 Pre-Arrival Webinars to watch or attend live at iNewStudentWebinars.ucsd.edu.
*Note on iPortal Error Messages: If you have just recently Accepted your offer of admission, your status in the UC San Diego system may not yet be updated to allow access to log into iPortal. Please wait 2-3 business days after setting up your TritonLink Active Directory single sign on, and try again (you may need to clear your cache). If the issue is still not resolved, please email iPortal@ucsd.edu for additional support.
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On-Campus Housing Application Deadlines |
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Attention FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS: deadline is this Friday, May 31!
Are you hoping to live on-campus? Make sure you review Important Dates for on-campus housing!
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First-Year Students
Accept your Offer of Admission, activate your Single Sign On and activate your ucsd.edu email by May 15, 2024 and apply for Housing in the Enrollment Checklist by May 31, 2024.
Transfer Students
Accept your Offer of Admission, activate your Single Sign On and activate your ucsd.edu email by June 1, 2024 and apply for Housing in the Enrollment Checklist by June 7, 2024.
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iTriton: Online International Student Orientation Starts June 1
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Your required international student orientation begins with iTriton, an online course which will map out your journey as an international student here at UC San Diego. iTriton will become available for you to access starting June 1. To access iTriton, you must first activate your Canvas account. Canvas is UC San Diego's official learning management system.
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TO-DO: Before June 1, visit canvas.ucsd.edu and log in with your Active Directory/Single-Sign On to activate your student account. ISEO cannot invite you to the iTriton Online Training until your Canvas account is activated.
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Tips for Accessing Canvas
You can access and set up your Canvas account by logging in directly through a desktop or laptop at canvas.ucsd.edu. Log into Canvas using your UCSD SSO credentials (the same login as your UCSD email). If you wish to use Canvas on a mobile device, consult the Canvas Mobile App Guide. Learn more about Canvas here.
If you experience difficulties with Canvas access or setup, please contact ITS at servicedesk.ucsd.edu or servicedesk@ucsd.edu.
Remember: You will not see your iTriton course in Canvas until June 1.
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Mandatory Health Requirements due July 10 |
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All incoming UC San Diego students are required to complete their health and immunization requirements by July 10. Failure to complete these requirements can result in an academic hold being placed on your student account, which may prevent or delay your registration in classes. Don't wait! Get started now on completing your mandatory health requirements.
For information and instructions, visit Student Health Service's Health Requirements for Students webpage.
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Pre-Arrival Webinars - Getting Ready for UC San Diego! |
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Throughout March, April, and May, ISEO hosted several pre-arrival webinars to help you learn about and navigate the onboarding process as a new UC San Diego international student. Recordings and slides for all webinars are available for you to refer back to as needed on topics such as:
To view recordings and slide decks for all webinars, visit iNewStudentWebinars.ucsd.edu and click on "Fall 2024 Pre-Arrival Webinars".
Recordings and slides are posted approximately 1 week after the webinar has taken place.
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Must-Do Pre-Arrival Checklist |
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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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