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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UC San Diego Closed Monday, May 27 |
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On Monday, May 27, UC San Diego will be closed in observance of Memorial Day, a national holiday in the United States. All UC San Diego departments and offices, including the International Services & Engagement Office (ISEO), will be closed on this day. All of campus, including ISEO, will resume services with normal business hours on Tuesday, May 28.
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Newly Admitted and Wondering Where to Start? |
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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 via iPortal*, our international services request system. Watch the recording of our First Steps Pre-Arrival Webinar to learn how to get started!
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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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Don't Wait! Request Your Form I-20 or DS-2019 |
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The first step in the F-1 and J-1 visa process is to receive your Form I-20 (F-1) or DS-2019 (J-1) visa eligibility document from our office, the International Services and Engagement Office (ISEO). You must obtain this document in order to schedule your visa interview OR as part of the SEVIS Transfer process.
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TO-DO: Request your Form I-20 or DS-2019 now. Visa appointment availability becomes impacted at consulates around the world during the summer months, so don't wait--take the first step in the visa process now by requesting your Form I-20 or DS-2019 following the link below.
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Visit the iNewStudent Website |
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Have you checked out the iNewStudent website? This comprehensive site is designed just for new international students, to help you understand the different steps you need to move through on your journey to UC San Diego!
Visit iNewStudent.ucsd.edu and click on "Undergraduate Students" to see information about the visa process, planning your travel to the US, housing, and more.
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On-Campus Housing Application Deadlines |
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Are you hoping to live on-campus? Make sure you review Important Dates for on-campus housing!
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Incoming First-Time 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 22*, 2024 (*date subject to change based on admission deadlines).
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Incoming 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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TO-DO: If you plan to live on campus, submit your housing application by the relevant deadline above.
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iTriton - Online International Student Orientation Starts June 1 |
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To help guide you through the requirements and benefits of your F-1 or J-1 status, 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. Canvas is where you will find access to your mandatory iTriton orientation modules starting June 1.
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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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TO-DO: Complete mandatory health requirements by July 10.
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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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