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 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. Watch the recording of our First Steps Pre-Arrival Webinar to learn what's required for you to complete your admission package and get started on your visa process.
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Upcoming Pre-Arrival Webinars |
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Pre-Arrival Webinar:
Undergraduate Housing
Tuesday, April 23 | 8:30AM PDT
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It's never too early to begin understanding your housing options! Join ISEO and the Housing, Dining and Hospitality office (HDH) as we discuss resources related to applying for on-campus housing, searching for off-campus housing, short-term homestays, commuter resources, and more.
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Pre-Arrival Webinar:
Student Health: Insurance & Immunization Requirements (Undergraduate)
Thursday, April 25 | 8:30AM PDT
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Did you know that UC San Diego requires all students to show proof of certain health insurance and immunization requirements before starting your program of study? These requirements may take some time to complete, so start preparing now! Join ISEO and the Student Health Services (SHS) office as we discuss the UC Student Health Insurance Plan (UCSHIP) and waiver options, immunization and COVID-19 requirements, 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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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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Request your Form I-20 or DS-2019 via iPortal! |
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In order to apply for an F-1 or J-1 student visa stamp, international students must first request and receive a Form I-20 (F-1) or Form DS-2019 (J-1) from ISEO via the iPortal. iPortal is ISEO's service request system.
NOTE: To be able to log into iPortal and request your Form I-20 or DS-2019, you must first have Accepted your offer of admission and set up your TritonLink Active Directory account. See instructions here on our website to complete these items.
Request you Form I-20 or DS-2019
PREPARE: Review instructions (required funding and documents) at iNewStudent.ucsd.edu under STEP 1.
SUBMIT:
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Remember that iPortal requires you to log in with your Active Directory credentials, so make sure you have completed your account set up, which includes setting up your login credentials.
- Select and fill out the correct NEW ADMIT service form
- Under the Services tab, select the correct NEW ADMIT service form:
- NEW ADMIT: I-20 or DS-2019 Request if your UC San Diego program is beginning in the Fall quarter.
- NEW ADMIT: I-20 or DS-2019 Summer Start Program if you have been admitted to one of the following summer start programs:
- Summer Program for Incoming Students (SPIS)
- Summer Engineering Institute (SEI)
- Research Immersion in Materials Science & Engineering: Summer Schools (RIMSE)
- Remember to SAVE your form when you are done answering the questions.
- After saving your NEW ADMIT form, find it again under the Requests tab.
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Upload the documents the form requires of you.
- SUBMIT the form. Please only click Submit once—it may take a few moments for the form to submit.
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Processing time for your I-20/DS-2019 document is 15 business days from the date you successfully complete AND submit your NEW ADMIT request in iPortal. Incomplete requests will cause a delay in processing. We strongly recommend you review the instructions on our iNewStudent.ucsd.edu website under "STEP 1" before starting your iPortal request.
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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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