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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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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Request your Form I-20 or DS-2019 via iPortal! |
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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.
Request your 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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Note that iPortal requires you to log in with your Student SSO (PID) or 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 your UC San Diego program requires you to begin in the Summer.
- 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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Upcoming Pre-Arrival Webinars |
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Pre-Arrival Webinar:
Student Health: Insurance & Immunization Requirements (Graduate)
Tuesday, March 26 | 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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Pre-Arrival Webinar:
Graduate Student Funding
Thursday, March 28 | 8:30AM PDT
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There is lots to know when it comes to understanding funding packages for graduate students. Join ISEO, the Graduate Student Financial Support team at the Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs (GEPA), and Student Financial Solutions (SFS), as we discuss the various possible components of a graduation student funding package, including fellowships and on-campus academic employment; paying tuition and fees; your student account responsibilities, 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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NOW: Submit your request for your Form I-20 or DS-2019. See instructions here.
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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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