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 exchange student at UC San Diego and to help you navigate the ins and outs of your program as an international student. Please review important information below about mandatory trainings, orientation, and ways to get involved at UC San Diego.  

Visit the iNewStudent Website 

This comprehensive site is designed just for new international students to help you understand the different steps you need to follow before you arrive! Go to iNewStudent.ucsd.edu now and click on Exchange Students.   

Set Up Your UC San Diego Student Account (Triton Login) 

All students must create this account in order to access important services critical to your arrival here and beyond. To do so, follow these instructions to retrieve your UC San Diego Personal ID (PID) and create a password.     

NOTE: Follow the Step 1 instructions exactly in the order given to set up all of your accounts. There is no “accept your offer” for exchange students.   

Check your UCSD Email Regularly 

UC San Diego, including the International Services and Engagement Office, communicates with its students via their UCSD email accounts ONLY. It is important that you set this up and check it regularly in order to receive timely information and updates. You may do this after you set up your UC San Diego Student Account (Triton Login).   

Request your Visa Document (DS-2019) 

International students requiring a non-immigrant J-1 visa to study in the USA must request and receive a Form DS-2019 (J-1 Exchange Visitor) to begin their program of study at UC San Diego. The Form DS-2019 is required to apply for the J-1 visa.   

Before beginning your DS-2019 application, you must first set up password for your UC San Diego Personal ID (PID) using the instructions outlined above.   

Processing time to complete the iPortal application for your Form DS-2019 is 15 business days. Apply early to avoid visa delays.   

Instructions to apply can be found on iNewStudent.ucsd.edu   

• Funding Requirements for DS-2019 Issuance: J-1 students must show financial support for the entire duration of their program to obtain a DS-2019.   
• Refer to this link for required funding for your program.   
• DS-2019 standard start date: All students admitted for the Fall 2024 quarter should expect to receive a Fall 2024 Program Start Date of September 23, 2024 on their DS-2019.   
• Students may enter the U.S. up to 30 days prior to this start date beginning on August 24, 2024.  

• Pay your SEVIS fee to activate your DS-2019 once ISEO has issued your DS-2019 to you. 

• Book your J-1 visa appointment once you receive your DS-2019 to avoid visa issuance delay. You must also pay the $185 DS-160 fee for your J-1 visa appointment. 

Deadline to submit DS-2019 request: August 1, 2024 

Vector Online Training   

Vector is an online program that introduces incoming students to our student community, educational environment, and behavioral expectations at UC San Diego.  

Please follow the instructions to complete both assigned modules by July 23, 2024. 

For more information, see the Office for the Prevention of Harassment & Discrimination (OPHD) website.   

ACCESS: A link to the Vector Training will be emailed to your UCSD email address. 

ISEO New Exchange Student Webinar    

As a newly admitted international exchange student, you are required to attend the New International Exchange Student Pre-Arrival Webinar on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 8:30AM PDT.  This live, virtual orientation is designed to  introduce our office, the International Services and Engagement Office (ISEO), and discuss ways you can begin to connect with ISEO and the international community here at UC San Diego. During this webinar we will also orient you to the entire visa process and walk through the first step in that process: requesting your Form DS-2019. 

TB Screening  

It is important that all incoming students meet the Tuberculosis (TB) screening requirement by submitting your screening form by July 10, 2024. A registration hold will be placed on your account on July 31, 2024 until this requirement has been met. Click here for more information and how to submit your proof of status.   

Vaccinations and Immunizations 

It is important that all incoming students meet the COVID-19 vaccination and general immunization requirements by July 10, 2024. A registration hold will be placed on your account on November 1, 2024 until this requirement has been met. Click here for more information and how to submit your proof of status.     

Enrollment for exchange students will begin in late May. Your specific enrollment dates and times will be emailed to your UCSD email account. To prepare, review our enrollment guidance here.   

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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