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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Use the iNewStudent Website to Guide You to UC San Diego! |
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Have you checked out the iNewStudent.ucsd.edu website? iNewStudent.ucsd.edu is set up to walk you through the various tasks you need to complete to successfully arrive to the United States and begin your program of study at UC San Diego. Information is organized in the order you should attend to it. When you complete one step in your journey, read through the next step!
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What to Do While You Wait for Your Form I-20 or DS-2019 |
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To begin your journey to the U.S., you must first request your Form I-20 or DS-2019 (visa certificate of eligibility) from ISEO by submitting the appropriate NEW ADMIT request in iPortal. Standard processing time is 15 business days to receive your Form I-20 or DS-2019 once you have successfully completed and submitted your NEW ADMIT document request in iPortal.
While you wait for your Form I-20 or DS-2019 to be issued, here are some things you can do:
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Watch your UC San Diego email in case ISEO requires additional information from you in order to complete your NEW ADMIT request. If additional information is needed in order for us to issue your Form I-20 or DS-2019, an ISEO Advisor will set your NEW ADMIT request to "Incomplete - Check Details" status. If this happens, you will receive an email notification that your iPortal request is Incomplete and requires you to resubmit it with additional information. Keep an eye on your UCSD email and make sure to pay attention to any notifications you may receive from iPortal. If you do receive a notification that your NEW ADMIT request is Incomplete, follow instructions here to review and resubmit the request.
- Begin preparing the information and documents you will need to apply for your F-1 or J-1 visa stamp. Watch or review our Applying for Your U.S. Visa pre-arrival webinar to familiarize yourself with what you will need to do once you receive your Form I-20 or DS-2019.
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Submit your pending Admissions Documents, including your WES Course-by-Course evaluation if required! While you wait for your Form I-20 or DS-2019 (or while you wait for your visa interview, once you have scheduled it), is a perfect time to work on completing any pending admission requirements. Review the "After Admission Decision" instructions here on the Graduate Admissions website.
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Begin researching housing options, and apply for on-campus housing if preferred. If you are hoping to live on-campus, submit your request for housing on the HDH Graduate and Family Housing website. Additionally, begin to review off-campus housing resources here. You can also watch or review our Graduate Student Housing pre-arrival webinar for an overview of graduate housing options in San Diego.
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Upcoming Pre-Arrival Webinars |
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Pre-Arrival Webinar:
Teaching Assistants & English Language Requirements (Graduate)
Tuesday, April 2 | 8:30AM PDT
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If you have been offered a UC San Diego Graduate funding package that includes a teaching assistantship, or if you are interested in on-campus academic employment, join the International Services and Engagement Office (ISEO) and the Teaching and Learning Commons (The Commons) to learn more about the requirements for securing a teaching assistantship position, English language requirements for qualification, required proficiency testing, and more.
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Pre-Arrival Webinar:
Student Life & Getting Involved (Graduate)
Thursday, April 4 | 8:30AM PDT
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UC San Diego offers so many opportunities to create belonging outside of your academic program. Join the International Services and Engagement Office (ISEO) and the Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs (GEPA) to learn about getting involved in campus life outside of the classroom and lab.
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VISIT iNewStudentWebinars.ucsd.edu TO SEE RECORDINGS OF PAST WEBINARS:
Recordings are posted approximately 1 week after the webinar has taken place.
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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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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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