Contact the International Services and Engagement Office
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Our mission is to provide holistic support for all, with a focus on our international community through a full range of collaborative services and programs and foster an inclusive and welcoming environment for reciprocal learning and intercultural exchange.
Important Note:
iServices Requests and Processing Delays: Please be aware that ISEO is currently experiencing a high volume of requests resulting in delayed processing times. Our commitment to processing documents as quickly and efficiently as possible, while being available for advising support, remains our top priority.
ISEO can confirm that requests are processed in the order in which they were received. ISEO’s average processing time for a New Admit I-20 or DS-2019 Request is 15 business days (approximately 3 weeks). Due to the high volume of requests, ISEO may exceed average processing times and request that students exercise patience as we are working diligently to process documents within the normal time frame. We understand the importance and urgency of your request and are working to process your requests as quickly as possible.
CONTACT US
UPCOMING OFFICE UPDATES:
- Monday, June 22 - ISEO will resume Front Desk & Drop-In Services. Please check the updated hours via Student Advising.
- Please note that ISEO is fully virtual in the summer and will re-open for in-person services at the start of Fall 2026.
- Friday, July 3 - ISEO will be closed for the 4th of July Holiday.
Connect with ISEO Advisors:
To connect with the appropriate advising team, please choose the option that best describes you.
Student Advising
Student Advisors assist individuals who have been admitted to UC San Diego, are currently enrolled in coursework, or are alumni on OPT, STEM OPT, or Academic Training.
Scholar Advising
Scholar Advisors assist individuals who are not enrolled in coursework at UC San Diego and are joining UC San Diego to teach, conduct research, or work.
Our Populations
STUDENTS = Admitted to UC San Diego, currently enrolled, or were enrolled in coursework (alumni)
ISEO’s Student Services advising team advises international F-1 and J-1 students who have accepted an offer of admission to UC San Diego, or are currently in F-1/J-1 status and are enrolled in courses at UC San Diego,
or are alumni on OPT/STEM OPT or Academic Training.
SCHOLAR = NOT enrolled in coursework at UC San Diego, Teaching or Research assignment only
ISEO’s Scholar Services advising team advises faculty and scholars who are teaching or conducting research at UC San Diego in J-1, H-1B, E-3, TN, O-1, and non-UC San Diego sponsored OPT/STEM employed by UC San Diego. If an individual is a student at their home institution and comes to the U.S. solely to conduct research, they are considered to be scholars while at UC San Diego.