Contact the International Services and Engagement Office
(This page has a friendly link that's easy to remember: icontact.ucsd.edu)
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.
CONTACT US
UPCOMING OFFICE UPDATES:
- Monday, May 25 - ISEO will be closed for Memorial Day.
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.