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 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.
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.
CONTACT US
EMAIL: General Inquiries
Email ISEO Advisors:
VIRTUAL: Appointments
Virtual Zoom Appointments with ISEO Advisors:
Student - Enrolled or previously enrolled in coursework at UCSD
Scholar - NOT enrolled in coursework at UCSD
IN-PERSON ADVISING: Student Walk-Ups
Note: Scholar Advisors currently only offer online advising via Zoom.
In-Person Student Advising with ISEO Advisors:
Student - Enrolled or previously enrolled in coursework at UCSD
FRONT DESK SERVICES: Document Pickup
Front Desk Hours and Location:
In-person services such as document pick-up/drop-off and registering for Student Walk-Ups are available at ISEO's Front Desk.Visa advising is not available at the Front Desk. International student visa advising questions can be directed to our Email, Virtual Appointments, or In-Person Walk-Ups. International scholar visa advising is offered through Email and Appointments via Zoom.
FRONT DESK HOURS | |
Monday | 10:30 am -12:00 pm to 1:00 - 4:00 pm |
Tuesday | 10:30 am -12:00 pm to 1:00 - 4:00 pm |
Wednesday | 1:00 - 4:00 pm |
Thursday | 10:30 am -12:00 pm to 1:00 - 4:00 pm |
Friday | 10:30 am -12:00 pm to 1:00 - 4:00 pm |
Saturday/Sunday/Holidays | Closed |
OUR ADDRESS
International Services and Engagement Office
Student Center B
9500 Gilman Drive #0018
La Jolla, California 92093-0018
Student Center B
9500 Gilman Drive #0018
La Jolla, California 92093-0018
TECH SUPPORT: Assistance with iPortal or iServices Requests
Assistance with iPortal or iServices Requests:
Phone: Emergency Contact
BUSINESS HOURS - EMERGENCY PHONE LINE:
- AVAILABLE:
- Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
- WHEN TO USE:
- If you have an urgent situation, such as travel issues at the U.S. Port of Entry, or if you or a U.S. government official or law enforcement officer need to speak with an ISEO Advisor.
- Please use drop-in advising for expedite requests, as this line is for emergency situations only.
- If your situation is related to your I-20/DS-2019 travel signature, refer to information regarding the I-515A and plan accordingly. It is each student's or scholar's responsibility to review ISEO's iTravel.ucsd.edu website and to prepare all documents required to seek re-entry to the U.S. before boarding a flight.
- PHONE NUMBER:
- 858-534-3730
For a true emergency that is related to health or safety, call 911, or the UC San Diego Campus Police at 858-534-4357.
For questions related to your visa status that are not urgent or an emergency, please join our Zoom Advising or submit a Contact Form above.
AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY PHONE LINE:
- AVAILABLE:
- After hours and on weekends, university holidays, and during other announced closures.
- WHEN TO USE:
- If you have an urgent situation, such as travel issues at the U.S. Port of Entry, and you or a government official or law enforcement officer need to speak with an ISEO Student or Scholar Advisor.
- If your situation is related to your I-20/DS-2019 travel signature, refer to information regarding the I-515A and plan accordingly. It is each student's or scholar's responsibility to review ISEO's iTravel.ucsd.edu website and to prepare all documents required to seek re-entry to the U.S. before boarding a flight.
- PHONE NUMBER:
- 858-534-4357 (UC San Diego Campus Police)
For a true emergency that is related to health or safety, call 911, or UC San Diego Campus Police at 858-534-4357
PRINTABLE EMERGENCY CONTACT CARD
You can download and print this card, or save it as a digital copy .
The Emergency Contact Card can be printed for your wallet and/or kept with your immigration documents. This card has important phone numbers as well as tips on what to do if you are detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or are arrested by police.
After Hours Lockbox
**THE AFTER HOURS LOCKBOX IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE DUE TO SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TO THE AREA. WE WILL UPDATE THE WEBSITE ONCE THIS OPTION BECOMES AVAILABLE AGAIN. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING**
The after hours drop box is located outside Student Center B. The drop box should only be used after consulting with an Advisor. This will ensure that items placed in the after hours drop box are picked up in a timely manner.
The after hours drop box (black box) is located on the left side immediately after crossing the bridge to enter Student Center B.
- Student Center B is across from Mandeville Auditorium and the Art of Espresso Coffee Cart
- Student Center B is the building, not the physical address, for direct instructions to our location visit:
View from Mandeville Auditorium/Art of Espresso Coffee Cart 2nd floor
Lockbox (color: black) and located immediately after crossing the bridge
View of Lockbox
FIND US ON CAMPUS
Physical Location & Address
OUR ADDRESS
International Services and Engagement Office
Student Center B
9500 Gilman Drive #0018
La Jolla, California 92093-0018
Student Center B
9500 Gilman Drive #0018
La Jolla, California 92093-0018
Driving & Parking Directions
Driving Directions
- ISEO is located off of La Jolla Village Drive on Interstate 5.
- From Interstate 5, EXIT on La Jolla Village Drive WEST.
- Proceed to the first light at the bottom of the hill and TURN RIGHT onto VILLA LA JOLLA DRIVE.
- TURN LEFT onto GILMAN DRIVE.
- At the third stop sign, TURN RIGHT onto MANDEVILLE LANE.
- We are located in Student Center B, on the corner of Gilman Drive and Mandeville Lane
Parking Information
- The Gilman Parking Structure has visitor spaces (marked "V") available for parking by the hour, and is located 3 blocks east of our office at the Student Center B on Gilman Drive and Russell Lane.
- Use the pay stations located on each floor to purchase your permit.
- Parking lot P113 is conveniently located near Student Center B, it has 22 visitor parking spots with pay stations nearby.
- For more information on other parking options, visit the UC San Diego Transportation Services website.
Shuttle & Public Transit
Triton Transit
Triton Transit operates fare-free on- and off-campus service for students, faculty, and staff, including four primary service lines:- Shuttles – Fixed-route service between campus shuttle stops
- Mobility – Door-to-door service for individuals with limited mobility
- On Demand – On-Demand service between existing Triton Transit stops during evening hours and academic breaks when fixed route service is reduced or suspended
- Charters – Support for campus events, academic and student organization field trips and athletic travel
For more information, please visit the Triton Transit webpage on the Transportation Services website.
Public Transit
Several mass transit routes serve the campus and surrounding area. UC San Diego offers different programs that provide discounted transit access for faculty, staff and students.
These include The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) buses who stop at the Gilman Transit Center, which is located on Gilman Drive just west of the Gilman Parking Structure, which is about two blocks from our office in Student Center B.
To plan your trip and get bus schedules please take a visit the San Diego MTS schedules page.
For more information regarding public transit at UC San Diego, please visit the Transportation Services website.