Scholar Advising

Scholar Advisors are available to meet by email or Zoom with faculty and scholars to discuss a variety of topics, including:

• Changes, extensions, amendments of status, or transfers to or from UC San Diego
• Travel questions
• J-1 212(e) and waiver questions
• Options beyond a current immigration status, including permanent residency
• J-1 insurance requirements
• Referrals to UC San Diego and community resources

In-Person Services

To ensure we are able to support scholars across campus and at all UC San Diego locations, Scholar Advisors do not offer regular in-person advising or walk-in services. We encourage you to email ischolars@ucsd.edu  or schedule a Zoom appointment with a Scholar Advisor. If you would prefer to meet in person, please email ischolars@ucsd.edu  or your assigned advisor, we are happy to work with you to find a time for an in-person appointment.

Pickup and Drop-Off Services

If you need to pick up or drop off documents with ISEO, please schedule a pickup or drop-off appointment in advance. This allows us to prepare your documents for pickup and ensure that someone is available to receive your materials.

• STEP 1:Schedule Your Pickup or Drop-Off Appointment
  • Schedule via ISEO Scholar Services Pickup and Drop-Off Appointment Scheduler (Calendly)
  • Appointments are in 5-minute intervals
  • Arrive on time for your reserved slot
  • Some appointments occur outside Front Desk hours (office is closed)
    • If so, we will meet you at the doors facing Gilman Drive
    • Do not use the Bridge entrance
  • Pickup/drop-off only, no advising available. For questions, contact your ISEO Schoolar Advisor directly

• STEP 2: Review the Location
  • ISEO Front Desk, Student Center B (Gilman Drive & Mandeville Lane)
    • During Front Desk hours: go to the Front Desk
    • Outside Front Desk hours (office is closed):
      • Meet at doors facing Gilman Drive (street)
      • Bridge entrance will be closed

• STEP 3: What to Expect and What to Bring
  • Bring any form of ID (required for document release)
  • The appointment is meant for a quick visit focused on pickup/drop-off only, you will be assisted by ISEO student workers as such there is no advising during appointment

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. 
• 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.

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. 
• 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.