Advising for New F-1 and J-1 Students
The International Services and Engagement Office (ISEO) is excited to welcome you to UC San Diego! ISEO supports F-1 and J-1 students with immigration-related advising questions. Please Note: For assistance with housing, tuition, booking classes, health requirements, or other university services, please contact the appropriate campus office.
ISEO’s Pre-Arrival Webinars are your go-to resource for all your questions about becoming an F-1 or J-1 student and beginning your journey at UC San Diego! Register for upcoming webinars to participate in the live Question & Answer sessions. Come back to review webinar recordings and slides as much as needed.
New Undergraduate Admit Group Advising: Pre-Arrival Webinars
Undergraduate Students
- Welcome to UC San Diego: How to Request Your Form I-20 or DS-2019 (Undergraduate)
- Applying for Your U.S. Student Visa (Undergraduate)
- Undergraduate Housing
- Student Health: Insurance and Immunization Requirements (Undergraduate)
- Finances & Student Accounts (All)
- Student Life & Getting Involved (Undergraduate)
- Campus Safety (All)
- Thursday, April 23 at 8:30am PT
- Register Here
- Getting Set Up in the U.S. - Surf Check Live (All)
- Tuesday, April 28 at 8:30am PT
- Register Here
- SEVIS Transfer Process for F-1 Students (All)
- Tuesday, May 5 at 8:30am PT
- Register Here
New Graduate Admit Group Advising: Pre-Arrival Webinars
Graduate Students
- Welcome to UC San Diego: How to Request Your Form I-20/DS-2019 (Graduate Students)
- Applying for your U.S. Student Visa (Graduate Students)
- Graduate Student Housing
- Student Health: Insurance and Immunization Requirements (Graduate Students)
- Graduate Student Funding
- English Language Requirements for Instructional Assistants (Graduate Students)
- Student Life & Getting Involved (Graduate Students)
- Finances & Student Accounts (All)
- Campus Safety (All)
- Thursday, April 23 at 8:30am PT
- Register Here
- Getting Set Up in the U.S. - Surf Check Live (All)
- Tuesday, April 28 at 8:30am PT
- Register Here
- SEVIS Transfer Process for F-1 Students (All)
- Tuesday, May 5 at 8:30am PT
- Register Here
New Exchange Admit Group Advising: Pre-Arrival Webinars
Exchange Students
- Pre-Arrival Webinar for Exchange Students
- Tuesday, June 2 at 8:30am PT
- Register Here
Still have immigration questions?
If you still have questions related to your F-1 or J-1 immigration status and are unable to find the answer in the resources above, please email ISEO and we will be happy to assist you. Please be sure to include your UCSD email address and your PID or Triton Student Number.
New International Students
Additional Resources
Have questions about housing, booking classes, tuition, health requirements, and other topics related to starting life at UC San Diego? Click below to see how you can connect with the offices that specialize in these support services.