Welcome to the International
Students & Programs Office

International transfer students at Fall 2011 orientationTriton students with the Sun GodInternational Center's weekly I-Cafe on the patioStudents at the beach in La JollaSoccer club membersTaiko performanceBus tour and bonfire participants pose at a stop in Balboa ParkChinese Student PanelStudents work at an international fairStudents gather for a bonfire at the Shores in La JollaKayaking AdventureChinese Student Panel

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Student Spotlight

Cynthia WuCynthia Wu is a PhD student at UC San Diego, currently part of a joint program between the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department. She moved here from China after receiving her Bachelor in Engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Cynthia....(read more)

2013 NRISS Winners

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Program Spotlight

English in Action tableThe English in Action tutor program (EIA) is a volunteer-run program that helps international students/scholars and their spouses with English language skills. Anyone can volunteer! All you need is interest in learning about new cultures while helping the international community acclimate to their new environment. Want to be a tutor? or need a tutor? (read more)

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Contact Us

International Students & Programs Office (ISPO)
Phone: (858) 534-3730
Fax: (858) 534-0909

Email: Visit our Contact Us page

UC San Diego's International Center
On Library Walk, next to Gilman Drive (map and directions)

Mailing Address:
International Center
9500 Gilman Drive #0018
La Jolla, California 92093-0018

Staff Contacts

Emergency Contacts

Hours

Monday through Friday
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Advising Hours for International Students

Appointments are offered at half-hour increments:
Monday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.; 3:00–4 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. – noon; 1–4 p.m.

Walk-In Advising (no appointment needed):
Wednesday:
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thursday:
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

To schedule an appointment, call (858) 534-3730

Café Conversations (Weeks 1–10):
Fridays: Noon – 1 p.m. at the Friday International Café

More Info

Annual Reports

Come to the International Cafe on Fridays!

Click to see student forms & guides!


See a list of programs and events for international students at UCSD!
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