Foreign Student Assistance

The International Center is a multi-purpose facility created to foster cross-cultural exchange and international education for the UCSD campus community. The International Center provides services and programs for UCSD's 4,000+ international students and scholars and for approximately 500 study abroad participants.

Services include orientation, visa and immigration regulation advising, personal academic advising, and travel document issuance. The International Center also offers programs We also offer programs that foster global perspectives. Over 900 volunteers participate in a wide variety of International Center projects.

The UCSD's International Student and Scholar Office (ISSO) offer services and programs to current international students and scholars. This office assistants with adjustment to the campus community and enhance cross cultural interactions.

You can view Information for Prospective Students at web site: International Center Information Center