The International Students & Programs Office (ISPO) serves nearly 2,300 international students--from more than 80 countries--who are pursuing degree and non-degree programs at UC San Diego. ISPO, one of four offices in the International Center, is dedicated to providing comprehensive advising services, programs, informational resources, and volunteer opportunities that support international students and their families in achieving their academic, professional, and personal goals, as well as serving the University’s academic department and research units in pursuit of their mission.

Quick Links:

• Graduation Invitation Letter
• International Student Handbook
• Optional Practical Training (OPT)
• Travel Warning to Mexico (dated 3/14/2010)
• Travel and Reentry
• Visa: How to Apply
• 2010-2011 Budgets for I-20 and DS-2019 Purposes
• Arrival and Orientation Information for New Students
• Information for incoming Transfer Students

News & Announcements:

• Orientation Assistants Strengthen International Campus Community
• UC San Diego International Center Releases 2008-2009 Annual Report
•  Racism is not going to happen in our UC San Diego community! Stay informed and get involved at Battle Hate

Events:

• Spring 2010 Workshops (OPT, CPT, and AT)
• Internationalize Your Experience: List of International Center programs and activities
• International Café: Join us every Friday (Weeks 1-10 during the academic year)