• ISPO’s New International Student Orientation was designed with different time zones and student interests in mind! Orientation follows a workshop or line-up format, in which different sessions are held at every hour of the day during September 8th - September 187h.
• Sessions range from regulatory workshops such as learning about your immigration documents and regulations to learning how to acclimate to university life. Additionally, you will notice that some of the sessions are repeating - please note that these are the same sessions but offered at different times in order to accommodate time zones and schedule conflicts. ISPO has designed a virtual Welcome Packet to help engage our new admits and help them prepare for the journey ahead!

• In addition to attending your college, Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs, and/or department orientations, ISPO requires all newly admitted international students to register for ISPO's Orientation.
• In order to register for New International Student Orientation, you are required to sign up for two sessions in September: one required "Know the Rules" session and one session of your choice! You are also welcome to register for as many sessions as you would like, but two minimum are required.

• YES! ISPO’s New International Student Orientation was designed with different time zones and student interests in mind! Whether you begin your program on site or remotely from your home country this fall, the sessions are designed with you in mind.
• Sessions range from regulatory workshops such as learning about your immigration documents and regulations to learning how to acclimate to university life. Additionally, you will notice that some of the sessions are repeating - please note that these are the same sessions but offered at different times in order to accommodate time zones and schedule conflicts.

• In order to register for New International Student Orientation, you are required to sign up for two sessions in September: one required "Know the Rules" session and one session of your choice!
• You are also welcome to register for as many sessions as you would like, but two minimum are required. Additionally, you will notice that some of the sessions are repeating - please note that these are the same sessions but offered at different times in order to accommodate time zones and schedule conflicts. Choose a 'Know the Rules' Session (register for the correct one depending on if you are starting your program in-person or from outside the U.S. this fall) + any other sessions you are interested in!

• Actually, ISPO encourages parents and families to register for International Parent & Family Orientation from September 21-25.When parents and families are informed, students benefit. Parents and families may have questions or concerns that are more amplified than usual.
• This year's International Parent & family Orientation will consist of webinar sessions that will inform you about the campus, student’s transition to college, and how families are supported by the university’s resources and services. We recommend that students watch the webinars with their family, even though the program will focus on the needs of parents and families. International Orientation will be completely virtual this year so that you can participate from wherever you are and have your parents attend alongside you if they'd like.

YES! ISPO offers a variety of intercultural sessions and programs designed to help you connect with other students in similar programs and also studying across similar time zones! Make sure you look out for "Intercultural" icons when registering for orientation sessions which indicate a more interactive experience!

We're glad you asked! Browse ISPO's New International Student Orientation site and browse the various tabs:

• Start at the HOME page and experience your Virtual Admission Packet.
• Click PLAY for some music to get you in the right mood to explore campus, San Diego, and begin your journey!
• Scroll to the bottom of the Registration Page for guides on starting your program remotely or in person this fall.

Within two days of the event, you will receive a message from ISPO reminding you of the date/time of your session along with instructions on how to access your session! We are excited to see each of you at our sessions, remember to check your email for orientation updates and message from ISPO!

Please email iNewStudent@ucsd.edu for more information.

All registrations are done through Zoom. Questions? Email iNewStudent@ucsd.edu.