WORKSHOPS AND WEBINARS FOR NEWLY ADMITTED STUDENTS

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2023 Pre-Arrival Webinars

Winter 2023 Orientation Webinar Recordings

Watch the Winter 2023 Orientation Webinar Recordings by clicking on the respective links below.

iOrientation 2022 Webinar Recordings

Watch the iOrientation 2022 Webinar Recordings by clicking on the respective links below.

Meet ISPO & Understand Your Immigration Documents

Learn about who we are, how we support you during your time here at UC San Diego, and familiarize yourself with your immigration documents.

Know the Rules for F-1 Students

Understand the basic rules and regulations you need to follow to maintain your immigration status while studying at UC San Diego! This workshop is designed for those who will be studying inside the U.S. this quarter.

Know the Rules for J-1 Students

Understand the basic rules and regulations you need to follow to maintain your immigration status while studying at UC San Diego! This workshop is designed for those who are EAP Reciprocity Students who are studying abroad at UC San Diego.

Working as an International Student - Undergraduate Students

Getting a job or internship is an integral part of your student experience at UC San Diego, but it’s important to know the rules. This session is for undergraduate students.

Working as an International Student - Graduate Students

Getting a job or internship is an integral part of your student experience at UC San Diego, but it’s important to know the rules. This session is for graduate students.

International Sponsored Student Orientation

International Sponsored Student Orientation is designed to help you succeed during your academic program at UC San Diego! We will be reviewing ways to maintain your status as a sponsored student, and providing an overview of the steps needed to maintain financial success with the Student Financial Solutions Office. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

Lunch & Learn: Intercultural Communication

Learn about the dimensions of intercultural communication to help you better understand your time at a new university in a new country, as well as how to use it as global citizens and leaders.

Protect Yourself: Campus Safety & Scams

It's always important to be aware of your surroundings no matter where you are, and to be alert to online scams that target students! This workshop is presented by the UCSD Police Department, Student Legal Services, Student Financial Solutions, and CARE @ the Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC).

Undergraduate Students Academic Support

You have so many people here to support you as a UC San Diego student! Learn about the different offices and resources that are in place for your academic success as an international undergraduate student.

Graduate Students Academic Support

Managing Your Finances in the U.S.

This session will cover topics like how to set up a U.S. bank account, how to pay tuition and fees, some basics about paying taxes, and more!

Budgeting 101

We are partnering with Snowball Wealth, a mobile app co-founded by UC San Diego alum, Tanya Menendez! The mobile app has a private community for UCSD students and alumni to ask questions about debt, saving and investing. When you ask questions you can reply to each other but also Snowball has a money coach and Certified Financial Planner to answer questions for free.

How to Find Employment Opportunities

Join UC San Diego's Career Center to learn about the available resources and valuable information to support you during your time at UC San Diego! This session will allow you to meet Career Center and International Students & Programs Office (ISPO) advisors, as well as cover topics such as introduction of Career Center and ISPO Advisors and Resources, Working in the U.S., and a Q&A Session.

Webinars by Date (2022):

Questions? Email iprograms@ucsd.edu

Webinar Recordings: