Pre-Arrival Webinar for Education Abroad Program Reciprocity

University of California, San Diego
July 19, 2016
istudents@ucsd.edu | (858) 534-3730
file.pptx
Gabriela
Hoffmann
International Student Advisor
ISPO Website
ispo.ucsd.edu
ISPO Email
istudents@ucsd.edu
Malou Amparo
International House
Ray Flores
Housing
Grace Fuller
International & Non-Resident
Outreach Coordinator
Steffa Collens
International & Non-Resident
Outreach Coordinator
Paulette Greisner
UCEAP
file.pptx
Ralitsa Kirova
UCEAP
•
Familiarize yourself with the International
Students & Programs Office & EAP Resources
•
Getting started at UC San Diego
•
The International Student Orientation Program
•
Learn about UC San Diego campus resources
for EAP International Students
o
o
o
o
o
o
Travel
Enrollment/Fees
Housing
Health
Working in the USA
Approaching Deadlines and Checklists
file.pptx
file.pptx
•
•
Add to your “favorites”
Bookmark it!
• Request Forms
• Information Guides
• Tutorials
ispo.ucsd.edu
Search for “Ispo Ucsd”
file.pptx
http://ispo.ucsd.edu/new-students/eap-reciprocity-students/index.html
file.pptx
http://eap.ucop.edu/ReciprocalExchanges/Pages/Campuses/Instructions/Fall2016/UCSD.aspx
file.pptx
•
•
•
Earliest arrival with UCSD DS-2019: 30 days before start
date on your DS-2019
• August 15, 2016
Summer work/study
• MUST depart U.S. and apply for new J-1 visa with
UCSD DS-2019
• Cannot begin studies on a different program
sponsor DS-2019
Travel in and out of U.S. before program start date
(during 30 days before orientation begins)
• Use caution – can be risky
• Inform the International Students & Programs Office
(ISPO) first
file.pptx
A few important deadlines:
•
•
•
•
EAP student enrollment occurred on May
4 and 15, 2016
Health insurance fees due by September 16, 2016
Fall Quarter begins on September 19, 2016
First day of instruction is September 22, 2016
Must enroll in at least 12 units
Fees/Payments: My TritonLink at students.ucsd.edu, under “Finance Tools”
file.pptx
International House: Competitive process; offered 101 spots
for total of 120 EAP applicants in the I-House program
• Applicants not accepted are automatically considered for
the few openings that may occur throughout summer and
into fall
• It is strongly suggested that applicants not initially
accepted to I-House seek alternative housing options
• All-campus housing waitlist:
http://hdh.ucsd.edu/housing/currentresidents/pages/Waitli
st.html
• All students: access to online room assignment beginning
August 4th
• Move-in date: September 16th
•
•
•
Housing, Dining, & Hospitality:
http://hdh.ucsd.edu/housing/
International Center Housing Resources:
http://ispo.ucsd.edu/new-students/living-insan-diego/housing/index.html
UCSD Commuter Student Services:
http://students.ucsd.edu/campusservices/parking-andtransportation/commuting/commuter-studentservices
•
No application fee required
•
Provides free short term
housing and cultural exchange
with an American family
•
Serving UCSD students and
scholars for 10 years
http://www.solanabeachhostfamilies.org/
o
All passengers arriving on international flights must complete U.S. Customs and Border Protection
(CBP) entry procedures at the International Terminal Arrivals Hall.
o
Carry your PASSPORT, VISA and DS-2019 in your carry-on bag. Do not pack them in your check-in
luggage.
o
For details visit www.cbp.gov for information about clearing CBP.
•
Passport scanned at airport
•
Electronic I-94 record
automatically created once your
passport is scanned
•
Receive entry (admission) stamp
in passport
•
Access electronic record using
the link below after entry
•
Print copy for your records
•
Bring copy to Intl Student
Orientation to check for accuracy
www.cbp.gov/I94
o
o
o
o
Friends and/or family
Public buses, San Diego Metro Transit Service (SD MTS)
www.sdmts.com
UC San Diego Shuttles and Public Transport serving UCSD
http://transportation.ucsd.edu/shuttles/
Ground transportation options from San Diego International Airport
www.san.org/sdia/transportation/public.aspx
International Center Arrival Resources
http://ispo.ucsd.edu/new-students/transportation-arriving-usa.html
file.pptx
•
From LAX Airport: FlyAway Bus to Union Station & Irvine Train
Station
•
•
www.lawa.org (Under “Ground Transportation”)
From Union Station & Irvine Train Stations:
•
www.amtrak.com
•
By Bus: www.greyhound.com
•
Rental Car: check “ground transportation, www.lawa.org
•
By Air: Fly from LAX to SAN
file.pptx
http://icenter.ucsd.edu/ispo/new/registration/index.html
•
•
•
Check in to the International Center within 15 days of your program start so we can
register your SEVIS record.
Failure to check-in may result in the termination of your SEVIS record and loss of your F-1
or J-1 status.
Check-in requirement satisfied by attending International Student Orientation
To complete the Document Check after arrival into the U.S.:
•
•
•
•
Step 1: Print your electronic I-94 form from https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/
Step 2: Update your local and permanent address in Tritonlink.
Step 3: Attend the International Student Orientation for document review. By attending the
international student orientation, you are fulfilling your document check requirement.
NOT required to attend college orientation
• To open a bank account:
• Passport
• Student ID
• Current local (UCSD) address
• $100 for initial deposit
• To purchase a cell phone contract:
• Passport
• Student ID
• Current local (UCSD) address
• Residence hall or apartment
• What is an RA (Resident Assistant)?
• A valuable resource for fellow students in the residence halls/apartments
• First point of contact for any kind of residence life conflict
• Enforces residence policies
• Builds a residential community through various programming
• What is a CSO (Community Service Officer)?
• Campus safety escort after dark
• Assists with medical emergencies
• Assists with lock outs in emergencies
• U.S. legal drinking age: 21 years old
• Illegal to provide alcohol to those under
21 years old
• Consumption of alcohol on campus:
only if ALL guests are 21 years or older
• Illegal to consume alcohol in public
• Student Conduct Code
• Health insurance is mandatory for every
student at UC San Diego
• Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)
• Health Fee Waiver
• SHIP Website:
https://wellness.ucsd.edu/studenthealth/i
nsurance/Pages/default.aspx
file.pptx
•
Most routine care available on
campus at Student Health Services
(SHS)
•
Nurse Advice Line
•
Urgent Care centers
•
Emergency Medical facilities
•
Emergency care information:
http://studenthealth.ucsd.edu/emerg
encymed.shtml
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
• All UCSD students were required to submit their vaccine
immunization history/information via MyApplication by
July 15, 2016
• There are required vaccinations and recommended
vaccinations:
https://wellness.ucsd.edu/studenthealth/healthrequirements/Pages/default.aspx.
• For questions, contact Student Health through the “Ask a
Nurse” function at:
https://wellness.ucsd.edu/studenthealth/Pages/default.a
spx.
file.pptx
Needed to have completed the Tuberculosis Screening
Questionnaire in MyApplication by July 15, 2016
• If you were required to submit the TB Assessment Form based on the
answers you provided, you needed have your health care provider
complete the form and send to UCSD Student Health Services also by July
15, 2016
• Registration holds for non-completion begin in the late summer
• Please direct all questions about the TB Screening Questionnaire
to the Student Health Center
• More Information: http://studenthealth.ucsd.edu/tb.shtml
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
J-1 exchange visitor students can work in the USA
On-Campus of off-campus work/internships allowed
Can take part during or immediately after your studies at
UCSD
Off-campus work is called “Academic Training”
Authorization required through ISPO for paid OR unpaid
positions.
See the ISPO website for more information
Attend a required J-1 Academic Training Workshop at
ISPO before applying
EAP Exchange Student Orientation:
Sunday, September 18th
Registration information to follow by email
International student orientation is mandatory
http://ispo.ucsd.edu/new-students/orientation.html
All new international students must complete the
iTriton Online Training
Beginning NOW
http://ispo.ucsd.edu/new-students/itriton.html
Deadline to complete:
Friday, September 30th
This online training is mandatory
NOW!
iTriton Online Training opens. You may begin this online training.
JULY 15th
Deadline to complete the Immunization Requirement and
Tuberculosis Screening Questionnaire in MyApplication
AUGUST 1ST
Deadline to complete the “We are Tritons” requirement
SEPTEMBER 16th Deadline to complete your iTriton Online Training.
SEPTEMBER 18th Attend International Center orientation (more information to follow
by email)
o ISPO website: istudents.ucsd.edu
o ISPO email: eapreciprocity@ucsd.edu or
istudents@ucsd.edu
o ISPO phone: (858) 534-3730
“Ispo Ucsd”