BEFORE YOU ARRIVE AT UC IRVINE

2025 - 2026

 

UCEAP Reciprocity Information

Study Abroad Center (SAC)
1100 Student Services II
Contact your advisor: Casie Bonstein
Reciprocity Student Resources

Visa and Immigration Information

International Center
G302 Student Center
Contact International Center (IC)
International Student Resources

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Reminders

  • Housing is not guaranteed.
  • A campus housing rental agreement lasts through the end of the academic year (June). Campus-affiliated housing rental agreements last 11.5 months. If you leave your housing before the end of the agreement, you may be subject to a cancellation fee. Rental agreements in the community may last through August 31, and may not allow for cancellation. Check all terms and conditions before making a commitment.
  • If you apply for more than one housing option, accept only one. You will be financially responsible for all agreements you accept.

Campus Housing (UC-Housing)

  • Campus housing (see Prospective Inbound Exchange Students → Housing)

Apply to housing (This application is for both Arroyo Vista housing and ACC apartments.)

Application Deadline

Fall: June 2 - Apply as soon as you activate your UCNetID and email. Students who apply after June 2 will be placed on the waitlist. 
Winter: Join the wait list to receive the next available space.

NOTE: If you are an undergraduate student you do not need to submit the Statement of Intent to Register (SIR). The SIR has already been submitted for you. 

Community Housing (Non-UC Housing)

Graduate/Undergraduate Students

 
 

Dates

We strongly urge you to purchase airline tickets AFTER you have obtained your visa and confirmed travel conditions to the US from your home country. When you do purchase a ticket, purchase a refundable/changeable ticket.

When should I arrive?

No later than

  • Fall: September 22, 2025
  • Winter: TBD

No earlier than

  • Fall: August 23, 2025
  • Winter: December 3, 2025

You may arrive no more than 30 days prior to the date printed on your visa certificate of eligibility (DS-2019). 

Start Date on Certificate of Eligibility (DS-2019):

  • Fall: September 22, 2025
  • Winter: January 2, 2026

UCI Study Abroad Center (SAC)

UCEAP Reciprocity Welcome Orientation

(see Prospective Inbound Exchange Students → Pre-Arrival Webinars, Orientations and Events)

  • Fall: September 23, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., Humanities Instructional Building - Room 100
  • Winter: TBD

EAP Exchange Partner Program (see Upon Arrival → International Exchange Partner Program)

International Center (IC) 

iNavigate UCI

Visa Check-In
Deadline: Complete within 5 days of the DS-2019 start date.

New student online training 

Complete required trainings assigned to you.

Campus Housing Move-In Dates

Dates vary with housing assignment.

Temporary Accommodation Information

Ground Transport to Campus

Enrollment Resources

Registering for Classes

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Undergraduate

Enrolling in Classes

Enrollment dates: Each student is assigned a 48-hour enrollment window. All times are California time.

  • Fall: June 9, 2025
    • View your enrollment window in your WebReg account.
  • Winter: TBD (November)
    • View your enrollment window in your WebReg account.
  • Open Enrollment: After your enrollment window closes, open enrollment times are 7:00 p.m. start date to 5:00 p.m. end date.
    • Fall: TBD
    • Winter: TBD
Enrollment Resources
Enrollment notes

Graduate Students

Graduate students usually register after consultation with the department’s graduate advisor. Check with your host department for registration advising.

Student Account

Check your account regularly to pay your fees and avoid late fees.  

Fees
  • eTech Fee: $4 per unit up to 15 unit (maximum of $60 per term). Fee will be billed to your student account in the third week of the term.
  • UCSA (UC Student Association) fee: $7; this fee is not mandatory, and you may opt-out (choose to not participate) before the deadline.
    • Opt-out deadline: prior to Friday of the third week of the term
  • Health Insurance Fees: Fees will be billed to your account each quarter. See Health Insurance and Services information.

2025-2026 cost and information are listed below.

Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)

You will automatically be enrolled in your host university health insurance plan. No action is required.

Insurance Information

  • Undergraduates: $948.57 per quarter
  • Graduates: $2,282.42 per quarter
Payment Deadlines

Classes will be dropped for payment made after:

  • Fall: September 15, 2025
  • Winter: December 15, 2025
  • Spring: March 16, 2026
Effective Dates
  • Fall: September 15, 2025 - January 1, 2026
  • Winter: January 2, 2026 - March 24, 2026
  • Spring/Summer: March 25, 2026 - September 20, 2026

Immunizations and TB Screening

Health requirements and recommendations

Upload your immunization record

Deadline

  • Fall: Before arrival on campus
  • Winter: Before arrival on campus

Waiving SHIP

To waive SHIP, you must apply for waiver by submitting documentation of comparable health insurance. Waiver must be approved by your host UC.

Waiver Deadlines
  • Fall: August 11, 2025 - September 8, 2025 (Late waiver request through October 8, 2025 with $50 late fee)
  • Winter: November 3, 2025 - December 8, 2025 (Late waiver request through January 7, 2026 with $50 late fee)
  • Spring: February 2, 2026 - March 2, 2026 (Late waiver request through April 1, 2026 with $50 late fee)

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