BEFORE YOU ARRIVE AT UC IRVINE
2023-2024
UCEAP Reciprocity Information
Study Abroad Center (SAC)
1100 Student Services II
Contact your campus advisor
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). 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 housing)
- Campus affiliated housing
Application Deadline
Fall: June 1- Apply as soon as you activate your UCNetID and email.
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 19, 2023
- Winter: January 3, 2024
No earlier than
- Fall: August 26, 2023
- Winter: December 5, 2023
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 25, 2023
- Winter: January 3, 2024
UCI Study Abroad Center (SAC)
UCEAP Reciprocity Welcome Orientation
- Fall: September 20, 2023 (time and location to be anounced)
- Winter: January 4, 2024 (time and location to be announced)
International Center (IC)
Visa Check-In
Deadline: Complete within 5 days after the DS-2019 start date.
Campus Housing Move-In Dates
Dates vary with housing assignment.
Temporary Accommodation Information
Ground Transport to Campus
Enrollment Resources
- Department links
- Class schedule
- Course catalog
- WebReg Enroll online and check your enrollment time ("window").
- Browse class websites
- Enrollment calendar
- Prerequisite clearance request form
- Enrollment instructions
- UCInetID and password
- UCI UTeach - Need to add just 1 or 2 units? The UTeach program offers students-initiated courses in cooperation with faculty to broaden the education and university experience of all UCI students. Courses often address current popular subjects of interest to international students.
Registering for Classes
Multi-factor authentication keeps your information safe.
Undergraduate
Enrolling in Classes
Enrollment dates: Each student is assigned a 48-hour enrollment window. All times are California time.
- Fall: beginning June 12, 2023
- View your enrollment window in your WebReg account.
- Winter: beginning November 13, 2023
- 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: Your start date through September 15, 2023
- Winter: Your start date through December 15, 2023
Enrollment Resources
- Advisor Contact Information
- Biological Sciences- Enrollment Information
- Business Administration- Enrollment Information
Enrollment notes
- School of Social Sciences
- Prerequisite clearance timeline: fall- August; winter - To be announced
- Upper-division courses (numbered 100 to 199) ending with at "W" are not open to reciprocity students.
- Paul Merage School of Business
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.
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Login-in to access your dashboard: Student Billing System (ZOT)
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.
2022-2023 costs and information are listed below. Costs and information for 2023-24 is not yet available.
Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)
You will automatically be enrolled in your host university health insurance plan. No action is required.
- Undergraduates: Fall - $656.75; Winter - $604.08; Spring - $645.58
- Graduates: Fall - $1,658.13; Winter - $1567.13; Spring - $1646.59
Payment Deadlines
Classess will be dropped for payment made after:
- Fall: September 15, 2023
- Winter: December 15, 2023
- Spring: March 15, 2024
Effective Dates
- Fall: September 12, 2022 - January 3, 2023
- Winter: January 4, 2023 - March 28, 2023
- Spring/Summer: March 29, 2023 - September 24, 2023
Immunizations and TB Screening
Health requirements and recommendations
Deadline
- Fall: September 22, 2022
- Winter: January 3, 2023
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 for international students staying in their home country
- If you are denied a waiver, submit a waiver appeal explaining that you will remain in your home country and study remotely.
Waiver Deadlines
- Fall: July 25, 2022 - August 29, 2022
- Winter: November 7, 2022 - December 12, 2022
