BEFORE YOU ARRIVE AT UC IRVINE
2019-2020
UCEAP Reciprocity Information
Study Abroad Center (SAC)
1100 Student Services II
Contact your advisor: Dana Lapsley
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.
- Rental agreement last 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. Check all terms and conditions.
- 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)
- Undergraduate students under 25 years of age
- Undergraduate students 25 years of age or older
- Graduate students all ages
Application Deadline
Fall: June 1
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
California Housing Board
Dates
When should I arrive?
No later than
- Fall: September 22, 2019
- Winter: January 2, 2020
No earlier than
- Fall: August 24, 2019
- Winter: December 3, 2019
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 23, 2019
- Winter: January 2, 2020
UCI Study Abroad Center (SAC)
UCEAP Reciprocity Welcome Orientation
Date: January 3, 2020
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Student Services II, Room 1010
Date: January 7, 2020
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Student Services II patio
Date: January 8, 2020
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Student Services II, Room 1010
International Center (IC)
Visa Check-In
Deadline: Complete within 3 days after arrival in the US.
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
Registering for Classes
Undergraduate
Enrolling in Classes
Enrollment dates: Each student is assigned a 48-hour enrollment window. All times are California time.
- Fall: beginning June 10, 2019
- View your enrollment window in your WebReg account starting May 13, 2019.
- Winter: beginning November 18, 2019
- View your enrollment window in your WebReg account starting: November 11, 2019
- Open Enrollment: After your enrollment window closes, open enrollment times are 7:00 p.m. start date to 5:00 p.m. end date.
Enrollment Resources
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.
- Health Insurance Fees: Fees will be billed to your account each quarter. See Health Insurance and Services information.
2019-2020 costs 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.
- Undergraduates: $631.29 each quarter
- Graduates: $1,459.18 each quarter
Payment Deadlines
Late payment fee $50 is assessed after:
- Fall: September 16, 2019
- Winter: December 16, 2019
- Spring: March 16, 2020
Classes will be dropped for payment after:
- Fall: October 18, 2019
- Winter: January 24, 2020
- Spring: April 17, 2020
Effective Dates
- Fall: September 23, 2019 - January 1, 2020
- Winter: January 2, 2020 - March 24, 2020
- Spring/Summer: March 25, 2020 - September 27, 2020
Immunizations and TB Screening
Health requirements and recommendations
Deadline
- Fall: October 25, 2019
- Winter: February 7, 2020
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: June 24, 2019 - September 9, 2019
- Winter: November 4, 2019 - December 9, 2019
