Preparing for UC San Diego | UCEAP Reciprocity System

Contact Information

UCEAP Reciprocity and Visa & Immigration Information

International Students and Programs Office (ISPO)
Student Center B (on the corner of Gilman Drive and Mandeville Lane)
Contact ISPO
International Student Resources
Reciprocity Student Resources

Housing

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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.

International House (UC Housing)

Graduates/Undergraduates

Explore I-House
Apply to I_House
Contact I-House

Application Period for UCEAP reciprocity students

Fall: Deadline is June 10, 2022 (11:59 p.m. California time) - You will receive instructions by email.
- Assignments to be announced by the end of June 2022
- Research community housing options to be prepared for off-campus living if you do not receive an assignment.
Winter: Deadline is November 10, 2022 (application opens October 31, 2022) -You will receive instructions by email.
- Assignments to be announced late November to early-December, 2022
- Research community housing options to be prepared for off-campus living if you do not receive an assignment.

Application Requirements: Student must have an active UCSD PID. Respond using your UCSD email.

Notes: Admission to I-House is competitive and based on your willingness to be an active member of the I-House community.

Give yourself adequate time to fill out the application completely. It will be read and is an important part of the I-House selection process. Unfortunately, some qualified applicants may not be admitted due to space limitations.

Residence Halls and University Apartments (UC Housing)

Undergraduate Students

Housing Waitlist (Winter-Opens November 7, 2022)
Contact the Housing Waitlist

Add your name to the waitlist if you do not receive an I-House assignment.

Community Housing (Non-UC Housing)

Graduate/Undergraduate Students

Off Campus Housing Office

Explore Off-Campus Options

ISPO Housing Resources

UCSD ID/PID is required to search listings

Arrival Information & Orientation

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/changable ticket.

When should I arrive?

No later than

Fall: September 18, 2022
Winter: January 8, 2023

No earlier than

Fall: August 20, 2022
Winter: December 5, 2022

Arrive no more than 30 days prior to the start date printed on your visa certificate of eligibility (DS-2019). Students who do not have pre-arranged housing are advised to arrive as early as possible.

Start Date on Certificate of Eligibility (DS-2019)

Fall: September 19, 2022
Winter: January 4, 2023

Orientation Programs

International Student Orientation for UCEAP reciprocity students

Fall

Mandatory sessions (online) September 7 - 9, 2022
Social Events and workshops (optional in-person): September 12-21, 2022

Winter: January 11, 2023 (virtual) 5 - 6 p.m.

International Student Document Self-Check

Deadline: Within 10 days of your program start date
Complete the document self-check.

Complete these important tasks by the deadlines indicated.

If not completed, your UCSD account will be subject a "hold" which will prevent you from enrolling in courses.

iTriton Training

Fall deadline: September 6, 2022
Winter deadline: January 4, 2023
Online iTriton

Everfi Undergraduate Student Training

Fall: July 26, 2022
Winter: Prior to November 7, 2022; Completion of the training is a condition of enrollment.
Everfi Training

Move-In Dates

I-Housing move-in: Check your UCSD email or contract for move-in date.

I-House early arrival: Contact ERC Residential Life office. You will be charged a daily rate for early arrival.

Temporary Accommodations (Non-UC)

Temporary housing options (from the International Students and Programs Office)
Solana Beach Host Families

Ground Transport to Campus

Transportation (from the International Students and Programs Office)
Campus map

Course Enrollment

Enrollment Resources

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Academic Advising

Enrollment steps
College academic advising (You will be assigned to one of the colleges for administrative advising- add/drop petitions, withdrawals.)
Department advisor contact information (Contact departments for academic advice and questions about enrollment.)
- Biological Sciences
- Economics

Registering for Classes

Preauthorization System for access to courses with prerequisites

If the class in which you wish to enroll has prerequisites or restrictions, submit your preauthorization request via the EASy (Enrollment Authorization System).
In your request, include a description of your home university course equivalent to the listed prerequisite.
Upload PDF documentation supporting your enrollment in the selected course.
Submit the request.
You will receive an email notification once the department has made a decision. In some cases, you may be required to supply additional documents such as course syllabi or transcripts.
If your request is approved, visit WebReg to enroll.

Enrolling in Classes

Fall

View your appointment in WebReg starting May 17, 2022
Pass 1: May, 24, 2022
Pass 2: June 1, 2022

Winter

View your appointment in WebReg starting -November 2, 2022
Pass 1: Wednesday, November 9, 2022 with appointment start times beginning between 11:50AM and 2:30PM until Friday, 11/11/22 at 11:59PM
Pass 2: Wednesday, November 11, 2022 with appointment start times beginning between 11:50AM and 2:30PM until Friday, 01/20/23 at 11:59PM

View your appointment times in TritonLink. All times are California time.

Graduate Students

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

Financial Information

Student Account

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

Your E-Bill: UCSD sends an E-Bill notice to your UCSD-issued e-mail address when your bill is ready to be viewed and paid. You are responsible for checking your student account regularly and paying any fees that apply.

Paying Fees

Fees

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: by the second week of the term
  - Fall: $3
  - Winter: $2
  - Spring: $2
Health Insurance Fees: Fees will be billed to your account each quarter. See Health Insurance information.