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Orientation

Join us for International Student Orientation in September »

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J-1 Scholar Workshop

Department and division staff training on ISSS procedures, document requirements, and J-1 scholar regulations »

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Newly Admitted?

Get a jump start on your academic career with Summer Academy »

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Graduate Preparation Program

Aug. 26 – Sep. 19, 2019 »

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Are You New to Santa Cruz?

Check out our international student and scholar handbooks for tips on driver's licenses, bank accounts, housing, and more »

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Events Calendar

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  • No text descriptionApril 23, 2019Congratulations to the Sara Matthews Scholarship recipients
  • Students at the beach during 2017 summer academyApril 17, 2019Get a jump start on the academic year with Summer Academy

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Global Engagement

We coordinate UCSC global initiatives, ISSS and Study Abroad.Global button

Study Abroad information

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