In the belief that effective education exchange can lead to greater understanding and appreciation between people of different cultures and traditions, the UCSD International Center and the Friends of the International Center work together to maintain the International Center as a focal point for campus and community services and programs.
The International Center's student advising operations (the International Student/Scholar Office and the Programs Abroad Office) offer multiple resources to graduate students. The International Student/Scholar Advising Office provides pre-arrival information, a host family program, orientation and check-in, ongoing advising on immigration and visa matters, and providing referrals to UCSD international students and scholars.
The UC Education Abroad Program offers study abroad for UC credit. The Opportunities Abroad Program provides alternative options for graduate students to pursue foreign study and work abroad options. The Programs Abroad Library at the International Center provides detailed information on all of these options as well as funding sources for international research and study.
The International Center also offers educational, cultural, and social events to the campus community. These events are open to students, staff, and faculty of UCSD and members of the surrounding community. The Center provides numerous services and international exchange opportunities for the UCSD community, including tutoring, community contact programs, ethnic dinners, housing assistance for international students and scholars, presentations, and sponsorship of the International Club.
Every Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the campus is invited to attend an informal lunch gathering at the Center. For only $2.50, attendees receive a buffet lunch and have an opportunity to meet a wide array of students, faculty and researchers, including graduate and post-doctoral students.
The International Center facility may be rented by graduate students and departments for presentations, meetings and social events. A special rate is offered for graduate student organizations and departments.
The Friends of the International Center play an active role in the educational, social and cultural activities and projects of the International Center. The Friends is a non-profit volunteer organization made up of campus and community members, whose purpose is to provide services and programs for all students, both international and U.S., who are associated with UCSD.
The Center is located at the corner of Library Walk and Gilman Drive on the main UCSD campus and is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Contact the International Center at:
International Student/Scholar Advising Office: (858) 534-3730
Programs Abroad Advising Office: (858) 534-1123
Facility Reservations: (858) 534-6442/3730
http://icenter.ucsd.edu