Services for International Students and Scholars

COVID-19 Information:

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Get to know more about how SISS helps incoming and current international students and scholars, and how you can connect with your SISS student advisor.

Office Closures

Attention students: SISS student advising appointments will be unavailable from October 12–14, 2022, while SISS staff attends a professional conference. During this time, document processing may be delayed. Please plan accordingly.

SISS is closed on weekends, university holidays, and the days between Christmas and New Year's Day. All holidays are listed on the campus Academic and Administrative Calendar. Please note: In advance of a three-day weekend, SISS will close early and services will end at 2 p.m. on the business day before the holiday weekend.

The International Center is open. In-person paperwork drop-off and pick-up are available on Mondays–Fridays from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1–4 p.m., except for university holidays. Limited in-person advising is available Mondays–Thursdays. Virtual advising continues for international students and scholars. You may contact your SISS advisor to schedule an appointment by visiting our Staff Directory.

If you have an emergency and need to get in contact with SISS staff, please read our Emergency Contact information.

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Watch the Recording Life After UC Davis: Immigration Options for Students and Postdocs

Undergraduate students, graduate/professional students, and postdocs who are planning to stay in the United States to work after leaving UC Davis can hear from legal experts Charina P. Garcia and Melissa Harms, both partners at WR Immigration, LLP, about visa options for international students and scholars after they leave UC Davis.

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Getting Settled at UC Davis

There are many campus and community resources available to our international students and scholars. Read our International Student and Scholar Handbook and visit the resources section of our website to help with arriving, getting settled, and enjoying your time at UC Davis, including:

Location

UC Davis International Center, Suite 3140

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Global Affairs

Global Affairs brings the world to UC Davis, welcoming more than 10,000 international students, scholars and leaders, and hosting programs that inspire global curiosity, understanding and engagement.

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Admissions

UC Davis welcomes international student applications from around the globe. Before you begin the admission process, you should ensure that you meet the UC Admission Requirements for either freshman or transfer applicants.

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