Information about UCEAP and MBA Exchange Orientation

• International Student Pre-Arrival Orientation

  • Required; Virtual
  • Hear from fellow international students and learn about UC Davis and life in the U.S.
  • Prepare for coming to UC Davis. Topics include Arriving in the U.S., Life in the U.S. and on Campus, Culture at UCD, and more!
  • You must complete Pre-Arrival Orientation to receive your Form DS-2019. 

• International Student Arrival Orientation

  • Required; Virtual
  • Learn about UCD academic policies and international student visa regulations.
  • Prepare to be a successful international student at UC Davis. Topics include enrollment requirements, reporting requirements, travel, and more.
  • You will receive access to the virtual arrival orientation by email after you arrive in the U.S. and complete the online check-in.

• UCEAP In-Person Orientation

  • Required; In-Person
  • When: September 16, 2024, 8:30 a.m.
  • Location: UC Davis International Center, room 3119
  • Attendance is mandatory for all J-1 visa holders

• SISS Workshops and Events

  • Optional; In-person
  • Daily Life at UC Davis Series
    • Attend optional in-person sessions to help you adjust to life at UC Davis
      • Seating is limited. First come, first served.
    • When: September 17 and 18, 2024
      • View the full schedule (subject to change)
    • Where: UC Davis International Center, room 3119
    • Previously recorded sessions are available for viewing.
  • Campus and Downtown Davis Tours
    • Join a student-led tour to see different parts of campus and downtown Davis, including the Farmers Market!
    • When: September 18, 3 p.m.
    • Where: Meet in the International Center lobby
  • Ice Cream Social
    • Enjoy some ice cream and meet new international students!
    • Meet your SISS Advisor and ask general questions
    • When: September 24, 2-3 p.m.
    • Where: International Center lobby
    • RSVP to the event

When to Arrive

All students coming to the U.S. to study on a DS-2019 can enter the United States up to 30 days before the program start date listed on these documents. We strongly recommend that students take advantage of this early arrival option to have enough time to recover from jet lag, become familiar with the campus and community, and finalize housing before beginning classes.

Transfer students may travel and re-enter the United States any time while between school programs. However, transfer students must re-enter with their UC Davis DS-2019, and not the previous school's document. They must also have a passport that is valid at least six months into the future, and a visa in their passport that is valid on the date of return to the United States.