Overview for Newly Admitted Students

Welcome to UC Davis! 

We look forward to meeting you and helping you during your time at UC Davis. Use this page to help you prepare to begin your studies and plan your arrival to campus. 

As a newly admitted student, you have many requirements to complete before you begin your studies. It is essential to check your UC Davis email regularly for important emails from SISS and other departments. SISS will email critical information regarding your visa documents and immigration status. If you are not able to access your UC Davis email account, consider forwarding your email to an account you can access regularly or using the UC Davis Library's off-campus connection service.

• Undergraduate students: Log in to MyAdmissions regularly to ensure you fulfill all requirements.
• Graduate students: Work with your academic department and Graduate Studies to ensure you fulfill all requirements.

Resources

We encourage you to explore the entire Newly Admitted Students webpage for helpful resources. A few very important items are listed below:

• International Student Pre-Arrival Webinars. Click the link below to register: 
  • April 18, 2025: Getting Started
  • May 2, 2025: Getting Visa
  • May 16, 2025: Housing, Employment, Life in Davis (Graduate students only)
  • June 6, 2025: Check In Q&A (Undergraduate students only)
• The Pre-Arrival Checklist includes steps that must be followed to get the proper immigration documents to study at UC Davis.
• The Arrival Checklist includes steps that must be taken as soon as you get to UC Davis to maintain your immigration status.
• Visit our Staff Directory to find your SISS Advisor. SISS advises on visa, travel and other immigration-related topics.
• If you have questions about your I-20 or DS-2019 form, email us at siss@ucdavis.edu.  

Visas and Entry into the United States

Learn more about obtaining a visa

SISS Check-In

One of the first mandatory requirements in maintaining your F-1 or J-1 status is to complete SISS Check-In. You may check in online by following the steps outlined below. You cannot begin the check-in process until you arrive in the U.S.

1. Go to iGlobal
2. Log on using your Kerberos login credentials.
3. Click on “LOGIN” under Incoming and Continuing Students and Staff Members.
   • If you are having problems using this form, please refresh the iGlobal page or try it in a new browser.
     • If problems persist, please email the SISS Data Team.
   • Next, click on “CHECK-IN.”
   • Complete all required e-forms.

Once complete, you will receive an email confirming you have completed all the required steps. SISS will send you another email once we approve the check-in and activate your SEVIS record.