ATTENTION STUDENTS: Plan ahead! An I-20 or DS2019 travel
VISA AND IMMIGRATION
ADVISING
signature is NOT an emergency. Fill out the form in iGlobal and we will mail it to you if necessary.
About SISS Services for International Students and Scholars (SISS), within Global Affairs, helps to build a campus community
SISS Orientation
that includes students and scholars from over 140 countries.
All undergraduate F-1 and J-1 international first-year, transfer,
SISS supports all international students and scholars and
and exchange students will be required to enroll in the SISS
their families with visa and immigration issues. In addition
Online Extended Orientation program through Canvas, the
to preparing the necessary documents to apply for a U.S.
university’s online learning platform. Extended Orientation
visa, SISS supports international students and scholars
helps international students new to UC Davis understand
in maintaining their legal status and accessing benefits
the complex relationship between their immigration
for their status while here. All international students
status requirements and university policies in order to
and scholars have SISS advisors. SISS also provides
maintain good status in both areas. The course is available
orientation, assistance, and information regarding financial,
approximately three weeks after school begins and must be
personal, cultural, and academic concerns. Learn more at
finished prior to Thanksgiving break. There is no fee for the
siss.ucdavis.edu.
program. You will receive enrollment instructions through your UC Davis email.
Location: 3rd floor of the International Center, room 3140
Speaking With an SISS Advisor Advising Appointments You may schedule an appointment directly with your advisor. Advisors are assigned by the first letter of your surname and/or area of expertise. Please find your advisor by visiting siss.ucdavis.edu/people. If you need help finding your advisor, email siss@ucdavis.edu.
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