International Student Orientation (ISO)
Welcome new international students!
International Student Orientation (ISO) is designed to help you get to know other students, learn more about the campus, and ease your transition to UC Santa Cruz, with a focus on international student challenges and intercultural adjustment. During orientation, you will meet Global Engagement staff, connect with our Global Leaders (continuing undergraduate students), and learn about campus resources to support your studies and success as a Banana Slug.
Orientation takes place on the UC Santa Cruz main campus and is required for all new, incoming international students in F-1 or J-1 status. More information on preparing you for your arrival at UC Santa Cruz can be found under “Pre-Arrival Orientation” in iGlobal.
Note: Students who consider themselves international but are not in F-1/J-1 status are also welcome to register and attend.
Orientation Dates:
- Wednesday, September 16 | Early-arrival move-in for frosh
- Thursday, September 17 | Frosh International Student Orientation & Family Orientation
- Friday, September 18 | International Transfer and Exchange Orientation
- Wednesday, September 23 | Graduate Student Orientation (Zoom)