Feel like a San Diego native — before your first class starts
We want you to have the best experience at the University of San Diego and Knauss School of Business. That is why we offer an International Student Introductory Program (ISIP) as a mandatory course for new international students. Just like tour guides, we will show you what it is like to live and study in the U.S. by taking you around the USD campus and introducing you to the business, social and cultural scenes in San Diego.
To build your confidence and academic success, we will help you improve your speaking, reading and writing skills. Plus, you will have the opportunity to develop relationships with faculty, alumni and other students — so you have a network of support right from the beginning.
Preparing international students for success at USD
Explore USD's campus alongside your new classmates
Improve your skills through career and professional development seminars
Master your communication skills with academic writing workshops.
Meet and mingle with graduate business students and USD faculty
Living in San Diego
Find out everything you need to know about living in San Diego — how to find housing* and transportation as well as information about healthcare and U.S. immigration regulations