Office of International Students and Scholars


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Welcome to our international family! USD hosts international students and scholars from more than 70 countries around the world. We are delighted that you are joining this group of distinguished students and scholars, and we hope that your experiences here will prove intellectually challenging, culturally enriching, and personally enjoyable, whether you stay only for a few weeks, or several years.

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Remember to stop by RESUMANIA PART II JKIPJ rooms E and F, TODAY until 5pm to get your resume prepared for the FALL CAREER & INTERNSHIP FAIR which will be held at the UC forums A-C next Tuesday (September 24th) at 11:30am-2pm. This is the largest recruiting event on campus in the Fall semester. This is your opportunity to chat with over 100 employers about career opportunities including the following companies that have specifically indicated they are open to hiring international students: Bartell Hotels, CBRE Group, Inc., Century Business Solutions, Century 21 Award, Dexcom, Inc., Eurofins, Henry Schein, Hologic, Jesuit Volunteers Corps, Matthew Real Estate Investment Services, Monsido, Power Digital Marketing, San Diego Energy District Foundation, Sharp Healthcare, St. Joseph Worker Program, The Arc of San Diego, TorreyCove Capital Partners, LLC and Western Alliance Bank.
Come join ISO & OISS this Thursday for the first official Coffee Hour of the semester! Meet us at SLP 3rd floor @ 12:30pm. There will be FREE delicious food 😋, this year’s t-shirt, & more! @usdoiss
We are celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival at the International Center today and tomorrow (9/12 - 9/13)! Drop by Saints Tekakwitha and Serra Hall 201 and sample a traditional mooncake! The Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated primarily in East and Southeast Asia and coincides with the fullest moon of the year(tomorrow, 9/13). Learn more about the origins of this festival and how it is celebrated here: https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/what-is-mid-autumn-festival/index.html
Thank you all for a great orientation week! I hope you had as much fun as we did! 🌎💛
Be sure to check out the Alcalá Bazaar today to explore the many student involvement options on campus! The @isousd International Student Organization will be there, come say hello!
San Diego Harbor Cruise tickets, for NEW & CURRENT international students available for sale @ the International Center (Serra Hall 201). Join us this Friday (6th) for dinner, a beautiful view of the sunset, and a dance floor with international music!!!
Join us in our Little Italy Farmers Market tour! 🍇🥝🍋🍅
Good morning GRAD STUDENTS! Please check out our available GA position at the International Center for the academic year!
Please Note: University of San Diego is closed on Thursday, July 4th for the Independence Day Holiday! We will be open on July 5th for regular hours (8:30am - 5pm) Wishing everyone a happy and safe 4th of July. In town for the holiday? Check out the Complete Guide to San Diego Fireworks here: https://timesofsandiego.com/life/2019/07/01/complete-guide-to-san-diego-fireworks-on-july-4-2019/

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OISS attempts to provide the most recent, useful information to our students. However, we make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to here, the iTorero Portal, and in emails coming out of OISS. Information provided by OISS does not constitute and should not be considered legal advice or a legal opinion, and it may not necessarily reflect the most current legal developments. OISS likewise cannot guarantee the outcome of status-related benefit requests filed with US government agencies.  Students should seek the advice of counsel or a tax professional for additional guidance. OISS reminds students and scholars that failure to comply with F-1 and J-1 regulations is a violation of your status, which may result in serious consequences including the termination of your SEVIS record, your inability to re-enter the US, and the accrual of unlawful presence which could lead to your removal from the US. Direct all questions regarding your F-1 and J-1 status to OISS, internationaloffice@sandiego.edu