International Student Resources

Immigration regulations and procedures vary by visa type and individual circumstances and are subject to frequent change. The UC Irvine International Center is the university’s designated office for immigration advising and the most accurate source of current information.

• UC Irvine International Center services include:
  • Immigration advising,
  • Visa support,
  • SEVIS compliance, and
  • Cultural adjustment programs and workshops
• Pre-arrival resources to help you prepare for your arrival to campus
• Post-Arrival resources to help you once you have arrived

Graduate Division does not provide immigration advising, but works closely with the International Center to ensure international graduate students are connected to appropriate resources.

UC Irvine offers a range of academic and graduate student support resources to assist international students throughout their programs.

• Graduate Division services and policies
• Graduate & Postdoctoral Scholar Resource Center (GPSRC)
  • Writing Support
  • Research Library
  • Certificate Programs
• UC Irvine Libraries
• UC Irvine Center for Excellence in Writing & Communication
• English language support program: https://www.humanities.uci.edu/glc/graduate

Building community and connection is an important part of the graduate experience. International students are encouraged to participate in campus programs and organizations that foster belonging and engagement.

• Graduate International Connect (GIC):
  • Peer mentoring program designed to support the transition of incoming international graduate students at UC Irvine.
• Anteater Recreation Center (ARC)
• Graduate student organizations and cultural affinity groups
  • Associated Graduate Students
  • UC Irvine Office of Campus Organizations
• Volunteer

International graduate students may be eligible for a variety of funding opportunities and financial support services.

• Fellowships and Training Grants
• UC Irvine Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships
• Tax Information:
  • https://grad.uci.edu/funding/tax-information/
  • https://ic.uci.edu/resources-2/tax-information/
• UC Irvine Basic Needs Center
  • Emergency loans and grants

UC Irvine provides career development resources and professional preparation opportunities to support international graduate students.

• Division of Career Pathways
• OPT/CPT Employment Authorization Information
• Internship and job search platforms (Handshake, Interstride)
  • Teaching Internships
• UC Irvine Employment options for Graduate students
• Graduate & Postdoctoral Scholar Resource Center (GPSRC)
  • Career Advising
  • Professional Development Workshops
• Career Explorations

Supporting student wellbeing is an important part of graduate education.

• Wellness programs and stress management resources
• UC Irvine Student Health Center
• UC Irvine Counseling Center services

Housing and basic needs support services are available to assist international graduate students during their time at UC Irvine.

• Graduate and family housing options
• Off-campus housing resources
• UC Irvine Basic Needs Center (food and emergency support)

International graduate students have access to campus technology and learning systems to support academic success via the UC Irvine Office of Information Technology:

• UCI NetID and email setup
• Campus Wi-Fi and VPN access
• Software and technology resources
• Online learning platforms (Canvas)

UC Irvine is committed to providing a safe, accessible, and inclusive campus environment.

• UC Irvine Disability Services Center and accommodations
• Campus police and safety resources
• UC Irvine Emergency Management
  • Emergency procedures and alerts
• UC Irvine Office of Equal Opportunity & Diversity
  • Title IX resources
• UC Irvine Office of Academic Integrity & Student Conduct