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The UCSC Physics Department supports international graduate students through various resources and services designed to help you succeed academically and adapt to life in the U.S. This page provides a comprehensive guide to essential information, tools, and support services.
Make sure you are signed for iGlobal before dealing with any of the monetary logistics. To do so, visit iGlobal login > select the yellow login button > Login with your Cruz id and Gold password > Complete the Departmental Access Request Form > Wait for an email confirming your access from the Division of Global Engagement.
🧑🤝🧑ISSS
ISSS deals with understanding and helping with the visa process and international student life at UCSC.
🧑🎓 Student Status
Will help you ensure smooth payments by setting up direct deposits and would make tax reporting way easier
This section will help you with resources to prep and file taxes as an international student.
Student Status
Student Status
Class status.
(https://isss.ucsc.edu/students/current-f-1/maintaining-full-time-course-load/index.html)Finish oral quals by the end of 3rd year.
Graduate by the end of 6th year.
Not working over 20 hours a week (50% fte) - not working off campus.
I-20 transfer
Travel Plans
Travel Plans
signature on I-20
Curriculum Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Curriculum Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
The International Student Handbook is a valuable resource for information on entering the U.S., health services and immunization requirements, transportation, housing, driver’s licenses, local events and activities, and more.
Health and Immunization Requirements
Health and Immunization Requirements
All UC Santa Cruz students are required to have health insurance. Exchange/Visiting students are automatically enrolled in the UC Student Health Insurance Plan (UC SHIP), with costs differing each quarter. Students can apply for a waiver by providing evidence of other qualifying health insurance, subject to approval by the UC Santa Cruz Health Center. More info on health resources at UCSC can be found from UCSC Physics GradWiki-health & Care.
All new exchange/visiting students must meet the UC Immunization Policy by submitting proof of required vaccinations, such as COVID-19 and flu shots, and completing a TB risk assessment before beginning classes. Please visit Student Health Center-Immunization for more info.
Adding a Dependent
Adding a Dependent
F-2 status permits the spouses and children of F-1 students to stay in the U.S. throughout the student's studies, including during post-completion - Optional Practical Training (OPT). To apply for it, visit ISSP-Adding a dependent.
Seeking US born citizenship for a child, contact ISSS or the physics grad advisor.
English Language Resources
English Language Resources
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