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Schedule International Parent & Family Orientation

Translate this page: The Google Translate tool serves to assist families; translation may not be 100% accurate.

Translate this page: The Google Translate tool serves to assist families; translation may not be 100% accurate.

The International Parent & Family Orientation is a college transition program introducing families of new international undergraduate students to UC San Diego resources and services. Parents and families will:

  • Learn about academic, social, wellness, and cultural transitions that will influence their student’s experience.

  • List academic resources that support their student’s academic transition.

  • Learn strategies that contribute to the success of their student’s first year at UC San Diego.

  • Identify ways the office of Parent & Family Programs teams with campus offices to support their student’s UC San Diego experience.

Tuesday, September 19 - Virtual

Your Student's Visa Status: What You Need to Know
6:00 – 6:45 p.m. PDT

Understand the rules and regulations your student needs to follow to maintain their immigration status while studying at UC San Diego. 

Thursday, September 21 - Virtual

Safeguarding Your Student's Records
6:00 – 6:45 p.m. PDT

Technology secures personal information, including your student's educational and financial records. But though technology, there is a rise in being scammed among college students. Learn why it is important your student keeps their educational records private and ways to avoid potential scams.

Sunday, September 24 - In-person

Check-In & Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 9:30 a.m. PDT
Welcome and Keynote Speaker
9:30 – 9:50 a.m. PDT
A Talk with UC San Diego Faculty
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
Triton Panel: On Being a UC San Diego International Student
11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. PDT
International Parent and Family Luncheon
12:30 – 2:00 p.m. PDT

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Frequently Asked Questions

Parent and Family Top Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

Parents' Helpline: (858) 534-7273 | parents@ucsd.edu