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Take the survey with your Google account Appointments Newly Admitted Students Contact Us Scams and Safety iGlobal International Student and Scholar Handbook Preparing for Arrival Student Employment (OPT, CPT) Getting to Know SISS SISS helps incoming and current international students and scholars in many ways. Learn more about the services these advising teams offer, and how to work with them to accomplish your goals. Click to watch: Video: Getting to Know SISS Video: International Student Services Video: International Scholar Services for faculty, researchers and postdocs Office Closures Monday, May 27, 2024: Memorial Day Wednesday, June 19, 2024 : Juneteenth ( Learn about Juneteenth ) SISS is closed on weekends, university holidays and the days between Christmas and New Year’s Day. All holidays are listed on the campus Academic Calendar . SISS closes at 2 p.m. on the business day before the start of a long weekend or holiday . If you have an emergency and need to get in contact with SISS staff, please read our Emergency Contact information . SISS Monthly Newsletter Featured from SISS Travel Topics for International Students and Scholars: Consular and Customs and Border Protection, 2023 On Feb. 21, 2023, Avi Friedman, a partner in the Santa Monica office of WR Immigration, presented an overview of the non-immigrant visa application process and interview, the consequences of the war in Ukraine, COVID-19 travel updates, and Customs and Border Protection admission issues and tips. Watch the recording Download the presentation slides SISS Bulletin Board The Latest News Resources from the virtual California Income Tax Workshop on March 14, 2024 Presentation slides in PDF Non-resident step-by-step example Resource list Graduate students and postdocs are invited to apply for the Graduate Student and Postdoc Certificate Series to receive insights from mid- and late-career professionals on how to improve networking and leadership skills for success in intercultural work environments. Happening various dates between April and May. Learn more and apply WE WANT YOU TO BE SAFE Be aware of unsolicited emails, phone calls, text messages, or social media messages that ‘phish’ for your personal and financial information. NEVER give personal for financial information to someone you don’t know! Be aware of active and potential scams and fraud attempts. If you encounter anything similar to examples in these resources, think twice before clicking, engaging or responding: Learn about housing and other common scams Job scams Fraudulent emails claiming to be from UC Davis Fraudulent phone calls/texts claiming to be from UC Davis Fraudulent email claiming to be from UCPath Read UC Davis Police Department’s Safety and Security Tips Read more about protecting yourself from scams Watch our video about scams that can come in the form of a phone call, email, or housing ad What is a ’phishing’ scam? Read the Public Safety Alert from the U.S. Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Recent News May 2024 SISS Newsletter May 01, 2024 Meet the International Medical Imaging Expert Improving Cancer Patient Outcomes April 17, 2024 April 2024 SISS Newsletter April 01, 2024 Subscribe to Recent Articles Upcoming Events SISS Scholar Coffee Break Jun 6, 2024 Zoom More Events Getting Settled at UC Davis There are many campus and community resources available to our international students and scholars. Read our International Student and Scholar Handbook and visit the resources section of our website to help with arriving, getting settled, and enjoying your time at UC Davis, including: Travel Resources Financial Resources Transportation Resources Health Resources Social Security Resources Housing Resources Family Resources Campus and Community Resources Government and Legal Resources Checklists Preventing Scams Videos Location UC Davis International Center, Suite 3140 Find us on the campus map Global Affairs Global Affairs brings the world to UC Davis, welcoming more than 10,000 international students, scholars and leaders, and hosting programs that inspire global curiosity, understanding and engagement. Visit the website Admissions UC Davis welcomes international student applications from around the globe. Before you begin the admission process, you should ensure that you meet the UC Admission Requirements for either freshman or transfer applicants. 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