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Orientation

All students will participate in orientation at the beginning of their program. During orientation, you will:

  • Learn more about your programs and meet instructors and staff
  • Discover the campus resources and support services available to you
  • Fulfill government regulations related to your stay in the US
  • Meet new people and make friends from around the world

If you are a new ESL student, you will also take a test to place you into the English class that will best meet your English language needs.

Student Handbook

Read our Student Handbook for important academic, cultural, and practical information. It will answer many of your questions and prepare you for successful studies with us.

Student Handbook

Vibrant Classes

  • Small classes of international students—future friends, business, and life mentors
  • Internationally-minded, warm, talented teachers who understand, challenge, and support you
  • Interactive lessons targeted to skill-building
  • One-on-one conferences with instructors

Academic Advising

  • One-on-one support
  • Team of advisors waiting to meet international students and discuss your study questions
  • Support with navigating classes and your study/career plan at UC Irvine and beyond, U.S. college counseling, problems around your classes

Immigration Advising

  • One-on-one support
  • Advisors who answer and guide
  • Topics: visas, extending your stay, vacations, study leaves, travel regulations, working, school transfers, leaving the U.S., and more

Activities

  • Full calendar of student-life activities, campus and local events, weekend trips
  • UC Irvine student conversation partners
  • Workshops: hip-hop dance, prepping for job interviews, and more
  • Support navigating class technology, connecting with local transportation and resources, accessing UC Irvine student clubs
  • Communication about ways to stay safe—including safety escorts on campus