Contact Information
Location
Student Center B - Starting September 18 we will be centrally located at Student Center B Mandeville Ln and Gilman Drive.
Contact
Phone: (858) 246-1448
Fax: (858) 822-5726
Email: ischolars@ucsd.edu
Advising
Scholar Advisors offer advising via email and zoom.
Connect with Us!
- E-News Letter: Scholar Weekly E-News
- Facebook: facebook.com/ifso.ucsd
- Instagram: ucsd_ifso
Upcoming Closures
- Friday, December 1, 2023
- Monday, December 25 to Tuesday, January 2
The UC San Diego Police department can be contacted in case of immigration-related emergencies when the International Faculty & Scholars Office is closed. The UC San Diego Police Department can be reached at (858) 534-HELP (4357).
Appointments
Scholar Advisors are available to meet via Email and Zoom with faculty and scholars to discuss a variety of topics including:
- Change, extension, amendment of status or transfers to/from UC San Diego
- Travel
- 212e waiver
- Options beyond current status, including permanent residency
- Insurance, health care access, and J insurance requirements
- Referrals for UC San Diego or community resources
Scholar Surname | Status | Advisor Name |
---|---|---|
A - H | J-1 and H-1B |
Ashley LeBourveau |
I - L | J-1 and H-1B |
Christine Sampankanpanich |
M - V | J-1 and H-1B |
Taylor Luscutoff |
W - Z | J-1 and H-1B |
Nallely Garcia |
Faculty H-1B cases hired through a national recruitment | H-1B |
Sandra Vargas Tinoco |
A - Z | E-3 and TN |
Roark Miller |
We strive to respond to all email inquiries within three business days. Please include your name and current status.
Scholar Advisors:
Scholar Surname/Family/Last Name | Status | Advisor Name | Advisor Email |
---|---|---|---|
A - H | J-1 and H-1B | Ashley LeBourveau | alebourveau@ucsd.edu |
I - L | J-1 and H-1B | Christine Sampankanpanich | christinesam@ucsd.edu |
M - V | J-1 and H-1B | Taylor Luscutoff | tluscutoff@ucsd.edu |
W - Z | J-1 and H-1B | Nallely Garcia | nallely@ucsd.edu |
Faculty H-1B cases hired through a national recruitment | H-1B | Sandra Vargas Tinoco | svargastinoco@ucsd.edu |
A - Z | E-3 and TN | Roark Miller | rtmiller@ucsd.edu |
Compliance Coordinators:
Tracey Pennito | tpennito@ucsd.edu |
Jullianna Kadel | jkadel@ucsd.edu |
General Inquires:
Inquiry Type | |
---|---|
ischolars@ucsd.edu | J-1 and general inquiries |
ifsoh1b@ucsd.edu | H-1B |
ifsopr@ucsd.edu | Permanent Residency |
ifsorecharge@ucsd.edu | Recharge or credit card payment |
ifsoinsurance@ucsd.edu | Health insurance for J-1s/J-2s |
ifsoprograms@ucsd.edu | Events hosted by IFSO |
internationaltaxhelp@ucsd.edu | Tax resources for |
ifsoisd@ucsd.edu | ISD specific inquiries |
Hours
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UPCOMING CLOSURES
ISEO will be closed on Friday, December 1 for an all staff meeting and Monday, December 25 to Tuesday, January 2 for the winter holidays.
Our Front Desk is located at Student Center B; services include document pick-up and drop-off.
FRONT DESK HOURS | |
Monday | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Tuesday | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Wednesday | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Thursday | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Friday | December 1: Closed |
Saturday/Sunday/Holidays | Closed |
Location - Front Desk
The International Faculty & Scholar's Office is located at Student Center B
- Student Center B does not have a physical address; 9500 Gilman Drive directs you to the central part of campus. For direct instructions to our location visit:
- We are conveniently located on the corner of Gilman Drive and Mandeville Lane
- Student Center B is across from Mandeville Auditorium and the Art of Espresso Coffee Cart.
- Entrance to the building can be from Gilman Drive, past Eucalyptus Grove, there are walkways leading to our double door entrance – behind the elevator (1st Floor), or across the wooden bridge from Mandeville Auditorium and the Art of Espresso Coffee Cart (2nd Floor – go down the stairs to the Front Desk).
View from Gilman Drive

View from Mandeville Auditorium/Art of Espresso Coffee Cart 2nd floor

Opposite Library Walk, and past the small parking lot near Career Services Center, go up the stairs and to the left, there’s also a ramp that wraps around and up
View from Eucalyptus Grove coming down, or coming up from Gilman Drive

First Floor Entrance (behind the elevator), please join us

After Hours Drop Box
We have after hours drop box outside Student Center B. The after hours drop box should only be used at the direction of a Scholar Advisor member. This will ensure that items placed in the after hours drop box are picked up in a timely manner.
The after hours drop box (black box) is located on the left side immidiately after crossing the bridge to enter Student Center B.
- Student Center B is across from Mandeville Auditorium and the Art of Espresso Coffee Cart
- Student Center B is the building, not the physical address, for direct instructions to our location visit:
View from Mandeville Auditorium/Art of Espresso Coffee Cart 2nd floor

Lockbox is Black and located immidiately after crossing the bridge

View of Lockbox

Mailing Address
To mail items to Scholar Advisors please use the information as provided below. If you have questions regarding how to address a package to our office contact ischolars@ucsd.edu for assistance.
Mailing address (FedEx, USPS, UPS):Name of Scholar Advisor, UC San Diego
(Student Center B corner of Gilman Dr. and Mandeville Ln)
9500 Gilman Drive #0018
La Jolla, California 92093-0018
To send items via Intracampus mail:
Mail code for intra-campus mail is #0018
Parking
For Faculty & Scholars without a UC San Diego parking pass, daily or hourly parking is available for purchase at pay station permits or meters.
Please note that there are different parking options: A (Faculty), B (Staff/Grad Students) and V (Visitor).
There are a few locations on campus with 20 minute loading zones which allow for quick 20 mins visits without having to pay for parking. If you will be parking in a 20 minute loading zone please make sure it is clearly noted as "20 minute loading."
Note
There are currently many construction projects occurring at UC San Diego, many parking lots are closed or being repurposed as outdoor classrooms. Please visit the UC San Diego Parking website and our Transportation and Commuting Alternatives page for additional parking and commuting information.409 University Center - Dance Hall (programs/event space)
Our friends at the Student Abroad office, provide us with a wonderful space that we can use for events, the Dance Hall at 409 University Center. If you have been invited to an event at the Dance Hall, instructions for how to find the building are listed below.
- 409 University Center is the building number and campus area, not the physical address. For direct instructions to our location visit:
- Nearest cross streets are Russell Ln and Rupertus Ln
- The building is between the Student Services Center and Visual Arts Facility. In front of the grassy area (Matthews Quad) near Pepper Canyon Hall.
- Entrance to building faces the Visual Arts Facility.
- Conveniently located near Gilman Parking Structure as well as bus and trolley stations. For updated public transport routes visit:
UC San Diego Shuttles
Faculty and scholars can ride free UC San Diego shuttles that serve campus , medical centers and limited areas of the surrounding community.
For additional commuting options, visit our Transportation and Commuting Alternatives page.
Safety, Security and Emergency
In the Event of an Emergency (Crime, Fire, or Medical)
Call 911. You can dial 911 from any phone. 911 is the nationwide emergency number. Be ready to report details, beginning with the nature of the emergency and the exact location (address).
In the event of a campus emergency, emergency.ucsd.edu will be updated with details and instructions.
The UC San Diego Police Department can be reached at (858) 534-HELP (4357). The UC San Diego Police department can also be contacted in case of immigration-related emergencies when the office is closed.
For information regarding the topics listed below visit our Safety, Security, and Emergency Information page.
- Campus safety escort service
- Crime prevention
- Crime statistics on UC San Diego campus and the surrounding community
- Crisis hotlines
- Emergency preparedness (wildfires and earthquakes)
- San Diego resources
- State, federal and international resources
- Urgent care and emergency room information
COVID-19 UPDATES
Stay up to date with the most current campus plans, safety guidelines, testing and vaccination information, and more!