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UCSD International Faculty & Scholar Office - IFSO
Location:
McGill Hall 2nd Floor Suite 2126
http://mailman.ucsd.edu/mailman/listinfo/icscholars-L
Phone: (858) 246-1448
Fax: (858) 246-1440
Hours:
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Monday – Friday (Excluding holidays; for a list of major holidays visit, http://ifso.ucsd.edu/living-in-sd/holidays/index.html)
Appointments
Advisors are available to meet with faculty and scholars regarding 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
Appointments are typically 30 minutes. Please call (858) 246-1448 to schedule your appointment.
Due to the complexity of individual situations, advisors are not available for walk-ins or same day appointments.
| 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 |
| ifsoprograms@ucsd.edu | Events hosted by IFSO |
| ifsoinsurance@ucsd.edu | Health insurance for J-1s/J-2s |
| internationaltaxhelp@ucsd.edu | Tax resources for |
Please include your complete name as it appears on your passport and current status. The International Faculty & Scholars Office strives to respond to all email inquiries within two business days.
Mailing Address
To mail items to the International Faculty & Scholars Office (IFSO) please use the information as provided below. If you have questions regarding how to address a package to IFSO contact ischolars@ucsd.edu for assistance.
Mailing address (FedEx, USPS, UPS):
University of California, San Diego
Name of IFSO contact person, IFSO #0123
(McGill Hall Suite 2126)
9500 Gilman Drive #0123
La Jolla State: CA 92093-0123
To send items via Intracampus mail:
The International Faculty & Scholars Office mail code for intra-campus mail is #0123.
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.
Below is a select list of parking lots near the International Faculty & Scholars Office; each has different A (Faculty), B (Staff/Grad Students) and V (Visitor) availability:
Alert
Parking areas P207 and P208 are permanently closed for the North Torrey Pines Living and Learning Neighborhood groundbreaking and construction.Due to current construction on
Visit our Transportation and Commuting Alternatives page for additional parking and commuting information.
UC San Diego Shuttles
Faculty and scholars can ride free UC San Diego shuttles that serve
For additional commuting options, visit our Transportation and Commuting Alternatives page.
Safety, Security and Emergency
In the Event of an Emergency (Medical, Crime, or Fire)
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).
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 International Faculty & Scholars Office is closed.
For information regarding the topics listed below visit http://ifso.ucsd.edu/living-in-sd/safety/index.html.
- 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