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Information for International Students

The Office of International Affairs (OIA) The Office of International Affairs (OIA) is your guide to international resources at UC Merced. Supporting the teaching, research and service missions of the University of California, they aim to inspire the university community by strengthening global understanding and by transcending borders. The office assists individual international students and academic staff by advising them concerning federal immigration regulations related to study and employment. If you need to obtain a visa to study in the United States, OIA can help. Since early planning is key when working with lengthy visa application processes at U.S. embassies and consulates abroad, OIA encourages you to begin requesting a Form I-20 from UC Merced now. Visit the Resources for New Students page at iss.ucmerced.edu/students/newstudents to complete the two forms necessary for this purpose.

UC Merced is proud to be a university where some of the foremost scholars from around the world teach students from across the globe. As the newest campus in the presti- gious University of California system, UC Merced is diverse, growing and committed to internationalizing the campus community. Our commitment extends from all corners of the state to all corners of the world. Geographical diversity enriches our campus and ignites new conversations; cultures and ideas from different parts of the United States and abroad converge and flourish. If you are an international student, you have valuable resources available to you. Global Grant UC Merced awards a $5,000 per year ($2,500 for the fall and $2,500 for the spring) Global Grant to qualified international undergraduate students in UC Merced sponsored F-1 visa status. The grant is offered to offset a portion of UC non- resident tuition and fees for new and transfer international students and is UC Merced’s commitment to bringing highly qualified students from all parts of the world to Merced. Visit studentsfirst.ucmerced.edu/global-grant for more information.

Feel free to contact OIA with any questions related to student visas and other resources available for international affairs.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

TEL: 209-228-4722

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WEBSITE: international.ucmerced.edu

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EMAIL: international@ucmerced.edu