Office of International Education

UC Santa Cruz

J1 Scholar Pre-Arrival Information

Congratulations on your appointment to UCSC. Below are some instructions on how to prepare for and ease your arrival.

Please read the ISSS Scholars Handbook

This handbook provides useful information for international scholars and their families concerning visas, campus and community resources.

Insurance Overview

Government regulations require all J-1 exchange visitors and their J2 dependents to carry medical insurance throughout the period of participation in the Exchange Visitor Program as a condition of maintaining legal status. Please refer to Insurance Options for details.