Office of International Education

UC Santa Cruz

Prospective International Students

Admission Process

We recommend you thoroughly research the University of California Admissions page for international students. This page explains the admissions process in detail.

UCSC Admissions Offices

I-20s or DS-2019s are issued by the appropriate Admissions Office. These documents are necessary for international students to receive a visa and to enter the U.S. You must be officially admitted to UCSC before you are issued an I-20 or DS-2019.

UCSC admissions procedures differ for undergraduates and graduate students.

Undergraduate students should review the Undergraduate Admissions web site for information.

Graduate Students should review the Graduate Admissions web site for information.

Basic Visa Information for Students

Link to the U.S. Department of State for information about how to apply for a visa.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for SEVIS Fee information.