New Student Welcome Guide
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New Student Welcome Guide
NEW STUDENTS WELCOME GUIDE SHINE BRIGHTER UCI CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY October 4, 2015 will mark 50 years since UC Irvine’s first day of classes. The official anniversary celebration began with UCI’s 2014 Commencement festivities in June 2014, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the campus site dedication. President Lyndon B. Johnson provided the keynote address at the 1964 dedication. The keynote at the June 14, 2014 commencement celebration – which took place at Angel Stadium of Anaheim – was provided by President Barack Obama. UCI. Bright Past. Brilliant Future. www.admissions.uci.edu WELCOME TO UCI Fifty years ago, in October 1965, when the University of California, Irvine, opened its doors and held its first classes, our founders had the ambitious goal that one day this would be a world-class university. Today, that vision is realized in myriad faculty, student, and alumni achievements that are illuminating new possibilities in our state and around the globe. UC Irvine is consistently among the world’s best universities, with national rankings and achievements in the sciences, arts, humanities, medicine, and management. Three UC Irvine professors have won Nobel Prizes for their contributions to the advancement of human knowledge. Our alumni have won Pulitzer Prizes and Olympic medals, and are leaders in business, the arts, science, and education. In all walks of life, graduates from UCI make a difference. Our campus has all the advantages of a large, dynamic research university, with many opportunities for students to be involved in undergraduate research. By the time they are seniors, 91 percent of UCI students have participated in faculty research. And with the circular layout of our campus surrounding beautiful Aldrich Park, our tight-knit community thrives with the friendly feel of a small college. Our academics and community combine to create an exceptional undergraduate experience. UC Irvine draws students looking for world-class faculty, cutting-edge academic programs, award-winning housing and facilities, a vibrant campus life, and the opportunity to live and study among the best and brightest minds in academia. UCI is the ideal place to study the past, enjoy the present, and shape our future. I invite you to explore all we have to offer and to challenge yourself to shine brighter. Sincerely, Howard Gillman Chancellor 1 GREETINGS! University of California, Irvine, home of the Anteaters, is eagerly anticipating your arrival. This guide provides a pathway for you to complete your enrollment, arrive on campus and transition to UC Irvine with ease. In these pages are many of the exceptional services, programs and people that serve and assist new students like yourself so that you can quickly begin to feel right at home. You are about to begin a very exciting journey. UC Irvine is a magnificent place to nurture your dreams and aspirations and we will provide you with academic and co-curricular experiences that will stimulate your intellect, ignite your passions, and quench your thirst for knowledge and information. Uniquely threaded throughout all aspects of a UC Irvine education is the ideal that we are to continually improve the world in which we live through academic pursuits, service, innovation and research. At UCI you will graduate ready to make meaningful differences in your community, the nation, as well as globally. By choosing to become fully engaged both inside and outside of the classroom, you will discover new insights and gain in personal attributes, and confidence. Now is the time to discover the world around you and the strength that comes from leadership and character excellence — the traits of UCI Anteaters. We look forward to welcoming you on campus! Best regards, Thomas A. Parham, ’77 Ph.D. Vice Chancellor Student Affairs 2 Rankings and Distinctions for University of California, Irvine 1 # in the U.S. under 50 years of age for three consecutive years. Times Higher Education #1 “Coolest School” in the nation. 19 # Sierra magazine for lowest student debt among public colleges nationwide. 11 # among the nation’s best public universities. U.S. News & World Report Kiplinger Personal Finance 45 # 3 4 in the world among the top 500 universities. Academic Ranking of World Universities Nobel Prize researchers. in the nation #2 school for most value added. Money magazine 3 WE ARE EXPECTING YOU AT As a University of California, Irvine student, you will be an integral part of one of the preeminent universities in the U.S. Once on the UCI campus, you will discover there are many educational, social, and experiential opportunities for you to take advantage of that are truly remarkable. UC Irvine is a vibrant global village. Over 80 languages are spoken on campus, and students come to UCI from nearly 100 foreign countries and across the United States. The campus is in the heart of California’s most diverse region and it embraces active involvement with local communities representing countries and cultures worldwide. You are going to love our proximity to world-renown beaches, desert and mountain resorts, biking and hiking trails, cultural centers for the arts and music, the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, and internationally famous destinations such as Disneyland, Hollywood, and Angel Stadium of Anaheim. See you on campus – we are expecting you! Connect With Us Online: www.admissions.uci.edu 4 BECOMING AN ANTEATER The following information will guide you through the process of accepting your offer of admission to the University of California, Irvine. Log into your MyAdmission account at www.admissions.uci.edu for specific details. Be sure to regularly check the Message Center. International students are to complete the steps for All Students in items 1-7 as well as the steps specifically for international students that follow. ALL STUDENTS ARE ADVISED TO: 1. Read your contract and submit your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR). Your SIR and nonrefundable $100 Acceptance of Admission Fee (if requested) is the key to reserving your space at UCI. The freshman SIR deadline is May 1, 2015 or the date specified on your admission letter. The transfer SIR deadline is June 1, 2015 or the date specified on your admission letter. Submit your SIR online via MyAdmission at www.admissions.uci.edu. 2. Submit your Statement of Legal Residence (SLR). The information you provide on your SLR is used to determine your residence classification for tuition fee purposes. The freshman SLR deadline is May 1, 2015. The transfer SLR deadline is June 1, 2015. Submit your SLR online via MyAdmission at www.admissions.uci.edu. 3. Submit your Housing Application to live on campus. In order to submit a housing application you must have submitted a positive SIR. The freshman deadline to submit a housing application is May 1, 2015. The transfer deadline to submit a housing application is June 1, 2015. 5 4.Submit your official transcripts and test scores. Official final high school and/or college transcripts, as well as all official final test scores such as SAT, ACT, SAT Subject, AP, IB must be sent to the UCI Admissions Office. All transcripts must be received by July 1, 2015; all AP/IB test scores must be received by July 15, 2015. If you are attending summer session, an official transcript is still required by July 1 showing all coursework through spring 2015. Official college transcripts for any courses taken during summer 2015 must be sent to the UCI Admissions Office and received by September 15, 2015. International students are encouraged to request official transcripts early because it may take some time for schools outside of the U.S. to send your official transcripts to UCI. Failure to provide official transcripts may jeopardize your enrollment at UCI. (Note: students who did not attend four years at a high school in which the language of instruction is English must submit official test scores for an exam that clears the English Language Proficiency requirement by July 15, 2015. See www.admissions.uci.edu/prospective_ international/language_proficiency.html for means to clear this requirement). Mail official transcripts to: Office of Admissions and Relations with Schools University of California, Irvine 260 Aldrich Hall Irvine, CA 92697-1075 5. Take placement test(s). Many important courses require placement test results in order for freshmen, and in some cases transfer students, to register. In particular, writing courses often require a test result for registration. Placement testing is offered in conjunction with Student-Parent Orientation Program and International Student Orientation dates during the summer and September. Visit the Academic Testing Center website at www.testingcenter.uci.edu to obtain information about tests, testing dates, and a guide to which placement tests you may need. 6a. FRESHMEN Attend Student-Parent Orientation Program (SPOP) or International Student Orientation (ISO). New student orientation is mandatory for all freshmen. Please note that if you are an international student, you may choose from two orientation programs; the right program for you depends upon where you went to school prior to UCI. The Student-Parent Orientation Program (SPOP) is a two-day-one-night orientation offered multiple times between mid-July and mid-August. Academic advising, course registration or enrollment, campus tours, social activities, and meeting current and new UC Irvine students are included in the SPOP experience. The International Student Orientation (ISO) is a three-day-two-night program that offers many of the same elements as SPOP, but is tailored to the unique needs of international students who did not attend high school in the United States. ISO is offered once in September. 6 International freshmen (studying on an F-1 visa) who did not attend high school in the U.S. will be required to attend ISO. International freshmen who did attend high school in the U.S. will have the option of attending SPOP or ISO, but are encouraged to attend SPOP. Freshmen who are U.S. citizens are required to attend SPOP. In order to enroll in courses for fall quarter, you will need to register for orientation. If you are unable to travel to Irvine during the summer to attend an orientation program, you must request an Orientation Exception. The Orientation Exception Request Form will be available online when your orientation reservation window opens. The date and time of your reservation window will be sent to you via email in early May. Please visit the orientation website at www.students.uci.edu/orientation for more information. 6b. TRANSFER STUDENTS Meet with your Academic Advisor and attend Transfer Success or the Transfer Student-Parent Orientation Program (TSPOP). Meeting with your academic advisor is required to enroll in courses. Please contact your advisor to schedule an appointment. Visit www.admissions.uci.edu/counseling. Transfer Success is a one-day orientation program specifically designed for new students transferring to the university. The program will be offered twice in July; attendance is optional, however we hope you will join us! Our goal is for your transfer experience at UCI to be positive and enriching, academically and socially. At Transfer Success you will be able to meet in an informal setting with other new transfer students and also interact with currently enrolled UCI students. 7 TSPOP is a new two-day-one-night program for transfer students interested in a more comprehensive introduction to the university. TSPOP includes all the elements of Transfer Success plus a wide range of informational workshops and opportunities to make friends with new and continuing UCI students. TSPOP is also optional and will take place once during the summer. Transfer Success and TSPOP do not include academic advising. All transfer students are required to make an appointment for academic advising with the school of their major. Appointments will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration for Transfer Success and TSPOP will begin in early July. Watch your email for information on the date and time reservations will open. To register for Transfer Success or TSPOP and to obtain program details visit www.students.uci.edu/orientation. 7. Pay fees. Check your ZOT account online to see your registration fees and other charges, as well as any financial aid, waivers or payments credited to your account at https://zotaccount.uci.edu. Be sure to pay the amount due by the fee deadline to avoid late charges and dropped courses. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ARE ALSO ADVISED TO DO THE FOLLOWING: 8. Mail your Confidential Financial Statement (CFS) with signatures and dates, and financial documents. The freshman deadline to mail the CFS is May 1; the transfer deadline to mail the CFS is June 1. The CFS and financial documents received after the deadline will result in the delay of processing the I-20. If you do not need to apply for the I-20, proceed to step 11. You will need an F-1 student visa to study in the U.S. if you do not have a visa status that allows you to attend school in the U.S. The I-20 will allow you to apply for the F-1 student visa. If you are already in the U.S. in F-1 student visa status, you must request an I-20 from UC Irvine, transfer your I-20 visa document and release your F-1 SEVIS record to UC Irvine. Go to your MyAdmission account on the Admissions website at www.admissions.uci.edu to access the CFS. Follow the instructions, print the entire CFS, obtain required signatures with dates, and mail the signed CFS and any financial documents, including current bank letter/proof of funding to: Attention: Records - CFS Processing Office of Admissions and Relations with Schools University of California, Irvine 260 Aldrich Hall Irvine, CA 92697-1075 9. A scanned passport biographical page is required to be submitted to the UCI International Center for issuance of an I-20 visa document. For further instructions, visit www.ic.uci.edu. 8 10a. If you live outside of the U.S. and need to obtain an F-1 student visa you must also: 1. Check the mail for your I-20 visa document. Once your CFS, financial documents, and passport biographical page (instructions available at www.ic.uci.edu to submit a scanned copy) have been received and verified as complete, the International Center will process your I-20 visa document within three weeks and mail it to the address stated on the CFS. 2. Apply for the F-1 student visa. Students without an F-1 visa need to apply for one. After you receive your I-20 visa document, you may apply for an F-1 visa. Visit the U.S. Department of State website http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html. 10b. If you are currently in the U.S. and have an F-1 visa you must also: 1. Request an electronic release of your SEVIS record from your current school to UC Irvine. Students with an F-1 visa currently in the U.S. must complete the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Record Release Form. The form is available on MyAdmission via www.admissions.uci.edu and on the International Center website at www.ic.uci.edu. Note: Failure to follow the instructions will delay the processing and mailing of your I-20. 2. Check the mail for your I-20 visa document issued by UCI. Once your CFS, financial documents, passport biographical page and SEVIS Record Release Form have been received and verified as complete, the International Center will process your I-20 visa document within 3 weeks of your SEVIS record release date and mail it to the address stated on the CFS as long as all information is complete. 10c. If you live in the U.S. and plan to change to F-1 visa status you must also: 1. Plan to travel outside of the U.S. for an F-1 visa or you must file a change of status application with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). 2. Contact the International Center at [email protected] for additional information. 11. Complete iNavigateUCI. As a new F-1/J-1 international student, you must complete the International Center Visa Check-In process. iNavigateUCI is the International Center’s electronic visa check-in process. This process is required for all new international students; it is used to report your arrival to the Department of Homeland Security and to “activate” your SEVIS record. iNavigateUCI must be completed within 15 days of your arrival to the U.S. To complete this process, please visit www.ic.uci.edu/Students/New/checkinandorientation.php. For more information about the International Center and programs it offers, please visit www.ic.uci.edu. 9 SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR FRESHMEN & TRANSFER STUDENTS Freshman Edge August 1 - September 10, 2015 Build a foundation for your success before fall quarter begins! As an incoming student at the University of California, Irvine, you are invited to join Freshman Edge, an innovative, experiential program that will provide you with a rich academic, social, and personal foundation for your undergraduate years at UCI. By the time fall quarter begins, you will be acquainted with the campus and local community, have gained confidence in meeting and speaking with professors, and become part of a close-knit group of incoming students. In addition to obtaining an early start on your university coursework and graduation requirements, the program’s special workshops and sessions will help you adjust to university life. Activities include: orientations to campus resources; introduction to the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP); and study skills workshops, including sessions on exam preparation, time management, and academic reading. The lecture series, INSIDE UCI, provides you with an introduction to research projects and faculty from all 10 of the university’s academic schools. There are different academic offerings depending on the Freshman Edge pathway that is right for you. For more information about these pathways and how the program can give you an edge on your UCI career, visit summer.uci.edu/freshman. 10 International Freshmen Freshman Edge has a pathway tailored for international students called Freshman Edge International which will help you transition to campus, the university, and American life. You will also acquire the necessary skills to be successful at UCI and have the opportunity to build relationships with other international and American students. Freshman Edge International students enroll in two courses: University Studies 84: Bridges to University Success (4 units of academic credit) The course is designed to help first-year students make a successful transition to UCI and to develop strategies that will enhance their university experience. Through lectures, discussion, course assignments, and activities, you will learn about campus resources and programs that support your transition and enhance your academic development. Writing assignments will introduce you to university-level writing expectations, which the majority of UCI students find challenging at first. AND Academic English 22B: Reading and Vocabulary (2 units of academic credit) Learn to speak and understand English with more confidence through extensive reading and discussion with emphasis on journal articles, textbook chapters, note-taking, and the interpretation of charts, diagrams, tables, and figures. For more information on the Freshman Edge International pathway, visit summer.uci.edu/freshman. 11 Transfer Edge Session I: June 21 - July 30, 2015 Full Summer: June 21 - September 10, 2015 Session II: August 2 - September 10, 2015 As a newly admitted student transferring into the University of California, Irvine, you are invited to join Transfer Edge. Tailored to the unique needs of transfer students, this program embraces your experience at another college while preparing you for a smooth transition to life at UCI, including an introduction to undergraduate research. By building upon your prior academic and life experiences, Transfer Edge teaches you how to maximize your limited time here as an undergraduate student. In addition to obtaining an early start on your university coursework and graduation requirements, you will also learn how being a successful UCI student may differ from your strategy for success at your former school. You will also be part of a smaller community of transfer students at a time when the campus is more relaxed, allowing you to become familiar with the academic rigor and social scene of UCI with maximum opportunity and support. Make the most of your years at UCI by participating in the program’s special workshops and sessions on university life, including orientations to campus resources, networking with faculty, career planning, undergraduate research opportunities, and involvement in leadership development programs. The lecture series, INSIDE UCI, provides you with an introduction to research projects and faculty from all 10 of the university’s academic schools. Transfer Edge students enroll in Social Sciences 89: Transfer Edge Seminar (2 units academic credit). This course is designed for Transfer Edge students and is available only to students enrolled in the program. Most students choose to take this course and one 4 unit elective. For more information about this program and how it can give you an edge on your UCI career, visit summer.uci.edu/transfer. 12 International Transfer Students Transfer Edge has a pathway tailored for international students called Transfer Edge International, which will help you transition to campus, the university, and American life. You will also acquire the necessary skills to be successful at UCI and have the opportunity to build relationships with other international and American students. Transfer Edge International students enroll in: Social Sciences 89: Transfer Edge Seminar (2 units of academic credit) The course is designed to help students make a successful transition to UCI and to develop strategies that will enhance their university experience. Through lectures, discussion, course assignments, and activities, students will learn about campus resources and programs that support their transition and enhance their academic development. Students will also develop a personal action plan to guide their career at UCI. AND A UCI credit course (most courses offer 4 units of academic credit). In addition, students may choose to enroll in the following optional course: Academic English 22B: Reading and Vocabulary (optional, but highly recommended; 2 units of academic credit) This course is for students who would benefit from additional practice with their English. You will learn to speak and understand English with more confidence through classes that focus on real-life communication in lively learning activities. These classes will focus on idioms and vocabulary, reading and writing, and speaking and listening. For more information on the Transfer Edge International pathway, visit summer.uci.edu/transfer. Summer Session Summer is a great time to learn! UCI Summer Session makes it possible for students to make progress toward their degree year round. Choose from over 800 courses across 70 academic disciplines, including an extensive selection of online classes, general education requirements, and coursework for your major or minor. Summer Session I: June 22 - July 29, 2015 10-Week Session: June 22 - August 28, 2015 Summer Session II: August 3 - September 9, 2015 If you are interested in attending Summer Session, visit summer.uci.edu and follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/UCISummer. 13 AFTER SCHOOL BEGINS Campus Organizations The Office of Campus Organizations enriches the involvement of students through outreach, education, and support. As an incoming student, we encourage you to get involved with a campus organization. With more than 600 registered campus organizations, you can find a group that shares your interests, whether they are academic, environmental, multicultural, political, recreational, sports, religious, service, social, athletic, or in Greek fraternities or sororities. You can also start your own campus organization! In addition, you can get involved with a leadership opportunity serving as a CORE (Campus Organizations Resources and Education) consultant or volunteer. To learn more about the campus organizations or involvement opportunities, visit www.campusorgs.uci.edu. International Center The International Center provides student-visa advice and support for international students. The Center offers programs and activities that support your transition to UCI, build upon your leadership skills, and encourage you to become an engaged member of the UCI community. International Center programs encourage students to engage in international education and intercultural learning. Some of these programs include: I-STEPS (International Students Transitioning to Educational and Personal Success) I-STEPS is a course assisting first-year international students with transitioning to life in UC Irvine and the United States. Each week, students learn about a different campus resource and engage in discussions on how to succeed academically and socially at UCI. 14 English Conversation Program (ECP) ECP is a program that provides international students the opportunity to practice and improve their conversational English, with the assistance of English conversation partners. In addition, there are a variety of activities, trips, workshops and events planned throughout the year. For more information on these programs, visit www.ic.uci.edu. International Peer Group (IPG) Program IPG provides both academic and social support to engage international students in UCI’s vibrant campus life and help them create solid relationships in their new environment. Learn more about this outstanding student resource at www.due.uci.edu/ipg. Welcome Week Welcome Week, which will be held September 21-September 25, 2015, is filled with events that showcase campus resources, student organizations and student talent. New Student Convocation The official opening ceremony of the academic year is held on the Monday of Welcome Week. Be sure to join us on September 21, 2015! A “must” for new students to see the Chancellor and Deans kick off the new school year. Festival of Discovery As the centerpiece of our 50th Anniversary, the Festival of Discovery, held in Aldrich Park on October 3, 2015, will present UCI as never before! In addition to discovery pavilions that will showcase and demonstrate how UCI meets today’s challenges locally and globally, guests will enjoy entertainment, community performances, gourmet food trucks and more. Shocktoberfest A fun-filled, Halloween-themed event attended by thousands of students, Shocktoberfest consists of an outdoor street festival with music performances, campus organizations and sponsor booths, and a UCI basketball teams exhibition. Community Roots Festival Enjoy UCI’s enriching campuswide celebration of cultural and ethnic diversity. Homecoming Celebrate Anteater pride during the men’s basketball game with students, faculty, and alumni. Experience an afternoon of games, prizes, entertainment and food. Greek Songfest Greek Songfest is a student run year-long philanthropy that has been a campus tradition for over 35 years. Greek Songfest culminates in May with a showcase of Broadway musicals. Celebrate UCI This annual spring event features an outdoor festival, open house, and car show. Wayzgoose, UCI’s oldest tradition, is a student run festival in Aldrich Park filled with live entertainment, food, games and more! 15 OFF CAMPUS LIFE Moving to a new place is an exciting adventure and UCI’s location is one of the campus’s great advantages. There are many restaurants, shopping centers, and entertainment venues to explore in the surrounding area. Bus, train and airport services are also close to campus. RESTAURANTS Walking Distance In-N-Out Burger Jack in the Box California Gogi Korean Grill Yogurtland Chipotle Mexican Grill Veggie Grill Gen Grill Peet’s Coffee & Tea Chick-fil-A Eureka! Taco Bell Le Diplomate Bakery Cafe Koba Tofu House Gina’s Pizza … and more! Short Ride from Campus Wahoo’s Fish Taco Ruth Chris Steak House Houston’s Daphne’s Greek Café Islands Mother’s Market Daily Grill Burger King Benihana McDonald’s Corner Bakery … and many more! SHOPPING AND ENTERTAINMENT Angel Stadium of Anaheim (Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim) www.angelsbaseball.com Boomers www.boomersparks.com Bowlmor Lanes - Tustin www.bowlmor.com Diamond Jamboree www.diamond-jamboree.com Disneyland and California Adventure www.disneyland.com Fashion Island www.shopfashionisland.com StubHub Center (LA Galaxy) www.lagalaxy.com Irvine Spectrum Center www.shopirvinespectrumcenter.com Knott’s Berry Farm www.knotts.com Segerstrom Center for the Arts www.scfta.org San Diego Zoo www.sandiegozoo.org SeaWorld www.seaworld.com South Coast Plaza www.southcoastplaza.com 16 Staples Center (Los Angeles Lakers) www.nba.com/lakers The District www.thedistricttl.com The Honda Center (Anaheim Ducks) www.hondacenter.com Tustin Marketplace www.shopthemarketplace.com Universal Studios Hollywood www.universalstudioshollywood.com PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION BUS www.octa.net TRAINS Metrolink www.octa.net/metrolink Amtrak www.amtrak.com AIRPORTS John Wayne Airport www.ocair.com Los Angeles International Airport www.lawa.org/lax Long Beach Airport www.longbeach.gov/airport STUDENT SERVICES AND RESOURCES Office of Admissions and Relations with Schools Phone: 949-824-6703 www.admissions.uci.edu Athletics Phone: 949-824-6931 www.ucirvinesports.com Campus Organizations www.studentlife.uci.edu Campus Tours Phone: 949-824-6703 www.campustours.uci.edu Disability Services Phone: 949-824-7494 www.disability.uci.edu Division of Undergraduate Education Phone: 949-824-3291 www.due.uci.edu Fee Payment https://zotaccount.uci.edu Freshman Edge Phone: 949-824-7649 www.summer.uci.edu/freshman Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships Phone: 949-824-8262 Email: [email protected] www.ofas.uci.edu General Catalogue catalogue.uci.edu Housing Phone: 949-824-6811 www.housing.uci.edu International Center Phone: 949-824-7249 Email: [email protected] www.ic.uci.edu International Peer Group Program Phone: 949-824-6776 www.due.uci.edu/ipg ORIENTATION PROGRAMS • Student-Parent Orientation Programs • International Student Orientation • Transfer Success www.students.uci.edu/orientation Placement Tests www.testingcenter.uci.edu Summer Session Phone: 949-824-5493 www.summer.uci.edu Transfer Edge Phone: 949-824-7649 www.summer.uci.edu/transfer Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) Phone: 949-824-4189 www.urop.uci.edu University Extension - International Programs Phone: 949-824-5991 www.unex.uci.edu/international 17 ARRIVING IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FOR ALL STUDENTS Getting to the UCI campus: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the closest airport to UC Irvine with extensive international flights and it is 40 miles north of campus. The closest regional airport is John Wayne Airport (SNA), which is three miles from campus. There are multiple transportation options for you to choose from to get to UC Irvine, such as renting a car or traveling by bus, taxi or shuttle. If you would like to book a Super Shuttle to UCI, please go to www.supershuttle.com or call 1-800-258-3826. Additional transportation arrangements can be made in advance through the website for each airport. John Wayne Airport www.ocair.com Los Angeles International Airport www.lawa.org/lax Long Beach Airport www.longbeach.gov/airport A few hotels close to campus: If you arrive at night or are planning on arriving a few days early you should make reservations at a hotel in the area. Make sure to request UCI rates for any special discounts! 18 Courtyard Marriott – Irvine 2701 Main Street Irvine, CA 92614 949-757-1200 www.courtyard.com Hotel Irvine – Irvine 17900 Jamboree Road Newport Beach, CA 92614 888-230-4452 www.hotelirvine.com Hilton – Irvine 18800 MacArthur Boulevard Irvine, CA 92612 949-833-9999 www.hilton.com Radisson Hotel – Newport Beach 4545 MacArthur Boulevard Newport Beach, CA 92660 949-833-0570 www.radisson.com When you arrive at UCI: You should get some rest, start to unpack and settle into your residence hall. If you would like to check out UCI’s housing before you arrive on campus, please visit the housing website at www.housing.uci.edu. FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS When you exit the plane: You will meet with a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer to clear your stay in the U.S. Please have the following items ready to show the immigration officer: •Passport • I-20 visa document • Proof of financial support • I-901 Receipt of SEVIS fee payment • Admissions letter After you pass through immigration, please proceed to the baggage claim area to pick up your luggage. Once you have picked up your luggage, proceed to the Customs Desk and present the following documents: •Passport • Customs Declaration Form (provided by your flight attendant on your aircraft) If you have any questions concerning U.S. customs regulations, please consult with the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your home country. If you need a contact person on campus: Please call the Office of Admissions and Relations with Schools at 949-824-6703, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for assistance. 19 FALL 2015 ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST FRESHMEN By May 1, 2015 • Submit your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR); read your contract for provisional admission and the UC Irvine immunization requirements • Submit your Statement of Legal Residence (SLR) • Submit your Housing Application • International Students: Mail Confidential Financial Statement (with signatures and dates) and financial documents to UCI Admissions, and upload a copy of passport biographical page to www.ic.uci.edu By July 1, 2015 • Official final transcripts are due in the UC Irvine Office of Admissions By July 15, 2015 • Official AP/IB test scores are due in the UC Irvine Office of Admissions By September 15, 2015 • Official transcripts for any summer 2015 college courses are due in the UC Irvine Office of Admissions Summer – Fall 2015 • Take Placement Test(s) • Attend Orientation: Student Parent Orientation Program (SPOP) or International Student Orientation (ISO) • Pay Fees • International Students: Complete iNavigateUCI, the International Center’s mandatory electronic check-in process TRANSFERS By June 1, 2015 • Submit your Statement of Intent to Register SIR); read your contract for provisional admission and the UC Irvine immunization requirements • Submit your Statement of Legal Residence (SLR) • Submit your Housing Application • International Students: Mail Confidential Financial Statement (with signatures and dates) and financial documents to UCI Admissions, and upload a copy of passport biographical page to www.ic.uci.edu By July 1, 2015 • Official transcripts are due in the UC Irvine Office of Admissions By September 15, 2015 • Official transcripts for any summer 2015 college courses are due in the UC Irvine Office of Admissions Summer – Fall 2015 • Take Placement Test(s) • Meet Academic Advisor and attend Transfer Success or the Transfer Student-Parent Orientation Program • Pay Fees • International Students: Complete iNavigateUCI, the International Center’s mandatory electronic check-in process 20 LOCATING UC IRVINE See campus maps and driving directions at www.uci.edu/visit Accommodations: Upon request, this publication will be made available in alternative formats for people with disabilities. Contact the UCI Disability Services Center; telephone 949-824-7494, TDD 824-6272. The campus and all buildings are accessible by wheelchair. Campus Safety: Pursuant to the Federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, UCI annually makes available to the public statistics on reported occurrences of criminal activity on and off campus and at UCI Medical Center at www.police.uci.edu/awareness/jca.html. Nondiscrimination Policy: The University of California, in accordance with applicable Federal and State law and university policy, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer related or genetic characteristics), ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services. The university also prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission, access, and treatment in university programs and activities. For more information, call 949-824-5594. Printed March 2015. 21