Visiting International Students (non-matriculated)
UCI Summer Session welcomes students from all over the world. During the summer, visiting international students have the opportunity to 1) learn from distinguished faculty 2) meet students from all over the world 3) experience American culture firsthand and 4) make friends from the U.S. and other countries. Nestled in the heart of Orange County, a bustling cosmopolitan community of 2.9 million people, the city of Irvine offers a high quality lifestyle with a great variety of entertainment, dining, and shopping experiences along with easy access to the Pacific Ocean.
UC Irvine is authorized to issue a Certificate of Eligibility for Non-Immigrant (F-1) Student Status – For Academic and Language Students. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations require full-time students to obtain an F-1 student visa. Eligible students must provide proof of sufficient funds, sufficient health insurance, and English proficiency (a TOEFL score of 197 computer-based or 530 paper-based). Please check our website for the most current and detailed information about the enrollment process, fees, visas and other pertinent information. You may also contact the UNEX International Student Services Office at (949) 824-5991. To allow for sufficient processing time, students must complete their request for issuance by May 9th for Session 1 or the 10wk Session, and June 20th for Session 2.
If you are a current UC student, please visit the International Center for services.
| Location |
5 miles from beautiful Southern California beaches
40 miles south of Los Angeles
80 miles north of San Diego |
| Safety |
Rated the Safest City in the United States (FBI Violent Crime Ranking: Cities over 100,000 Population), Irvine is a very safe, clean, and is a family-oriented community. |
| Weather |
Mediterranean climate with summer temperatures averaging 26.5C/80F. |
| Educational Experience |
American education differs from that of other countries — in the U.S., you have an opportunity to participate in class discussions and projects, do library research, and write papers. Much of the learning takes place in the classroom, so regular attendance is important. |
Program Dates
| Program |
Date |
| Session I |
Monday, June 23, 2008 to Wednesday, July 30, 2008 |
| 10-Week |
Monday, June 23, 2008 to Friday, August 29, 2008 |
| Session II |
Monday, August 4, 2008 to Wednesday, September 10, 2008 |
| Combo I |
Monday, June 23, 2008 toWednesday,July 30, 2008
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| Combo II |
Friday, August 4, 2008 to Wednesday, September 10, 2008 |
Additional academic information is also available.
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