International Students & Scholars | UC Merced International

International Students & Scholars

UC Merced International

Staff and Peer Advisors to help with your questions

Staff with extensive knowledge of visa services are always there to help answer your immigration related questions.

Meet with students and scholars from over 50 countries

UC Merced boasts a diverse student and scholar population

Beautiful Campus Setting

UC Merced is uniquely situated in the heart of the beautiful state of California and has one of the lowest cost of living rates in the state.

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Welcome New Students!

Immigration Policy Updates

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Visa Renewal and Travel Info

Employment Information

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Life in Merced

ISS Events

COVID-19 UPDATE: ISS SERVICES

Due to the COVID-19 situation, our main office (KL-101) is closed until further notice, but we remain available remotely, M-F 8:00-5:00, to answer questions and provide remote advising and other services. We are also available to address any emergencies.

Employment-based visas: Becky Mirza (bmirza@ucmerced.edu; 209-355-0913)

J-1 scholar visas: Rico Johnson (rjohnson26@ucmerced.edu; 209-355-1018)

Student (F-1, J-1) visas: Lacey Long-Vejar (llongvejar@ucmerced.edu; 209-259-8913)

ISS-related emergencies: Becky Mirza (209-355-0913)

Other queries & concerns: Garett Gietzen (ggietzen@ucmerced.edu; 209-285-9780)