The International Students and Scholars’ (ISS) staff will resume on-campus operations part-time beginning August 17, 2021.

Please see our ISS COVID-19 page for further information.

TRAVEL ALERT: Until travel bans are released and the US Consulates return to normal operations, ISS strongly discourages travel due to the changing nature of U.S. immigration policy and the COVID-19 pandemic. All international faculty, students and staff should inform us of any international travel so we can advise on possible implications to study and employment.

• Garett Gietzen, Director of International Affairs: ggietzen@ucmerced.edu; 209-285-9780
• Becky Mirza, Assistant Director for ISS (H, O, TN, E-3, Perm. Residency): bmirza@ucmerced.edu; 209-355-0913
• Rico Johnson, Scholar Visa Specialist (J-1 scholars): rjohnson26@ucmerced.edu; 209-355-1018
• Lacey Long-Vejar, Student Visa Specialist (F-1, incl. OPT & CPT, J-1 students): llongvejar@ucmerced.edu; 209-259-8913

ISS-related emergencies: 209-355-0913