Resources

Seeking helpful resources to navigate the U.S. and UC Santa Cruz? Our comprehensive online resources offer valuable guidance tailored for international students at the University of California, Santa Cruz.

International Student Handbook

Check out our International Student Handbook and get information about UC Santa Cruz, student orientation, housing, transportation, local restaurants, things to do, and more.


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Living in the U.S.

Find resources for living in the U.S. including how to make payments to UCSC, English language resources, childcare, getting around, housing, and health care.

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Academic Support

Wondering who to talk to or where to go for tutoring or writing assistance? Curious about what academic clubs or organizations are at UCSC? This section can help!

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Beware of Scams

A scam is a fraudulent call, email, or text from criminals pretending to be government officials from the U.S. or your home country. Learn how to avoid scams if and when they happen.

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Financing & Scholarships

If you have questions about how to finance your program at UCSC or where to find scholarship information, this section can direct you to helpful databases.

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Filing Taxes

Questions on how to file your state or federal tax returns? This section explains basic tax vocabulary and will link you to several resources on CA taxes, federal taxes, GLACIER, and resident vs non-resident aliens.

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Forms & Documents

All ISSP forms for F-1, J-1, H-1B, E-3, TN, and Permanent Residents are listed here, including those for requesting visa documents, work authorization, extensions, and transfers.

Last modified: Jun 16, 2025