Office Location
Kolligian Library, Room 101
Office Hours
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Monday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
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Tuesday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
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Wednesday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
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Thursday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
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Friday: 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Please note: While our office is open as noted above, OIA staff may be working remotely on a given day. For details on schedules, visit the International Student and Scholars and Study Abroad sites. You are also welcome to contact individual OIA staff.
Mailing Address & General Contact Information
Office of International Affairs
5200 N. Lake Rd., KL-101
Merced, CA 95343
email: international@ucmerced.edu
tele: (+1) 209-228-4722
fax: (+1) 209-228-4708
Office of International Affairs Services
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Study Abroad
- Schedule an appointment with the appropriate Study Abroad staff member (see responsibilities)
- Visit the Study Abroad staff page in the MyStudyAbroad Portal for appointments, drop-in hours, or other contact information (cell phones for voice and texting, email, Whatsapp, etc.).
- Attend virtual Study Abroad Events
- Are you ready to submit your MyStudyAbroad application? Just click submit and if you have further question you can email your study abroad advisor or drop into zoom hours.
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International Students & Scholars
- Are you a new international student who has questions on how to obtain your UC Merced I-20 or DS-2019? If so, you can email Lacey Long-Vejar. Are you a current student who needs information on CPT,OPT, Academic Training or any other questions regarding your F-1 or J-1 student visa? For all current student matters, you can also email Lacey Long-Vejar. Her direct cell phone number is (209) 259-8913.
- Are you a J-1 Exchange Visitor teaching or researching at UC Merced? You can email our J Scholar Visa Specialist Rico Johnson. His direct cell phone number is (209) 355-1018.
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Do you have questions about employment-based visas (H, O, E-3, TN or Permanent Residency)? If so, you can email Becky Mirza. Her direct cell phone is (209) 355-0913.