END OF FALL 2024/WINTER BREAK HOURS
- December 23: Open virtually (our in-person office, KL-101, will be closed)
- December 24-January 1: Completely closed
- January 1-2: Open virtually (our in-person office, KL-101, will be closed)
- January 6-10: 10:00-2:00 (reduced in-person hours)
REGULAR IN-PERSON OFFICE HOURS RESUME JANUARY 13:
- Monday-Thursday: 10:00-4:00
- Friday: 10:00-2:00
If you have a non-emergency question, please email: international@ucmerced.edu
- For International Student & Scholar (ISS) related emergencies, please contact Becky Mirza: (209) 355-0913
- For Study Abroad related emergencies, and other urgent concerns, please contact Garett Gietzen: (209) 285-9870
Office Location
Kolligian Library, Room 101
Please note that we have changed our entrance door. It is now the KL-101 external door, immediately next to the CARE Office and near Social Justice Plaza.
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 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 iss@ucmerced.edu. 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 iss@ucmerced.edu.
- 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.
