ABOUT US
OUR MISSION, VISION & PILLARS
Learn more about the mission, vision and pillars that exemplify Global Initiatives' core values and commitments.

Our Departments:
International Students & Programs Office (ISPO) Snapshot
ISPO supports the academic and intercultural experiences of international students, providing the highest levels of knowledge and expertise in advising and immigration services.
Study Abroad UC San Diego Snapshot
Study Abroad supports all students who wish to study, research or work abroad and faculty interested in developing global academic programs.
International Faculty & Scholars Office (IFSO) Snapshot
IFSO provides a wide array of services to academic departments and over 2,700 international faculty, researchers and visiting scholars coming to UC San Diego.
GLOBAL INITIATIVES CONTACTS
Director's Office Contacts
International Faculty & Scholars Office Contacts
International Students & Programs Office
Study Abroad UC San Diego
Our Locations:
Emergency Contact Information:
UC San Diego and UC Emergency Phone Numbers
Please use these phone numbers only in a true health or safety-related emergency:
- UC San Diego International Center emergency number: 858-534-4357 (UCSD Campus Police Dispatch)
- UC Education Abroad Program emergency 24/7 phone number: (805) 893-4762
UC San Diego Emergency Status
Online Emergency Status at UC San Diego (includes current updated status, phone numbers, and links)
Updated status message on UC San Diego campus conditions: (888) 308-8273
Important links for students abroad:
- UC Education Abroad Program (EAP) Emergency Assistance
- U.S. State Department (includes travel advisories, searchable by country)
- U.S. Embassies worldwide
Especially for international students and scholars:
- List of foreign consulates and embassies in the United States
- Centers for Disease Control
- World Health Organization
- Conditions in crisis-affected countries (Reuters Foundation AlertNet)