Our Mission and Pledge to UCSB
The Office of Students and Scholars is committed to fostering a global academic community through leadership, advocacy, and inclusive partnerships. We provide comprehensive support to international students and scholars in visa and immigration matters, while creating opportunities for community building among international and domestic students, staff, and faculty. Our office ensures compliance with university policies and federal regulations, facilitating a seamless integration for all members of the university. Through cross-cultural programs and collaborations, we aim to prepare UCSB’s community to become tomorrow’s leaders in an increasingly diverse and interconnected world.
Get To Know OISS
OISS provides services and advising to international students and scholars, as well as the departments that support them. Please take a look at our digital brochure below to learn about international Gauchos at UCSB, OISS services, and to meet the team!
Traditional Land and Custodians Acknowledgement
OISS wishes to acknowledge the traditional custodians of this place and all land upon which the University is located, and pay our respects to the Chumash Elders past, present and future for they hold the memories, the traditions, and the culture of this area, which has become a place of learning for people from all over the world.
Information on the OISS website, in UCSBGlobal, or from any other resource, including emails, associated with OISS is intended to provide you with general guidance and should not under any circumstances be considered or interpreted as legal advice.
Additionally, due to the fluid nature of governmental interpretation, it must be understood that US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of State (DOS) may change their interpretations of established immigration laws/regulations and eligibility requirements for benefits at any time.
OISS reviews application materials as a courtesy and makes recommendations based on our current knowledge regarding common errors. As an international student or scholar, it is your responsibility to ensure that your application is complete and correct, and to seek legal advice concerning any aspect of your application that may be needed.