Enrolling at UCI DCE gives you more than just a great academic program; students can expect a full range of support service to make their time with us as productive and fulfilling as possible.
- Vibrant classes
- Small classes of international students—future friends, business, and life mentors
- Internationally-minded, warm, talented teachers who understand, challenge, and support you
- Interactive lessons targeted to skill-building
- One-on-one conferences with instructors
- One-on-one academic advising
- Team of advisors waiting to meet international students and discuss your study questions
- Support with navigating classes and your study/career plan at UCI and beyond, U.S. college counseling, problems around your classes
- One-on-one immigration advising
- Advisors who answer and guide
- Topics: visas, extending your stay, vacations, study leaves, travel regulations, working, school transfers, leaving the U.S., and more
- Health and wellness advising
- Full-time Wellness Advisor to support you with your personal health and well-being, including assistance with receiving medical care, psychological concerns, health insurance, and referrals to campus and community resources
- Workshops on a variety of wellness topics such as stress management, meditation, and nutrition
- One-on-one appointments can be made by email or by calling +1 (949) 824-6872
- Adapting to life in the U.S., staying healthy physically and mentally, navigating relationships and stress, living on your own, understanding health insurance, working with housing or money issues
- Career preparation workshops
- Activities! Full calendar of student-life activities, campus and local events, weekend trips
- UCI student conversation partners
- Workshops: hip-hop dance, prepping for job interviews, and more
- Support navigating class technology, connecting with local transportation and resources, accessing UCI student clubs
- Communication about ways to stay safe—including safety escorts on campus
- Full access to on-campus computer labs, libraries, food courts, coffee shops, and a large recreation center plus shops and restaurants across the street.
- Read our Student Handbook for important academic, cultural, and practical information. It will answer many of your questions and prepare you for successful studies with us.
