Global Programming

Global Programming, within the Division of Global Engagement, designs and facilitates orientation programs, events, and activities for international undergraduates, graduate students, and scholars to foster increased intercultural learning, to build community, and to support cultural adjustment.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION

The International Student Orientation program (ISO) is designed to help international students get to know other students, learn more about the campus, and ease their transition to UC Santa Cruz, with a particular focus on international student challenges and intercultural adjustment.

Visit global.ucsc.edu/programming/studentprograms/international-student-orientation to learn more.

GLOBAL MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

The Global Mentorship Program (GMP) pairs new international students (mentees) with trained Global Mentors (GM) who are knowledgeable and experienced UCSC students. Mentees are matched with mentors after orientation and stay connected during their first two quarters at UCSC. Visit global.ucsc.edu/programming/studentprograms/mentorship to learn more.

GRADUATE PREPARATION PROGRAM

The Graduate Preparation Program (GPP) is a four-week intensive non-credit course offered in person on the main campus prior to the fall quarter which is open to all current and newly admitted international graduate students. It focuses on English for Academic Purposes (EAP), academic skills, and cultural orientation.

Visit global.ucsc.edu/programming/studentprograms/gradprep to learn more.

EVENTS

Global Programming facilitates various events throughout the year. Visit global.ucsc.edu/newsevents/events to see current events.