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International Faculty & Scholar Services (IFSS) – providing support and guidance.
IFSS works with faculty and departments across campus to bring international faculty and scholars to UC Santa Cruz. The team also provides immigration advising and monitors immigration compliance within a complex, ever-changing regulatory environment. Additionally, IFSS designs orientations, training, programming, and cultural adjustment support.
Contact Info & Hours
Email: ischolar@ucsc.edu
Phone: (831) 459-2858
Address
Classroom Unit Building, Room 103
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064, USA
Office Closures
Sept. 4 and 5 – Office Closed for staff training.
Sept. 18 and 19 – Remote Office; Staff available via email
Summer Office Hours – Jun. 16 – Sept.17
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remote Office (available via email) | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | CLOSED |
| CLOSED: 12 – 1 p.m. | ||||
| 1 – 3 p.m. | 1 – 3 p.m. | 1 – 3 p.m. | ||
Normal Office Hours – begin Sept. 22
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. CLOSED: Afternoon |
| CLOSED: 12 – 1 p.m. | ||||
| 1 – 4 p.m. | 1 – 4 p.m. | 1 – 4 p.m. | 1 – 4 p.m. | |
Remote office: Via email (ischolar@ucsc.edu)
Closed during campus holidays
Emergency
Police, Fire, or Medical Assistance: Call 911 immediately or call the UCSC Campus Police 24-hour non-emergency line at (831) 459-2231.
Mental Health Services: Contact CAPS.
Meet the Staff
Lacey Long Vejar
- Title
- Director of International Student & Scholar Services
- Office Location
- Classroom Unit 1, 205B
Gabriele Margarete Hildegard Schmiegel
- Title
- Assistant Director for Sponsored Student Programs
- Phone
- 831-459-4214
- Office Location
- Classroom Unit 1, 209
