Contact Us
Virtual Advising Center (VAC)
Submit a question through VAC and our advisors will reply within 48-72 hours.
Access VAC Here:
Virtual Drop-In Advising
10-15 minute advising sessions. (You must sign in at least 15 minutes before the end of the advising period.) Use the "Meet with Advisor" tab of the Virtual Advising Center to sign in. VAC Instructions. You will then be prompted to choose a reason for your visit.
Drop-In Advising Schedule - Fall Quarter 2023:
- Mondays: 1-3 pm
- Thursdays, 1-3 pm
- Fridays, 10-11:30 am
(Hours subject to change, log into VAC for updates)
How to Use VAC for Drop-In Advising
How to sign in: https://youtu.be/HDVNqEvZHBM.
Request a Speaker
Invite Study Abroad to be a part of your next event or class! Whether it is presenting an overview of Study Abroad (First Steps) or tabling at your orientation or fair, Study Abroad looks forward to working with your students!
Study Abroad Contact Information:
Study Abroad on Library Walk
Location: University Center 214 (next to Center Hall and across from Career Services)
Join us for Study Abroad programming and events
Study Abroad informational programs and events will be held at our location on Library Walk!
Have a question?
If you have a question about a study abroad-related matter, contact us through the Virtual Advising Center (VAC), or drop into one of our virtual advising times, or reach us through email at abroad@ucsd.edu.
Mailing Address
Mailing Address
Study Abroad UC San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive #0095
La Jolla, California 92093-0095
Study Abroad UC San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive #0095
La Jolla, California 92093-0095
Phone Number
Call
(858) 534-1123
(858) 534-1123
E-Mail Address
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 Police 24-hour emergency number: (858) 534-HELP (4357)
The UCSD Police have a contact list to reach the Global Education leadership in the event of an after-hours emergency abroad. - 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)
Important Links & Resources:
- U.S. State Department (includes travel advisories, searchable by country)
- U.S. Embassies worldwide
- UC San Diego Student Health Service
- UC San Diego Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
- UC San Diego Center for Advocacy, Resources, and Education (CARE)
Visitors to Campus & Parking Info
UC San Diego continues to experience immense growth and change, which has greatly impacted the campus. You are recommended to make prior arrangements to meet with Study Abroad staff before coming to campus.
Driving Directions
Study Abroad UC San Diego is most easily reached by exiting onto La Jolla Village Drive from I-5, whether approaching UC San Diego from the north or the south.
- From Interstate-5, exit on La Jolla Village Drive West.
- Proceed to the first light at the bottom of the hill and turn right onto Villa La Jolla Drive
- Turn left onto Gilman Drive
- At the first stoplight, turn right onto Russell Lane
Note: By Appointment Only. Study Abroad UC San Diego is within UCtr 409, suite 120, on the east side of Matthews Quad.
Parking Information
The Gilman Parking Structure has visitor spaces (marked "V") available for parking by the hour, and is located on Gilman Drive and Russell Lane. Use the pay stations located on each floor to purchase your permit.
