I-STEPS: International Students Transitioning to Educational and Personal Success at UCI
Do you want to learn more about
American culture?
Do you want to learn how
to succeed in the classroom?
Do you want to meet new
friends?
If you answer YES to at least one of these questions, then I-STEPS is for YOU!
I-STEPS is a class specifically created for all International students!
We highly recommend joining the International Students Transitioning to Educational and Personal Success (I-STEPS) class to support you with your transition! This class will provide information about campus resources, services, and opportunities to assist and encourage you through your transition to UCI and the U.S.
Topics include:
- Understanding U.S. culture
- Succeeding in the
American classroom
- Importance of being an
involved student
- Effective leadership skills
- Understanding your rights and responsibilities as a student
- UCI resources and the community
I-STEPS is a 10-week course
that meets once a week for only one hour. You can receive course credit of 1.3 pass / no pass units with NO EXAMS!
Several class options are
available. Find a session that fits your Fall class schedule! All levels
of English are welcomed.
Course Meeting Dates and Times:
Mondays, 1:00pm - 1:50pm Course
Code: 86062
Tuesdays, 2:00pm - 2:50pm
Course Code: 86056
Wednesdays, 4:00pm -
4:50pm Course Code: 86081
Thursdays, 10:00am -
10:50am Course Code: 86051
Interested? Fill out this
form: https://docs.google.com/a/uci.edu/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dE9UMlZwaTVvR1JzYl9UR3FMTkE1eFE6MQ#gid=0
Questions? Contact
the UCI International Center at (949) 824-7249 or internationalcenter@uci.edu.
Connect With the IC
Upcoming Programs
02.28: Travel Destinations
03.01: International Coffee Hour
03.02: Explore Southern California
03.08: International Coffee Hour


