I-STEPS

International Students Transitioning to Educational and Personal Success

I-STEPS is a 10-week course designed specifically for new, first-year, International students. This course provides them opportunities to:

Learn more about U.S. culture in a comfortable environment
Receive tips and suggestions on how to succeed academically and socially at UCI
Create a network of friends, staff, and faculty at UCI
Explore on-campus resources and services

NEW in Winter 2023!: Career Development & Preparation

I-STEPS will host a variety of topics that are focused in career development and preparation to support international students' professional and personal goals. Students will learn about UCI resources, develop awareness for the U.S. job practices, and develop personal job search strategies during class.

(NEW THIS YEAR) Featured topics in Winter 2023:

Resumes/Cover Letter
Applying for Internships
Understanding U.S. Employment
Networking
Successful Interviews
and more!

Featured topics in Fall Quarter:

Time Management
Utilizing UCI Libraries
Health & Wellness
Cultural Adjustment
Success in the U.S. Classroom
Your Immigration Status
and much more!

Course Requirements:

Only once a week for 50 minutes
Receive 1.3 pass/no pass units
No Exams! All levels of English welcomed!

Winter 2023 Quarter I-STEPS Class Schedule.

Day	Time	Location	Section
Thursdays	10:00am-10:50am	On-Site (Location will be sent to enrolled students)	86660

Interested? Winter 2023 is now CLOSED. Check back in the summer for Fall 2023 interest form.
Authorization Codes will be sent after completion of the Interest form.

What Past I-STEPS Students Have Said:

"I-STEPS helped me overcome my homesickness. Lets me know how to get involved on campus."

"I use the tips and knowledge I got in this class, indeed.
I will recommend to my friends who is coming next quarter."

"We have classes in a very comfortable environment and we can say our opinions."