Welcome to the iBearcatsGlobal Services Login Page

iStart provides a variety of online services for our institution's international students, scholars, and employees -- as well as the staff that support them. Please log in using one of the options below to view information or to make a request.

Current Students, Faculty, or Staff

For full access to your iBearcatsGlobal account, please click the login button. This access is for currently enrolled students, or currently employed or active faculty, scholars, or staff.


A Network ID and password are required.

New Students and Scholars who have not yet started their program with UC in the US.

Newly admitted students or newly hired scholars who haven't started their program or study/work yet can log in with their University ID (M Number), PIN, and Date of Birth, and complete the Pre-Arrival eForm Group (for students) or Check-In/Onboarding eForm (for Scholars). New Student/Scholar Login