The Office of International Services supports UIC’s international community of over 4,000 international students, scholars, and employees from around the world. As a unit within the Office of Global Engagement, we are committed to building a globally diverse and welcoming academic community at UIC. Welcome! We are happy you are here.

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Whether you are a prospective scholar, admitted student, current member of the UIC international community, or alumni, OIS can help you navigate life in the U.S. through immigration advising, cultural awareness and support, and advocacy.
Jun 20 2025

OIS Advisor & New International Student Meetup - Housing & Safety, June 20

Friday, 9:00 am–10:00 am
Online - Zoom
Jun 26 2025

Pre-Completion OPT Workshop

Thursday, 3:00 pm–4:00 pm
Virtual Event - Zoom (registration required)
Jul 3 2025

J-1 Exchange Visitor Scholar Pre-Arrival Q&A Session, July 2025

Thursday, 9:00 am–10:00 am America/Chicago
Virtual Event - Zoom
Jul 9 2025

J-1 Exchange Visitor Scholar Orientation, July 2025

Wednesday, 10:00 am–11:30 am
Daley Library, Room 1470