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.
Apr 29 2025

Immigration Categories Overview and OIS Updates

Tuesday, 3:00 pm–4:00 pm
Virtual Event - Zoom (registration required)
May 1 2025

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

Thursday, 9:00 am–10:00 am America/Chicago
Virtual Event - Zoom
May 7 2025

J-1 Exchange Visitor Scholar Orientation, May 2025

Wednesday, 10:00 am–11:30 am
Daley Library, Room 1470
May 8 2025

STEM OPT Workshop

Thursday, 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
Virtual Event - Zoom (registration required)