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  1. Office of International Services
  2. COMING TO UIC
  3. Before You Leave Home

Before You Leave Home

Introduction

There is a lot to think about when preparing to leave home for a new country and culture, including packing, temporary housing, health care, and how to prepare family members who will be joining you on the journey. OIS has prepared a list of things to consider to help you get started. That said, if you have a question about something you do not see here, feel free to contact us and we will be happy to help!

Before you leave home links

  • student posing with Chicago skyline and Willis tower in background
    Packing Your Bags
    What to bring, what to leave at home and what you can find after arrival.
  • student reading a book lying on a bed  in a dorm bedroom with chair and work desk
    Temporary Housing
    Where to stay while you look for your permanent home in the U.S.
  • woman holding a certificate of scholarship posing with her spouse and child
    Family
    What preparations are needed if you will bring your family to the U.S.
  • two students wearing UIC shirt with backpack and cellphone walking on campus
    Communication
    How to ensure smooth communication during your initial transition.
  • a dentist's room with a dental unit and tools and brown cabinets
    Health Care
    What exams, vaccines or health records are needed before departure.
  • student looking at a used book with stack of books on bookstore shelf
    Financial Preparation
    How to prepare your finances for travel and your new life in the U.S.

COMING TO UIC

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  • Getting Started with the Visa Process
    • Students
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    • Employees
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  • Before You Leave Home
    • Packing Your Bags
    • Temporary Housing
    • Family
    • Communication
    • Health Care
    • Financial Preparation
  • Arriving to the U.S.
  • Arriving to UIC
    • Getting to UIC
    • Immigration Check-in with OIS
  • Orientation
    • International Student Orientation
    • J-1 EV Scholar Orientation
    • Short-Term Special Program Orientation
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1200 West Harrison Street, Student Services Building, Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (312) 996-3121
ois@uic.edu
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