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Orientation

Introduction

Your transition to UIC does not end when you arrive on-campus. OIS and other UIC departments will host a variety of orientation programs to help you understand and acclimate to your new home while building the network of peers and advisors who will support you along the way.

If you have a question about orientation programs hosted by OIS, feel free to contact us.

TODO

  • UIC new students with nametags meeting at orientation
    International Student Orientation
    Orientations for degree and non-degree students starting at UIC in the fall, spring or summer terms.
  • two students  with welcome papers in hand sitting at a desk smiling at camera
    J-1 EV Scholar Orientation
    Small group orientations for exchange visitors joining UIC throughout the year for temporary research and scholarship.
  • four students sitting at a dinner table at an event posing for camera with balloons with a UIC music band in the background
    Short-Term Special Program Orientation
    Customized orientations for departments hosting international students for short-term programs.

COMING TO UIC

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Office of International Services

1200 West Harrison Street, Student Services Building, Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (312) 996-3121
ois@uic.edu
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