International Programs /

New Student Orientation

Welcome to DePaul University!

If you have been issued a SEVIS I-20 Form and/or a SEVIS DS-2019 Form, you must attend the Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS) orientation. The OISS orientation is mandatory for all international students who are new to DePaul University (this includes students transferring from another U.S. university). Remember that this orientation is different and separate from the orientation you may be required to attend by your academic department.

The OISS orientation will cover important information regarding your F-1 and/or J-1 non-immigrant student visa status especially as it relates to the new Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). The orientation will also introduce you to various academic and social resources of the University.

Click here to register for the OISS orientation. Click here for Pre-Arrival information.

Important 

All international students in F-1 and J-1 visa status who are new to DePaul University are required to report to the Office for International Students and Scholars with the following documents:

  • SEVIS I-20 Form (F-1) or DS-2019 Form (J-1)
  • Passport
  • Arrival/Departure Form - also known as an I-94 card (small white card stapled to your passport at the airport)
  • Change of Status approval notice (if applicable)
  • Proof of Insurance (if in J-1 visa status)
  • Dependent documents - you will need to also provide all the above documents for your dependents (child or spouse) if they hold F-2 or J-2 visa status.

You will be unable to register for classes until you first check-in with the OISS and submit the above documents.

Upcoming Degree Student Orientations

WINTER QUARTER
Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 10:00 AM - DePaul Center 8th floor
Wednesday, January 6, 2010, 10:00 AM - DePaul Center 8th floor
Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 10:00 AM - DePaul Center 8th floor

SPRING QUARTER
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 10:00 AM - DePaul Center 8th floor
Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 10:00 AM - DePaul Center 8th floor
Wednesday, March 31, 2010, 10:00 AM - DePaul Center 8th floor

Click here to register for the OISS orientation.

Please note that the OISS orientation is required of ALL international students in addition to those orientations conducted by the Office of Academic Enhancement and/or your academic department.

If you arrive to the U.S. early, you may be eager to register for classes and find out more about DePaul and Chicago.

Please refer to the PDF documents below to help you get started with your first few days in the U.S. Additional information is provided throughout the our website and the DePaul University website.

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