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Free airport shuttles from O'Hare
Location: 

Meet IPAs at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø welcome table in the Terminal 5 arrivals hall (a free ATS train connects all terminals). Shuttles depart at 9:00, 10:30, 12:00, 1:30, 3:00, and 5:00. If you miss the shuttles or land later, a taxi is often the easiest option (about $50 to $75).  Ride shares like Uber and Lyft are also an option but can experience surcharges during peak times.  If you wish to take public transportation you can review more options on this website: Plan Your Arrival.

Note: this shuttle is only for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students; students traveling with family and friends may arrive to campus using other forms of transportation.

Residence hall check-in
Location: Residential Services Area Desks

Check in at any time today; IPAs will be at residential area desks to help from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Arriving late at night? Check in at the area desk to get settled into your room. International undergraduate students move in on September 13 and do not need to select a move-in appointment.

Dinner with your IPA pod
Location:  or  Dining Hall (Whichever is hall is closest to you)

International Wildcat Welcome Kickoff
Location: The Hive, 

Meet your IPA groups, pods, and peers in person.

Breakfast with your IPA pod
Location:  or  Dining Hall

Go to whichever dining hall is closer to your residence hall.

Wildcat Welcome Check-In
Location: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Room, Norris University Center

Check in for Wildcat Welcome and IWW. GLO exchange students check in at the GLO office, 8:00 to 9:00 am.

U.S. Immigration Regulations (mandatory for F-1/J-1 students)
Location: , 2145 Sheridan Road

Meet the OISS advisors and learn the rules and regulations needed to maintain your visa status. Not F-1/J-1? This hour is free time.

Resources for International Students
Location: , 2145 Sheridan Road

Lunch with your IPA pod
Location:  or  Dining Hall

Side-Quests
Location: 

IPAs will provide walking tours of Evanston, shopping trips,  and sessions on setting up your U.S. bank account and meet with cell phone providers. Departures are from the Wildcat Room.

Financial Aid Session
Location: 2nd floor, , 720 University Place

Only for students already awarded ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø financial aid; Side-Quests for students participating in this session continue afterward.

Dinner with your IPA pod
Location:  or  Dining Hall

Bonfire
Location: 

On the lakefront east of Norris. Bonfire, s'mores, and music. Dress warmly.

Breakfast with your IPA pod
Location:  or  Dining Hall

Midwest 101
Location: , 2145 Sheridan Road

Learn about some of the cultural norms in the Midwest. A great first step in making Chicago your home away from home.

Exploring Chicago Neighborhoods
Location: , 2145 Sheridan Road

Learn about the options and choose your own adventure for our Exploring Chicago Neighborhoods excursion.

Bagged lunch pick-up
Location: , 2145 Sheridan Road

Departures to Andersonville or Downtown Chicago; wear comfortable walking shoes.

Return to campus

Return to your residence halls in time for the 4:00 pm Residential College Welcome and evening Wildcat Welcome events.

Sprintax Tax Webinar
Location:  A webinar link will be posted on the Sprintax Webinars website

Learn about your tax filing obligations as an F-1 or J-1 student and (if applicable) discover resources to obtain your ITIN. Details and registration: Sprintax Webinars.