Fall International Student Orientation occurs during the week prior to the start of the Fall semester. All new to Elmhurst University Undergraduate and Graduates international students planning to study on an F-1 visa are required to attend Fall International Student Orientation.

Undergraduate International Student Orientation is scheduled for two half-days; Graduate International Student Orientation is scheduled for two separate full days, with graduate international students assigned to a specific day based on their program of study.

Students will automatically be registered for and notified of their registration via email. To ensure attendance, students need to arrive and be settled in the U.S. prior to their assigned Orientation day(s).

Fall 2024 International Student Orientation Information

Orientation Schedules*:

• Tuesday, August 20, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. @ Illinois Hall:
  • Undergraduate International Student Orientation Half-Day 1
• Wednesday, August 21, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. @ Illinois Hall:
  • Undergraduate International Student Orientation Half-Day 2
• Thursday, August 22, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. @ Alexander Rooms (Frick Center):
  • All Non-MCIT Graduate International Student Orientation
• Friday, August 23, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. @ Illinois Hall:
  • MCIT Graduate International Student Orientation

*Times are subject to change based on scheduling needs. Please make sure to check your email for Orientation information and updates leading up to your assigned Orientation day(s).