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.

Students will be automatically 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.

International students are required to attend International Student Orientation sessions according to the schedule below; note that undergraduate and graduate students attend separate orientations, with graduate international students assigned to a specific day based on their program of study.

Fall 2024 International Student Orientation Information

Orientation Schedules*:

  • Tuesday, August 20, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. @ Illinois Hall:
    • Undergraduate International Student Orientation
    • Optional Chicago-style pizza dinner & activity after UG Orientation!
  • Wednesday, August 21, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. @ Illinois Hall:
    • All Non-MCIT Graduate International Student Orientation
  • Friday, August 23, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. @ Illinois Hall:
    • MCIT Graduate International Student Orientation

*Please make sure to check your email for Orientation information and updates leading up to your assigned Orientation day.

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