On July 17, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security published a final rule that establishes a fixed time period of admission and an extension of stay procedure that impact students and scholars on F-1 and J-1 visas. The rule is anticipated to take effect Sept. 15, 2026. While Northwestern analyzes this complex rule, we are working to update our website and communicate guidance as quickly as possible. Members of the Northwestern international community who have questions are encouraged to reach out directly to their assigned OISS advisor.
Contact Our Office
Office of International Student & Scholar Services
Student Services
Address: 630 Dartmouth Place, Evanston, IL 60208
In-person services hours for front desk services: Monday through Thursday, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, excluding holidays. (Please note that an appointment is still required for advising-related questions.)
Our phones and emails are monitored from 8:30am-4:30pm Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
For general inquiries please email oiss-students@northwestern.edu.
For specific inquiries, please contact your advisor. Schedule an appointment with your assigned student advisor here >>
We will respond to email within seven business days.
Web-in Tuesdays & Web-in Fridays for virtual student advisement
630 Dartmouth Place. See campus map.
Scholar Services
Address: 1902 Sheridan Rd., Evanston, IL 60208
In-person services hours for document pick-up and front desk services: Monday through Thursday, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, excluding holidays.
Our phones and emails are monitored from 8:30am-4:30pm Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
For general inquiries please email oiss-scholars@northwestern.edu.
For specific inquiries, please contact your advisor. Find your assigned scholar advisor here >>
We will respond to email within seven business days.
We can ship documents via FedEx, UPS, and DHL if that is preferred.
1902 Sheridan Rd. See campus map.
Emergencies:
If an emergency arises outside of normal OISS business hours, please see the When the OISS is Closed resource for guidelines on what to do depending on the emergency.