Are you traveling outside the U.S. over Spring break?
If yes, be sure to review important information on our F-1/J-1 Travel webpage. If you need a travel signature on your I-20, be sure to submit your Travel Signature Request via the OISS portal at least one week in advance of your planned travel.
What is a "Travel Signature"?
A travel signature (endorsement) is relevant only to F-1 students or J-1 students and scholars (and their dependents) who are planning to travel abroad and return to the U.S. in F or J status. This includes alumni who remain in F or J status for post-graduation F-1 OPT or J-1 AT. You must have an unexpired travel signature on your I-20 or DS-2019 on the date you re-enter the U.S. See the OISS F-1/J-1 Travel webpage for more details.
Travel Endorsement section is on page 2 of the Form I-20:
Wednesday, March 15th at 9:00AM (CT) - Join via zoom
This workshop will provide general tax information specific to Northwestern international students and scholars who were in the United States in the year 2022. The workshop will be led by Alejandro Young of Young & Associates Tax and Accounting Services. See more information on the Taxes section of the OISS website.
OISS Advisor Updates
Student advisors are assigned based on the first letter of your last name (family name) except for master's level students and exchange students in the Kellogg School of Management.
Haylee Zhou - A, B, C, D, E, F and W, X, Y, Z
Ryan Radebaugh - G, H, I, J, K
Angelica Garcia - L, M, N, O, P
Rachel Krein - Q, R, S, and U, V
Mark Zajac - T
Stephanie Cisneros - Kellogg advisor for F-1/J-1 students in Kellogg FT 1Y and 2Y MBA, MMM, MBAi, exchange and EMBA programs
See Our Staff page for links to schedule an in-person or virtual appointment with your advisor.
OISS Web-in Wednesdays for International Students
Do you have a quick question for one of our international student advisors? Join our virtual Web-in Wednesday on Wednesdays from 12pm-4pm to chat with us. Please keep in mind that if you have a complicated case or need more time, we'll refer you to your assigned advisor for a scheduled appointment.
If you're a master's level or exchange student in the Kellogg School of Management, please reach out to the Kellogg International Student Advising team at international-advising@kellogg.northwestern.edu for assistance or any questions you may have.
Join Web-in Wednesday - between the hours of 12 - 4 pm, Wednesday only
Join us for an online OPT Workshop
OISS offers online workshops for F-1 international students interested in pursuing work authorization in the U.S. through Optional Practical Training (OPT). The Zoom workshop will cover OPT eligibility requirements, application timelines and application requirements, and more. All F-1 international students interested in applying for OPT are encouraged to attend.
March 24th at 10:00 AM - see event details
A Message from SESP Leadership Institute (SLI):
Rising sophomores, please join the SESP Leadership Institute (SLI) team for a reading week break next week! There will be snacks as well as some stress-relieving activities. Come learn about the program and get support completing an interest form to participate in SLI. And stay tuned for more info session dates and locations in Spring quarter.
Upcoming Winter Quarter SLI information tables and snack breaks will take place on:
- Thursday, March 9 from 12:00 pm – 5 pm at SESP Annenberg Hall 1st floor lobby
Can’t come in person? Then, please join an upcoming virtual information session on:
SLI is an academic and community-building program that centers the experiences of students at Northwestern who identify as first-generation and/or from lower-income (FGLI) backgrounds. We are excited to announce that we are recruiting for our Fall 2023 program. Earn two academic credits, both of which count as SESP degree requirements (or electives for students outside of SESP). If you and/or someone you know are FGLI identifying, SLI would be a great option for you to consider.
Mark your calendar
March 15th @ 9AM - OISS Tax Workshop (virtual) - Join via zoom
March 21st @ 3 PM - Sprintax Nonresident Tax Webinar - Register here
March 24th @ 10 AM - OPT Workshop
March 18 - 27 - Spring Break Northwestern University
April 18, 2023 - Filing deadline to submit 2022 tax returns | 
