New to NU Series
New to NU is a series designed by OISS, consisting of a newsletter and a webinar, to help address timely questions students may have while navigating processes between admittance to their academic program and Orientation. This page also contains important updates and announcements for incoming students, so be sure to check back regularly.
Updates:
Check our student newsletters and updates page for information about recent policy changes or executive orders.
Newsletters:
Fall 2026 New to NU Newsletters |
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Undergraduate |
Graduate and PhD |
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February |
To be posted on Friday, Feb. 13 |
To be posted on Friday, Feb 13 |
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March |
To be posted on Friday, March 6 |
To be posted on Friday, March 6 |
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April |
To be posted on Friday, April 3 |
To be posted on Friday, April 3 |
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May |
To be posted on Friday, May 1 |
To be posted on Friday, May 1 |
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June |
To be posted on Friday, June 5 |
To be posted on Friday, June 5 |
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July |
To be posted on Friday, July 3 |
To be posted on Friday, July 3 |
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August |
To be posted on Friday, August 7 |
To be posted on Friday, August 7 |
Webinar
Webinar links, dates and times will be posted soon. Students are required to use valid NU email address to join the webinar links. Recordings will be posted after following the webinar.
New to NU Webinar |
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February: Request your I-20 and DS-2019 |
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Participants |
Zoom Link |
Recording |
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02/27/2026 |
Undergraduate, Master and PhD students |
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March: Apply for your F-1 or J-1 Visa |
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Date and Time |
Participants |
Zoom Link |
Recording |
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TBD |
Undergraduate, Master and PhD students |
TBD |
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April: Plan Your Arrival/Housing |
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Date and Time |
Participants |
Zoom Link |
Recording |
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TBD |
Undergraduate Students |
TBD |
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TBD |
Graduate and PhD students |
TBD |
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May: Insurance and Healthcare |
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Date and Time |
Participants |
Zoom Link |
Recording |
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TBD |
Undergraduate, Graduate, and PhD Students |
TBD |
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June: Transfer Students |
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Date and Time |
Participants |
Zoom Link |
Recording |
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06/12/2026 |
Undergraduate, Graduate, and PhD Students |
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July: Questions & Answers (Q&A) with Northwestern Students |
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Date and Time |
Participants |
Zoom Link |
Recording |
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07/17/2026 |
Undergraduate students |
No recording will be provided for Q&As. |
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07/17/2026 |
Graduate and PhD students |
No recording will be provided for Q&As. |
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August: International Student Orientation Preview |
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| Date and Time | Participants | Zoom Link | Recording |
| 08/21/2026 9:00 am CST |
Undergraduate Students | Register here | |
| 08/21/2026 10:00 am CST |
Graduate Students | Register here | |