Graduate International Student Orientation
September 4-6, 2019
The Office of International Student and Scholar Services and the Graduate Sidekicks are excited to welcome incoming graduate international students at our annual Graduate International Student Orientation (G-ISO)! G-ISO is open to students in all academic programs and departments.
G-ISO 2019 schedule and more info: coming soon!
What happens at G-ISO?
- Meet other new graduate international students, the Graduate Sidekicks, and IO staff
- Complete immigration check-in
- Learn the key rules for maintaining your F-1/J-1 student status
- Learn about academic culture in the US and student life at Northwestern
Immigration check-in
Student may complete the Immigration Check-In process at G-ISO.
U.S. immigration regulation states all F-1/J-1 students are REQUIRED to "check-in" at the Office of International Student and Scholar Services within five days of your arrival on campus.
Read more about check-in here!
Additional orientations
Your academic program/department may also have a separate orientation. Please ask your program/department for specific dates and requirements.