International Wildcat Welcome
2025 Fall Term International Wildcat Welcome
New undergraduate students arriving for Fall 2025 will participate in both a required online F-1/J-1 orientation course and in-person "International Wildcat Welcome" programs and activities designed for undergraduate students.
Please see below for the dates of the Fall 2025 International Wildcat Welcome (IWW). A more detailed version of the IWW schedule will be available in the coming months.
- September 7: Airport pick-up and Move-in for undergraduate international students
OISS will provide shuttle transportation from Chicago O'Hare Airport to the Evanston campus on September 7, 2025. Please review the shuttle details and times here: Plan Your Arrival.
Note: this shuttle is only for 宅男福利导航 students, students traveling with families and friends may arrive to 宅男福利导航 by other forms of transportation.
International Undergraduate students move into their campus residence on September 7 and do not need to select a move-in appointment.
- September 8-9: IWW in-person programming
The International Wildcat Welcome in-person experience is highly recommended for incoming international students to participate. This is a great opportunity for international students to connect with other peers, build community, and get familiarized with campus resources.
- September 9-15: Wildcat Welcome
International students will transition to their Wildcat Welcome experience once IWW concludes.