Prospective Students – International Student and Scholar Services
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Prospective Students – International Student and Scholar Services
Illinois International
International Student and Scholar Services
Students
Prospective Students
Pre-Arrival Information
New Student Check-In
New Student Checklist
Orientation
Life as an International Student
Understanding Your Immigration Documents
Transferring Out
Taking a Leave of Absence
Returning Students
Maintaining F-1/J-1 Status
Adding Dependents
Employment
F-1/J-1 Travel
Student Forms
Faculty, Staff and Scholars
Life in Champaign-Urbana
Before You Get Here
When You Arrive
During Your Program
Before You Leave
J-1 Scholars
H-1B
Scholar Dependents
Newsletter to International Scholars, Faculty, and Staff
Hosting and Hiring Units
General Information
iSTART User Guide for Departments
J-1 Scholar Information
H-1 Information
TN Information
LPR and O-1 Information
Departure Guidelines
Site Visits by Immigration Officials
Department Contact FAQ
Newsletter to Hosting and Hiring Units
Get Involved
Experiences and Programs
Global and Intercultural Learning
Global Educators Program
International Education Week
International Hospitality Committee
Registered Student Organizations
Resources
Announcements
Scam Safety
Public Charge
Income Tax
Social Security Number
Transportation and Driving
Scholarships and Financial Aid
English Language
Health Insurance
Dependents
Parents and Friends
Glossary of Terms
External Links
About
Overview
Directory
Mailing Options
Make an Appointment
Announcements
Contact
International Statistics
ISSS Awards
Give
Prospective Students
Pre-Arrival Information
ISSS Shuttle Service
New International Student Check-In
New Student Checklist
Orientation
Pre-Arrival Orientation
Fall Semester International Undergraduate Student Orientation
Fall Semester International Graduate Student Orientation
Fall International Parent and Family Orientation
Spring Semester Orientation
Summer Term Orientation
Life as an International Student
Understanding Your Immigration Documents
Transferring Out
Taking a Leave of Absence
Returning Students
Maintaining F-1/J-1 Status
Full Course of Study
Extension of I-20/DS-2019
Updating Your Address
Adding Dependents
Employment
J-1 Employment
F-1 Employment
F-1 Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT)
F-1 OPT STEM (24-Month Extension)
J-1 Academic Training
J-2 Work Authorization
J-2 Work Permission Sample Letter
Calculating Funding
F-1/J-1 Travel
Inviting Tourists
Missed Travel Endorsements
Student Forms
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign prides itself on being one of the most global universities in the country. Our students come from all over the world, including all 50 states and more than 110 countries. Our more than 450,000 living alumni are changing the world.
Learn more about the university below. Review the admission requirements, plan a visit, or fill out an application.
ISSS does not manage admissions for the university.
If you will enter the US in F-1 or J-1 (U of I sponsored) status, you will receive your initial I-20 or DS-2019 from either
Undergraduate Admissions
or the
Graduate College
. Please reach out to these offices directly for further questions about your first document.
Admissions
Undergraduate Admissions
(Undergraduate and Transfer Students)
Graduate College
(Graduate Students)
Which status should I choose?
Academics
Majors
Campus Life
Life as an International Student
Plan a Visit
(Admissions)
Virtual Campus Tour
Additional Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
(Admissions)
Study in the States
(Department of Homeland Security)
International Student and Scholar Services
International Studies Building
910 S. Fifth St., M/C 417
Champaign, IL 61820
217-333-1303
Email:
isss@illinois.edu
Illinois International
Log In
Illinois International
International Student and Scholar Services
Students
Prospective Students
Pre-Arrival Information
New Student Check-In
New Student Checklist
Orientation
Life as an International Student
Understanding Your Immigration Documents
Transferring Out
Taking a Leave of Absence
Returning Students
Maintaining F-1/J-1 Status
Adding Dependents
Employment
F-1/J-1 Travel
Student Forms
Faculty, Staff and Scholars
Life in Champaign-Urbana
Before You Get Here
When You Arrive
During Your Program
Before You Leave
J-1 Scholars
H-1B
Scholar Dependents
Newsletter to International Scholars, Faculty, and Staff
Hosting and Hiring Units
General Information
iSTART User Guide for Departments
J-1 Scholar Information
H-1 Information
TN Information
LPR and O-1 Information
Departure Guidelines
Site Visits by Immigration Officials
Department Contact FAQ
Newsletter to Hosting and Hiring Units
Get Involved
Experiences and Programs
Global and Intercultural Learning
Global Educators Program
International Education Week
International Hospitality Committee
Registered Student Organizations
Resources
Announcements
Scam Safety
Public Charge
Income Tax
Social Security Number
Transportation and Driving
Scholarships and Financial Aid
English Language
Health Insurance
Dependents
Parents and Friends
Glossary of Terms
External Links
About
Overview
Directory
Mailing Options
Make an Appointment
Announcements
Contact
International Statistics
ISSS Awards
Give
Prospective Students
Pre-Arrival Information
ISSS Shuttle Service
New International Student Check-In
New Student Checklist
Orientation
Pre-Arrival Orientation
Fall Semester International Undergraduate Student Orientation
Fall Semester International Graduate Student Orientation
Fall International Parent and Family Orientation
Spring Semester Orientation
Summer Term Orientation
Life as an International Student
Understanding Your Immigration Documents
Transferring Out
Taking a Leave of Absence
Returning Students
Maintaining F-1/J-1 Status
Full Course of Study
Extension of I-20/DS-2019
Updating Your Address
Adding Dependents
Employment
J-1 Employment
F-1 Employment
F-1 Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT)
F-1 OPT STEM (24-Month Extension)
J-1 Academic Training
J-2 Work Authorization
J-2 Work Permission Sample Letter
Calculating Funding
F-1/J-1 Travel
Inviting Tourists
Missed Travel Endorsements
Student Forms
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign prides itself on being one of the most global universities in the country. Our students come from all over the world, including all 50 states and more than 110 countries. Our more than 450,000 living alumni are changing the world.
Learn more about the university below. Review the admission requirements, plan a visit, or fill out an application.
ISSS does not manage admissions for the university.
If you will enter the US in F-1 or J-1 (U of I sponsored) status, you will receive your initial I-20 or DS-2019 from either
Undergraduate Admissions
or the
Graduate College
. Please reach out to these offices directly for further questions about your first document.
Admissions
Undergraduate Admissions
(Undergraduate and Transfer Students)
Graduate College
(Graduate Students)
Which status should I choose?
Academics
Majors
Campus Life
Life as an International Student
Plan a Visit
(Admissions)
Virtual Campus Tour
Additional Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
(Admissions)
Study in the States
(Department of Homeland Security)
International Student and Scholar Services
International Studies Building
910 S. Fifth St., M/C 417
Champaign, IL 61820
217-333-1303
Email:
isss@illinois.edu
Illinois International
Log In