International Affairs: Arrival and Orientation

Each term International Affairs conducts a mandatory, comprehensive orientation for incoming international and exchange students.

Please download the International Student Orientation Checklist [PDF] and Spring 2013 schedule [PDF] to prepare for your orientation.

Undergraduate and Exchange Student Spring 2013 Orientation Schedule January 17, 2013, 9:00 a.m. 
 Graduate Student Boot Camp & Undergraduate EIS Summer 2013 Orientation
 *Students will be invited to start during summer		 July 3, 2013, 9:00 a.m.
 Undergraduate and Exchange Student Fall 2013 Orientation August 20, 2013, 9:00 a.m. 
 Graduate Student Fall 2013 Orientation August 20, 2013, 12:00 p.m.

Connect with us to get additional updates on the International Affairs Facebook Page. 

Please do not hesitate to contact International Affairs with any questions at intaff@saic.edu or by phoning 312.629.6830.

Port of Entry Information

When you enter the United States, you will need to clear Customs and Border Protection at your Port of Entry. Go to the Student and Exchange Visitor Program’s (SEVP) website for an outline of the process and here for a helpful brochure showing you how to fill out your I-94 Arrival and Departure Card.

Sample I-94 Arrival and Departure Card

We have also included some helpful tips in your ‌ [PDF]. We recommend you carry this with you during travel to the United States.