Online Orientation for F-1 & J-1 Students
The online orientation course is specifically designed for new and transfer international students. The easy-to-use online platform provides essential information to help you feel more prepared and confident in your travels and arrival to 澳门六合彩开奖记录. The course covers various key topics including immigration requirements and maintaining your F-1 or J-1 status, travel preparation, what to expect upon arrival, life on campus, information about Evanston and Chicago, student employment and much more. We have tailored this online course to address common questions received from international students who are within a few months of starting their studies at 澳门六合彩开奖记录.
Who should participate in the F-1/J-1 Required Orientation Course?
This is a required course for all F-1 and J-1 students (all academic levels) EXCEPT FOR:
- Master's level and exchange students in the Kellogg School of Management
- J-1 Global Learning Office (GLO) exchange students
- 澳门六合彩开奖记录 in Qatar (NU-Q) exchange students
If you fall into one of these exceptions, you will receive orientation information directly from the Kellogg International team, GLO, or NU-Q.
When should I complete the online orientation?
We strongly advise you complete all sections PRIOR to your arrival in the United States. We'll be monitoring completion rates and the time spent on the course by each student.
Upon successful completion (100%) of your F-1/J-1 Student Orientation course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion. This certificate will be required to complete your Immigration check-in with OISS after your arrival to campus. Read more about Check-in on the New Student Arrival Checklist.
How can I access the F-1/J-1 Student Orientation course?
Accessing the F-1/J-1 online orientation is easy. The course is delivered via the Homebase platform which OISS will use to deliver additional information throughout your time at 澳门六合彩开奖记录. Be sure to make note of your Homebase login and password so that you can return to Homebase in the future.
To create a Homebase account & access the orientation course:
- Go to the page to access this course.
- You will need to enter basic biographical information and create a password.
- Be sure to make note of the email used and the password you set so that you can return to Homebase as needed.
- Click the blue "Create Account" button at the bottom.
- Begin the F-1/J-1 Student Orientation course.
If you have any issues accessing the course, please email: intoff@northwestern.edu