International Wildcat Welcome
2025 Fall Term International Wildcat Welcome
International Wildcat Welcome (IWW) is required for F-1 or J-1 international students and begins before Wildcat Welcome. It covers immigration regulations and many essential topics to help new undergraduate international students acclimate to life at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½. If you are a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident who currently resides outside the U.S. and would like to join the non-immigration regulation sessions, you are welcome to join.
Please see below for the dates of the Fall 2025 International Wildcat Welcome (IWW). A more detailed version of the IWW scheduple 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 ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ students, students traveling with families and friends may arrive to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ 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 required 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.