POST-ARRIVAL INFORMATION

POST-Arrival checklist

Post-Arrival Checklist:

Check in at ISSS
Attend the mandatory orientation
Check into housing
Collect student ID card at the Illini Union Bookstore
Get tuberculosis test at McKinley
Complete Course Registration (if any changes need to be made)
Complete sexual assault prevention training (you can do this before you arrive)

ISSS Check-in

It is mandatory that you check in with ISSS as soon as possible after your arrival. The ISSS check-in is a governmental requirement. Students who have not checked in on time might have to return to their home countries. If you are arriving the same day as orientation, you may check-in after orientation. You can find check-in information at this link: http://isss.illinois.edu/students/incoming/checkin/

Find materials and additional resources that will introduce you to life at the University of Illinois, what you need to do before you arrive, international check-in dates (check-in is required), and information about orientation at the ISSS links below.

http://isss.illinois.edu/students/incoming/

https://isss.illinois.edu/students/incoming/checkin/next_steps.html (checklist)

Mandatory Orientation

You must arrive in time to attend the mandatory Incoming Exchange Student orientation. More information regarding orientation will be sent in a separate email (check-in time, location, itinerary).

Reminder: You can arrive to the US up to 30 days prior to the program start date and can stay in the US up to 30 days past the end date of the program. Keep this in mind when booking flights if you would like to travel before/after the semester.

You might see a date for the ISSS orientation. The ISSS orientation is NOT mandatory but we encourage you to attend.

Get your Student ID Card

Obtain your i-card at the ID Center (llini Union Bookstore (1st Floor), 809 S. Wright Street). You will be required to present your University ID number and proof of identity to obtain your i-card.

You can now submit your own photo and have your i-card pre-printed and waiting for you when you arrive on campus! Visit MyPhotoSubmit to learn more.

Tuberculosis Test-Mandatory

All new international students are required to undergo TB screening and have their immunization records reviewed by McKinley Health Center staff. Some students may be required to take the Quantiferon TB Gold test. For more details, review the TB packet that will be given to you after you complete your check-in with ISSS.

Immunization and Travel Clinic Hours for TB Testing: https://mckinley.illinois.edu/new-students/springsummerfall-immunization-requirements

Sexual Assault Prevention Training Program

This online training is required to be completed. In order to complete it, you must have claimed your netID.

Sexual Assault Prevention website link: (follow directions under Accessing the Course to begin training)

https://www.ethics.uillinois.edu/cms/one.aspx?portalId=1216&pageId=344237

If you have problems accessing training, email: titleixcoordinator@illinois.edu

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