The UIC Study Abroad Office Pre-Departure Orientation will be held the following days and times:

Wednesday, November 4th from 2pm-5pm in Lecture Center C3.
OR
Friday, November 6th from 10am-1pm in Lecture Center C3.

To sign up for orientation send an email to sao@uic.edu or call 312-413-7662. If you have a class conflict, please inform your Study Abroad Advisor.

*Note: Pre-departure Orientation is mandatory. If you do not attend, you will not be registered for the term you plan to study abroad.

Study Abroad Office orientation material

•  Study Abroad Logistics

•  Preparing for Departure and Cultural Orientation

•  Financial Aid FAQ Sheet

•  Conditions of Participation and Student Rights and Responsibilities

•  Parent Information

•  Further recommended reading

•  Culture Shock

• Department of State International Travel information, including: travel warnings and alerts, country
specific information, citizen services abroad, embassy registration