There are many factors to consider as you plan your flight to Chicago:
When does your visa allow you to arrrive?
When does your orientation start?
When can you move into your pre-arranged housing?
You can read more about what to expect at your orientation and find out the dates for the upcoming term on our orientation website, and you may also have a separate academic orientation to plan around as well.
We strongly recommend that you arrive a couple days early so you have time to adjust - even if this means that you need to book temporary housing in a hotel or hostel.
Please note that our Airport Welcome program is only on specific days and not offered every term.