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Register for International Student Orientation

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International Student Orientation is mandatory for all F-1 and J-1 exchange Undergraduate, Graduate & Transfer students.

Arrival Orientation Dates:

Graduate International Student Orientation: TBD

Undergraduate International Student Orientation: September 9, 2025

Arrival Orientation Registration: Registration for internatonal student orientation takes place in your DePaul Graduate Gateway (graduate students) or Blue Demon Domain (undergraduate students).

Airport Welcome: We will have a team of student volunteers at the Chicago O'Hare Airport from 8am - 8pm to greet new students and help them find a taxi on specific dates. 

Pre-arrival Orientation

  • This online pre-arrival orientation will be available approximately 10 weeks before your program start date and can be accessed shortly after your I-20 or DS-2019 has been issued by DePaul.
  • Complete the mandatory D2L pre-arrival orientation before attending on-campus orientation.
  • For detailed instructions please click HERE.

On-Campus Move In: By appointment only on specific assigned days. Contact Housing Department for more information about how to apply and how to schedule your move-in date: housing@depaul.edu

Off-Campus Housing Resources: https://offcampushousing.depaul.edu

Special Notes:

  • College of Law Students: COL students have a unique term start date and orientation. Please refer to communication received from the College of Law for more information. 
  • Undergraduate Students: Please review your Next Steps Checklist in the Blue Demon Domain for any freshman orientation requirements. 
  • ELA and Conditionally Admitted Students: Students issued an ELA I-20 (including conditionally admitted students) will only attend the ELA orientation. For more information and for registration information please contact the English Language Academy.

International Student Orientation is mandatory for all F-1 and J-1 exchange Undergraduate, Graduate & Transfer students.

Arrival Orientation Dates:

Graduate International Student Orientation: January 6 & 7

Undergraduate International Student Orientation: January 6 & 7

Arrival Orientation Registration: Registration for internatonal student orientation takes place in your DePaul Graduate Gateway (graduate students) or Blue Demon Domain (undergraduate students).

Airport Welcome: We will have a team of student volunteers at the Chicago O'Hare Airport from 8am - 8pm to greet new students and help them find a taxi on specific dates. 

Pre-arrival Orientation

  • This online pre-arrival orientation will be available approximately 10 weeks before your program start date and can be accessed shortly after your I-20 or DS-2019 has been issued by DePaul.
  • Complete the mandatory D2L pre-arrival orientation before attending on-campus orientation.
  • For detailed instructions please click HERE.

On-Campus Move In: By appointment only on specific assigned days. Contact Housing Department for more information about how to apply and how to schedule your move-in date: housing@depaul.edu

Off-Campus Housing Resources: https://offcampushousing.depaul.edu

Special Notes:

  • College of Law Students: COL students have a unique term start date and orientation. Please refer to communication received from the College of Law for more information. 
  • Undergraduate Students: Please review your Next Steps Checklist in the Blue Demon Domain for any freshman orientation requirements. 
  • ELA and Conditionally Admitted Students: Students issued an ELA I-20 (including conditionally admitted students) will only attend the ELA orientation. For more information and for registration information please contact the English Language Academy.



International Student Orientation is mandatory for all F-1 and J-1 exchange Undergraduate, Graduate & Transfer students.

Arrival Orientation Dates:

Graduate International Student Orientation: March 31

Undergraduate International Student Orientation: March 31

Arrival Orientation Registration: Registration for internatonal student orientation takes place in your DePaul Graduate Gateway (graduate students) or Blue Demon Domain (undergraduate students).

Airport Welcome: We will have a team of student volunteers at the Chicago O'Hare Airport from 8am - 8pm to greet new students and help them find a taxi on specific dates. 

Pre-arrival Orientation

  • This online pre-arrival orientation will be available approximately 10 weeks before your program start date and can be accessed shortly after your I-20 or DS-2019 has been issued by DePaul.
  • Complete the mandatory D2L pre-arrival orientation before attending on-campus orientation.
  • For detailed instructions please click HERE.

On-Campus Move In: By appointment only on specific assigned days. Contact Housing Department for more information about how to apply and how to schedule your move-in date: housing@depaul.edu

Off-Campus Housing Resources: https://offcampushousing.depaul.edu

Special Notes:

  • College of Law Students: COL students have a unique term start date and orientation. Please refer to communication received from the College of Law for more information. 
  • Undergraduate Students: Please review your Next Steps Checklist in the Blue Demon Domain for any freshman orientation requirements. 
  • ELA and Conditionally Admitted Students: Students issued an ELA I-20 (including conditionally admitted students) will only attend the ELA orientation. For more information and for registration information please contact the English Language Academy.



International Student Orientation is mandatory for all F-1 and J-1 exchange Undergraduate, Graduate & Transfer students.

Arrival Orientation Dates:

Graduate International Student Orientation: June 13

Undergraduate International Student Orientation: June 13

Arrival Orientation Registration: Registration for internatonal student orientation takes place in your DePaul Graduate Gateway (graduate students) or Blue Demon Domain (undergraduate students).

Airport Welcome: We will have a team of student volunteers at the Chicago O'Hare Airport from 8am - 8pm to greet new students and help them find a taxi on specific dates. 

Pre-arrival Orientation

  • This online pre-arrival orientation will be available approximately 10 weeks before your program start date and can be accessed shortly after your I-20 or DS-2019 has been issued by DePaul.
  • Complete the mandatory D2L pre-arrival orientation before attending on-campus orientation.
  • For detailed instructions please click HERE.

On-Campus Move In: By appointment only on specific assigned days. Contact Housing Department for more information about how to apply and how to schedule your move-in date: housing@depaul.edu

Off-Campus Housing Resources: https://offcampushousing.depaul.edu

Special Notes:

  • College of Law Students: COL students have a unique term start date and orientation. Please refer to communication received from the College of Law for more information. 
  • Undergraduate Students: Please review your Next Steps Checklist in the Blue Demon Domain for any freshman orientation requirements. 
  • ELA and Conditionally Admitted Students: Students issued an ELA I-20 (including conditionally admitted students) will only attend the ELA orientation. For more information and for registration information please contact the English Language Academy.




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