Office of International Affairs at The University of Chicago

OIA will be on-campus the following locations/times to provide a travel signature. Please bring your I-20/DS-2019 with you to receive a travel signature! See you there! 🌏✈️

• Wed, May 10th: Reynolds Club (South Lounge, 2nd Floor), 5706 S. University Ave, 12-2pm
• Fri, May 19th: Student Wellness Center (Conference room by the entrance), 840 East 59th Street, 10am -12pm
• Tues, May 23rd, Graduate Student Lounge (4th Floor of the Bookstore), 970 East 58th Street, 1-3pm

Spring Quarter 2023 OPT Webinars and Application Review Sessions are now scheduled!

In the OPT Webinars, we provide an overview of the OPT application process, expectations for reporting while on OPT, timelines, reminders, etc. Registration is required.

During the application review sessions, an OIA Advisor will meet with you 1-on-1 to look over your online I-765 before you submit it to USCIS. Similar to Quick Question Advising, students will be admitted from the waiting room in the order in which they entered.

Please visit our Programs & Events page for links:
https://internationalaffairs.uchicago.edu/page/programs-events

Happy International Women's Day 2023! If you're looking for ways to celebrate, you can find local and virtual events here: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/EventSearch

Graduate Council, in collaboration with the International Graduate Student Advisory Board is organizing a middle eastern fundraising lunch for Turkey and Syria relief efforts. Lunch will be provided by Graduate Council. Donations of any amount are strongly encouraged. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3Ig6iqq

Please join the UChicago Turkish Students Association this weekend for a concert benefit those impacted by the the Turkish-Syria earthquakes.

Winter Quarter 2023 OPT Webinars and Application Review Sessions are now scheduled!

In the OPT Webinars, we provide an overview of the OPT application process, expectations for reporting while on OPT, timelines, reminders, etc. Registration is required.

During the application review sessions, an OIA Advisor will meet with you 1-on-1 to look over your online I-765 before you submit it to USCIS. Similar to Quick Question Advising, students will be admitted from the waiting room in the order in which they entered.

Please visit our Programs & Events page for links: https://internationalaffairs.uchicago.edu/page/programs-events

OIA will be closed for Winter Recess starting at noon today through Monday, January 2, 2023, and will reopen on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. We wish everyone a happy and restful holiday break! ☃️❄️

If you have travel-related questions or concerns during Winter recess, please review our Winter travel guidance here: https://internationalaffairs.uchicago.edu/news/winter-break-travel-information-2022-2023

OIA will be on-campus the following locations/times to provide a travel signature. Please bring your I-20/DS-2019 with you to receive a travel signature! See you there! 🌏✈️

- Monday, November 28 at 12-2pm in the UChicago Grad Headquarters (3rd Floor of the Bookstore)

- Thursday, December 1 at 12-2pm in the Reynolds Club Marketplace (outside of Pret a Manger)

Autumn Quarter 2022 OPT Webinars and Drop-In Sessions are now scheduled!

In the OPT Webinars, we provide an overview of the OPT application process, expectations for reporting while on OPT, timelines, reminders, etc. During the drop-in sessions, an OIA Advisor will meet with you 1-on-1 and address any questions you may have regarding the application process. No registration needed for either!

You can find the Zoom links on our Program & Events page: https://internationalaffairs.uchicago.edu/page/programs-events %20Application%20Workshop

Don't miss UChicago Center for Leadership and Involvement's Summer Boat Cruise!

*Getting to Know OIA*

Meet Gbewoli Samuel Acquah, our Administrative Assistant! He is the face of OIA!

*Getting to Know OIA*

Meet Renée Myles, our Associate Director for Administration! She keeps OIA running smoothly!