Pre-Arrival Information

New international students admitted for the Spring 2025 term will begin to receive pre-arrival information starting in mid-October.  This information will include instructions for how to activate their University Log-In ID (ULID) and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on their devices.

Once this is complete, students will be able to access the New International Student Orientation site in Canvas.  Canvas is the university's learning management system, and is used to coordinate information and assignments for classes and other important programs.  The International Student Orientation Team will be using Canvas as a platform to deliver important pre-arrival information as students prepare to come to ISU.

Additionally, new students are recommended to attend a series of Pre-Arrival Zoom Webinars offered throughout the summer.  These webinars, presented by staff from different offices and units throughout the institution, are intended to provide students with in-depth information on important subjects, such as immunization requirements and connecting with an academic advisor.  Please see the tentative schedule below for details:

Thursday, October 17th, 8:00am - 9:00am CST
"Visa Applications and Interview Prep"

Tuesday, October 22nd, 8:00am - 9:00am CST
"Navigating Canvas and the My.IllinoisState Portal"

Wednesday, October 30th, 8:00am - 9:00am CST
"Finding On-Campus and Off-Campus Housing"

Thursday, November 7th, 8:00am - 9:00am CST
"Health and Immunization Requirements"

Tuesday, November 12th, 8:00am - 9:00am CST
"Searching for On-Campus Jobs"

Wednesday, November 20th, 8:00am - 9:00am CST
"Registering for Your Courses"

Thursday, December 5th, 8:00am - 9:00am CST
"Traveling to Illinois State University"

Tuesday, December 10th, 8:00am - 9:00am CST
"Paying with your Student Account"

Wednesday, December 18th, 8:00am - 9:00am CST
"Preparing for Orientation"

Please Note: Links for the different events will be provided to students through the Canvas site and through e-mail.