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The online orientation course is specifically designed for new and transfer international students at Â鶹´«Ã½. This easy-to-use platform provides essential information about immigration requirements, maintaining F-1 or J-1 status, travel preparation, what to expect upon arrival, life on campus, information about Evanston and Chicago, student employment, and more. It is tailored to address common questions from international students within a few months of starting their studies. 

Who should participate in the F-1/J-1 Required Orientation Course?

This is a required course for all F-1 and J-1 students (all academic levels) EXCEPT FOR:

• Master's level and exchange students in the Kellogg School of Management
• J-1 Global Learning Office (GLO) exchange students
• Â鶹´«Ã½ in Qatar (NU-Q) exchange students

Students in these categories will receive orientation information directly from their respective programs (Kellogg International team, GLO, or NU-Q). 

When should I complete the online orientation?

Students must complete all sections of the course before arriving in the United States. Completion rates and time spent on the course will be monitored. Upon 100% completion, students will receive a Certificate of Completion, which is required to complete the immigration check-in with OISS after arrival on campus.  

How to Access the F-1/J-1 Student Orientation Course

The course is delivered through the Homebase platform, which OISS will also use to provide additional information throughout students’ time at Â鶹´«Ã½. 

To create a Homebase account & access the orientation course: 

1. Go to the page to access this course.
2. You will need to enter basic biographical information and create a password.
3. Be sure to make note of the email used and the password you set so that you can return to Homebase as needed.
4. Click the blue "Create Account" button at the bottom.
5. Begin the F-1/J-1 Student Orientation course.