International Student General Information

Climate
Temperatures in Northern Illinois vary from extremes of -10ßF (-23ß C) in January to 95ßF (34ß C) in July and August. From November to April, the temperature is usually below 50ß F (10ß C) and warm winter clothing is essential.

Housing
Student housing or homestays are not provided through College of DuPage, therefore students are required to make their own living arrangements.

Scholarships
There are no financial aid or scholarship opportunities available for F-1 international students at College of DuPage. International students are expected to pay the full cost of tuition.

English as a Second Language
To develop or refine English language skills, the college offers full-time intensive International English Language Institute (ELI).

Employment
On-campus employment is available on a limited basis up to 20 hours per week. International students may accept off-campus employment only with prior approval from the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS).

Social Security Number
In order to obtain a Social Security number as an F-1 International student, you must have an offer of employment on-campus. You must attend the mandatory International F-1 orientation for any further information and assistance.

Drivers License
To obtain a drivers license in Illinois it is extremely difficult without a Social Security number. You will need to be prepared to rely on your hosting family for transportation to College of DuPage, or public transportation (very limited services).

International Student Office Programs and Services

Orientation
A mandatory one-day orientation program is offered three times a year for new international students, as well as individual meetings with the international student advisor before the start of the semester and throughout the year.

Immigration Advising
Information relating specifically to international students in F-1 non-immigrant status with regard to immigration requirements and regulations.

Academic Advising and Transfer Information
Assistance is available in course scheduling and planning for College of DuPage as well as for transfer to four-year colleges/universities.

Insurance
Information about health insurance and dental plans specifically designed for international students. Please note: College of DuPage does not automatically provide health insurance. It is the responsibility of the student to purchase health insurance.

We look forward to hearing from you. Please submit all application materials for international admission to the address listed below. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact:

Gabi Carr: International Student Admissions Specialist

Phone: (630) 942-2979, Fax: (630) 790-2686

Back to International Student Home



		Gabi Carr International Student Admissions Specialist Phone (630) 942-2979 Fax (630) 790-2686 E-mail International Student Admissions Your Right to Know DOWNLOAD International Student Application Packet This file is in a portable document format (PDF) which can be viewed and printed with the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software.
	Climate Temperatures in Northern Illinois vary from extremes of -10ßF (-23ß C) in January to 95ßF (34ß C) in July and August. From November to April, the temperature is usually below 50ß F (10ß C) and warm winter clothing is essential. Housing Student housing or homestays are not provided through College of DuPage, therefore students are required to make their own living arrangements. Scholarships There are no financial aid or scholarship opportunities available for F-1 international students at College of DuPage. International students are expected to pay the full cost of tuition. English as a Second Language To develop or refine English language skills, the college offers full-time intensive International English Language Institute (ELI). Employment On-campus employment is available on a limited basis up to 20 hours per week. International students may accept off-campus employment only with prior approval from the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). Social Security Number In order to obtain a Social Security number as an F-1 International student, you must have an offer of employment on-campus. You must attend the mandatory International F-1 orientation for any further information and assistance. Drivers License To obtain a drivers license in Illinois it is extremely difficult without a Social Security number. You will need to be prepared to rely on your hosting family for transportation to College of DuPage, or public transportation (very limited services). International Student Office Programs and Services Orientation A mandatory one-day orientation program is offered three times a year for new international students, as well as individual meetings with the international student advisor before the start of the semester and throughout the year. Immigration Advising Information relating specifically to international students in F-1 non-immigrant status with regard to immigration requirements and regulations. Academic Advising and Transfer Information Assistance is available in course scheduling and planning for College of DuPage as well as for transfer to four-year colleges/universities. Insurance Information about health insurance and dental plans specifically designed for international students. Please note: College of DuPage does not automatically provide health insurance. It is the responsibility of the student to purchase health insurance. We look forward to hearing from you. Please submit all application materials for international admission to the address listed below. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact: Gabi Carr: International Student Admissions Specialist Phone: (630) 942-2979, Fax: (630) 790-2686 Back to top of page Back to International Student Home