International Student Orientation

Chicago Campus

A special orientation program unique to international students and missionary kids (MKs) is mandatory for all students with an F-1 visa. Missionary kids must also attend international student orientation.

This orientation is intended to help international students adjust to life in the United States as well as assist missionary kids through the repatriation process. There are also several important immigration sessions that take place during this time tailored to international students.

One of the most rewarding aspects about international student and missionary kid orientation is the opportunity it gives to international students and missionary kids to make lasting friendships with each other. These friendships often form a support network for the students that will help them through their Moody career.

NISO Welcome Week Schedule

Monday, August 18

Session Time Attendees
International Students Move In 8:00am-3:00pm New International Students
Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm New International Students
Unpack & Settle In 1:00pm-5:00pm New International Students
Catered Dinner 5:00pm-6:00pm New International Students
Target Trip 7:00pm New International Students

Tuesday, August 19

Session Time Attendees
Breakfast 7:30am-8:30am New International Students
NISO Morning Kickoff 8:30am-9:00am New International Students
NISO Outing 9:00am-12:00pm New International Students
Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm New International Students
Cultural Adjustment 1:00pm-3:30pm New International Students
SEVIS Registration 3:30pm-4:30pm New International Students
Dinner 5:00pm-6:00pm New International Students
MK/TCK Session 6:30pm-7:00pm New International Students
Worship & Community Night 8:00pm-10:00pm New International Students

Wednesday, August 20

Session Time Attendees
Breakfast 7:00am-8:00am New International Students
Cultural Adjustment II 9:00am-10:15am New International Students
Life at Moody 10:30am-12:00pm New International Students
Lunch (join NSO Welcome Week schedule after lunch) 12:00pm-1:00pm New International Students

Spokane Campus

New international students attending the Spokane campus should e-mail the Spokane Student Services office at studentservices.spokane@moody.edu to learn more about their orientation session.

International Student Office