# International Students

**Source**: https://collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/campus-life/international-students/
**Parent**: https://collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/apply/application/

## Where Students From Around the World Meet to Learn

International students shape UChicago's culture of inquiry, contribute to every conversation, and find a vibrant home in the heart of a global city

## International Students

The University of Chicago undergraduate college experience is defined by a culture of inquiry, discussion, and exploration. Drawing on diverse experiences and perspectives, international students help drive the conversations through which rigorous inquiry takes place in our community. International students comprise 15% of the College, 24% of the University community, and come from over 100 countries. At UChicago, we are looking for academically talented, intellectually curious international students to come to a world-renowned campus in a global city to share their perspectives and join in the conversation.

### Admissions

We invite you to discover and explore our distinctive and dynamic community. Although there is nothing like visiting campus to see it yourself, we understand that most international applicants cannot experience UChicago in person. Our [international admissions officers](https://collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/contact/#international-counselors) are here to answer any question you have about UChicago or applying as a international student.

### Support

International pre-orientation is an opt-in program that allows international students to meet other international students before the College's official orientation week. This is an opportunity for international students to explore the Chicagoland area and set up a local phone number, bank account, or arrange other practicalities. Find out more about the program [here](https://college.uchicago.edu/college-programming-and-orientation/international-pre-orientation)!

### Employment

Any student maintaining F1/J1 status is able to work on campus through positions paid for directly by the University or its affiliates. Once students secure a position—either through lab openings/postings or through the career portal on Handshake, UChicago's online career platform— they are also onboarded to work in the U.S., and our offices help students apply for a Social Security Number and more.

### Visiting Home

Some international students go home every long break (winter and summer), while others may choose to either stay in Chicago or visit family and friends around the country during these breaks. International students have the opportunity to stay in campus housing during breaks if they choose to not go home. On-campus Houses and Resident Heads always host fun holiday events for those who choose to stay!