# Incoming International Students Checklist

**Source**: https://bursar.uchicago.edu/services/incoming-international-students-checklist
**Parent**: https://bursar.uchicago.edu/services/incoming-student-checklists

**Welcome to the University of Chicago!**

The Office of the Bursar is excited to welcome the incoming class to the University of Chicago! We are here to support you and your family as you navigate the financial aspects of your UChicago journey.

To help you get started, we’ve compiled a checklist of key actions to ensure you are financially prepared for the upcoming academic year.

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**1. Attend Bursar Informational Webinars**

Join us for a series of live webinars covering essential topics related to your Student Account. Learn about billing, payments, policies, and more. Can’t attend live? All sessions will be recorded and available for on-demand viewing.

**Webinar Schedule:**

- **[Student Account Services and Polices for International Students](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqBmQ3LJcbE)**

  - Learn about Student Account Services (Billing, Emergency Assistance, Tax Information, etc.) and polices governing billing and payment of your Student Account.
- **[Student and Third-Party Billing for International Students](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1gnCuKzw9g&t=35s)**

  - Learn about how you will be billed for your tuition and fees, electronic resources, and information for those who are sponsored.
- **[International Payment Options and Payment Plans for International Students](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PhnR6mi1wQ&t=202s)**

  - Learn how you can remit payment through foreign currencies and how you can defer payment over the course of a quarter of enrollment.
- **[Living Expense Refund Management for International Students](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5OKaajvPHQ&t=395s)**

  - Learn how to enroll in, manage, and receive your living expense refund while enrolled.

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**2. Review the University Health Insurance Plan**

All UChicago students are required to maintain health insurance coverage. Students are automatically enrolled in the University Student Health Insurance Plan (USHIP) unless a waiver is submitted annually.

- **Waiver Period Begins:** August 1
- Students with comparable coverage may waive USHIP by the published deadline.
- For details, visit the [Student Wellness website](https://wellness.uchicago.edu/).

Failure to waive USHIP by the deadline will result in automatic enrollment and assessment of quarterly premiums.

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**3. Review Your Electronic Bill (EBill)**

Access your quarterly EBill through the [my.UChicago.edu](https://portal.uchicago.edu/ais/) student portal using your CNetID and UChicago email account.

- You can add Authorized Users to view and pay bills.
- All payments (domestic and international) must be submitted through the student or Authorized User portal.
- Your first [quarterly](https://bursar.uchicago.edu/services/billing-information) bill will reflect and deduct any pending financial aid. Future bills will assume aid has been disbursed and will show the full balance due.

Visit our [Billing Information](https://bursar.uchicago.edu/services/billing-information) page to view the [Billing Calendar](https://bursar.uchicago.edu/services/annual-billing-calendar) and [Due Dates](https://bursar.uchicago.edu/services/annual-billing-calendar). We also recommend viewing the [Tuition and Fees](https://bursar.uchicago.edu/tuition-and-fees/tuition-and-fees-2025-26) pages for your program.

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**4. Complete the Financial Responsibility Agreement**

All students must complete the [Financial Responsibility Agreement (FRA)](https://bursar.uchicago.edu/policies/financial-responsibility-agreement) once during their academic career. The FRA outlines your obligations regarding tuition, fees, and student account management.

- **Available in your [my.UChicago.edu](https://portal.uchicago.edu/ais/) portal beginning August 1**
- Completion is required to avoid registration holds.

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**5. Review Refund Options**

If you expect a living expense refund, visit our [Refunds](https://bursar.uchicago.edu/services/refunds) page to learn about the refunding process and eligibility.

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**6. Sign Up for Direct Deposit**

We strongly encourage you to enroll in Direct Deposit before arriving on campus.

- **Enrollment Opens:** August 1
- Sign up through [my.UChicago.edu](https://my.uchicago.edu/) using a domestic or international bank account.
- Students who are unable to open a domestic account may request international delivery.

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Welcome once again to the University of Chicago. We look forward to supporting you and wish you all the best as you begin your academic journey!