On July 17, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security published a that establishes a fixed time period of admission and an extension of stay procedure that impact students and scholars on F-1 and J-1 visas. The rule is anticipated to take effect Sept. 15, 2026. While Â鶹´«Ã½ analyzes this complex rule, we are working to update our website and communicate guidance as quickly as possible. Members of the Â鶹´«Ã½ international community who have questions are encouraged to reach out directly to their assigned OISS advisor.
Contact Our Office
Office of International Student & Scholar Services
Student Services
Address: 630 Dartmouth Place, Evanston, IL 60208
In-person services hours for front desk services: Monday through Thursday, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, excluding holidays. (Please note that an appointment is still required for advising-related questions.)
Our phones and emails are monitored from 8:30am-4:30pm Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
For general inquiries please email oiss-students@northwestern.edu.
For specific inquiries, please contact your advisor. Schedule an appointment with your assigned student advisor here >>
We will respond to email within seven business days.
Web-in Tuesdays & Web-in Fridays for virtual student advisement
630 Dartmouth Place.
Scholar Services
Address: 1902 Sheridan Rd., Evanston, IL 60208
In-person services hours for document pick-up and front desk services: Monday through Thursday, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, excluding holidays.
Our phones and emails are monitored from 8:30am-4:30pm Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
For general inquiries please email oiss-scholars@northwestern.edu.
For specific inquiries, please contact your advisor. Find your assigned scholar advisor here >>
We will respond to email within seven business days.
We can ship documents via FedEx, UPS, and DHL if that is preferred.
1902 Sheridan Rd.
Emergencies:
If an emergency arises outside of normal OISS business hours, please see the When the OISS is Closed resource for guidelines on what to do depending on the emergency.