Pre-Arrival and Arrival Information
Welcome to North Central!
Greetings and welcome to the North Central College (NCC) family! As you begin your personal and educational exploration here, you will find a safe and welcoming environment that values the perspectives of differing backgrounds and viewpoints. We are excited that you have chosen NCC as the place where you will learn more about yourself, the world, and your role in it.
The Center for Global Education (CGE) is here to assist you in all aspects of your adjustment to living and studying in the United States. We can help you with questions about academics, immigration procedures and regulations, housing, employment, and community life. Make sure to take advantage of our International Student Handbook to prepare you for your upcoming experience at NCC. We also have an active International Club that organizes several events throughout the year, in addition to those hosted by the CGE.
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International Engagement Opportunities
Arrival
Fall 2023
The Center for Global Education will notify all students if there are any changes to the arrival schedule. Travel safely!
Arrival Day - Wednesday, August 16, 2023
*Students must self transport to campus on the day they arrive.
Mandatory International Student Orientation: August 17-18, 2023
* International Student Orientation will be conducted in-person and attendance is required!
Classes Begin: August 23, 2023.
Paying Tuition and Fees
Consider how you plan to pay your first term tuition. Your electronic invoice will be available to you in your Merlin account; as part of our efforts to be environmentally friendly, North Central does not issue paper invoices. North Central has partnered with flywire to offer convenient international payment options for students with non-U.S. bank accounts.
Once we receive your documentation, your Form I-20 will be sent to you with tips for paying your SEVIS fee and applying for your visa.
Welcome Week and International Student Orientation
Fall 2023 Students
You will receive a detailed schedule for International Student Orientation (August 17-18, 2023) via email and again when you arrive to campus on August 16th. Know that the Center for Global Education Team is hard at work this spring and summer planning awesome activities and scheduling important sessions so that you are prepared and well-adjusted when classes begin!
If you are curious about the Welcome Week schedule and all that NCC has planned, check out the Welcome Week page here.