For Winter, Spring, and Summer Quarters, we do not offer Airport Welcome.

Every Fall Quarter, our Global DePaul team will organize an enthusiastic group of DePaul volunteers to meet you at O’Hare International Airport on specific dates and times. Volunteers will greet you at the airport, answer any questions you may have and help you find a safe way to travel to your first night’s stay in Chicago.

If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to email us at globaldepaul@depaul.edu.

There are many ways you can choose to travel from the airport to the place you will stay on your first night. Please read these travel suggestions​ and choose an option that works best for you and your needs.

​​Deciding what to pack and how much is important! Please plan your carry-on luggage carefully to ensure that your experience at the airport is as smooth as possible.  You can review our recommendations of important documents and items to bring with you as you travel. 

This is up to you!  But be sure to have a concrete plan before you depart your country. 

Yes! Here are some resources to explain how to open a bank account once you arrive. 

Phone service and Wi-Fi may be unavailable when you arrive in the US and international roaming may bring about costly phone bills during your stay. You can consider purchasing an American SIM card for your phone. This can be done by signing for a contract phone or opting for a pre-paid voucher card.

More information on Using Your Cell Phone Within the U.S.!