You’ll need a student visa and your passport to enter the United States and begin your education in Illinois. The first step in applying for your visa is setting up an interview.

Here’s some helpful information as you make plans to arrive in the United States: packing and what to bring, navigating airports, and what to expect when you arrive. (For the steps to take before you arrive, check out the Visa Information section.)

Find out how to get to Illinois by plane, train, bus and driving. Getting around Chicago and Illinois is easy with our guide to ways to travel around the state.