Welcome to the Grainger College of Engineering!
Engineering International Student Programs (EISP) are part of the Grainger Engineering Undergraduate Programs Office (UPO), supporting F-1 degree-seeking, international undergraduate students. Located in 206 Engineering Hall, we provide opportunities to enhance international and domestic student success through academic, professional, and leadership development!
EISP partners with campus and community liaisons to enhance student development. Get involved, and strengthen your success with Engineering International Student Programs!
For additional questions, email engr-international@illinois.
Important Student Resources
-Dr. Lori West – loriwest@illinois.edu
Academic Advisor & Coordinator of Engineering International Student Programs
-International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS): https://isss.illinois.edu
–Grainger UPO College and Department Advisors: http://go.engineering.illinois.edu/Contacts
-Engineering Advising Wiki – engineering.illinois.edu/advising/undergrad
–UIUC COVID-19 Updates: http://covid19.illinois.edu
-International Student Orientations: https://isss.illinois.edu/students/incoming/orientation/index.html
-Maintaining F-1 Status: https://isss.illinois.edu/students/f1j1/nonimmstatus.html
–Engineering Underloads / iSTART Reduced Course Loads: https://wiki.illinois.edu/wiki/display/ugadvise/Course+Registration#CourseRegistration-OverloadorUnderloadRequest
-ISSS Medical RCL: https://isss.illinois.edu/students/f1j1/index.html
-F-1 CPT, OPT, and Employment Resources: https://isss.illinois.edu/students/employment/index.html
-ISSS FAQs and Covid Updates: https://isss.illinois.edu/updates/coronavirus.html