Welcome to the International Center!
As a part of the Division of Student Life, the International Center (IC) serves the international population, facilitates intercultural and international education, and fosters a global campus community at the University of Michigan and beyond.
The IC plays a significant campus-wide role as the central administrative unit, charged with providing advice and counsel on U.S. immigration regulations and compliance, per the University’s Standard Practice Guide. We work with international students, scholars, faculty and staff, and their families (dependents) in several non-immigrant visa categories and provide permanent residency processing for University employees.
Through an array of programming, the IC guides international students through U.S. culture and encourages them to become involved in campus life, while providing opportunities for U.S. and international students to interact in meaningful ways. The IC also assists students to find and fund work, volunteer, or study programs overseas through its Peace Corps office and Education Abroad initiatives. The IC utilizes its unique position within the University to promote international and intercultural engagement, to collaborate on engaged learning efforts, and to contribute to the goal of developing global graduates.
Our Mission 
The mission of the International Center is to provide services and programs for the diverse community at the University of Michigan by accomplishing its core work to SERVE the international population, FACILITATE intercultural and international education, and FOSTER a global campus community.
Our Vision 
Our vision is to foster a global campus where through mutual understanding and respect, all U-M community members transform and grow together. We strive for inclusive, intercultural excellence where everyone derives value from the experiences of others. Learning from this environment, members of our community will take these shared experiences and carry them forward through life.
Our Values 
The core values that drive IC’s team members work individually and collectively: inclusive excellence; efficiency; collaboration; expertise; and growth.