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Mar 25, 2026

Laure Bordas-Isner the International Student and Scholar Advisor received the David D. Horner Award at the 2026 Michigan Association of International Educators (MAIE)) conference.

Mar 20, 2026

The University of Michigan International Center is hosting an in-person Pre-Departure Orientations (PDO) for new students and parents in Tokyo, Japan! The PDO events will be Saturday, June 6, and a collaborative event with the Pan-Asia Alumni Reunion. Student Leaders are expected to be available from 8:00am-12:00pm.  

Mar 18, 2026

The University of Michigan International Center will host an in-country Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) on May 31 in Mumbai, India! The International Center is seeking volunteers to serve as PDO Student Leaders. Student Leaders will share valuable information with new students and their parents in order to prepare them for their arrival in Ann Arbor. This is a great professional development opportunity!

Mar 17, 2026

The University of Michigan International Center is hosting two in-country Pre-Departure Orientations (PDO) for new international students and family members in China (Shanghai and Beijing) in May 2026.

Mar 17, 2026

The University of Michigan International Center is excited to host a Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) for new international students and parents on Friday, June 19, 2026 in Seoul, South Korea. The International Center is seeking PDO Student Leaders to volunteer for this event. Student Leaders will share valuable information with new students and their parents in order to prepare them for their arrival in Ann Arbor.

Mar 17, 2026

The University of Michigan International Center is excited to host a Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) for new international students and parents on Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Taipei, Taiwan. The International Center is seeking PDO Student Leaders to volunteer for this event. Student Leaders will share valuable information with new students and their parents in order to prepare them for their arrival in Ann Arbor.

Mar 12, 2026
U-M’s annual day of giving, Giving Blueday, is Wednesday, March 18! Join friends, alumni, and colleagues around the world in supporting what they love most about the University. We invite you to partner with us at the International Center (IC) in cultivating a welcoming and supportive community for international students and in promoting global citizenship on campus by giving to one of the International Center’s funds.
Mar 6, 2026

The International Center has received reports from students that USCIS has begun implementing a new photo policy.

Mar 3, 2026

The International Center would like to express our concern for those who have been impacted by the recent events in the Middle East, or are facing uncertainty as a result of them, and remind the U-M international community of the following support resources:

Feb 18, 2026

Spring Break is approaching, and the International Center wishes you an enjoyable and relaxing break! Since you may have planned either international or domestic travel during the break, here are some considerations to keep in mind.

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL

Please remember that there are always some risks to international travel, since admission or re-admission to the U.S. is at the discretion of the Port of Entry officials.