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.
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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.
Feb 9, 2026
U-M recently sent an Important Reminder Regarding Immigration Enforcement and Campus Access to all students, faculty and staff.
Jan 19, 2026
On January 14, 2026, the State Department announced that, effective January 21, 2026, the issuance of immigrant visas will be indefinitely paused for applicants from 75 countries while the agency reassesses procedures for determining whether applicants are likely to become financially dependent on the U.S. government.
Jan 15, 2026
On January 9, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security announced an increase to USCIS Premium Processing fees, effective March 1, 2026. This adjustment follows the biennial Premium Processing fee review under the USCIS Stabilization Act and reflects inflationary changes.
The updated Premium Processing fees are as follows:
Jan 9, 2026
On January 1, 2026, USCIS issued new policy guidance to place a hold on final adjudication of immigration benefits for individuals with a nationality or country of birth that is covered by the December 16, 2025 Presidential Proclamation titled: Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States.