cultural & social

July Birthday Celebration

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Birthday Celebration with festive graphics

Description: Join us as we celebrate international students and scholars with birthdays in July! We'll enjoy cake, coffee, and tea, and we encourage you to bring your friends together to celebrate your birthday! Meet us at the Student Activities Building courtyard located at 515 E Jefferson Street in Ann Arbor. In case of inclement weather, we will meet indoors in the atrium in the same building. Please register in advance so we can plan how much food to order.

#UMICfindingHome Scavenger Hunt

Thursday, August 17, 2017

Meeting Location: Meet outside the Student Activities Building on Jefferson Street

Description: Ann Arbor is known as a home for many University of Michigan students. To make yourself feel at home, it requires exploring and meeting people. Join “#UMICfindingHome Scavenger Hunt” to explore your new campus with other new students. This is a perfect opportunity to get familiar with your new home and win gift cards!

North Campus Tour

Monday, August 26, 2019

Description: The 800 acres of rolling hills and mature trees which we know as North Campus today were cleared by pioneers in 1860 and farmed until the U-M bought North Campus in 1952. We will visit some of the key buildings and landmarks to help you familiarize with North Campus.

Cost: Free and no pre-registration is required.

Meeting Location: meet by the Campus Information Center located in the lobby of Pierpont Commons.

Ice Cream Social

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Location: Michigan League Garden (Koessler Room if raining)

Description: The International Center and the Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) are excited to host new international students for an Ice Cream Social!

This is a great opportunity to meet other new international students, enjoy an ice cream sundae and play some fun outdoor games!

If it rains, the location will be moved to the Koessler room of the League.

BED BATH & BEYOND Shopping Trip

Friday, August 23, 2019

Cost: Transportation is free and no registration is required. First come, first served. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Upon return to Ann Arbor, you will be dropped off at the same meeting location.

Great Lakes Crossing Outlets Shopping Trip

Saturday, February 22, 2025

Location: Great Lakes Crossing Outlets (Auburn Hills, Michigan)

Cost: $10/person for round trip transportation. NO REFUNDS. You will need to bring money for food and shopping. Students, scholars, friends, and families are welcome. Same price for all, regardless of age (children 2 and under are free, provided they sit on a lap and do not take up a seat on the bus). All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Chicago Day Trip (Rain or Shine)

Saturday, October 14, 2017

Cost: $45 for round trip transportation. NO REFUNDS. You will need to bring money for local transportation, food, shopping, museums, etc. Please note: This is not a guided tour by the International Center. You will be responsible for your own plans for the entire day upon arrival in Chicago. Students, scholars, friends, and families are welcome. Same price for all, regardless of age. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Day Trip (Rain or Shine)

Saturday, September 15, 2018

Meeting location and time: Participants may choose to board the bus from either Central Campus or North Campus at one of the locations designated below. Upon our return, participants may choose to be dropped off at Central or North Campus locations.

Cost and registration information will be available in mid-September.