Description: This presentation will cover detailed information about how to use the University's required health insurance (the International Student/Scholar Health Insurance Plan). You'll learn how and where to obtain medical treatment if you need it and how to avoid unnecessary expenses by understanding how this health insurance works.
Lunch will be provided!
Description: You've been on campus for a few weeks now (or maybe much longer!) and are starting to realize that your American friends might have odd practices you don't understand! Maybe they don't act exactly like the college kids in the movies! That's OK - and we'll talk more about it!
Submit questions during registration to have them addressed anonymously.
Lunch will be provided!
Description: Every country has norms for what is acceptable and unacceptable, and similarly for what is legal and illegal in that particular country. This session will offer important information on what is and is not permitted in the United States. Learn this information now; don’t risk being embarrassed, or even fined or arrested!
Description: Information and Technology Services (ITS) is your campus IT provider. They cover all student tech needs, from registering for classes and course work in Canvas to email, WiFi, Wolverine Access, and videoconferencing. They also manage the campus Tech Shop!
Join this presentation by ITS staff members to learn about all of the technology services and resources available on campus!
This session is being offered as part of International Orientation; however, registration is open to continuing students, as well.
Description: The International Center is excited to virtually meet new international students who will begin their studies in Winter 2024!
This event is designed to help new international students gain valuable information about University of Michigan services, life in the USA/Ann Arbor, campus resources and valuable immigration information. Attendees may also submit questions in advance when they register.
Sessions will be recorded and will be shared with attendees afterwards.
Description: Moving away from home as an international student is exciting but also challenging. In this workshop, we will discuss culture shock and how to adjust to cultural differences you may encounter while in the U.S.
This session is being offered as part of International Orientation; however, registration is open to continuing students, as well.
Description: Pamela Bogart from the U-M English Language Institute (ELI) invites you to a Zoom conversation to learn about ELI courses and other resources to support undergraduate students who speak English as an additional language.
ELI offers credit-bearing academic English courses (free to full-time students) to support you through all stages of your academic career. ELI classes are small, interactive, and provide students with extensive one-on-one feedback.
Description: Information and Technology Services (ITS) is your campus IT provider. They cover all student tech needs, from registering for classes and course work in Canvas to email, WiFi, Wolverine Access, and videoconferencing. They also manage the campus Tech Shop!
Join this presentation by ITS staff members to learn about all of the technology services and resources available on campus!
Description: Gain insight into the resources and services available at the library and learn strategies for efficiently finding information for your research projects.
Join a U-M Librarian as the questions below are explored:
Description: Pamela Bogart from the U-M English Language Institute (ELI) invites you to a Zoom conversation to learn about ELI courses and other resources to support graduate students who speak English as an additional language.
ELI offers credit-bearing academic English courses (free to full-time students) to support you through all stages of your academic career. ELI classes are small, interactive, and provide students with extensive one-on-one feedback.
