Orientation Overview

The International Center's 2020 Summer Orientation will be held from Monday, August 10, through Friday, August 28.

During Orientation, you will:

• Attend workshops designed to help make your transition easier
• Enjoy informal social events where you can relax and meet new friends
• Talk with other international students, scholars and orientation peer advisors about life in Michigan

Use the Orientation calendar and workshop descriptions to plan your schedule. Don't forget to attend some social events as well! Most workshops and social events are repeated during the three week Orientation period to accommodate different schedules.

Additional Requirements and Recommendations

Following is a list of additional requirements and recommendations for graduate/professional students, undergraduate students, and scholars (J-1 Exchange Visitors):

Graduate and Professional Students

• Required: You must attend International Center's mandatory check-in. Advance registration is required.
• Required/Recommended: Your school or department probably offers an orientation. It may be required, but even if it is not, the International Center strongly recommends that you attend. Consult your school or department for more details.
• Strongly Recommended: Attend International Center's orientation workshops and social events.
• Recommended: Rackham New Graduate Student Fall Welcome and Information Fair An introduction to Rackham Graduate School and campus as well as to important University resources and procedures.

Undergraduate Students

• Required: International Orientation for Undergraduate Students, which includes the mandatory check-in.
  • Undergraduate Orientation Flyer
  • International Center Undergraduate Presentation
  • Staying Healthy at the University Presentation
  • F-1/J-1 Students: Important Information
  • Student Responsibility Checklist
  • International Parent Orientation Agenda
  • International Parent Orientation Presentation
  • Useful Websites
  • Healthy Relationships and Dating in the United States
  • U.S. Legal Issues
  • Campus Resources
  • Getting Involved with University Groups and Organizations
• Strongly Recommended: After undergraduate orientation has concluded, attend some International Center events to learn more about U-M and about the Ann Arbor area, and to meet other new and continuing students.

Scholars (J-1 Exchange Visitors)

• Required: You must attend International Center's mandatory check-in. Advance registration is required.
• Recommended: Attend International Center's orientation workshops and social events.