The International Center (IC) has been providing critical resources for international students at the university for nearly 90 years, fostering a global campus community and supporting students along their journey. We offer international students a range of workshops and activities to assist them with their acclimation to studying in the U.S., living in Ann Arbor, taking care of basic needs, and understanding their immigration status. The IC also assists students who are considering studying, working, or traveling abroad with awards and scholarships, resources, and informative engaging events.
The IC serves over 8,500 international students each academic year, making the international student population at the University of Michigan the 6th largest among public research institutions in the U.S. The Center organizes workshops, events, tours, social activities, and events that are intended to help create a sense of belonging and designed to meet academic, social, and cultural adjustment needs.
Gifts to the International Center Can Support:
International Center Gift Fund
Gifts to this fund support programs, activities, and student organizations that bring U.S. and international students together to interact in meaningful ways that promote intercultural learning.
International Student Emergency Fund
Gifts to the International Student Emergency Fund helps the IC provide financial support for unusual and unforeseen emergency expenses. This has been a crucial support for students who have faced a wide range of challenges, particularly over the last several years. The majority of the fund is supported by donors and helps students with living or medical expenses after an unforeseen event or change in financial status.
Study Abroad Gift Fund
Donations to the Study Abroad Gift Funds help support the needs of students seeking education abroad experiences to expand their global perspective, apply skills in a practical way, enhance communication skills, and increase intercultural awareness and knowledge. Students work, study, travel, volunteer, or research abroad and engage with new cultures, locales, languages, and perspectives. Through this fund, the IC helps support the cost of program fees, insurance, transportation, room & board, and local excursions.
We're here for you!
The Student Life Development team is your partner in determining which giving opportunities at the International Center make sense for you and your goals. To speak to us about giving opportunities, please visit the Find Your Student Life Contact page.
To speak to us about giving opportunities, please contact:
Student Life Development Office
Wolverine Tower, Suite 9000
3003 S. State Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1288
Phone: 734.647.7309
Fax: 734.647.6100
Learn more about the International Center!