Orientation

New to U-M Engineering? Join us for a fun and welcoming intro to the Art, Architecture & Engineering Library (AAEL), designed especially for international graduate students. You’ll meet the librarians who support your department, explore services and tools to jumpstart your research, and learn how to access free resources, study spaces, and workshops tailored to engineering. Whether you’re writing your first literature review or just looking for a quiet corner to focus, we’ll show you how to get the most out of the library—both online and on campus.

Join International Center and Department of Public Safety & Security (DPSS) staff for our annual Ice Cream Social!

Ice cream from Ben & Jerry's will be provided, as well as games and (hopefully) a visit by Nico the Therapy Dog!

Registration is encouraged to help us prepare sufficient quantities of food.

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This orientation workshop is designed for all U-M international students who will work for U-M, and for students who will receive fellowships that pay for living expenses (not just tuition.)

Before you start work, you will be asked to fill out a number of forms, including Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form W-4, State of Michigan Form W-4, the "Alien Certificate", and perhaps other forms if your country has a tax treaty with the United States.

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!

The University Health Service (UHS), a part of University Health and Counseling, is the campus health clinic for members of the University of Michigan community. In this session, you’ll learn about the many services offered by UHS and how you can take advantage of them! You can expect the presentation to last 30 minutes, followed by 15 minutes reserved for your questions.

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If you are a new Graduate Student Instructor (GSI), Graduate Student Research Assistant (GSRA), or a student whose fellowship includes GradCare insurance, attend this workshop for an introduction to how the GradCare insurance plan works. The session will cover how to select and use your insurance plan, highlight important deadlines, and explain the valuable coverage and benefits you receive as a GSI or GSRA. Insurance can be confusing, so take this opportunity to learn and get your questions answered.

Moving away from home as an international student is exciting but also challenging. In this interactive workshop, we will discuss culture shock and how to adjust to cultural differences you may encounter while in the U.S. Students will be encouraged to share their questions and own experiences. 

Register for Aug 17

Register for Aug 21

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:

Join us for an interactive session with a psychologist from Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) as we explore what stress really is and why it’s so common for college students - especially those studying far from home. You’ll hear about challenges international students often face, learn how to recognize and talk about mental health concerns, discover practical tools to manage stress, and find out about resources available to help you thrive at U-M.