Join us as we celebrate international students and scholars with birthdays in January! We'll enjoy cake, coffee, and tea, and we encourage you to bring your friends together to celebrate your birthday! Meet us at the International House Ann Arbor (IHAA) located at 921 Church Street in Ann Arbor. Please register in advance so we can plan how much food to order.
This event is co-sponsored by the International Center and IHAA.
Are you an international student preparing to work at U-M or do you receive a fellowship that covers living expenses (not just tuition)? Before you start, you'll need to complete several tax forms, such as the IRS Form W-4, State of Michigan Form W-4, the Alien Certificate, and potentially additional forms if your country has a tax treaty with the U.S.
Join us for a lunchtime Culture Chat! This month's session will look at the history of the Thanksgiving holiday and the different ways in which it is celebrated. A Thanksgiving-themed buffet lunch will be served.
Great Lakes Crossing Outlets is Michigan’s largest indoor outlet shopping center and entertainment venue. It features more than 185 shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, including manufacturer outlets, unique themed restaurants, a 1,000-seat food court, bowling, and a 25-screen theater.
Culture Chat workshops discuss cultural norms and events in the United States! Refreshments will be made available, and you can speak with fellow international (and potentially some U.S. students!) about each topic.
Join the International Center for a day of fall fun at Plymouth Orchards and Cider Mill! With apple cider and donuts, pumpkin patches, hayrides, and local music, you will get the chance to celebrate and enjoy classic Michigan fall activities.
Transportation will be covered by the International Center, but you are responsible for paying for food/activities at the cider mill. Entrance into the cider mill is free.
Registration will open on Sunday, October 19 at 12 PM.
Join the International Center and the Planet Blue Ambassador program to explore Nichols Arboretum and connect with nature right on campus! We will walk the trails, talk about how to experience wellness through spending time in nature, make trail mix, and see what plant and animal wildlife we can spot right in Ann Arbor. This program will have a nut-free trail mix.
Culture Chat workshops discuss cultural norms and events in the United States! Refreshments will be made available, and you can speak with fellow international (and potentially some U.S. students!) about each topic.
Do you have a great photo from your experience at U-M, the state of Michigan, traveling around the U.S., or from your home country? The International Center invites current U-M international students and scholars to participate in our 2025 Photo Contest! Read more about submission requirements and contest rules.
Celebrate Halloween with the International Center! On Friday, October 31, stop by the IC lobby dressed up in your favorite costume and enjoy seasonal treats (available while supplies last). We hope to see you there!
Please register if you plan to stop by so that we can plan accordingly.