Welcome all new U-M student and scholar families! Join the International Center, the Center for the Education of Women+ (CEW+), Michigan Caregivers and Student Parents (MCaSP), the Mary A. Rackham Institute’s University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF), U-M’s Children’s Center, and Northwood Graduate & Family Housing for a welcome dinner at the Northwood Community Center Multipurpose Room (1000 McIntyre Drive).
Come learn about how to navigate sustainability at U-M, and how you can care for people and the planet! We will be covering the university's commitments to advancing sustainability, as well as many opportunities for you to be involved. This presentation will share a variety of accessible resources here to support you in your sustainability journey at U-M and Ann Arbor.
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!
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.
The International Center will host our annual International Student and Family Welcome Day on Monday, August 24, 2026. Attendance at this event is strongly encouraged for both undergraduate and graduate international students, along with their family members who travel with them to campus. Topics will include overviews about cultural adjustment, maintaining immigration status, using your health insurance, and more! This is also an excellent opportunity to meet other new international students!
Schedule Overview:
Join us as we celebrate international students and scholars with birthdays in August! We'll enjoy cake, coffee, and tea, and we encourage you to bring your friends together to celebrate your birthday! Meet us at the Student Activities Building courtyard located at 515 E Jefferson Street in Ann Arbor. In case of inclement weather, we will meet indoors in the atrium in the same building. Please register in advance so we can plan how much food to order.
Join us as we celebrate international students and scholars with birthdays in July! We'll enjoy cake, coffee, and tea, and we encourage you to bring your friends together to celebrate your birthday! Meet us at the Student Activities Building courtyard located at 515 E Jefferson Street in Ann Arbor. In case of inclement weather, we will meet indoors in the atrium in the same building. Please register in advance so we can plan how much food to order.
Join us as we celebrate international students and scholars with birthdays in June! We'll enjoy cake, coffee, and tea, and we encourage you to bring your friends together to celebrate your birthday! Meet us at the Student Activities Building courtyard located at 515 E Jefferson Street in Ann Arbor. In case of inclement weather, we will meet indoors in the atrium in the same building. Please register in advance so we can plan how much food to order.
Join us for a special combined event as we bring together two IC traditions: May Birthday Celebration & International Coffee Hour! This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy community, culture, and celebration all in one event. Whether you have a May birthday or enjoy meeting others in the international community, come join us for cake, coffee, and great company. International and U.S. students, scholars, faculty, staff, and their partners are all welcome to join. Don’t forget to register in advance so we can plan how much food & coffee to order.
Join this virtual session to learn more about off campus housing options in the Ann Arbor area. This event will be facilitated by the International Center and is designed for new international students. We will be joined by a representative from Beyond the Diag, U-M’s Off Campus Housing program within the Dean of Students Office, and a Housing Attorney from Student Legal Services. There will be time allotted to answer questions you may have!