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The Monthly International Student Impact Circle is an intimate gathering for international students across the University of Michigan to connect, reflect, and share experiences related to campus climate and life at U-M. This space is designed to support meaningful conversation around the changes and challenges that may be affecting international students.

Through facilitated dialogue, the series aims to build community, offer mutual support, and create room for reflection, processing, and healing.

Each summer session will focus on a theme relevant to international student experiences, with guiding questions designed to encourage connection and thoughtful conversation.

Summer Themes:


May: Navigating Michigan Summers
June: Navigating U.S. School and Work Culture
July: Navigating Culture Shock

Refreshments will be provided!

Please note: This is a structured event that will begin promptly at 3:30 p.m. and is not a drop-in style program. This space is not intended to provide legal advice or guidance on policy implications. Circles will be moderated and facilitated by the Office of Student Conflict Resolution (OSCR).

Talk to us. We can help. Resource Navigators are students who provide personalize pathways to the spaces, places, and people at Michigan you need!

Choose what works best for you! In-person (at the League) or virtual. Seven days a week.

What do you do?Make an appointment.Allow two hours before the appointment, so that we can research what you need. Complete the quick Intake Form (embedded) with what you'd like to know.NEW APPOINTMENTS POSTED FRIDAYS AT NOON FOR THE NEXT WEEK.


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Come help us during normal operating hours; as well as, unload our weekly Food Gatherers deliveries and stock our shelves!
If you are outside the U-M community, please reach out to maize.blue.cupboard@umich.edu to sign up.

GradSchool 101 is designed to provide graduate and professional students with key information, resources, and guidance to support their experience at the Rackham Graduate School.
Join us to learn about the types of financial aid and scholarship opportunities available through Rackham, as well as how these awards may impact your overall financial aid during graduate school.

Are you trying to figure out which placement test might be right for you? Would you like to know more about what you can expect in your placement interview?

Interviewer Anna Vento, and MADS Admissions & Recruitment coordinator Kelly Barger co-lead an in-depth review of the standard and advanced standing placement test procedure, advanced interview process, and hold a live Q&A at the end. Please join us to get your questions answered, and benefit from the curiosity of like-minded peers!

Join CGIS Advisor Juliana Mesa to learn more about the CGIS Spanish-taught programs offered in Winter 2027
Advanced Spanish and Culture in Granada, SpainAdvanced Spanish and Culture in Madrid, SpainAdvanced Spanish in Buenos Aires, ArgentinaLiberal Arts in Santiago, Chile

Attend drop-in advising hours to chat with a Peer Advisor about studying abroad, first steps, questions, and concerns!
Peer Advisors can answer questions about:

Application process Finding the right program Navigating the CGIS website and M-CompassTheir personal experienceBudgeting abroadPurchasing flightsand more!

Welcome to the Arabic Placement Test
About the test
The test takes approximately three hours in length, and it is composed of three portions:
a. The writing portion is completed via Zoom and it is worth a total of 100 points.
b. The reading portion is completed online through Canvas site, and it is worth a total of 48 points.
c. Right after finishing with the reading portion, each student will have a follow-up interview with a proctor. The interviews last approximately 15 minutes and it is worth a total of 20 points.
Important: The interview portion will be weighted most heavily as it will be used to validate performance on the first two portions of the test. The final result/score/rating will thus be based on the student’s performance on the interview above all. Rating of performance on the writing or reading portions is secondary.
How is the result calculated?
Students who receive 60% or above will be placed in Arabic 401 and thus placed out of the LSA Language Requirement.
Where can I view my results?
Placement results are posted within 7 business days after taking the test. You will not be notified of your score automatically.
You may view your placements via: Wolverine Access > Student Business > Academic Records > View Placement Exam Results.

Important information about the test
* Please note that only students who are participating in the Spring/Summer orientations are eligible to take the online placement test. If you are an existing UM student, please sign up to take the in-person placement test that is taking place in August.
* Placements are valid for only one year. If you fail to register in the course that you are placed in, you will be required to retake the test.
* Retaking the placement test is only permitted after the placement results expire.
* Students who are currently taking an Arabic course will not be allowed to take the placement test.
* The test assesses students’ proficiency in Standard Arabic (fuSHa), NOT colloquial Arabic.
* If you speak an Arabic dialect but you do not know how to read or write or have little knowledge in Standard Arabic (fuSHa), feel free to register in Arabic 101.
* Students who know some Arabic because they came from an Arabic-speaking household or have studied Arabic before, must take the Arabic proficiency test in order to determine their placement.
* Students who have taken Arabic at other institutions and wish to continue their Arabic study at UM must take the placement test to determine their level. Credits for Arabic study undertaken at another institution prior to joining UM or in a summer program while attending UM, transfer in as generic departmental credits and students must take the placement test to determine credit equivalencies to UM courses.
* If you place in or beyond the 401 level, you will have satisfied the LSA language requirement.
* Students are encouraged to take a placement test as early as possible in their studies in order to determine the level they should enroll in, or if they test out of the language requirement. This is extremely important to avoid delays in graduation and complications with placement.
* Arabic 101, 121, 201, 221, 401, 501 or 504 are offered ONLY in the Fall semester, and Arabic 102, 122, 202, 222, 402, 511 are ONLY offered in the Winter semester.
* Arabic 103 (the equivalent of Arabic 101 & 102, combined) AND Arabic 203 (the equivalent of Arabic 201 & 202, combined) are offered in the Spring-Summer terms.
UM’s Arabic curriculum is a dual register curriculum in which students learn to speak and understand the Levantine dialect (the dialect of Jordan, Syria, Palestine and Lebanon) in addition to developing the four language skills of Standard Arabic (fuSHa).
If you have questions regarding the placement test, please contact the Arabic program director at, mesarabicprogram@umich.edu

Join MADS Faculty Director Christopher Brooks for an “Ask Me Anything” session all about the MADS program

In this program, you will learn more about the work of the Graduate Student and Program Consultation Services Office, including resources for addressing concerns and conflicts that may arise while in graduate school and information about the Rackham Graduate Student Emergency Fund.

This workshop is designed for Master's Students, please visit our event listing page for more!

Come join us to learn more about our English-Taught programs in Spain!
CGIS: University Study in Spain — Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M)
CGIS: University Study in Spain --- Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB)
CGIS: Multidisciplinary Studies at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, Spain (UPF)

Join CGIS Advisor, Cierra Murphy, alongside staff members from the provider, CEA CAPA, to ask questions about Winter 2027, the application process and timeline, academics, finances, and other important considerations.
These sessions are designed for students to ask questions, so feel free to drop in at any time..

Please sign up here to attend Center for Campus Involvement's New Organization Orientation. This session is required for any student who wishes to start a new organization.

Do you want to learn the unwritten rules of the university? Are you searching for the hidden maps to funding and professional success? This workshop helps you solve the puzzle of the hidden curriculum within the university landscape. We provide the tools to navigate the complex systems of funding and campus culture. You will gain the skills needed to build your own path to academic achievement.


This session supports master’s students. Please email rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu with any questions.

Join us for a guided tour of the Wilson Student Team Project Center, a dynamic hands-on engineering space where University of Michigan students bring ambitious ideas to life. During the tour, visitors will explore the workshops, collaboration areas, and project bays used by student teams to design, build, test, and refine innovative vehicles, devices, and systems.

The tour highlights how the Wilson Center supports experiential learning, teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving outside the traditional classroom. Guests will learn about the student organizations and project teams that use the facility, see examples of current and past projects, and gain insight into the tools, resources, and support available to help students turn concepts into real-world solutions.
Closed toe shoes are encouraged (lots of places to stub your toe)!

The American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid blended learning course will help prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants as well as prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies. Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid valid for two years.

This is a blended learning course that requires roughly 4 hours of online work prior to the first day of the course.

**There is no fee for current Michigan Recreation employees. The fee for community members, faculty, staff, or students who are not employed by the Michigan Recreation Dept. is $90. You can use the link here to complete payment.**

Welcome to Michigan! As a participant in this workshop, you will have the opportunity to connect with your peers, reflect on your social identities, and practice the Michigan PAUSE from Talking Maize and Blue. Workshop participants will also be invited to a welcome event at the beginning of the Fall semester hosted by the Program on Intergroup Relations. This workshop is peer facilitated and takes place via zoom. These workshops are put on by CommonGround in the Program on Intergroup Relations.

Graduate school is about more than just your research; it is about navigating the complex environments of the lab, the classroom, and the campus as a whole person. This interactive workshop invites Rackham graduate students to examine how their unique personal journeys and professional roles influence their academic well-being. Participants will connect with peers to share strategies for building supportive networks, preventing burnout, and effectively advocating for themselves in their departments and research spaces.

If you have any questions, please contact rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu.

Hosted by Rackham’s embedded University Career Center career counselors, the topic for this session is resumes. In particular, what are some strategies for writing the all-important bullet point? In an interactive discussion with examples and opportunities to workshop your own resume, we will work on framing your experiences as effectively as possible.

This Comillas Group Advising session is for students applying to study abroad in Winter 2027. We recommend attending sessions earlier in the summer if possible.
If you are still comparing or exploring options, you may benefit from meeting with an IPE peer advisor or scheduling a 1:1 advising appointment with the Comillas Advisor.

This Prague Group Advising session is for students applying to study abroad in Winter 2027. We recommend attending sessions earlier in the summer if possible.
If you are still comparing or exploring options, you may benefit from meeting with an IPE peer advisor or scheduling a 1:1 appointment with the Prague Advisor.
(Set up a 1:1 appointment through this link: https://calendly.com/tlenze-umich.)

To compliment our Peer-to-Peer Conversation (P2P Conversation) workshops, we will be hosting a series of live question & answer (Q&A) sessions! These will have an office-hours format, so feel free to drop in for a few minutes or stay for the full hour!

Summer Orientation Peer Advisors will be available to answer your questions (except immigration related topics). Watching recordings of the suggested P2P Conversations in advance of these sessions is encouraged to help you engage in the conversation. All of our P2P Conversation recordings are available in the IC’s 2026 Summer Orientation Canvas Course.

Thursday, July 30, 9:00-10:00AM (Topics: Off-Campus Housing & Setting Up Utilities, Transportation in Ann Arbor, Buying a Car/Getting a Driver’s License)Monday, August 3, 9:00-10:00AM (Topics: Banking & Budgeting, Shopping in Ann Arbor, Finding an On-Campus Job)Wednesday, August 5, 12:00-1:00PM (Topics: Things to do in Ann Arbor, Getting Involved & Making Friends, Personal Safety, Health & Wellbeing)Tuesday, August 11, 12:00-1:00PM (Topics: Communicating with Advisors, GSI/GRSA Success Tips, Cultural Differences in the Classroom)

This UC3M Group Advising session is for students applying to study abroad in Winter 2027. We recommend attending sessions earlier in the summer if possible.
If you are still comparing or exploring options, you may benefit from meeting with an IPE peer advisor or scheduling a1:1 advising appointment with the UC3M Advisor.

Join CGIS Advisor, Joy Richardson, and Sant'Anna Institute staff to learn more about the CGIS: Humanities and Social Sciences in Sorrento (Italy) program, the application process, the academics, and life in Sorrento.
Please note that all sessions will be virtual over Zoom. Each session will contain the same info, so students have the option to choose any one.
To learn more, visit the M-Compass brochure:https://mcompass.umich.edu/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=12125 and the Sant'Anna Institute website: https://www.santannainstitute.com/.

Come relax with some beginner watercolor painting. No experience necessary, all materials
provided. Open to all U-M faculty and staff.

Ready to feel more confident about your finances?Get practical strategies for prioritizing debt when everything feels urgent, including college costs and student loans, paying off credit cards, and more.
Heather’s sessions are relaxed, friendly, and focused on practical needs for graduate students. Come with questions—leave feeling confident! Don’t miss the chance to improve your financial well-being!
Ready to keep building your graduate school toolkit? Visit the Grad School 101 Canvas Portal to explore more workshops, resources, and practical guidance designed to help you thrive during graduate school.
If you have any questions, please contact rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu.

Check out the local arts scene and meet new people!
Art Meetups are student-led excursions to explore the arts on campus and in Ann Arbor - all while giving you a chance to meet your peers who share similar interests! From local artist markets to performances to hands on artmaking, Art Meetups have something for all interests.

Please note the following:
Before you sign-up, please make sure you have secured your supervisor's approval for attendance.
Register for only ONE session.In this training, you will learn to:
Use the Shared Hiring Philosophy as a guide to creating an inclusive search experience and process framework that supports equitable candidate selection from preparation to onboarding Conduct behavior-based interviewing Create a team-oriented approach to an effective and positive candidate experienceThrough demonstration and hands-on practice, this course will serve as a guide to help you through the experience of being part of a search committee team.
If you need an accommodation for this training, please email the facilitators at StudentLifeSearchTraining@umich.edu at least 2 weeks before the date of your training. Search Training is offered monthly, so we encourage you to sign up for a future date if we can't meet your need.

Join us for an exciting 90-minute tour of the iconic Michigan Stadium, concluding at the Crisler Center! Discover the state-of-the-art technology that powers the stadium, and enjoy a Q&A session along with great photo opportunities.

Dates & Times:
Monday, August 3, 1:00 pm
Monday, August 3, 3:00 pm (back-to-back tours)
Monday, August 10, 2:00 pm

Michigan Stadium & Crisler Center Tour Information

Tour attendance is limited to 25 participants.This tour is open to University of Michigan faculty and staff only.Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Due to facility access requirements, late arrivals may not be permitted to join the tour once it has begun.Meeting Location: Jack Roth Stadium Club Entrance (East Side of Michigan Stadium)The tour will include a significant amount of walking, standing, and navigating stairs throughout both facilities. If you require mobility accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please contact us in advance so appropriate arrangements can be made.Opportunities will be provided throughout the tour to sit, ask questions, and engage with tour guides.Food is not permitted during the tour. Participants are welcome to bring a water bottle.Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather, as portions of the tour may require moving between facilities.Photography may be permitted in certain areas; however, please follow any instructions provided by tour staff regarding restricted spaces.Space is limited and registration is required to attend.
Attendees are encouraged to take a bus to local bus stop on Kipke Drive (near Crisler Center); some parking available in nearby lots

Parking map https://mgoblue.com/documents/2017/6/20/fbl_parking_map.pdf Bus route
Tour leaders: Jerry Wood, Associate Athletic Director of Information Technology and Clark Smith, ITS Infrastructure Project Manager Lead
Please contact Jared Walfish (jwalfish@umich.edu) with any day of questions

Interested in combining creativity with academic exploration? Join us for an information session to learn about the University of Michigan's LSA + Stamps Dual Degree Program (MDDP). Discover how you can pursue a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in LSA alongside a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design. We'll cover program requirements, the application process, and hear how students successfully integrate both degrees into a unique and rewarding Michigan experience. Whether you're already considering the dual degree or simply curious, all interested students are welcome!

This track is specifically designed for incoming SEAS students for the Summer 2026 onboarding workshops.

Rackham Graduate School is excited to announce a new opportunity to gain practical skills for engaging across differences within our research and professional communities, including real-world examples from U-M alumni.
The Research Leadership in a Global Context certificate program is an eight-week professional development program that prepares graduate students and postdoctoral scholars to lead research with clarity, confidence, and cultural awareness. Designed for scholars working in increasingly global, interdisciplinary, and collaborative environments, the program integrates leadership development, intercultural understanding, project management, and ethical research practices.
Participants build concrete skills for leading teams, navigating complex research settings, and preparing for diverse career paths within and beyond academia. By pairing weekly workshops with peer feedback groups and individualized feedback through the Cultural Intelligence (CQ) framework and the Michigan Model of Leadership (MMoL), the certificate creates a supportive environment for reflection, growth, and practical skill-building.
Learning Objectives:
Leadership: Cultivate the ability to lead research with effective communication and strategic decision-making.Career Management: Develop personalized career strategies as graduate scholars to prepare for professional paths both within and beyond academia.Social Responsibility: Build knowledge and critical thinking skills to address local, national, and global challenges in research and professional environments.Intercultural Understanding: Enhance cross-cultural collaboration skills by understanding and respecting cultural differences in your scholarship, including research, teaching, and service.Engaging Across Differences: Foster research environments that recognize and thoughtfully engage multiple viewpoints.
Please note: You are required to attend an information session to apply for the Research Leadership in a Global Context certificate program.


Reach out to rackhamcert@umich.edu with any questions regarding the certificate. Please contact with rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu with any registration questions.

Join the Munger Community by attending events hosted by our Resident Advisors (RAs)! Feel free to select and attend as many events as you would like!

If you’ll work on campus, start an internship, or have a part-time job, you’ll likely fill out withholding forms when you’re hired. These forms tell your employer how much federal/state income tax to take out of each paycheck. Withholding forms are important:
Too little withheld means you could owe money at tax time (and nobody wants a “welcome to adulthood” bill).
Too much withheld means you might get a refund, but it also means you lent the government money all year.
Learning the basics now helps you choose sensible withholding settings and adjust early—before it becomes a problem.
This virtual session will break down income taxes from withholding through basic filing information so that you can ensure accurate withholding now before end of the year surprises.

Ready to keep building your graduate school toolkit? Visit the Grad School 101 Canvas Portal to explore more workshops, resources, and practical guidance designed to help you thrive during graduate school.

If you have any questions, please contact rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu.

This workshop will explore the foundations of culturally competent communication. By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Navigate differences in valuesStrengthen their ability to communicate with lab mates from various backgroundsUnderstand communication style differencesFoster inclusive dialogue in the lab

For many soon-to-graduate Ph.D. students, coordinating a dual job search—applying both to academic and non-academic jobs—becomes a reasonable way to expand your options. In this workshop, we will discuss concrete ways to time, strategize, and optimize the tandem job search, seeking to maximize bang for your buck throughout these two intense, labor-intensive processes.

Brought to you by the University Career Center, in partnership with Rackham Graduate School.

Be sure to watch the video that was linked to you and be prepared to ask questions.

If none of the available times work for you, please email me-aso@umich.edu to find an alternative time to declare.

Are you a Rackham student interested in becoming a Gupta Values Scholar and taking part in an unforgettable weekend in Washington, D.C.? Join us for an interactive application workshop to learn more about the program and help you submit a standout application!
Hear from scholarship reviewers, past scholars, and the program's visionaries and donors, Margaret and Shashi Gupta with the Gupta Family Foundation. Learn what it means to be a Gupta Values Scholar, get insider tips for your application, and explore the highlights of the D.C. weekend. This virtual session offers everything you need to know and a chance to get your questions answered.