Sessions For: Student Life (International Center)
2 sessions available from August 5, 2026 to August 11, 2026
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: Communicating with Advisors, GSI/GRSA Success Tips, Cultural Differences in the Classroom)Tuesday, August 11, 12:00-1:00PM (Topics: Things to do in Ann Arbor, Getting Involved & Making Friends, Personal Safety, Health & Wellbeing)
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: Communicating with Advisors, GSI/GRSA Success Tips, Cultural Differences in the Classroom)Tuesday, August 11, 12:00-1:00PM (Topics: Things to do in Ann Arbor, Getting Involved & Making Friends, Personal Safety, Health & Wellbeing)
1 session on August 7, 2026
Date and Time:
Friday, August 7th from 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Friday, August 14th from 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Description:
The International Center will host a series of sessions to share recent changes introduced by the DHS rule to eliminate duration of status. These sessions are open to U-M F-1 international students and their dependents.
Target Audience:
All U-M F-1 Students, including those on OPT (Ann Arbor)
Key Topics:
Elimination of duration of status
Introduction of a fixed period of admission
Restrictions on student mobility (school transfers and changes to educational objectives)
The same content will be addressed at each session. Additional dates will be determined as needed. Sessions will not be recorded and are closed to the press.
Should you not be able to attend these sessions, but have questions, please contact the International Student and Scholar Services team utilizing the methods discussed on this webpage.
Friday, August 7th from 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Friday, August 14th from 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Description:
The International Center will host a series of sessions to share recent changes introduced by the DHS rule to eliminate duration of status. These sessions are open to U-M F-1 international students and their dependents.
Target Audience:
All U-M F-1 Students, including those on OPT (Ann Arbor)
Key Topics:
Elimination of duration of status
Introduction of a fixed period of admission
Restrictions on student mobility (school transfers and changes to educational objectives)
The same content will be addressed at each session. Additional dates will be determined as needed. Sessions will not be recorded and are closed to the press.
Should you not be able to attend these sessions, but have questions, please contact the International Student and Scholar Services team utilizing the methods discussed on this webpage.
1 session on August 10, 2026
Date and Time:
Monday, August 10th from 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Description:
The International Center will share recent changes introduced by the DHS rule to eliminate duration of status. This session is open to U-M departments/units who work with F-1 international students.
Target Audience:
Department/Unit representatives
Key Topics:
Elimination of duration of status
Introduction of a fixed period of admission
Restrictions on student mobility (school transfers and changes to educational objectives)
Additional dates will be determined as needed. This session will not be recorded and is closed to the press.
Should you not be able to attend this session, but have questions, please contact the International Student and Scholar Services team utilizing the methods discussed on this webpage.
1 session on August 13, 2026
Date and Time:
Thursday, August 13th from 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Description:
The International Center will host a session to share recent changes introduced by the DHS rule to eliminate duration of status. This session is open to J-1 Students/Scholars, their J-2 dependents, and U-M departments/units who work with these J-1 exchange visitors.
Target Audience:
U-M sponsored J-1 Students and J-1 Scholars
Department/Unit representatives
Key Topics:
Elimination of duration of status
Introduction of a fixed period of admission
Additional dates will be determined as needed. This session will not be recorded and is closed to the press.
Should you not be able to attend this session, but have questions, please contact the International Student and Scholar Services team utilizing the methods discussed on this webpage.
1 session on August 14, 2026
Date and Time:
Friday, August 7th from 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Friday, August 14th from 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Description:
The International Center will host a series of sessions to share recent changes introduced by the DHS rule to eliminate duration of status. These sessions are open to U-M F-1 international students and their dependents.
Target Audience:
All U-M F-1 Students, including those on OPT (Ann Arbor)
Key Topics:
Elimination of duration of status
Introduction of a fixed period of admission
Restrictions on student mobility (school transfers and changes to educational objectives)
The same content will be addressed at each session. Additional dates will be determined as needed. Sessions will not be recorded and are closed to the press.
Should you not be able to attend these sessions, but have questions, please contact the International Student and Scholar Services team utilizing the methods discussed on this webpage.
1 session on August 25, 2026
The International Center and the Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) are excited to host new international students for an Ice Cream Social!
This is a great opportunity to meet other new international students, enjoy an ice cream sundae and play some fun outdoor games!
If there is rain, location will be moved to Student Activities Building lobby.
This is a great opportunity to meet other new international students, enjoy an ice cream sundae and play some fun outdoor games!
If there is rain, location will be moved to Student Activities Building lobby.