Sessions For: Student Life (International Center)
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.
2 sessions available from September 22, 2026 to October 1, 2026
(Previously HEC 116)
This training will provide a high-level overview of the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program and an introduction to key responsibilities for UM units hosting a J-1 Exchange Visitor, both before and after the Exchange Visitor’s arrival.
About the J-1 program:
A J-1 Scholar is a visiting researcher, professor, or specialist from a country outside of the United States who has been approved to enter the United States for a specific purpose and for a limited amount of time. The J-1 Exchange Visitor Program is administered by the U.S. Department of State (DOS) for the express purpose of promoting international educational exchange of expertise and stimulating collaborative teaching and research efforts. Exchange is truly at the core of the program and based on this philosophy and directive.
Topics Discussed:
Visa and Immigration OverviewHow to Request a DS-2019 for a visiting scholarScholar Request FormsMandatory Immigration Check InInternational Center Services
More information and FAQ’s on the J-1 scholar program at UM:
https://internationalcenter.umich.edu/departments/overview-j1-exchange-visitor-program
This training will provide a high-level overview of the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program and an introduction to key responsibilities for UM units hosting a J-1 Exchange Visitor, both before and after the Exchange Visitor’s arrival.
About the J-1 program:
A J-1 Scholar is a visiting researcher, professor, or specialist from a country outside of the United States who has been approved to enter the United States for a specific purpose and for a limited amount of time. The J-1 Exchange Visitor Program is administered by the U.S. Department of State (DOS) for the express purpose of promoting international educational exchange of expertise and stimulating collaborative teaching and research efforts. Exchange is truly at the core of the program and based on this philosophy and directive.
Topics Discussed:
Visa and Immigration OverviewHow to Request a DS-2019 for a visiting scholarScholar Request FormsMandatory Immigration Check InInternational Center Services
More information and FAQ’s on the J-1 scholar program at UM:
https://internationalcenter.umich.edu/departments/overview-j1-exchange-visitor-program