Sessions For: Student Life (International Center)

Global Wolverines is an event series for students traveling abroad during the summer. The aim of the events is to provide students with a foundation essential for having successful international experiences.

The International Center is excited to celebrate the academic achievement of our international graduates this May with an International Student Graduation Cord! The International Student Graduation Cord is an initiative to showcase the broad impact of international students at U-M. These blue and green cords are intended to bring visibility to the significant contributions of international students both in and out of the classroom. There is no charge for the graduation cord.
Cords are available to any student graduating with their degree in Winter 2025 or Spring/Summer 2025. International graduates can pick up their cord at the International Center the week of April 28. Official pickup times are listed under the event. If you miss your pick up slot, you do not need to re-register, just show up at the next available time!
Exchange students and scholars are not eligible for graduation cords.

The International Center is excited to celebrate the academic achievement of our international graduates this year! To celebrate, we hope that graduating international students, and their family members, will join us for a reception in the South Lounge of the Michigan Union (first floor, across from Sweetwater’s) to enjoy refreshments and pick up a graduation cord!
The International Student Graduation Cord is an initiative to showcase the broad impact of international students at U-M. These blue and green cords are intended to bring visibility to the significant contributions of international students both in and out of the classroom. There is no charge for the graduation cord.
Graduation cords will be given to graduates at the International Center Graduation Reception. If students cannot attend the reception, please register for this option to collect your cord.
This event is a strolling reception with no formal program.
Exchange students and scholars are not eligible for graduation cords.

The International Center is excited to announce a series of in-person Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) events! These events are an excellent opportunity to prepare for your travels to the U.S., meet other new U-M students, as well as get your questions about U-M answered by current students, alums and IC staff.
Summer 2025 PDO hosted cities will be:
May 17: Hong Kong
May 21: Taipei
May 23: Seoul
June 15: Shanghai
June 20: New Delhi
June 21: Beijing
June 22: Mumbai
Registration: Students are only allowed to register for one event. If you are unable to attend in-person, there is also a virtual PDO option being offered. You can find more information and register for the virtual event here.
Guests: Due to limited space at event locations, undergraduate students are allowed to bring one parent to the event. Graduate students are not permitted to bring any guests.
Unless specified, all events will be conducted in English.
Click below for more detailed information about each PDO.