Sessions For: College of Literature, Science & Arts

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!

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..

This is a bundle of three of our workshops -- Getting Started with AI at U of M, Using AI for Common Work Tasks, and Prompt Writing. This workshop is designed for LSA staff who are beginning to explore AI on campus

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

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!

Explore study abroad in Sydney, Australia! Join CGIS for an information session about the Winter 2027 program at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), one of Australia’s leading universities. This session will include a brief overview of the program, academics, housing, student life, and what it’s like to live and study in vibrant Sydney. Prospective students will also have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the application process, eligibility, and next steps. Whether you’re just starting to consider study abroad or already dreaming of Australia, this is a great chance to learn how UNSW could fit into your academic and personal goals.
There are two information sessions available:
CGIS Info Session #1: Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 2:00 to 3:00 PMCGIS Info Session #2: Tuesday, September 1, 2026, from 3:00 to 4:00 PMPlease note that both of these sessions will be virtual over Zoom. Both sessions will contain the same info, so students have the option to choose either one to attend.
To learn more, please visit the following links:
UNSW M-Compass Brochure
Study abroad and exchange at UNSW Sydney

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:
a. Students who receive 60% or above will be placed in Arabic 401 and thus placed out of the LSA Language Requirement.
b. Students who are not able to write in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) do not need to take the placement test and they will be advised to enroll in Arabic 101.
Where can I view my results?
a. Placement results are posted within 7 business days after the test.
b. You will not be notified of your score automatically.
c. You may view your placements via: Wolverine Access > Student Business > Academic Records > View Placement Exam Results.

Important information about the test
* 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.
* Students who took or are currently enrolled in an Arabic course are not eligible to take the Arabic placement test. They should register for the next course level.
* The test assesses students’ proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), NOT colloquial Arabic.
* If you speak an Arabic dialect but you do not know how to read or write or have little knowledge, 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, 201, 401, 501 are offered ONLY in the Fall semester, and Arabic 102, 202, 402, 504, 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 formal Arabic (fuSHa).

If you have questions regarding the placement test, please contact the program director at, mesarabicprogram@umich.edu.

Mentors will meet for a Peer Mentor Orientation meeting. Mentors will also attend the First-Year Orientation to meet their mentee in person for the first time before scheduling the first bi-weekly mentor-mentee meeting.

Interested in studying or interning abroad, but not sure where to start? Attend a CGIS First Step for an overview of our programs around the world, the CGIS application process, scholarships and other financial aid resources, and more!

Can't make it? Email us at cgis@umich.edu to find a time to meet!

Join us for "Pre-Health 101: Getting Started On Your Pre-Health Journey!" This informative presentation delves into the process of being a pre-health student and developing the core competencies essential for success in the healthcare field. Explore the abundance of departmental resources available to support your academic and professional growth. Learn how to leverage the Career Center for personalized career development, gaining insights into internships, networking opportunities, and the path to your dream healthcare profession. Whether you're just starting on your pre-health journey or looking to enhance your skills, this event offers invaluable guidance and connections to propel you forward in your healthcare career aspirations.

We want to make our events accessible to all participants. CART captioning services will be provided for the panel conversation. If you anticipate needing additional accommodations to participate, please email Cherice Chan at chericec@umich.edu.

Etgar Keret is a celebrated Israeli author and filmmaker known for his unique, surreal, and darkly comedic short stories. Keret spent time engaging with AI models to test the limits of what a machine could generate about stories and narratives. In his talk "Me, Myself and AI," Keret notably explores the intersection of human creativity and algorithms

KERET BIO
Born in Ramat Gan in 1967, Etgar Keret is a leading voice in Israeli literature and film. His books have been published in over four dozen languages and his writing has appeared in The New York Times, Le Monde, The New Yorker, The Guardian, The Paris Review and Zoetrope, among others. Over a hundred short films and several feature films have been based on his stories. He has received the Book Publishers Association of Israel's Platinum Prize several times, and the Newman Prize for Literature (2012). In 2010, Keret was honored in France with the decoration of Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. In 2007, Keret and Shira Geffen won the Cannes Film Festival's "Caméra d'Or" award for their movie Jellyfish, and Best Director Award from the French Society of Dramatic Authors and Composers. The two also co-wrote and directed The Middleman (2019), a French mini-series for ARTE, which won the best screenplay award at Festival de la Fiction in La Rochelle. Keret was awarded the 2016 Charles Bronfman Prize. His latest collection, Fly Already, won Israel’s most prestigious literary award, the Sapir Prize (2018) and a National Jewish Book Award (2019). Since 2021, he has been publishing the weekly newsletter "Alphabet Soup" on Substack. In 2022, Keret presented an exhibition about his mother at the Jewish Museum Berlin. His newest short-story collection is Autocorrect.

SAVE THE DATE - October 6th!



Curious about studying or interning abroad as an undergraduate at U-M?

Come explore everything CGIS (the Center for Global and Intercultural Study) has to offer and find the best program for you! No matter who you are, where you come from, or what you’re studying, a global experience is available to you during your time at Michigan.

Get your questions answered! Come chat with:

CGIS Program AdvisorsRecent U-M study abroad studentsFinancial Aid and the LSA Scholarships OfficeNewnan Academic AdvisorsOther on-campus offices
With over 120 CGIS programs in 40+ countries ranging from a few weeks to an academic year, there are many options to choose from.

If you want to learn more about how to satisfy your major/minor requirements abroad, how to afford study abroad, how to travel with other U-M students on a faculty-led trip, or want to know what to expect, be sure to add this event to your calendar and drop by!

CGIS Go Abroad Fair:
Thursday October 9th, 12-4pm
Rogel Ballroom Michigan Union


CGIS is part of the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA), but all UM-Ann Arbor undergraduates are welcome to apply to our programs.

Join the 2026-27 Frankel Institute Fellows for a series of public panels covering multiple various aspects of Antisemitism.

We want to make our events accessible to all participants. CART captioning services will be provided for the panel conversation. If you anticipate needing additional accommodations to participate, please email Cherice Chan at chericec@umich.edu.

Sarah Imhoff (she/her) is the Jay and Jeanie Schottenstein Chair in Jewish Studies and Associate Professor in the Department of Religious Studies and the Borns Jewish Studies Program at Indiana University. She writes about religion and the body with a particular interest in gender, sexuality, disability, and American religion, as well as maintaining a research specialty in religion and law. She is author of Masculinity and the Making of American Judaism (Indiana University Press, 2017) and The Lives of Jessie Sampter: Queer, Disabled, Zionist (Duke University Press, 2022). She is the founding co-editor of the journal American Religion.