International Student Graduation Reception

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.