International Center Orientation Encore Series (Fall 2025)

Are you new to driving in the United States? Driving conditions and customs may be different than what you are used to in your home country. This workshop will provide information to help you prepare for driving in the U.S., including driving tips, driving etiquette, and important skills to keep you safe on the roads in good and bad weather.

Every country has norms for what is acceptable and unacceptable, and similarly for what is legal and illegal in that particular country. This session will offer important information on what is and is not permitted in the United States. Learn this information now; don’t risk being embarrassed, or even fined or arrested! 

The session will also include a brief overview of landlord-tenant law, including information about what your landlord is and is not permitted to do, and your rights and obligations as a tenant. Avoid possible problems and prepare for a good relationship with your landlord by learning this important information now.

This workshop is presented by Student Legal Services (SLS).

During this workshop hosted by the Arts Initiative, students will learn how to connect with the arts during their time at U-M, while also engaging in various hands-on art-making activities through a series of creative stations tailored to individual interests. Information will be provided about the Arts Initiative student programs, including Passport to the Arts (a free ticket program), opportunities to make and exhibit student creative work, Art Outta Town (a program which provides affordable arts excursions outside of Ann Arbor), arts related funding opportunities, free hands-on art workshops and more! This workshop fosters creativity, community building, and connects students to the many ways they can connect with the arts.

Co-sponsors: Arts Initiative and U-M Library 

Kickstart your career journey with the University Career Center (UCC)! This session introduces you to the University Career Center’s (UCC) wide range of resources that support international students, from career coaching and resume reviews to job search tools and networking. You’ll learn how to schedule appointments, explore workshops, and leverage the community toolkit. We’ll also share strategies for finding internships and job opportunities that are friendly to international students and building your professional network. Whether you’re just starting your career exploration or actively seeking opportunities, this session will give you the tools and confidence to succeed.

This presentation will provide detailed information on how to use the University's required health insurance for international students and scholars (the International Student/Scholar Health Insurance Plan). You will learn how and where to obtain medical treatment if needed, and how understanding your health insurance can help you avoid unnecessary expenses.

Join us for an engaging and informative workshop focused on the dental care resources available to students through the University’s Dental School. Whether you're interested in preventive care or more specialized treatment, this session will walk you through all the opportunities for receiving high-quality dental services here on campus.

In this workshop, you will learn:

• How to become a patient at the Dental School- how to schedule your first appointment, and what to expect during the intake process.
• A detailed overview of services offered, ranging from cleanings to more complex procedures such as fillings, root canals, crowns- often provided at reduced rates.
• What it’s really like to be a patient at the Dental School, from a few fellow student’s perspective. 

Whether you’re curious about your options, in need of dental care, or simply want to better understand the resources available to you, this session will provide helpful insight and practical guidance.