2026 In-Country Pre-Departure Orientation Events (International Center)

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 2026 PDO hosted cities will be:

• May 24: Shanghai

• May 29: Beijing

• May 31: Mumbai

• June 6: Tokyo

• June 14: Taipei

• June 19: Seoul

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.