2025 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 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. 




Shanghai PDO

Available Seats 146
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The Langham Xintiandi, 99 Madang Road, Xintiandi, Shanghai 200021, China

The PDO event in Shanghai will be held at the following time and location:

Shanghai PDO: Sunday, June 15, 2025
Time: 9:00 - 13:00
Location: The Langham, Xintiandi

Sessions for students will be offered in English. Parents of undergraduate students who attend will join a separate session at the same time, which will be conducted in Mandarin. Undergraduate students can indicate if a parent will join when they register.

For questions or contact information click here