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In This Issue...
IC Advising Highlight
- Mandatory Immigration Check-In
Winter 2026 IC Orientation Opportunities
- January International Coffee Hour
- How to Use Your U-M International Health Insurance Plan
- U-M Library Basics
- It's Not Just a Good Idea... It's the Law!
- Soccer with the IC
Welcome to Michigan Events
- WinterFest: Student Organization Fair
Reminders
- Orientation Canvas Course
- Additional Resources for New International Students
Connect with Us!
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Mandatory Immigration Check-in
Welcome to Ann Arbor, Michigan! After your arrival, the International Center is required to activate your SEVIS record. Before we can activate your SEVIS record, you are required to complete the immigration check-in. We cannot make any changes to your SEVIS record, including travel signatures, until your SEVIS record is active. Immigration check-in is completely virtual and includes three parts (outlined above). If you have any questions, please reach out to the International Center to ask.
Failure to complete the immigration check-in can result in loss of your F-1 or J-1 immigration status.
Get started with the virtual mandatory immigration check-in below!
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January International Coffee Hour
Tuesday, January 6
3 - 4:30 PM
Lobby of the Student Activities Building
(515 E Jefferson St.)
International Coffee Hour is a great opportunity to meet new people from around the world! The event is open to all members of the U-M community, including international and U.S. students, scholars, faculty, staff and their partners.
Join us in January as we partner with the U-M Arts Initiative team, who will share ways to connect with the arts during your time at U-M. Plus, attendees will have the option to participate in a creative activity!
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How to Use Your U-M International Health Insurance
Friday, January 9, 3 - 4 PM
Virtual
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.
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U-M Library Basics
Tuesday, January 13
4 - 5 PM
Virtual
Gain insight into the resources and services available at the library and learn strategies for efficiently finding information for your research projects.
Join a U-M Librarian as the questions below are explored:
- How can I access library resources remotely or in person?
- What kind of technology help can I get at the library?
- How can I find scholarly books and articles?
- What are some of the research tools the library provides that may help me with my research?
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It’s Not Just a Good Idea … It’s the Law!
Wednesday, January 14,
12 - 1:30 PM
Lunch Provided
Michigan League, Kalamazoo Room
Every country has norms for what is acceptable and unacceptable, and similarly for what is legal and illegal in that particular country. This presentation will offer important information on what is and is not permitted in the United States.
The session will include information on specific leasing issues such as moving out, renewing leases, security deposits, and lease assignments. It will also include travel-related issues such as car rental, insurance, and travel destinations.
This presentation is hosted by the International Center and presented by Student Legal Services (SLS).The presentation will be about one hour, followed by Q&A time for about 20 minutes.
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Soccer with the IC
Wednesday, January 14, 7 - 9 PM
Sports Coliseum
(721 S Fifth Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104)
Come play a pick-up soccer game with the IC! This month’s game will be played indoors at the Sports Coliseum on a hard court (much like futsal).
This will be a very casual game and is meant for meeting other international students and scholars. We recommend bringing athletic clothing, gym shoes, and a water bottle.
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Welcome to Michigan events are activities designed to help new students make new friends and become better acclimated to the U-M community. Check out some of the event offerings including movies nights, a silent disco, a boba bar, an escape room and much more!
View the complete schedule, including three different opportunities (January 12, 13, & 15) to attend Winterfest, the largest student organization fair of the semester, by clicking on the link. Winterfest is a great way to learn about student organizations available at U-M and how to get involved.
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Winterfest (Central Campus)
Monday, January 12 & Tuesday, January 13
4 - 7 PM
Michigan Union
Winterfest (North Campus)
Thursday, January 15
1 - 4 PM
Pierpont Commons
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Winter Orientation 2026: Canvas Course
If you have not already done so, be sure to join the International Center's Canvas course, which features presentation slides, videos, and other resources from orientation sessions.The International Center uses Canvas as a central platform for Orientation-related resources.
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Additional Resources for New International Students
Click the links below to access additional resources
to assist with your transition to U-M
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