International Student Support

International students are an important part of the Michigan Public Health community providing valuable perspectives and contributions.

There are a variety of services and resources available across the University of Michigan campus to help support international students during their time in Ann Arbor. 

Support at Michigan Public Health 

If you are an International student at the School of Public Health and are seeking support or have questions, please contact Beth Cable at [email protected].

Are you interested in receiving information about International Student resources and events at the University of Michigan and School of Public Health? If so, please join our International Student Community email group.

Opt-in/Opt-out Instructions:

  • go to MCommunity
  • select "Log In" and enter your uniqname and password
  • Switch the search criteria from "people" to "groups"
  • Search for "International Students at U-M Public Health"
  • select "join" or "resign"

University Support

The University of Michigan offices and organizations listed here are able to provide the best advice and help needed to answer international student questions.

International Center

The U-M International Center provides a variety of services to assist international students, scholars, faculty, and staff at the University of Michigan. The International Student and Scholar Services team serves as a key resource to the U-M community in the following ways:

  • Advises international students, scholars, their dependents, and university departments on compliance with U.S. immigration laws and regulations related to F and J visa categories
  • Recommends and approves immigration benefits
  • Verifies, tracks, and submits visa status notifications through the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), as required by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
  • Advises on adjustment to United States society and American culture, academic concerns, and community resources
  • Processes DS-2019s, I-20s, travel signatures, and letters needed for travel, employment, maintaining status, social security numbers, and other immigration related matters
  • Conducts workshops and orientation sessions for international students, scholars, and U-M departments

Campus Information Centers (CIC)

The Campus Information Centers serve as the comprehensive information and referral source and provide accurate and timely information about campus resources, facilities, services, procedures, and events. CIC also coordinates the online university events calendar, Happening@Michigan, and the online listing of all departments and organizations.

English Language Institute (ELI)

The English Language Institute (ELI) is an independent unit offering credit-bearing courses within the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. The ELI offers a variety of courses in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) for nonnative speakers of English enrolled at and visiting the University of Michigan. The courses are designed to enable students to enhance their linguistic and communicative skills in order to become effective, fully participating members of the academic community both during their time on campus and beyond. Approximately 80% of ELI’s students are graduate students, with the remainder comprised of undergraduates and visiting scholars. ELI courses are taken concurrently with other courses.

Academic Integrity & Writing Support

Academic writing standards differ from country to country. To follow best practices at the University of Michigan, here are a few resources:

Resources for Transitioning to the U.S.