University of Michigan - Flint

University of Michigan-Flint
International Students

International Students


 
 
Undergraduate Admissions
Application Procedures
Costs & Expenses
Checklists
English Language Requirements
Residents of Ontario
Information for Transfer Students
Apply

Checklists

Admissions Checklist
Choose the academic program for which you wish to apply. You may want to visit the University Catalog for specific program degree requirements and detailed course information
Contact the International Counselor in the Office of Admissions to express your interest in apply or questions regarding with the application process
Submit an application. Click to complete the application online.
Submit the following items by mail to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions:
 


Pre-Arrival Checklist

Contact the International Center and inform them that you have received your admissions material and/or I-20
Read Visa Information to learn about student visas
Pay the SEVIS fee. Required only if you have not paid previously
Take the following items with you to visa appointment:
 
  • SEVIS fee receipt
  • Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student (also known at I-20)
  • Passport
  • UM-Flint letter of admission
  • Documents showing adequate financial resources (bank statements)
  • Additional materials that may be requested of you
Inform the International Center once you have received your visa
Using your UMID and PIN, log on to Student Information System (SIS) and follow the steps to registration
Take the Math and English placement test in SIS. This will allow you to register for classes at UM-Flint
Look at classes that will be offered and think about what type of schedule you would like to have. View schedule online. Remember undergraduate international students must be registered for at least 12 credits.
Secure housing accommodation. Click here to view housing options.
Make flight reservations to Flint Bishop International Airport
Contact the International Center with flight information well in advance
Make preparations for departure:
 
  • Bring all admissions and immigration paperwork
  • Pack clothing for Michigan’s weather

Post-Arrival Checklist

Move in to your housing. Call home and inform your family and friends that you arrived safely.
Check-in at the International Center! Bring all immigration documents.
Attend the mandatory International Student Orientation
Meet with an Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center.
Register for classes
Make sure you get your UM Student ID Card during Orientation.
If applicable, you will need to get screened for tuberculosis (TB). This will be part of the International Student Orientation. For more information about this please visit: http://www.uhs.umich.edu/tbscreen/.
Get Michigan ID or Driver’s License. Information on how to apply will be given at the International Student Orientation.
Get involved with the student life on campus!

 
 
 

International Students