FAQ - Future Students
Q: How many credit hours
to I need to take as an international student?
A: As an international student you must be full-time for two full semesters.
Full-time for an undergraduate student is 12 credit hours. For a graduate
student, full-time is 6 credit hours for all programs, except the Master of
Public Administration and the Master of Liberal Studies which is 8 credit
hours. Additionally, particular graduate programs may require students to
take more than the 6 credit hours to meet program requirements. Most
international graduate students take approximately 9 credit hours/semester
in order to finish the degree requirements in a reasonable amount of time. A
student does not have to be full-time during the spring or summer semester
if they have taken a full credit load during the Fall and Winter semesters.
Q: What are the different
semesters at the University of Michigan-Flint?
A: The Fall semester at UM-Flint goes from late August - December.
The Winter semester goes from January - April. The Spring semester
runs from May - June. The Summer semester is from July - August.
Please visit the academic calendar for more information.
Q: What is the weather
like in Flint, Michigan?
A: Michigan has four seasons. Winter is very cold and can get down
to 0° F (-18° C). Spring can sometimes be rainy and have
temperatures from 40° to 70° F (4° - 12°C).
Summer is very hot and the temperature ranges from 75° - 95° F (24° -
35°C). Fall is sometimes windy and it can e about 30° - 50°F (-1°
- 10°C). Michigan weather is very unpredictable so plan to pack
for all seasons!
Q: Are original documents
required for Admission?
A: Yes. The University of Michigan-Flint requires the originals of
the Affidavit of Support, bank statements and transcripts.
Original academic certificates and diplomas are not required.
Q:Is financial assistance
available for international students?
A: International students are generally not eligible for Financial Aid,
though they are eligible for scholarships for which meet the requirements.
International students who have completed at least one year at the
university do qualify for several scholarships through Financial Aid.
Q: Does UM-Flint have
housing?
A: UM-Flint offers on campus housing with our First Street Residence
Hall and the recently renovated Riverfront Residence Hall. Additional
information can be found here.
