Incoming Students
The University of Michigan-Flint Center for Global Engagement is responsible for international student orientations sessions, with support provided by the Student Success Center. During orientation, you will learn about the new academic environment, find out about all the support services available, and take the first steps to become part of the university community.
- iService -This portal is used to upload all your documents after you get admitted.
- Important Pre-Arrival Information: Go through this document to help you prepare for getting your Visa and getting to the US.
- International Student Orientation Schedule: Check the orientation date here.
- Pre-Departure Orientation UM-Flint RSVP: Complete the Pre-Departure Orientation UM-Flint RSVP to get the link and updates.
- Orientation RSVP: Register for International Student Orientation in SIS and fill out this form to register for the orientation prior to the first day of class.
- Orientation FAQs: Find answers here to questions we receive from students and parents about orientation.
Travel Advisory
In the past few years, there have been a number of changes that may affect international students, scholars, faculty, and staff who plan to leave and re-enter the U.S. The U.S. Department of State and the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) bureau of the Department of Homeland Security has increased the level of review that international visitors face at U.S. Embassies and Consulates abroad, at airports, and at border crossing posts with Canada and Mexico.
The following travel advisory information is intended for F-1 and J-1 status holders and F-2 and J-2 dependents only.