MSCM Arrival

International Center

Throughout your time with the university, you can rely on the university’s International Center for support services, general information, orientation, and advice about visa and immigration issues, employment, cross-cultural issues, taxation, health insurance, and other practical concerns. In addition, the International Center’s website offers a detailed list of international student organizations on campus.

You must attend a 2 1/2-hour mandatory check-in program in order to comply with U.S. Department of Homeland Security requirements. The MSCM Program office will schedule a mass international student check-in during MSCM Orientation. If you do not attend the MSCM international student check-in, you will need to schedule your check-in appointment with the International Center. You must complete your check-in as soon as possible after you arrive. We also recommend attending International Center orientation workshops (see “Orientation Workshops” on the Relocation Assistance page).  

The MSCM Program office will send you detailed information about the mandatory check-in, including the time and location, and the documents that you will need to bring. Please review this information carefully, because failure to complete your check-in on time will end your lawful immigration status.

Entry into the United States

You will need a passport from your government, an F-1 or J-1 eligibility document (Form I-20 or DS-2019), and a visa from a U.S. consulate or embassy to be eligible to enter the United States. Canadian citizens: Please see the Canadians section on the Visas page. Your passport must be valid throughout your entire stay in the United States, and it must be valid for at least six months into the future from the day you return to the U.S. from a trip abroad. Check your passport revalidation procedure at your country’s consulate or at your embassy in Washington, D.C. View a list of embassies and consulates nearest Michigan.