International Programs Events

Learn how you can study abroad in Japan through the Japan Center for Michigan Universities program. This intensive language program offers courses at all levels and no prior Japanese language study is required. Attend an info session to learn more about this program from JCMU staff, including an overview of the history and facilities, details about upcoming programs and time for Q&A. 

These session will be held on Zoom — register in advance for the session you want to attend.

December 5, 2023
11:30 am

Attend Study Abroad 101 to get answers to your preliminary questions about study abroad. Offered at 2 p.m. Tuesdays on Zoom during the semester or anytime on-demand. You should do this before meeting with a study abroad adviser.

Sign-up in MU Connect to attend a live session.

December 5, 2023
2:00 pm

Optional Practical Training is employment authorization that allows international students in F-1 status to work off-campus in positions directly to their major field of study. All F-1 students planning to apply for OPT work authorization are required to attend an OPT workshop. 

You must sign up in MU Connect to attend this workshop. 

Attend Study Abroad 101 to get answers to your preliminary questions about study abroad. Offered at 2 p.m. Tuesdays on Zoom during the semester or anytime on-demand. You should do this before meeting with a study abroad adviser.

Sign-up in MU Connect to attend a live session.

December 12, 2023
2:00 pm

Learn how you can study abroad in Japan through the Japan Center for Michigan Universities program. This intensive language program offers courses at all levels and no prior Japanese language study is required. Attend an info session to learn more about this program from JCMU staff, including an overview of the history and facilities, details about upcoming programs and time for Q&A. 

These session will be held on Zoom — register in advance for the session you want to attend.

December 18, 2023
11:30 am

STEM OPT is an extension of the Optional Practical Training employment authorization that allows international students in F-1 status to continue working for an additional 24-months. All F-1 students who may be eligible for STEM OPT are encouraged to attend a workshop.

You must sign up in MU Connect to attend this workshop. 

This workshop is offered via Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link after signing up. 

December 20, 2023
11:30 am

Optional Practical Training is employment authorization that allows international students in F-1 status to work off-campus in positions directly to their major field of study. All F-1 students planning to apply for OPT work authorization are required to attend an OPT workshop. 

You must sign up in MU Connect to attend this workshop. 

Learn how you can study abroad in Japan through the Japan Center for Michigan Universities program. This intensive language program offers courses at all levels and no prior Japanese language study is required. Attend an info session to learn more about this program from JCMU staff, including an overview of the history and facilities, details about upcoming programs and time for Q&A. 

These session will be held on Zoom — register in advance for the session you want to attend.

January 16, 2024
11:30 am

Learn how you can study abroad in Japan through the Japan Center for Michigan Universities program. This intensive language program offers courses at all levels and no prior Japanese language study is required. Attend an info session to learn more about this program from JCMU staff, including an overview of the history and facilities, details about upcoming programs and time for Q&A. 

These session will be held on Zoom — register in advance for the session you want to attend.

January 24, 2024
11:30 am