International students are important and vital members of the University and Taubman College. The University’s primary resource for all international students is the International Center.
Urgent Support
If you are stopped while traveling (at the airport, for example):
- During regular business hours, contact the International Center at (734) 764-9310.
- Outside of regular business hours, call U-M DPSS (Division of Public Safety and Security) at (734) 763-1131.
Consider downloading the U-M Public Safety App.
U-M Key Messages & FAQ
- Supporting our International Community (April 9, 2025)
International Center Support
Additional key International Center resources
Taubman College Support
If you, as an international student at Taubman College, experience visa revocation or similar challenges, we will work with you directly to address your needs. Please reach out to Kristin McDonough, Director of Student Affairs at Taubman College, at kjmcdono@umich.edu, if you need guidance.
If you are contacted by the media, you can consult with our Director of Marketing and Communications, Deniz McGee, at denizmc@umich.edu.
Continuity of Instruction for Students with Revoked Visas
We recognize the challenges faced by our international students in maintaining their educational progression and are committed to providing the necessary support to mitigate the impact on their academic journey where possible. Taking a tailored, case-by-case approach allows us to respond thoughtfully and directly to those students affected by visa revocations with the goal of minimizing disruption to their academic careers.
Each situation will be assessed individually, considering the following factors:
- Immigration Compliance and Risk Assessment
- What is the nature of the visa revocation?
- What recommendations have been provided by the International Center?
- Is the student from a currently embargoed country?
- Academic Feasibility
- Which degree is the student pursuing?
- What is the student’s current academic standing?
- What is remaining in the current term?
- Individualized Plans
- What immediate needs and overall goals are there to address?
- Is remote instruction/participation possible?
- Technological and Logistical Considerations
- What are the financial and enrollment implications?
- Is immigration reinstatement possible?
- Communication Protocols
- How will regular communication be maintained?
- Evaluation, Equity and Academic Integrity
- Is the initial plan meeting the needs of the student and program?
- How do we need to adapt for this and potential future cases?
Every student and case is unique. It’s essential that we address each individual circumstance by balancing a commitment to academic access while complying with federal regulations and maintaining the standards of each degree program, and students, faculty, and academic leadership will work with the Director of Student Affairs (kjmcdono@umich.edu) to do so.