After You Apply: Next Steps

Once you have submitted your application for the Summer EAP program, you should start preparing to travel to Ann Arbor and begin your study with us. Click on a topic below to learn more.

Reminder: Wait times for visa apppointments at some US consulates can be long. Please begin your visa process right away!

Visas and Legal Information

In order to enter the U.S. to study, you will need two documents:

An I-20 with appropriate start date -- The start date should be the first date of the EAP Summer program.
A U.S. F-1 visa

U-M STUDENTS: If you have been admitted to a U-M degree program for the fall, immediately after you are admitted to the Summer EAP Program, you must contact your home department or admissions office to change the start date on your I-20 to the first day of the Summer EAP program.

NOTE: If you need an F-1 student visa, you should begin the application process as soon as you receive your I-20 with an appropriate start date. You should also check your nearest U.S. embassy for information on regulations and wait times for visa applications.

If you have any further questions regarding start dates and I-20s, please contact us at [email protected].

Getting to Ann Arbor

New students should arrive at least a few days before the program start date in order to arrange housing and get acquainted with the area. All participants must arrive before their program start date and appear at the first day orientation.

ELI Summer Programs are intensive, and attendance at all class sessions is mandatory. You should NOT plan to move, shop, get a driver’s license, host visitors, travel for internship interviews, or take sightseeing trips on weekdays during your summer program.

NOTE: All participants must arrive prior to the program start date. Late arrivals are permitted only in rare cases of illness or other emergencies and must be approved by the ELI Director.

Ground Transportation to Ann Arbor from Detroit Metropolitan Airport

Ann Arbor is approximately 25 minutes by car from Detroit Wayne County Metropolitan Airport (DTW). Visit Campus Information for information about transportation options from DTW to Ann Arbor.

Maps and Local Transportation

The University of Michigan Central Campus is located in the heart of downtown Ann Abor. Visit the U-M Campus Information site for maps and information about local transportation.

Hotels

If you need to stay in a hotel in or near Ann Arbor when you arrive, visit the U-M Campus Information site

University of Michigan Identification Card (Mcard)

As soon as possible after you arrive, you need to get your university identification card (Mcard). You will need your Mcard to check into a residence hall, eat in a residence hall, use the athletic facilities, check out books from the library, and use the computing facilities. There are two Mcard centers on the Ann Arbor Campus for you to choose from, one at the U-M Tech Shop on Central Campus and one at Pierpont Commons on North Campus. You can find the address for these ID Issuing Stations at this website.

In order to get your Mcard, you will need to show a picture ID (passport or driver's license) and the letter of admission from your department, college, school, or the ELI.

Health Insurance

All international students attending the University of Michigan are required to have health insurance.

If you attend Summer EAP, you will be automatically enrolled in the international health insurance once you have completed your immigration check-in, and the insurance start date will be the first day of the program.

The Canvas course that you will complete as part of your check-in includes more details, as does the U-M International Center website. If you have additional questions or concerns, you can email them at [email protected]

Housing

Summer EAP students are responsible for making their own housing arrangements. Finding housing in Ann Arbor can be time-consuming, so you should immediately start looking for a place to live as soon as possible. Below is some information to help you get started.

On-Campus Housing

For information about summer on-campus housing, please email Katie Massa: [email protected] say that you will be attending ELI's Summer EAP program.

Off-Campus Housing

Off-campus housing refers to any housing not owned and operated by the University. It includes small-group housing, such as apartments, houses, rooms, and co-ops. Summer subleases often are available at reduced rates. Students who want to live off-campus should refer to the Shared Housing and Sublets section of the U-M Off-Campus Housing website.

International House of Ann Arbor

Located near U-M's Central Campus is the International House of Ann Arbor (IHAA), a unique living experience for international students and scholars. The mission of the IHAA is to be an intercultural living/learning community that builds connections across the lines of ethnicity and culture and fosters global citizenship. IHAA often has summer housing available. For information, please visit the IHAA website.

Co-ops

An alternative to the residence halls is student cooperative housing (“co-ops”), managed by the Inter-Cooperative Council (ICC). There are group houses and apartments scattered throughout North and Central campuses. North Campus attracts a large graduate student population and a sizable international student population as well. Central Campus co-ops cater to a large, diverse crowd that is mostly undergrads. For more information on Ann Arbor co-ops, visit the ICC website.

U-M Meal Plans

Life in Ann Arbor

Visit the U-M International Center website for information on topics such as:

You can find plenty of information about Ann Arbor's shopping, services, and entertainment online. Here are a few places to get started:

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