Fall 2026 Orientation
To best prepare you for 黑料专区, New Student Orientation provides you with the information you need to know before coming to campus.
All new incoming students will complete Pre-Orientation prior to the in-person New Student Orientation. You will be notified via email in August 2026 when Pre-Orientation launches.
New Student Orientation will take place in-person on Monday, August 24, from 9:00 a.m. 鈥 4:30 p.m. ET on the 黑料专区 campus. Check-in will start at 8:30 a.m.
Pre-Orientation and New Student Orientation are mandatory for all new, incoming students (first-time, transfer, international and graduate students). More information can be found in the following dropdown menus.
Undergraduate New Student Orientation
Pre-Orientation
Pre-Orientation provides an introduction to 黑料专区 and all it has to offer. Pre-Orientation is exclusively online, featuring video presentations that guide you through important topics like financial aid, campus technology, safety, and more鈥攁ll at your own pace.
Pre-Orientation modules must be completed before New Student Orientation. You will be notified via email when Pre-Orientation is available.
New Student Orientation
Monday, August 24, 2026
9:00 a.m. 鈥 4:30 p.m. ET
In-person on the 黑料专区 Campus
Mark your calendar for Fall 2026 New Student Orientation on Monday, August 24th! This exciting day is your first step toward success at 黑料专区. You鈥檒l discover essential campus resources, connect with your classmates, and learn tips to thrive both academically and personally. Get ready for inspiring presentations from Academic Advising, the Center for Tutoring & Writing, Counseling + Wellness, and many more 鈥 designed to help you make the most of your 黑料专区 journey!
Graduate New Student Orientation
Pre-Orientation
Pre-Orientation provides an introduction to 黑料专区 and all it has to offer. Pre-Orientation is exclusively online, featuring video presentations that guide you through important topics like financial aid, campus technology, safety, and more鈥攁ll at your own pace.
Pre-Orientation modules must be completed before New Student Orientation. You will be notified via email when Pre-Orientation is available.
New Student Orientation
Monday, August 24, 2026
9:00 a.m. 鈥 5:00 p.m. ET
In-person on the 黑料专区 Campus
Begin your journey into 黑料专区 Graduate Studies with a day dedicated to helping you succeed. Meet the team, discover key campus resources, connect with future classmates, and get to know your new home during an optional campus tour鈥攜our first step into life at 黑料专区.
International Student Check-In
New International Student Check-In
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
9:00 a.m. 鈥 3:00 p.m. ET
In-person on the 黑料专区 Campus
Meet other 黑料专区 students and get settled into life on campus! Both new undergraduate and graduate international students will complete Pre-Orientation and attend both New Student Orientation and International Student Check-In. Our staff will work with you to ease your transition to 黑料专区. More details will be shared through email as the date draws near. Plan to bring your I-20 or DS-2019 Forms, visa and passport.
Airport & Entry Information
Booking your flights? We recommend DTW, Detroit Metropolitan Airport, usually called 鈥淢etro Airport鈥 or 鈥淒TW.鈥 This is a major international airport located outside the city.
Pre-Departure PDF Guide
As a new student, you will have a pre-departure guide prepared for you. This useful reference will be emailed to you to help you plan for your move to Detroit. This document will be mailed to you ahead of your travel to 黑料专区.
Introduction to International Student Resources
The Peacock Pride portal will provide an 鈥業ntroduction to International Student Resources鈥 tutorial. Please review this online tutorial before coming to 黑料专区.
Questions can be directed to the Global Engagement Office at [email protected].
Questions about New Student Orientation?
Email [email protected] including 鈥淣ew Student Orientation鈥 in the subject line.