Newly-admitted students to the study abroad program have many questions regarding their upcoming experience. Please register online and refer to the following resources to answer those questions. If you have any further questions, please contact International Programs and Services (IPS), ips@mtu.edu.
PRE-DEPARTURE 201
Day/Date: Thursday, April 5, 2012
Location: Fisher Hall, room 326
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Strongly Recommended But Not Required
Presentation Information
PRE-DEPARTURE I
Day/Date: Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Location: Fisher Hall, room 326
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Required
Presentation Information
PRE-DEPARTURE II
Day/Date: Thursday, April 12, 2012
Location: Fisher Hall, room 326
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Required
Presentation Information
HALF-DAY PRE-DEPARTURE
You can choose to attend this half-day session,
or you may opt to attend the three individual sessions: I, II & III
Day/Date: Sunday, April 15, 2012
Location: MUB Alumni Lounge
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Required
PRE-DEPARTURE III
Day/Date: Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Location: Fisher Hall, room 326
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Required
Presentation Information
Study Abroad Confirmation of Full Time Enrollment
Study Abroad Checklist
Communicating While Abroad - Important Words and Phrases to Know
Cultural Resume
Limited Power of Attorney for Study Abroad
Travel Discount Card
IPS is an issuing office of the International Student Identity Card (ISIC).
To qualify and to purchase an ISIC:
- You must be a currently enrolled, full-time degree seeking student at Michigan Tech
- Complete and submit the online ISIC application form
- Request your Tech Express photo be submitted to IPS (for ISIC card)
- Cost: $22, payable to Michigan Tech and submit payment to IPS. NOTE: IPS will provide the ISIC card FREE of charge to Michigan Tech students that are accepted into one of MTU's study abroad programs.
The ISIC card is the premier discount and identity document for students. More than an ID card, they also offer:
- Discounts to more than 33,000 locations in 103 countries
- Mobile phone and a calling card communications package
- Travel insurance plan
- Emergency help line
Visit the ISIC web site for complete details: International Student Identity Card (ISIC).