International Center

International Center is a student life building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 515 E. Jefferson (1500 Student Activities Building), Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's Central campus. The building has 3 floors. Visit the official website for current hours and information. From the Diag, International Center is approximately 5 minutes walking west.

Official website: International Center

Building Details

History

• Year Built: 1938 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
• Architect: Unknown
• Named for: Founded by Prof. J. Raleigh Nelson, U-M's first Counselor to Foreign Students (1936), who had supported international students since 1908
• Notable: Established when U-M had one of largest international student communities in nation
• Primary use: International student services, immigration advising

Nearby Buildings

• Student Activities Building 0 ft (0 m)
• Lipsey Student Publications Building 208 ft (64 m)
• Kelsey Museum of Archaeology 281 ft (86 m)
• Newberry Residence 286 ft (87 m)
• LSA Building 331 ft (101 m)

Other Student Life Buildings

• Burnham House
• Argus I Building
• Hill Auditorium
• Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower
• Ginsberg Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is International Center located?

International Center is located at 515 E. Jefferson (1500 Student Activities Building) on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.27654483333333, -83.74246868666665.

How many floors does International Center have?

International Center has 3 floors.

How do I find International Center on the University of Michigan campus?

International Center is located on Central Campus at 515 E. Jefferson (1500 Student Activities Building). From the Diag, it is approximately 5 minutes walking west.

Data sourced from University of Michigan and OpenStreetMap. Data last updated April 15, 2026.
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