J-1 Students
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- Arrival and housing arrangements: Learn who’s responsible for arrival planning, housing options and how to coordinate accommodations before a scholar’s visit.
- Financial support and documentation: Explore the minimum funding required for J-1 scholars and dependents, plus what’s needed before a DS-2019 can be issued.
- Forms and contact information: Download required forms and find contact information.
- J-1 student intern eligibility and requirements: Learn the criteria you must meet to qualify for the J-1 Student Intern program, including enrollment, academic standing and internship approval.
Arrival and housing arrangements
The academic department or college inviting an exchange visitor is responsible for making arrangements for the scholar's arrival to campus and any necessary housing reservations.
If the scholar requires on-campus housing, please contact the University
Apartments Office in the Office of Residence Life at 989-774-3284 or apts@cmich.edu.
Financial support
All J-1 scholars must provide proof of sufficient financial support for the full duration of their stay at CMU.
Minimum funding requirements:
- $20,000 per year for the J-1 scholar.
- $5,000 per year for each J-2 dependent (spouse or child).
- For programs less than one year, these amounts are prorated monthly.
Proper financial documentation is required before a DS-2019 can be issued.
Questions or scholar invitations?
Contact the Office of International Students and Scholars Services team:
- Email: j1ev@cmich.edu
- Phone: 989-774-4308
Forms
J-1 student intern
To be eligible for the J-1 student intern program at Central Michigan University, you must meet the following requirements.
Eligibility for J-1 student interns
Student interns requirements:
- Enrolled outside the U.S: You must be currently enrolled and actively pursuing a degree at a recognized college or university outside the United States.
- Internship must support your degree: The internship in the U.S. must directly relate to your current academic program and help you meet your degree requirements at your home institution.
- Strong English language skills: You need to have English skills that are strong enough to handle daily tasks and communication in a professional internship setting.
- Not just for employment: Your main reason for being in the U.S. must be to participate in the internship program—not to seek employment or provide services to an employer.
- Institutional approval: You must be officially accepted into the internship program by the U.S. institution listed on your Form DS-2019 (e.g., Central Michigan University).
- Good academic standing: You must be in good academic standing at your home university.
- Return to finish your degree: After completing the internship, you must return to your home country to finish your academic program and earn your degree.