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Known as “The Center of It All”, Southfield is centrally located to the automotive industry and manufacturers that support it.
Southfield is home to:
Being an international student, LTU made me feel at home with cultural and many other events. Every event has given me some wonderful memories to cherish. Winning the ISACA award for the Detroit chapter was my most memorable moment.
Anirudh Mamidipaka
MSIT ’18
Study in Fields with Strong Career Growth
The Intercultural Excellence Scholarship is open to incoming undergraduate international students and will be automatically reviewed at time of acceptance to LTU.
| Scholarship Name | Scholarship Type | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| GyanDhan Scholarship | External, Graduate, International Students | The GyanDhan Scholarship is a one-time merit based award granted to academically bright Indian students for post-graduate study. | |
| Intercultural Excellence Scholarship | First-Year, International Students | The Intercultural Excellence Scholarship is only open to incoming undergraduate international students and will be automatically reviewed at time of acceptance to LTU. |
Small, interactive classes
Lower cost of living
Direct professor access
Supported internship access
Large lecture classes
Moderate cost of living
Limited faculty access
Competitive internships
Large lecture classes
High cost of living
Limited faculty access
Competitive internships
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Yes, Lawrence Tech has a group of advisors to help with the needs an international student might have. Stop by the Office of International Programs to find out more about the services provided, or visit their website: www.ltu.edu/international-programs.
Email us at international@ltu.edu with your availability.
All materials relevant to your application must be submitted no later than 90 days prior to the start of the term. Applications received after the deadline may not be reviewed for the desired date of entry.
Average temperatures in Southfield are cold in the winter (16-33° F/-9-1 C) and hot (62-86° F/17-30 C) in the summer, so you should bring clothing to cover these ranges.
Classes begin the end of August for fall term, the beginning of January for spring term, and the beginning of May for summer term. You can look at the academic calendar for specific dates and deadlines.
No, Lawrence Tech provides wireless laptops, and tablet PCs to all undergraduate students through our Laptop Program. Students pay a deposit that is refunded upon return of the laptop. Graduate students can pay to lease a laptop if laptops are available.
Yes, there will be some organized programs to help international students at LTU adjust to U.S. culture. The Office of International Programs plans events to help international students meet other students and learn about American culture while studying at Lawrence Tech.
No, LTU does not require any immunizations before coming to the U.S.
All new students living in University Housing to be vaccinated and provide vaccination records to the Office of University Housing. Please review the vaccine requirements.
According to federal law, off-campus employment is not permitted for students with J or F visas. However, two forms of practical training are available to international students close to completing their degree. Curricular Practical Training (CPT) has no time limit and may be available for students required to obtain practical experience by their degree program. CPT authorization requires that a student complete two full-time semesters (fall and spring) to be eligible to apply for CPT. Optional Practical Training (OPT) can be applied for three months prior to graduation and lasts for one year.
In some cases, international students are eligible to apply for on-campus employment opportunities. There are only a limited number of these positions each year and competition may be high, so students are discouraged from relying on-campus employment for funding.
Details on the procedures to apply for a Michigan Driver’s License are available in the Office of International Programs. Students are not eligible to apply for a driver’s license upon arrival and will need to wait a few weeks to be eligible to apply.
The Entering the United States portion of our website has detailed information about the requirements and process of applying for your visa.
LTU issues the I-20 to apply for F visa status (non-immigrant student) and the DS-2019 to apply for J visa status (non-immigrant exchange visitor). Most students applying to Lawrence Tech require an I-20 form for F visa status. For more detailed information, please look at the portion of our website about visas.
If your visa allows you to take classes, you can study at LTU. Individuals with visitor status (B-1, B-2, WB, WT) are not legally allowed to take classes in the US. If you are already in the US and would like to change your status to F-1 or J-1 to study at LTU, you need to fill out an I-539 form. Please note the status change from B-1 and B-2 visas is not supported by the Office of International Programs at Lawrence Tech.
If you have a green card, you need to complete the admission requirements for international students only if you took courses at a foreign college or university. Otherwise, you follow the regular admission requirements outlined on the application.
