Journey Toward Your Academic and Personal Goals
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As you start your journey at U-M, you will begin your path toward academic and personal success! We know there may be questions along the way, so we’re here to help. These links will connect you to resources on campus to support you academically, connect you to tutoring, academic advisors, and more.
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Academic Advising: Find contact information for the advisors in your specific school/college to help with class registration, determining your major, or setting up a course plan for your four years.
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Academic Calendar: Stay up to date on when classes start/end and any breaks that might be coming your way!
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Comprehensive Studies Program (CSP): Located in Angell Hall, CSP holds advising hours, tutoring services, study groups, as well as additional supportive academic services.
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First-Generation Students: Academic Support: If you are among the first generation in your family to attend college, this site is for you! Explore the academic resources that will help you connect and thrive on campus.
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Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD): This office provides support services and academic accommodations to students with disabilities.
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Science Learning Center (SLC): The SLC provides drop-in peer tutoring for students enrolled in science courses including Biology 171/172, Chemistry 130, 210, and 215, and Physics 135, 140, 235 and 240. Visit the SLC in the Chem Building for homework help, advising, or campus computers.
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Study Spots: One of the best ways to support your academic success and study habits is finding the perfect study spot! Check out suggested locations to set up your home away from home.
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Sweetland Center for Writing: Utilize Sweetland for writing support! Connect with their online writing lab for real-time feedback, or make an appointment for one-on-one tutoring at the Writing Workshop (North Quad) or the Peer Writing Center (Angell Hall).
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University Career Center: Thinking about your career questions? Looking for an internship? Choosing a major? Wondering what careers are right for you? Do all this and more at the University Career Center.
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Discover Ways You Can Unlock Campus Resources and Opportunities
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U-M is full of opportunities for learning, leadership, navigating campus, and getting involved. Discover how and where to unlock these campus resources!
- Campus Information Center: Campus Info is a great starting point to navigate the university. Connecting you with transportation resources, University Unions lost and found, and more, visit the Campus Info page to chat with a staff member about any questions you may have!
- Campus Jobs: Need a flexible job that works around your academic and social life, but helps to put money in your pocket? The U-M Student Employment lets you browse job openings for on and off-campus jobs.
- Campus Maps: Find your way! From transportation information to an interactive campus map, track your next adventure.
- Central Student Government (CSG): CSG serves to collectively represent the student voice at the university and leads a number of initiatives to promote positive change and support students. Consider getting involved or check out what resources CSG offers!
- Dean of Students Office: The Dean of Students Office contributes to student safety, off-campus housing resources, and promotes a safe, inclusive, and health U-M community through a number of programs.
- Get Involved: You want to join something...but there are so many options! Center for Campus Involvement can help you find ways to get involved on campus.
- Happening Calendar: The Happening Calendar lets you view and explore events happening on the campus. Narrow down your plans searching by topic or plan ahead to see what’s happening next week.
- Maize Pages: You’ve heard the number...over 1400 student orgs?! Maize Pages will help you search, sort, and narrow down what organizations you want to join.
- Michigan Debate Program: Join us in intercollegiate policy debate! The UM Debate Team participates in a wide range of tournaments and educational opportunities. Experienced and new debaters are welcome!
- Michigan Union Ticket Office (MUTO): Visit MUTO to purchase tickets for events, performances, speakers, and musicals in the Ann Arbor area! MUTO can also validate your football tickets, should you plan to bring a guest to a football game who is not a U-M student.
- Office of Greek Life: For a better understanding of fraternity or sorority opportunities at U-M, including Greek-letter, professional, and honor organizations, the Office of Greek Life explains all.
- Research: You may love learning, and want to contribute to the next wave of discoveries, groundbreaking research, and gain hands-on skills. The U-M Research website can connect you with students and faculty members with similar goals.
- Student Life: Student Life is here to help you get the most out of your experiences at U-M. Through Student Life you can find your own niche on campus; connect with students within or beyond your residence hall, organization, or academic program; get involved in student organizations, leadership opportunities, and find campus jobs or internships!
- University Career Center: Thinking about your career questions? Looking for an internship? Choosing a major? Wondering what careers are right for you? Do all this and more at the University Career Center.

Thrive, De-stress and Promote Well-being
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While you experience your first year, there are many services to support your wellness, help you balance your time, and thrive in your personal well-being. Connect with these resources to de-stress and stay healthy!
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Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): Visit CAPS for a consultation with one of our counselors, hang out in our Wellness Zone on our massage chairs, or download the Stressbusters App for tools to balancing your responsibilities.
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Dental School: If you need a dental check up or any dental hygiene services, the Dental School is right on campus and has affordable rates.
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Health Insurance: Looking for an affordable and comprehensive health care plan? See what the University offers to students!
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Michigan Dining: Decide where and what you’d like to eat each day by visiting Michigan Dining! With seven residential dining halls, eleven on-campus cafes, and eight markets to choose from, you’ll enjoy delicious and nutritious food, international cuisine, and be part of our sustainability efforts. Find out about how Michigan Dining supports students with allergies and special diets and download the Michigan app for the menu and other online tools.
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Office of the Ombuds: Visit the ombudsman for an impartial advocate in informal dispute resolution, resources and referrals, and helping students consider options available.
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Recreational Sports: Free access to new renovated facilitaties for physical fitneess and personal training! From swimming to basketball to group workout classes, Rec Sports helps you stay active. Consider joining an Intramural sports team to play a sport you love, or try out a new one!
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Love the outdoors? Interested in exploring the wilderness and adventure that Michigan can offer? Get connected with Outdoor Adventures for weekend trips and equipment rentals!
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Hoping to take your intramural skills to the next level, but not quite to the Division 1 competition? Club Sports may be for you! Compete against other colleges across the country and build community across your sport.
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Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center (SAPAC): SAPAC promotes healthy relationships, supports survivor healing, and fosters a respectful and safe environment. Providing free and confidential educational and supportive services for the University of Michigan community related to sexual assault, intimate partner violence, sexual harassment, and stalking, contact SAPAC for crisis intervention or advocacy support.
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Student Legal Services: As a full-service law office, Student Legal Services can advise you on your legal rights and offer representation in some cases, if needed. Contact us to schedule an appointment; we’re here to help!
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University Health Services (UHS): UHS promotes and protects the health and well-being of students and the broader campus community in order to enable individuals to better achieve their educational and personal goals. See what we have for you!
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Health treatment: Schedule an appointment or drop in for any health questions or concerns.
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Personal Well-Being: Explore the 8 areas of your well-being!
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Sexual Health: How we take care of ourselves with regard to sexuality is our sexual health. UHS is here to connect you to information and resources.
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Mental Health: A wealth of resources are available to handle stress and improve your mental health.
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Wolverine Wellness: Wolverine Wellness offers wellness coaching, free sleep kits, and more!
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Safety on Campus
It’s not just your parents who want to ensure that your first year at Michigan is a safe one. Our community is at its strongest when everyone feels safe. In addition to the workshop, you’ll attend on-campus safety as part of your first-year experience programming, check out the resources below.
The U-M Dean of Students office provides all sorts of student safety resources. Whether you’re wondering about walking alone at night, Spring Break safety, speaking up when you see something unsafe, setting boundaries, bike safety, or tips for staying safe in your off-campus house, they have info to share.
Make sure you keep your property safe – the U-M Department of Public Safety and Security can help you register your electronics and bicycles to deter thefts and improve your chances of getting such important items returned to you. You also have a part to play – use the bike racks (u-bolt locks are best) and keep your valuables on you at all times or secured within a drawer or safe in your room. While you’re at it, consider not bringing valuable jewelry to campus and not carrying a lot of cash or important documents with you (social security card, pin numbers).
Be safe...
