• Happening@Michigan page

  • Looking for something to do? Happening@Michigan highlights all of the events happening at U-M. Search for events by keywords, sponsors, locations, or event type. 

• Maize Pages

  • View a list of all of the student organizations on campus, as well as upcoming student org events.

• MPals

  • A peer-to-peer pen-pal initiative, incoming international undergraduate students will be matched with current students at the University of Michigan. 

Academic Opportunities and Application Deadlines

• New England Literature Program (NELP)

  • Join U-M professors and your peers in New Hampshire during the Spring term for a six and a half week academic program where you’ll earn nine U-M English credits

• UM Study Abroad - Center for Global and Intercultural Study

  • It’s never too early to start thinking about studying abroad. Explore programs, see dates and deadlines, and check out financial aid opportunities to study in places all over the world. 

• U-M Biological Station

  • Travel to the forests, lakes, and wetlands of northern Michigan with faculty experts to learn about the natural world and seek solutions to current environmental challenges.

• Camp Davis
  • Interested in the Environmental Sciences? Camp Davis hosts courses in Introductory Geology, Geological Mapping, Ecosystem Science and the History and Literature of the West. 

Center for Global and Intercultural Study (CGIS)

• It’s never too early to start thinking about studying abroad. Explore programs, see dates and deadlines, and check out financial aid opportunities to study in places all over the world. 

International Student English Language Resources

• International students, scholars and family members can access resources available for assistance writing papers; tips on listening comprehension and note-taking; translation services; and receive lessons in English as a Second Language (ESL).

Language Resource Center

• Located on the first floor of North Quad, the LRC supports faculty, staff, and students in the study of languages, literatures, and cultures at the University of Michigan. 

LSA Academic Calendar

• Review upcoming registration dates, when classes start, drop deadlines, and many other dates and deadlines. 

The Math Lab

• Located in B860 East Hall, take advantage of free walk-in tutoring services to students taking math classes numbered through 217. Their current walk-in schedule is posted on their website. 

Newnan's Plan Your Time at Michigan page

• This resource provides many tools for helping you achieve your academic goals from basic time management skills to specific studying tools.

Office of National Scholarships and Fellowships.

• Explore the top national scholarships and fellowships that are available to our students.

Physics Help Room and Tutoring

• Located in 1416 Randall, the Help Room provides assistance to students taking introductory physics classes. Check out their website to see their schedule and the other tutoring help available.

The Science Learning Center (SLC)

• The SLC offers a variety of resources to students taking science classes off of the atrium in the Chemistry Building. Their Satellite Location in 2165 Undergraduate Science Building (USB) houses a study lounge, team rooms, and computers.

Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD)

• SSD provides services for note taking, document delivery services, testing accommodations, and guides on how to approach University faculty and staff regarding student disability paperwork. You can stop by their office in G-664 Haven Hall, call them at (734) 763-3000, or go to their website to register with them online.

The Sweetland Center for Writing

• Sweetland offers a wide range of resources to help students with writing for any class. International Students are invited to check out the many writing courses Sweetland offers to help you.

University Libraries

• Visit the library website to see the many services offered to students.Not sure where to get started? Email: Jesus Espinoza at ejesus@umich.edu for help.

Basic Needs

• A comprehensive document that is a first step in accessing support for students at U-M experiencing food, housing, or financial insecurity. Find resources, contact information, and how to access the resource for those who could use assistance in these or other areas.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

• CAPS provides a wide array of resources including individual, couple, and group counseling services as well as housing a wellness zone for enrolled University of Michigan students. Crisis Services are also offered through CAPS and information on them can be found on their website.

Health Services  

• Call 734.764.8320 to schedule an appointment or talk about a health concern.

The International Center (IC)

• The IC helps international students to navigate immigration regulations and provides workshops on U.S. academic and cultural issues. The IC also is where students would go for an I-20 extension, reduced course load requests, and OPT and CPT requests.

LSA Opportunity Hub

• The Hub houses opportunities to review career resources and discuss your career goals with coaches as well as hosts a variety of events, workshops, and the Hub’s Internship Program.

The University Career Center

• Explore, decide, and prepare for your career following your time as a student at the University of Michigan with career guides, assessment tools, alumni profiles, and more. You can check out the Career Center website for online guidance and information on possible events and presentations that can increase your knowledge about your options, help you find jobs, internships, enhance your networking skills, and practice interviewing.

Veteran & Military Services

• Provides resources to veterans, military members and their dependents to navigate the university. Find resources on how to use your veteran benefits to pay for education, links to scholarships, veteran-friendly contacts within the university and other valuable resources.

First Generation Students

• Devoted to first generation students attending U-M, you can find student stories and resources specifically for first generation students. 

Other Campus Resources

• Acronyms Decoder

• Building Abbreviations 

• Campus Maps

• City Buses, AATA

• Navigating the Bus system

• Parking

Housing Information

University Resources

Michigan Housing website

• The perfect place to start your housing search to find information about the many types of campus housing available to students. 

Beyond the Diag (BTD)

• If you’re interested in off-campus housing, BTD is a program based in the Dean of Students Office that helps you in your off-campus housing search, while keeping you connected with campus life.

Inter-Cooperative Council (ICC) Co-Ops 

• Looking for a community-based living experience? Co-ops offer housing by the semester and a totally unique living arrangement just steps from campus.

Internet Resources to Search for Housing

Washtenaw Area Apartment Association listings

MI Live listings

Apartment Ratings- Ann Arbor

Apartment Guide- Ann Arbor

Rent Cafe

Study Spaces on Campus

Campus Libraries:

• Shapiro Undergraduate Library & Shapiro Science Library (aka the UGLI)

  • Study spaces available on each floor, the higher the floor, the quieter the study space. 

• Hatcher Graduate Library

  • Study carrels are available for reservation either weekly or by semester. 

• Art, Architecture & Engineering Library (North Campus)

  • 18 study rooms on the second floor

• The Law Library
  Not only is Michigan’s Law Library one of the coolest buildings on campus, but it’s a great, quiet place to get your work done with their strict no noise policy. 

The University Unions:

• The Willis Ward Lounge, Patio, Reading and Quiet Study Lounge, and the MUG and Tap Room are all available for your use. Check them out.

Study Spaces you can reserve:

• You can reserve study space on campus here.

Study Spaces in the Schools:

Each building and specific school on campus have designated study spaces. As you adjust to campus and get a feel for your class schedule, don’t be afraid to explore the buildings and find your favorite spot. We’ve shared some of our favorites below:

• School of Education

  • The Brandon Center and Study Lounge

• The School of Social Work

  • The basement of the SSW offers students a computing site. Be sure to check their hours as certain times may be restricted to social work students. 

• Ross School of Business

  • The Davidson Winter Garden is a wide and open place to study with a Starbucks for study snacks.

• Atriums in East Hall

  • Both atriums are located on the East side of the Building. The northern one is the Psychology atrium, and the southern one is the Math atrium. Both can be used by students of any major.

• The Ginsberg Center is located at the corner of Hill and East University, just behind the Ross School of Business.

  • It has a microwave anyone can use, as well as lots of study space.