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Engendering Respectful Communities (ERC) is a one session workshop that engages graduate students in meaningful dialogue about various forms of sexual misconduct they may encounter in both professional and social spaces, and provides resources for intervention or support in such circumstances.
The primary goal of the workshop is to address complexities experienced by graduate students as they engage in bystander intervention, so that participants gain an increase in awareness of barriers to action and familiarity with strategic planning to overcome them. The workshop also introduces participants to on-campus resources and provides knowledge on how sexual misconduct can unfold in graduate-specific settings.
The ERC workshop uses small-group circles intended to promote active reflection and space to build community. The procedure of circles is introduced at the beginning of the workshop in order to help participants get used to the process, which they do through a circle for introductions and value-sharing for the workshop space. These circles depict various, realistic scenarios related to sexual misconduct within the graduate community. The circle process allows circle members to process the monologues, reflect on complexities with identity and power dynamics within them, name potential barriers to intervention, and think of various ways in which they might respond if faced with similar situations. The circles provide a way to foster collective building of ideas, where participants learn from one another and all input is equally valued. Participants are encouraged to share but can always pass if desired, creating an environment where participation is open but not forced. Due to the participatory nature of the workshop, if you are to arrive more than 20 minutes late, we will ask you to re-register for another workshop session.
If you have any questions about or concerns with taking this workshop, or are in need of an exemption, please contact jhippe@umich.edu or fill out this form. We know some students come to campus having already experienced harm. If you have circumstances that make completing this course challenging, please reach out to the GROWE team. SAPAC GROWE provides exemptions to the ERC workshop (where requirements are set in place) on a case by case basis. The Program Manager will communicate with students requesting exemptions via email and/or meet with students via zoom meetings to discuss their need for exemptions and provide any relevant and necessary resources.

Come help us during normal operating hours; as well as, unload our weekly Food Gatherers deliveries and stock our shelves!
If you are outside the U-M community, please reach out to maize.blue.cupboard@umich.edu to sign up.

Welcome! This form is for GSIs signing up for synchronous Practice Teaching (PT) sessions as part of their Fall 2026 GSI Teaching Orientation (GSITO).
What Happens During a PT SessionGSIs and trained facilitators will join each PT session using Zoom information you can retrieve upon completing your registration. Once you join the session, we will assign everyone to small groups using Zoom breakouts. You will remain in your Zoom breakout room with a group of GSIs and a trained facilitator for the rest of the PT session. GSIs will take turns delivering their prepared ten-minute lessons and receiving feedback from their peers and the facilitator.
While delivering your lesson, you can screen share any slides, images, etc., that you plan to use as part of your lesson. You can also use the Zoom features whiteboard, chat, and reactions. However, Zoom polling and breakouts will not be available for you to use during your practice lesson. You are also welcome to use third-party online tools to help make your lesson engaging or interactive if you wish.
How to Prepare for a PT Session GSIs will prepare a ten-minute lesson before attending their PT session. Module 11 of the Fall 2026 GSITO Canvas course provides information about preparing your lesson. If you are accessing this form before the Fall GSITO Canvas course has launched, note that you can access more information about preparing your lesson once the orientation begins.
Additionally, you may want to have something readily accessible for note-taking during your session while participating in others' practice lessons to jot down potential feedback or for writing down your own notes based on the feedback you yourself receive on your lesson from the group. In the Fall 2026 Canvas Course, we will provide feedback prompts you can utilize during your session.
Attendance TrackingThe Zoom session will NOT be recorded, but we will track attendance at each PT session and share your attendance with the appropriate parties in your department.
If you have any questions please contact crlt.gsito@umich.edu.

Please sign up here to attend Center for Campus Involvement's New Organization Orientation. This session is required for any student who wishes to start a new organization.

Attend drop-in advising hours to chat with a Peer Advisor about studying abroad, first steps, questions, and concerns!
Peer Advisors can answer questions about:

Application process Finding the right program Navigating the CGIS website and M-CompassTheir personal experienceBudgeting abroadPurchasing flightsand more!

Graduate students! Make an impact and hone your skills through an action-based leadership experience! Golub Capital Nonprofit Board Fellows serve on impactful nonprofit boards while leading a curated project and building community with other mission-driven leaders.
Eligibility: This program is only open to U-M graduate students who are not graduating before May 2027. Students of any discipline are welcome to register for any session (e.g., a Ford student may register for the Ross session).
You must attend an info session to receive application information. If you are unavailable for all of the following sessions, request the recording here.

Do you wonder how AI impacts the integrity of your research data? Are you concerned about hidden biases within automated tools? This workshop introduces algorithmic awareness as a vital skill for modern scholars. You will examine case studies like the COMPAS system to understand how code reinforces social inequality. We provide specific tools to help you identify factual errors and AI "hallucinations" in your output. Participants learn to value human perspectives over machine-generated summaries to ensure inclusive research practices. This session serves incoming graduate students looking to build an ethical foundation for their academic careers.


Please note: This workshop is designed with master's students in mind. If you have any questions, please contact rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu.

Meeting with representative stakeholders of all four councils and to the Fraternity & Sorority Life Office!

Talk to us. We can help. Resource Navigators are students who provide personalize pathways to the spaces, places, and people at Michigan you need!

Choose what works best for you! In-person (at the League) or virtual. Seven days a week.

What do you do?Make an appointment.Allow two hours before the appointment, so that we can research what you need. Complete the quick Intake Form (embedded) with what you'd like to know.NEW APPOINTMENTS POSTED FRIDAYS AT NOON FOR THE NEXT WEEK.


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The International Center's Summer Orientation workshop presentations are designed for new international students admitted for Fall 2026. These workshops are presented by staff from various University departments. You may register for as many workshops as you are interested in.
All workshops are listed in Michigan's time zone: Eastern Daylight Time.
This year, some workshops will be presented virtually, and while others will be in-person. Be sure to note this when registering for sessions of interest to you.
Most virtual presentations will be recorded and recordings will be available on the International Center Summer Orientation 2026 Canvas site.

This Prague Group Advising session is for students applying to study abroad in Winter 2027. We recommend attending sessions earlier in the summer if possible.
If you are still comparing or exploring options, you may benefit from meeting with an IPE peer advisor or scheduling a 1:1 appointment with the Prague Advisor.
(Set up a 1:1 appointment through this link: https://calendly.com/tlenze-umich.)

The International Center and the Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) are excited to host new international students for an Ice Cream Social!
This is a great opportunity to meet other new international students, enjoy an ice cream sundae and play some fun outdoor games!
If there is rain, location will be moved to Student Activities Building lobby.

Welcome to the Arabic Placement Test
About the test
The test takes approximately three hours in length, and it is composed of three portions:
a. The writing portion is completed on paper and it is worth a total of 100 points.
b. The reading portion is completed online through Canvas site, and it is worth a total of 48 points.
c. Right after finishing with the reading portion, each student will have a follow-up interview with a proctor. The interviews last approximately 15 minutes and it is worth a total of 20 points.
Important:
a. Students who receive 60% or above will be placed in Arabic 401 and thus placed out of the LSA Language Requirement.
b. Students who are not able to write in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) do not need to take the placement test and they will be advised to enroll in Arabic 101.
Where can I view my results?
a. Placement results are posted within 7 business days after the test.
b. You will not be notified of your score automatically.
c. You may view your placements via: Wolverine Access > Student Business > Academic Records > View Placement Exam Results.

Important information about the test
* Placements are valid for only one year. If you fail to register in the course that you are placed in, you will be required to retake the test.
* Retaking the placement test is only permitted after the placement results expire.
* Students who are currently taking an Arabic course will not be allowed to take the placement test.
* Students who took or are currently enrolled in an Arabic course are not eligible to take the Arabic placement test. They should register for the next course level.
* The test assesses students’ proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), NOT colloquial Arabic.
* If you speak an Arabic dialect but you do not know how to read or write or have little knowledge, feel free to register in Arabic 101.
* Students who know some Arabic because they came from an Arabic-speaking household or have studied Arabic before, must take the Arabic proficiency test in order to determine their placement.
* Students who have taken Arabic at other institutions and wish to continue their Arabic study at UM must take the placement test to determine their level. Credits for Arabic study undertaken at another institution prior to joining UM or in a summer program while attending UM, transfer in as generic departmental credits and students must take the placement test to determine credit equivalencies to UM courses.
* If you place in or beyond the 401 level, you will have satisfied the LSA language requirement.
* Students are encouraged to take a placement test as early as possible in their studies in order to determine the level they should enroll in, or if they test out of the language requirement. This is extremely important to avoid delays in graduation and complications with placement.
* Arabic 101, 201, 401, 501 are offered ONLY in the Fall semester, and Arabic 102, 202, 402, 504, 511 are ONLY offered in the Winter semester.
* Arabic 103 (the equivalent of Arabic 101 & 102, combined) AND Arabic 203 (the equivalent of Arabic 201 & 202, combined) are offered in the Spring-Summer terms.

UM’s Arabic curriculum is a dual register curriculum in which students learn to speak and understand the Levantine dialect (the dialect of Jordan, Syria, Palestine and Lebanon) in addition to developing the four language skills of formal Arabic (fuSHa).

If you have questions regarding the placement test, please contact the program director at, mesarabicprogram@umich.edu.

Are you a student or professional staff in a helping role seeking to enhance your communication skills? Join Wolverine Wellness for Compassionate Conversations, a workshop rooted in Motivational Interviewing principles and designed to help you build a toolbox for more impactful and caring conversations.

In today’s higher education environment, empathic fatigue and burnout can be a challenge for those dedicated to supporting others. This workshop will empower you to engage in meaningful interactions that foster genuine connection while safeguarding your own well-being.

Through this interactive and reflective session, you will learn how to:


- Extend compassion to yourself so that you can fully offer it to others
- Hone your active listening skills
- Apply motivational interviewing skills to support agency and encourage positive change
- Maintain emotional balance and resilience in your role.

Whatever your role on campus, this workshop will provide you with invaluable conversation skills to enhance both your personal and professional interactions. Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in yourself and the students you serve!

Do you spend hours searching for reliable academic sources? Do you need new tools to manage your research projects effectively? This workshop demonstrates why the University of Michigan Library offers superior results compared to standard web searches. Participants will learn advanced research strategies to save time and improve the quality of their work. We will also explore digital productivity tools designed to organize your bibliography and data.


This workshop is open exclusively to master’s students at the University of Michigan. If you have any questions, please reach out to rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu.

RCRS Workshop B: Acquisition, management, ownership, and sharing of data; Avoiding research misconduct.
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time. If you arrive late for any reason, you will not be allowed to attend the workshop.
Bring your Mcard. Your card will be swiped at the end of the session through a card reader to record your attendance. If you don't have your Mcard swiped, you will have to attend another session of this workshop.
If you cannot attend this workshop, please drop your registration and register for another option.

**Please note: Masco Commons, including the kitchen and lounge areas, are for faculty use only.

As a spouse or partner of an international student at the University of Michigan, you may be wondering how to adjust to living in the U.S., and in Ann Arbor. Attend this event series to learn about some of the possibilities and to meet other spouses and partners of international students!
All events will be led by the Michigan Language Center (MLC) in partnership with the U-M International Center.
This series is being offered as part of International Orientation; however, registration is open to continuing students, as well.

The American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid blended learning course will help prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants as well as prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies. Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid valid for two years.

This is a blended learning course that requires roughly 4 hours of online work prior to the first day of the course.

**There is no fee for current Michigan Recreation employees. The fee for community members, faculty, staff, or students who are not employed by the Michigan Recreation Dept. is $90. You can use the link here to complete payment.**

RCRS C: Personal, professional, and financial conflicts of interest; supervisory and mentoring relationships and responsibilities; responsibilities of collaborative research.


Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time. If you arrive late for any reason, you will not be admitted. Similarly, if you leave early, you will not receive credit for your attendance.
**Bring your Mcard.** Your card will be swiped through a card reader to record your attendance at the end of the workshop. If you don't have your card swiped, you will have to attend another session of this workshop.
If you cannot attend this workshop, please drop your registration as soon as possible so that a waitlisted student may be able to attend.
**Please note: Masco Commons, including the kitchen and lounge areas, are for faculty use only.

RCRS D: Ethics


Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time. If you arrive late for any reason, you will not be admitted. Similarly, if you leave early, you will not receive credit for your attendance.
**Bring your Mcard.** Your card will be swiped through a card reader to record your attendance at the end of the workshop. If you don't have your card swiped, you will have to attend another session of this workshop.
If you cannot attend this workshop, please drop your registration as soon as possible so that a waitlisted student may be able to attend.
**Please note: Masco Commons, including the kitchen and lounge areas, are for faculty use only.

Join the OGPS International Student Mixer to help welcome international students in the incoming PIBS cohort. During this event there will be social activities, games and food. We look forward to fostering connections between international students at all stages of the graduate school journey.

Join CGIS Advisor, Joy Richardson, and Sant'Anna Institute staff to learn more about the CGIS: Humanities and Social Sciences in Sorrento (Italy) program, the application process, the academics, and life in Sorrento.
Please note that all sessions will be virtual over Zoom. Each session will contain the same info, so students have the option to choose any one.
To learn more, visit the M-Compass brochure:https://mcompass.umich.edu/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=12125 and the Sant'Anna Institute website: https://www.santannainstitute.com/.

Join us for a workshop on introductory Chinese decorative knotting. We'll learn to tie the double coin knot, cloverleaf knot, and double connection knot (time permitting). This workshop is open to all U-M staff and faculty. No experience is required and all materials will be provided.

Ready to enhance your courses and simplify your teaching workflow? This comprehensive workshop series equips U-M faculty with the practical tech skills needed for the modern semester. Across this track, you will dive into interactive classroom tools (Poll Everywhere, Ed Discussions), advanced grading and lab platforms (PrairieLearn, Vocareum), and critical digital accessibility strategies (Grackle, Siteimprove).
Additionally, a dedicated GenAI pathway will guide you from AI basics to advanced prompt engineering using U-M’s custom tools, including U-M GPT, Maizey, and NotebookLM. Join us for individual sessions or the entire series to build a more engaging, inclusive, and tech-forward classroom.

Hello Incoming Engineering Graduate Students,

The Office of the Associate Dean for Graduate and Professional Education (ADGPE) will host our Welcome Session on Friday, August 28th from 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Eastern Standard Time with the College of Engineering Dean Mingyan Liu and Associate Dean of Graduate and Professional Education, Krista Wigginton. We will have an in-person option with limited spots and a virtual stream option!
We also invite you to complete the Graduate Student Resource Needs Survey for New College of Engineering Graduate Students. Your feedback will help the Office of the Associate Dean for Graduate & Professional Education (ADGPE) better understand what incoming graduate students need and where we can improve our support.
The survey takes approximately 15 minutes, and all responses are anonymous and confidential.
Most importantly, this is an opportunity to tell us what you need. Whether it is academic support, professional development, community building, navigating graduate school, or something we have not yet considered, we want to hear from you.
[Complete the Graduate Student Resource Needs Survey]
Due Monday, October 5th, 2025
Thank you for helping us build a stronger and more supportive graduate student experience for you and your peers.
Best,
Office of the Associate Dean for Graduate & Professional Education (ADGPE)
College of Engineering

Welcome to Rackham Graduate School!Fall Welcome 2026 is an exciting afternoon designed to officially welcome newly admitted graduate students to Rackham and the University of Michigan community.The event begins with a formal Ceremony in Rackham Auditorium featuring remarks from Dean Mike Solomon and student leaders. Immediately following, students are invited to explore the Info Fair throughout the Rackham building, where over 40 campus partners and student organizations will share resources and opportunities to support academic, professional, and personal success.Simultaneously, students may attend the Student Organization Event, featuring music and refreshments, providing a fun opportunity to meet peers and get involved on campus.Fall Welcome serves as the official launch of the graduate experience at Rackham, connecting students with community, resources, and opportunities from day one.We want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote your full participation in this event, please follow the registration link to indicate your accommodation requirements. Please let us know as soon as possible in order to have adequate time, preferably one week, to arrange for your requested accommodations or an effective alternative.

RCRS Workshop A: Appropriate citation of sources and avoiding plagiarism; authorship and publication practices and responsibilities.

Join us as we celebrate international students and scholars with birthdays in [May, June, July, OR August]! We'll enjoy cake, coffee, and tea, and we encourage you to bring your friends together to celebrate your birthday! Meet us at the Student Activities Building courtyard located at 515 E Jefferson Street in Ann Arbor. In case of inclement weather, we will meet indoors in the atrium in the same building. Please register in advance so we can plan how much food to order.

This event is an opportunity for incoming first-generation college students (first-year and transfer) and their parents, families, and guests to learn more about the First-Gen Gateway and first-generation programming throughout the year. This event is for incoming students and the people who students refer to as their supportive community. It is not limited to parents or guardians. Families and supportive community members will learn more about campus resources and tips to support their students, and students will meet other first-generation college students to ask questions, share experiences and build relationships.

Join us for boba, ice cream, a live DJ, and a photo booth at the Rackham Student Organizations Fall Welcome Event! Connect with fellow graduate students and discover what our campus communities have to offer. Participating groups include the Rackham Student Government (RSG), Graduate Rackham International (GRIN), Students of Color of Rackham (SCOR), and Researchers Expanding Lay-Audience Teaching and Engagement (RELATE). We can't wait to kick off the new academic year with you!

The Environmental Humanities Workshop RIW are kicking off our programming for the year with an afternoon of poetry at the Huron River. We will meet at Lowertown Cafe (1031 Broadway St, Ann Arbor, MI 48105) and walk over together. Bring your favourite ‘environmental’ poetry, whether that is poetry that makes you feel connected to the land, eco-apocalyptic poetry, pastoral musings, or anything else. There will also be the option to go kayaking in the river afterwards!