Sessions For: Rackham Graduate School

Join RMF & MSI Connect for a World Cup Watch Party! Come cheer on your favorite team, enjoy free food, and watch the game on the big screen. Whether you're a devoted soccer fan or just looking to have a fun time, we hope to see you there!

GradSchool 101 is designed to provide graduate and professional students with key information, resources, and guidance to support their experience at the Rackham Graduate School.

Join us to learn about the types of financial aid and scholarship opportunities available through Rackham, as well as how these awards may impact your overall financial aid during graduate school.

In this program, you will learn more about the work of the Graduate Student and Program Consultation Services Office, including resources for addressing concerns and conflicts that may arise while in graduate school and information about the Rackham Graduate Student Emergency Fund.

This workshop is designed for Ph.D. students, please visit our event listing page for more!

GradSchool 101 is designed to provide graduate and professional students with key information, resources, and guidance to support their experience at the Rackham Graduate School.
Join us to learn about the types of financial aid and scholarship opportunities available through Rackham, as well as how these awards may impact your overall financial aid during graduate school.

In this program, you will learn more about the work of the Graduate Student and Program Consultation Services Office, including resources for addressing concerns and conflicts that may arise while in graduate school and information about the Rackham Graduate Student Emergency Fund.

This workshop is designed for Master's Students, please visit our event listing page for more!

Do you want to learn the unwritten rules of the university? Are you searching for the hidden maps to funding and professional success? This workshop helps you solve the puzzle of the hidden curriculum within the university landscape. We provide the tools to navigate the complex systems of funding and campus culture. You will gain the skills needed to build your own path to academic achievement.


This session supports master’s students. Please email rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu with any questions.

Graduate school is about more than just your research; it is about navigating the complex environments of the lab, the classroom, and the campus as a whole person. This interactive workshop invites Rackham graduate students to examine how their unique personal journeys and professional roles influence their academic well-being. Participants will connect with peers to share strategies for building supportive networks, preventing burnout, and effectively advocating for themselves in their departments and research spaces.

If you have any questions, please contact rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu.

Ready to feel more confident about your finances?Get practical strategies for prioritizing debt when everything feels urgent, including college costs and student loans, paying off credit cards, and more.
Heather’s sessions are relaxed, friendly, and focused on practical needs for graduate students. Come with questions—leave feeling confident! Don’t miss the chance to improve your financial well-being!
Ready to keep building your graduate school toolkit? Visit the Grad School 101 Canvas Portal to explore more workshops, resources, and practical guidance designed to help you thrive during graduate school.
If you have any questions, please contact rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu.

Rackham Graduate School is excited to announce a new opportunity to gain practical skills for engaging across differences within our research and professional communities, including real-world examples from U-M alumni.
The Research Leadership in a Global Context certificate program is an eight-week professional development program that prepares graduate students and postdoctoral scholars to lead research with clarity, confidence, and cultural awareness. Designed for scholars working in increasingly global, interdisciplinary, and collaborative environments, the program integrates leadership development, intercultural understanding, project management, and ethical research practices.
Participants build concrete skills for leading teams, navigating complex research settings, and preparing for diverse career paths within and beyond academia. By pairing weekly workshops with peer feedback groups and individualized feedback through the Cultural Intelligence (CQ) framework and the Michigan Model of Leadership (MMoL), the certificate creates a supportive environment for reflection, growth, and practical skill-building.
Learning Objectives:
Leadership: Cultivate the ability to lead research with effective communication and strategic decision-making.Career Management: Develop personalized career strategies as graduate scholars to prepare for professional paths both within and beyond academia.Social Responsibility: Build knowledge and critical thinking skills to address local, national, and global challenges in research and professional environments.Intercultural Understanding: Enhance cross-cultural collaboration skills by understanding and respecting cultural differences in your scholarship, including research, teaching, and service.Engaging Across Differences: Foster research environments that recognize and thoughtfully engage multiple viewpoints.
Please note: You are required to attend an information session to apply for the Research Leadership in a Global Context certificate program.


Reach out to rackhamcert@umich.edu with any questions regarding the certificate. Please contact with rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu with any registration questions.

If you’ll work on campus, start an internship, or have a part-time job, you’ll likely fill out withholding forms when you’re hired. These forms tell your employer how much federal/state income tax to take out of each paycheck. Withholding forms are important:
Too little withheld means you could owe money at tax time (and nobody wants a “welcome to adulthood” bill).
Too much withheld means you might get a refund, but it also means you lent the government money all year.
Learning the basics now helps you choose sensible withholding settings and adjust early—before it becomes a problem.
This virtual session will break down income taxes from withholding through basic filing information so that you can ensure accurate withholding now before end of the year surprises.

Ready to keep building your graduate school toolkit? Visit the Grad School 101 Canvas Portal to explore more workshops, resources, and practical guidance designed to help you thrive during graduate school.

If you have any questions, please contact rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu.

This workshop will explore the foundations of culturally competent communication. By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Navigate differences in valuesStrengthen their ability to communicate with lab mates from various backgroundsUnderstand communication style differencesFoster inclusive dialogue in the lab

Are you a Rackham student interested in becoming a Gupta Values Scholar and taking part in an unforgettable weekend in Washington, D.C.? Join us for an interactive application workshop to learn more about the program and help you submit a standout application!
Hear from scholarship reviewers, past scholars, and the program's visionaries and donors, Margaret and Shashi Gupta with the Gupta Family Foundation. Learn what it means to be a Gupta Values Scholar, get insider tips for your application, and explore the highlights of the D.C. weekend. This virtual session offers everything you need to know and a chance to get your questions answered.

The MICDE PhD Student Seminar Series showcases the research of students in the Ph.D. in Scientific Computing. Lunch will be served. These events are open to the public, but we request that all who plan to attend register in advance. Planned sessions will be canceled if no one signs up to present.

If you have any questions, please email micde-phd@umich.edu.

When was the last time you checked your credit report?Whether you’re building your financial knowledge or improving your existing skills, these sessions will help you gain confidence and practical advice to manage your finances effectively.
Ready to keep building your graduate school toolkit? Visit the Grad School 101 Canvas Portal to explore more workshops, resources, and practical guidance designed to help you thrive during graduate school.
If you have any questions, please contact rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu.

This workshop provides a brief introduction to all things Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)! Learn about CAPS services, staff, and outreach efforts on campus to promote mental health and overall wellness. This workshop also provides information on when to seek services at CAPS and how to set up an initial consultation with a CAPS counselor.

Have you ever succeeded at an academic task even though you were convinced that you wouldn't do well? Do you dread others evaluating your work or avoid opportunities for critical feedback? Do you have trouble accepting praise or acknowledging your accomplishments? Do you worry about being exposed as an academic fraud? Have you ever questioned whether you belong at Michigan? Thoughts such as these are hallmarks of impostor thinking and are more common among graduate students than you realize. However, they don't have to overshadow your academic and professional journey.
Join us for this interactive workshop, during which we will share insights from impostorism scholarship and provide research-based strategies for combating your impostor thoughts and feelings.
By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
Define impostorism and highlight the variety of ways individuals and groups are most impacted.Discuss individual, system, and institution level factors that contribute to impostorism.Recognize maladaptive thought patterns and coping strategies that exacerbate impostor experiences.Access tools and strategies to help interrupt your impostor cycle (all participants will receive a digital strategies workbook).

This workshop is intended for Master's students. If you have any questions, please contact rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu

Build a budget that works for your student and future life. Learn or update strategies to create a budget, how to prioritize debt payoff, save for emergencies, and retirement.
Heather Moore, Ph.D., assistant director of Financial Education and Engagement, will help you get started or fine-tune an existing budget.
Ready to keep building your graduate school toolkit? Visit the Grad School 101 Canvas Portal to explore more workshops, resources, and practical guidance designed to help you thrive during graduate school.


If you have any questions, please contact rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu.

Have you ever succeeded at an academic task even though you were convinced that you wouldn't do well? Do you dread others evaluating your work or avoid opportunities for critical feedback? Do you have trouble accepting praise or acknowledging your accomplishments? Do you worry about being exposed as an academic fraud? Have you ever questioned whether you belong at Michigan? Thoughts such as these are hallmarks of impostor thinking and are more common among graduate students than you realize. However, they don't have to overshadow your academic and professional journey.

Join us for this interactive, two-hour workshop, during which we will share insights from impostorism scholarship and provide research-based strategies for combating your impostor thoughts and feelings.

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

Define impostorism and highlight the variety of ways individuals and groups are most impacted.Discuss individual, system, and institution level factors that contribute to impostorism.Recognize maladaptive thought patterns and coping strategies that exacerbate impostor experiences.Access tools and strategies to help interrupt your impostor cycle (all participants will receive a digital strategies workbook).

This workshop is designed for doctoral students. Please reach out to rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu with any questions.

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.

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.

Do you want to learn the unwritten rules of the university? Are you searching for the hidden maps to funding and professional success? This workshop helps you solve the puzzle of the hidden curriculum within the university landscape. We provide the tools to navigate the complex systems of funding and campus culture. You will gain the skills needed to build your own path to academic achievement. This session supports doctoral students and postdocs.


If you have any questions, please email rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu.

The graduate school offers a series of meetings designed to orient faculty members who have recently taken on the role of chairing a department/program or directing the graduate program in their department/program. These sessions, hosted by Rackham associate deans, focus on various aspects of your role. We provide opportunities to discuss and learn how you can partner with Rackham and what Rackham resources you can rely on while carrying out the work of your role.

These sessions will provide an overview of the application process, expected time commitment, and compensation associated with serving as a 2027 King Talks speaker.Interested individuals only need to attend one session.

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.


This workshop is designed with doctoral students and postdocs in mind. If you have any questions, please contact rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu.

Rackham program staff and faculty are invited to attend the Rackham Merit Fellowship (RMF) Information Session with the PACE team. During this virtual meeting we will discuss the goals of the RMF program, how to assess eligibility and evaluate for the RMF criteria, review the award process including the new application for RMF allocations, and answer any questions you have about the administration of the fellowship. Whether or not you attend the information session, we encourage you to visit our website or contact the PACE team (rackham-pace@umich.edu or 734-615-5670) with any questions. Zoom meeting details will be provided after registration.