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

What do you do? Two things:


Make an appointment, here, allowing 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.Choose what works best for you! In-person (at the League) or virtual. Seven days a week.
NEW APPOINTMENTS POSTED FRIDAYS AT NOON FOR THE NEXT WEEK.
ResNav Spring/Summer Bios


My. Masters graduate student, Higher Education (Management & Organization). Program Assistant at MaCSS Scholars Program. Hobbies: Book lover, boba tea, flowers, nature walks, and photography.
Kathryn. Senior. Mathematics (major). Math Club MCommunity Group and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Transfer student from Schoolcraft College. Hobbies: dance teacher, animal lover, boba tea, sushi obsession.
Pranavi. Senior. Psychology (major). Pre-Dental Association, UROP, Environmental Awareness. Former UHS employee. Bilingual in Telugu.
Rocco. Senior. Economics (major) / Political Science (minor). Hobbies: hang out with friends, tennis, lift weights, read (esp non-fiction), travel.


Questions regarding the process? Email resourcenavs@umich.edu.

"I just have a quick question."No problem! Send us an email and we'll respond in 24-36 hours.

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.

Summer Online Orientation Sessions for the Health Sciences Scholars Program

This workshop is open to all graduate students seeking guidance on cover letters and resumes for positions beyond tenure track roles. It also meets the needs of those applying for internships, including those applying to the Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program. The process of synthesizing your academic experiences into strong application materials for jobs and internships beyond academia can be challenging but rewarding. This workshop is a hands-on opportunity for graduate students to learn how to effectively develop a resume using the foundation that they have laid with information from their CVs. Additionally, this session will include tips for writing compelling, tailored cover letters and thinking strategically about how these two documents complement each other.
This workshop is designed for master's students, doctoral students, and postdoctoral fellows. For faculty and staff, please contact rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu to see if we can accommodate your attendance.

Brought to you by the University Career Center, in partnership with Rackham Graduate School.

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.

Come Join the Munger Community by attending events hosted by our RA's! Feel free to select and attend as many events as you would like!

Please note the following:

Before you sign-up, please make sure you have secured your supervisor's approval for attendance.
Register for only ONE session.
In this training, you will learn to:

Use the Shared Hiring Philosophy as a guide to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive search
Experience a process framework that supports equitable candidate selection from preparation to onboarding Conduct behavior-based interviewing Create a team-oriented approach to an effective and positive candidate experienceThrough demonstration and hands-on practice, this course will serve as a guide to help you through the experience of being part of a search committee team.

The Research Administration Advisory Council (RAAC) Communications Subcommittee conducts periodic Virtual Networking Sessions, which are geared toward anyone who works, or is interested, in research administration at U-M. Many of the sessions have a specific topic with guests and subject matter experts, and some sessions are meant to serve as open networking opportunities.

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 via Zoom 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: The interview portion will be weighted most heavily as it will be used to validate performance on the other two portions. The final result/score/rating will thus be based on the student’s performance on the interview above all. Rating of performance on the writing or reading portions is secondary.
How is the result calculated?
Students who receive 60% or above will be placed in Arabic 401 and thus placed out of the LSA Language Requirement.
Where can I view my results?
Placement results are posted within 7 business days after taking the test. You will not be notified of your score automatically.
You may view your placements via: Wolverine Access > Student Business > Academic Records > View Placement Exam Results.

Important information about the test
* Please note that only students who are participating in the Spring/Summer orientations are eligible to take the online placement test. If you are an existing UM student, please sign up to take the in-person placement test that is taking place in August.
* 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.
* The test assesses students’ proficiency in Standard Arabic (fuSHa), 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 or 504 are offered ONLY in the Fall semester, and Arabic 102, 202, 402, 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 Arabic program director at, mesarabicprogram@umich.edu

The Ginsberg Center offers multiple workshops to support students and staff who are working with communities through courses, student organizations or independently. Learning in Community (LinC) is an educational workshop and training series focused on supporting those interested in community engagement, social justice, democratic engagement, advocacy, activism and philanthropy. Sessions address one or more of the following areas:


Principles and Practice of Ethical Community Engagement
Democratic Engagement
Leadership for Social Change

In addition to our LinC Workshop Series, groups can also request individual workshops. For more information, or to submit a request for one of the below workshops, please visit our website: https://ginsberg.umich.edu/linc

Register today to tour the Detroit Observatory at the University of Michigan!

This tour covers both the historic building and the addition. Learn about the telescopes, see why the observatory was constructed the way it was, hear about the astronomers who walked its floors in the 19th century — and the discoveries they made — and learn how the addition will ensure the Observatory remains relevant for the future.
This will be a tour of the Detroit Observatory to learn all about the technology, both old and new. If the sky is clear the day of the tour there is a possibility of seeing the sun through the daytime telescope!

This tour is open to U-M Staff & Faculty who consider themselves part of the greater technology community at U-M.Tours take 1 hour and there is a limit of 30 participants per tour.Meeting Spot: The U-M Detroit Observatory is located at 1398 E. Ann Street (at the corner of Ann and Observatory Streets) in Ann Arbor, MI. Please use the entrance to the addition on Observatory Street; the old entrance facing Ann Street is no longer used for entry.Arrival Time: Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour begins.
Website for location and parking details:
https://detroitobservatory.umich.edu/visit/#visiting

Take a few minutes out of your day and learn some stretches and relaxation techniques you can do every day, to help you feel better and to reduce stress.

International Coffee Hour is a great opportunity to meet new people from around the world! The event is open to all members of the U-M community, including international and U.S. students, scholars, faculty, staff and their partners.

Required alcohol and other drug education for Panhellenic sorority members.

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) offers a monthly orientation session for new and incoming postdocs. Orientation includes information about the role of postdocs, working with your PI or supervisor, relevant campus resources, employee benefits, and membership in the U-M Postdoctoral Association (UMPDA).

Join a summer Cook Scholars Q&A session with the Resource Navigators (ResNavs are peer mentors). Come with questions or we’ll have advice to share, as you get ready to arrive in Ann Arbor. We can also help with Canvas logins. Students, parents, and support people welcome.

Are you interested in learning how to effectively connect with colleagues and prospective employers? If so, this integrative workshop will help you develop a strong pitch that can be used in networking opportunities.
Come and learn about the process of networking, develop and practice your pitch, and understand University Career Center networking and career development resources.


Brought to you by the University Career Center in partnership with Rackham Graduate School.

This is a zoom training that covers the fundamentals of Business Objects and the steps to navigate in Business Objects to perform basic, intermediate and advanced tasks in BO. Please bring your own laptop and power adapter.
Please Note: There is a minimum of 10 registrations for each class (you can find the number of seats available out of 40). If the minimum number of seats is not reached we will email you in advance.

Join us for an exciting 90-minute tour of the iconic Michigan Stadium, concluding at the Crisler Center! Discover the state-of-the-art technology that powers the stadium, and enjoy a Q&A session along with great photo opportunities.


Dates & Times:
Thursday, July 10 10:00 AM
Thursday, July 10 2:00 PM
Each tour will be approximately 90 minutes, highlighting technology use, with time for questions and photos
Group size 25 or less
Arrive 15 minutes early - late arrivals will not be able to enter
Meeting spot: Jack Roth Stadium Club entrance (east side of stadium)
Attendees are encouraged to take a bus to local bus stop on Kipke Drive (near Crisler Center); some parking available in nearby lots
o Parking map https://mgoblue.com/documents/2017/6/20/fbl_parking_map.pdf
o Bus route
Tour leaders: Jerry Wood, Associate Athletic Director of Information Technology and Clark Smith, ITS Infrastructure Project Manager Lead

Toward the end of your Orientation visit, stop by the Michigan Union IdeaHub for a Cook Scholars Meet & Greet with ice cream and refreshments. This is open to Cook Scholars students, families, and support people who come with you to in-person Orientation.

Meet & Greets are scheduled for a Thursday, Friday, and Saturday throughout the Orientation calendar for your planning convenience. Not able to make one? No worries! You will also be able to meet the cohort through the summer "Ready? Set..." engagement experience on Canvas. You can meet a Resource Navigator at any time to begin your campus networking. We'll also have a couple of Zoom webinars over the summer months for you to hop on and ask questions.

Welcome to Michigan. Go Cook Scholars! Go Blue!

Gamifying Points: 100

Join CGIS Advisor, Juliana Mesa, to ask questions about the CGIS Spanish-taught Winter 2026 program offerings, the application process and timeline, academics, finances and other important considerations.
These sessions are designed for students to ask questions. There will be no presentation.
CGIS Spanish-taught Winter 2026 program offerings:
- Advanced Spanish in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Advanced Spanish and Culture in Granada, Spain
- Advanced Spanish and Culture in Madrid, Spain
- Liberal Arts in Santiago, Chile

Already know the benefits of physical activity, but don’t know how to make it a routine? We can help with ideas and recommendations.

Negotiation is something that many people feel unprepared for, especially during the job search process. We'll talk through the steps involved in salary negotiation, as well as negotiation tips that can be utilized in other contexts. Bring your questions, as there will be plenty of time for questions and answers.
This event is intended to be interactive and therefore a recording will not be available.


Brought to you by the University Career Center in partnership with Rackham Graduate School.

Want to learn more about how pursuing a minor or a dual degree works with the BBA degree? Incoming students may attend this session to hear more about how BBA students explore, plan for and pursue other academic areas of interest beyond business during their time at UM

The Office of National Scholarships and Fellowships would like to invite you to virtual kick-off sessions for ONSF-supported programs! These introductory sessions will provide basic information about programs such as our UK Scholarships. These sessions are open to students of all years and there will be time for questions after each presentation.

Please sign up and feel free to contact onsf.info@umich.edu if you have any questions!

Our Continuous Improvement Foundations course is a beginner-friendly training that teaches you the basics of how to make things better at work. In this class, we'll show you why it's important to really understand why problems happen, why guessing can be risky, and how to pinpoint the things that will make a big difference when you're trying to improve your work.


We use real stories, small group activities, and group discussions to help you see how these ideas can be used every day.

*Please bring an issue or a work process that you want to make better. During the course, you will have a chance to use what you’re learning to tackle your specific issue.

After the course, you will know how to:


Explain what 'value' means and understand it from the perspective of whoever is receiving your service or product
Recognize the 8 types of unnecessary activities or 'waste' and get good at noticing them when they happen
Realize why it's important to go right to where the problem happens and ask open questions to get more information
Understand the four-step method of Plan-Do-Check-Adjust, which is a tested way to solve problems
Learn how Organizational Excellence can support you and your team

Session length: 2.5 hours

This group advising session is for applicants who

have already narrowed down to Comillas as their top choiceare planning to submit an application to study abroad at Comillas in WN26
If you are still comparing or exploring options, you may benefit more from meeting with an IPE peer advisor or scheduling a 1:1 advising appointment with the Comillas Advisor.

Want to learn how to leverage U-M’s AI tools to streamline your workflows, solve unique problems, and more? Then ‘Make a Maizey’ with the ITS Emerging Technology team! This dynamic workshop will teach you how to create Maizey - an AI tool that leverages U-M GPT to analyze your own content from Google Drive, Dropbox, or website URLs, to pull out key insights, reveal patterns, and deepen your understanding of your data with AI.
U-M staff, faculty, instructors, and all other interested parties are welcome to attend–bring a laptop to work from, and also enjoy some food and fun swag!

**If you cannot make any of the dates but would like to host a Make A Maizey workshop for your unit, please email us at makeamaizey@umich.edu**

Join us for an informative webinar exploring key professional organizations that empower research administrators, including the Society of Research Administrators International (SRAI) and the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA). Discover how these organizations can elevate your career and expand your professional network.

Presenters: Heather Offhaus, Office of Research U-M Medical School and Melissa Karby, U-M Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR)

Audience: Research administrators at all career stages, individuals looking to grow their professional network in the research administration community, and professionals interested in expanding their research administration knowledge.

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.

Building a network and connecting with others is critical to your professional development in graduate school and job/internship searches. Join this discussion to learn strategies for building your network (including tips on using LinkedIn and the University Career Alumni Network) and how to leverage this network for career exploration and job/internship searching. There will be plenty of time for your questions!
This event is intended to be interactive, and therefore a recording will not be available.

Brought to you by the University Career Center in partnership with Rackham Graduate School.

Join us for Empowering Teams 101 where we help you and your team work smarter and achieve more together. Whether joining a team for the first time or you've been collaborating with your group for a while, this 2-hour workshop is tailored to empower you and your colleagues.

In this session, we take you through the core principles of the Empowering Teams 101 approach, broken down into five straightforward areas (Metrics, Visual Board, Team Huddles, Experiments to Learn and Innovate (ELI), and Leadership Walks). These principles will guide you in enhancing team efficiency and the quality of your work. You'll get the chance to take a step back, consider how these elements apply to your team, and exchange insights with other participants on the same journey.

This workshop is ideal for those who are already part of a campus team applying the Empowering Teams 101 strategies.Still, we warmly welcome anyone keen to learn and possibly adopt these methods in the future. Join us to unlock your team's full potential with simple, effective strategies that make working together even better.
Learn more about Organizational Excellence by visiting https://organizationalexcellence.umich.edu

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.

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.**

Sometimes, procrastination is a lot more complicated than people think. Explore reasons behind procrastination and the underlying thoughts and beliefs associated with this common behavior. Identify your own reasons for putting off tasks, learn and practice tools to create realistic goals, manage time better, and reduce procrastination to increase productivity.

Hosted by Rackham’s embedded University Career Center career counselors, the topic for this session is resumes. In particular, what are some strategies for writing the all-important bullet point? In an interactive discussion with examples and opportunities to workshop your own resume, we will work on framing your experiences as effectively as possible.
This event is intended to be interactive and therefore a recording will not be available.

Attention support staff and advanced users: Join us for an in-depth exploration of the AV technology in the new Leinweber building. This advanced session will offer a look at the capabilities across multiple spaces, including the new 200-person divisible room, the event space, classrooms, and conference rooms. The session will begin in room 1125 and include walking to a variety of spaces in the building.
Will include demonstration and discussion of:
In-room controls, lecture recording, and Zoom streaming
Presenting from one device on two projectors using the room's snapshot feature
Collaborative Student TV usage and broadcasting to other in-room displays
Support and troubleshooting

This professional development workshop provides master’s students with tailored guidance on preparing for life during and after graduate school. Participants will reflect on career goals, learn how to articulate their skills for different industries, and receive tips on résumés, job searching, and leveraging Rackham and alumni resources.

Join individuals from Student Accessibility and Accommodation Services at the University of Michigan, both from the accommodation and academic support sides of the division, to learn about strategies and resources to get reasonable accommodations, support your executive functioning, communicate with your faculty, and otherwise thrive in graduate school as someone who has ADHD or is otherwise neurodiverse. Even if you're not formally diagnosed but suspect you have ADHD or are neurodiverse, you are welcome to join this session and learn from the expertise presented.

Walk your way to better health
Walking may not seem like much, but done on a regular basis, this mode of exercise can keep you going for a lifetime.

Learn what types of financial aid and scholarships are available from Rackham and how they may impact your financial aid during graduate school.

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 University of Michigan master's students. For faculty, staff, Ph.D. students, and postdoctoral fellows, please contact rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu to see if we can accommodate your attendance.

Learn what types of financial aid and scholarships are available from Rackham and how they may impact your financial aid during graduate school.

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 University of Michigan Ph.D. students. For faculty, staff, master’s students, and postdoctoral fellows, please contact rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu to see if we can accommodate your attendance.

As you may know, filing taxes as a graduate student isn't always as straightforward as we would hope.
In this virtual event, Ed Jennings, the tax director at the University of Michigan, will walk us through how to prepare for tax season. This session is geared toward domestic students.
You will have the opportunity to ask questions throughout the presentation.


Those who register will receive a copy of the slides and the recording. However, the recording takes a few weeks to process.