Sessions For: Student Life

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.

For many soon-to-graduate Ph.D. students, coordinating a dual job search—applying both to academic and non-academic jobs—becomes a reasonable way to expand your options. In this workshop, we will discuss concrete ways to time, strategize, and optimize the tandem job search, seeking to maximize bang for your buck throughout these two intense, labor-intensive processes.


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

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.

ATTENTION: Sign up for Group Advising only if you meet the following requirements:



You have already narrowed down your study abroad options and UNSW is your top choice.You are planning to submit your UNSW application for Winter 2026
If you are still comparing programs or exploring your options, you may benefit more from meeting with an IPE peer advisor or scheduling a 1:1 advising appointment with the UNSW Advisor prior to the group advising appointment.

This instructor-led, hands-on training session covers the process of preparing and submitting proposals using the eResearch Proposal Management (eRPM) system, including Grants.gov to create and edit a Proposal Approval Form (PAF).

The International Center will host our annual International Student and Family Welcome Day on Monday, August 18, 2025. Attendance at this event is strongly encouraged for both undergraduate and graduate international students, along with their family members who travel with them to campus. Topics will include overviews about cultural adjustment, maintaining immigration status, using your health insurance, and more! This is also an excellent opportunity to meet other new international students!
Register for all sessions you are interested in attending!

AC100


Learn about the various funds that make up the university's general ledger. This is an introductory course on Fund Accounting and Chartfields at the University of Michigan.

Agenda:

Chartfield Structure Overview

Income Statement and Balance Sheet Overview

Expenses/Revenues Overview

PLEASE NOTE: There will be no classes scheduled for June and July, due to peak year-end processing for the Accounting Customer Service team.

Programming efforts of all Theme Communities and Events.

Welcome to the Arabic Placement Test
About the test
The test is 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 on 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 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.
* 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.

AC200

Learn about Revenue and Expense types and Journal entries at the University of Michigan.

Agenda:
Revenue Types
Expense Types
Journal Entries


PLEASE NOTE: There will be no classes scheduled for June and July, due to peak year-end processing for the Accounting Customer Service team.

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.

Get to know Michigan Public Health and the Ann Arbor campus! We'll take you through both SPH I and SPH 2 buildings, health science-specific spaces on campus, and places of interest in Ann Arbor to help you find your way around during this 60 minute walking tour. Students can expect to walk about 1 to 1.5 miles. Please wear comfortable shoes.

These tours are hosted by the School of Public Health Student Life Team.

This workshop is open to all graduate students seeking guidance around interviewing for positions beyond tenure track roles, which can differ greatly from the academic job search process. It also meets the needs of those applying to internships, including those applying to the Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program. The workshop will focus on preparing graduate students to navigate the interview process, and to effectively answer questions by strategically articulating strengths and skills. We will also discuss a framework for answering behavioral interview questions.

This event is intended to be interactive, therefore a recording will not be available.
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.

Be sure to watch the video that was linked to you and be prepared to ask questions.
If none of the available times work for you, please email me-aso@umich.edu to find an alternative time to declare.

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.

First-Year Relationship and Sexuality Talk (FYRST) is a required, in-person, and peer-facilitated workshop that came directly from feedback and listening sessions with current University of Michigan students. Our goal is to create an accessible, supportive space for student-driven conversations where all identities and experiences are welcomed and in which students can build skills and tools around identifying goals and values and then communicate effectively about those. Workshops will be offered at multiple locations and times throughout the fall semester, so please sign up for the workshop that works for you!!
First-Year Relationship Sexuality Talk (FYRST) FAQ:

“How many workshops do I have to sign up for?”

You only need to sign up for 1 workshop. Attending 1 workshop will fulfill the requirement for the training.

“I see that there is more than one session, does it matter which one I sign up for?”

It generally does not matter which workshop you sign up for. There will be a few that are designated for specific groups such as transfer students or for students looking for accommodations. If you do not fit these groups please try to save these workshops for those that do and you are free to choose among any of the other workshops.

“Is this workshop required?”

This workshop is required for all transfer and first-year students at the University of Michigan.

“I’ve experienced harm around relationships or sexual experiences in the past and I am worried that attending this workshop may be harmful for me.”

Our team is aware that students who are coming into the university that have experienced harm in the past. Our workshop is specifically designed to respect and validate the experiences of survivors and has been carefully constructed to avoid any specific descriptions of violence and focus instead on themes of empowerment, communication, and boundary setting. However, if you still have concerns about programming and would like to request alternative programming, please feel free to reach out at SAPAC-FYRST@umich.edu.

“What if I struggle to learn in a presentation setting? I’m an active learner.”

Our workshop is built to meet a variety of learning styles, including time for self-reflection, small group sharing, and resources to take with you to work through on your own time! This workshop is meant to be interactive and inclusive.

“Can I request accommodations?”

We considered accessibility in creating this workshop and selecting the locations in which the workshops are help. However, we recognize many places at the University are inaccessible and we've set an * next to workshops that are on the first floor and lack stairs. These workshops also will have a presentation (other workshops we do not) and are a good fit for those who might need a large font. Please sign up for those if you feel that accommodations would assist you and reach out to SAPAC-FYRST@umich.edu if you are concerned or have questions.

“I missed my workshop, what should I do ?”

Our team tracks attendance at each workshop by having participants swipe in with their MCard. If you are not able to attend the workshop you signed up for, our team will continue to send reminder emails until you have completed a workshop. In this case, please sign up for another workshop as soon as you can as the workshop is required and may fill up especially near the end of the semester. No need to contact SAPAC unless you are not able to reschedule.

“I have had gender-based violence training before, can I get this requirement waived?”

As this workshop was designed with University of Michigan student feedback in mind, our workshop is unique to the UM community. Our curriculum focuses on individualized reflection and because of its interactive nature, each workshop will be unique to the people attending. Although we are excited you already have familiarity with the subject, this workshop is required for every first year and transfer student.

“I’m a commuter/non-traditional student, do I still have to attend?"

Yes, this workshop is required for every first-year and transfer student - not only do we want every student to benefit from having this time to connect with peers, but we also want to make sure your peers benefit from what you bring to our community. If you have any concerns or questions about being able to participate, please contact SAPAC-FYRST@umich.edu.

“I still have questions! Who should I contact?"

Please contact us at SAPAC-FYRST@umich.edu.

Please join us for a 1-hour virtual kick-off event with the author of The Black Angels: The Untold Story of the Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis as we discuss her book.

SAVE THE DATE - October 9th!
Curious about studying abroad as an undergraduate at U-M?
Come explore everything the Center for Global and Intercultural Study has to offer and find the best program for you! No matter who you are, where you come from, or what you’re studying, a study abroad experience is available to you during your time at Michigan.
Get your questions answered! Come chat with:

CGIS Program AdvisorsRecent U-M study abroad studentsFinancial Aid and the LSA Scholarships OfficeNewnan Academic AdvisorsOther on-campus offices
With over 120 CGIS programs in 40+ countries ranging from a few weeks to an academic year, there are many options to choose from.
If you want to learn more about how to satisfy your major/minor requirements abroad, how to afford study abroad, how to travel with other U-M students on a faculty-led trip, or want to know what to expect, be sure to add this event to your calendar and drop by!
CGIS Study Abroad Fair:
Thursday October 9th, 12-4pm
Rogel Ballroom Michigan Union


CGIS is part of the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA), but all U-M undergraduates are welcome to apply to our programs.