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We want you to have all the information you need to make informed decisions about your education and your future.

MADS Admissions & Recruitment coordinator Kelly Barger leads an application tips webinar with a live Q&A. Attendees will hear about the MADS program, the skills-based admission process, what's required as part of the application, and how the placement process works. Please join us to get your questions answered, and benefit from the curiosity of like-minded peers!

In this interactive workshop, the Rackham embedded University Career Center coaching team will guide you through building out a strong master's student resume. Brief best practices will be shared, but most of the time will be spent actively working on your resume, so bring a laptop or a few printed copies of your resume. Lunch will be provided.

Preparing to apply to the University of Michigan Master of Health Informatics (MHI) program? This application-focused session will guide you through the application process and help you understand what is required to submit a complete application.
We’ll review application requirements, required materials, important deadlines, and other key steps in the process. You’ll also have an opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance from a member of the UMSI admissions team.
Students who attend a live session will receive an application fee waiver following the presentation.
This session is designed for prospective students who are preparing to apply or want a closer look at the application process. For a broader introduction to the field of information, the MHI program, student experience, and career pathways, prospective students are encouraged to attend an Explore the MHI session.
All listed Apply to the MHI sessions feature the same presentation and are offered at different times for your convenience

Weekly meetings for the presentation and discussion of comparative politics research.

These sessions are only for students eligible and ready to declare BME as their major.
For students interested in BME but not yet eligible or ready to declare, please meet with one of our Peer Advisors to learn more about our program!
What to expect:
You are signing up for a group declaration session for the U-M Biomedical Engineering Undergraduate Program.
All sessions will be held in person at LBME (view map).
In this meeting we will go over the curriculum, discuss your 4 year plan, review the BME Student Advising Agreement, and share the various resources you can engage in as part of the BME department.
Please bring a personal computing device (laptop or tablet). A phone will not suffice. In order to officially declare, students must:
Attend the full registration session.
By the end of the session, complete a draft of their 4-year graduation plan and send it to bme-advising@umich.edu
By the end of the session, complete the BME Advising Agreement form.
If students do not attend the full session and/or do not complete items b and c, they will either need to register for a new declaration appointment or submit items b and c to bme-advising@umich.edu as soon as possible. Failing to complete these items will delay your declaration!
If you need to cancel or reschedule, please do so within Sessions@Michigan so students on the waitlist may attend (if applicable).
Eligibility:
Students are eligible to Declare the BME Major after completing at least one full term of courses on the U-M Ann Arbor campus (we do not declare students early).
Have an overall U-M GPA of 2.0 or better in courses taken at the U-M Ann Arbor campus and are in good standing.
Have completed or earned credit by exam or transfer for one or more courses in each of these categories:
Calculus (e.g. Math 115, 116, 156)
Calculus-based physics lectures (e.g. Physics 140, 160) or chemistry lectures (e.g. Chemistry 130)
Required engineering courses (Engr 100, 101, 151)
Contact Us: If you have further questions about this meeting, please email bme-advising@umich.edu.

Socialize with your faculty colleagues and visit the University’s famous Kelsey Museum of Archaeology during our annual Faculty Mixer event. Snacks and drinks will be served, and the museum will be open for perusing!
Students will be on-site, in the exhibits, assisting with an optional scavenger hunt you are welcome to join. Come see the Kelsey Museum's "first new permanent gallery in nearly two decades!"
The mixer is open to all ~7,800 members of the Faculty Senate, but space is limited.



Come meet your faculty colleagues and let yourself enjoy history!

Grad students, postdocs, and undergrads all come together with a common interest of building a STEM community. Join us in the WISE space for snacks, new friends, professional development lead by our student mentors, and time for connections in small groups! All are welcome.

STEM equity for everyone needs everyone! WISE programming is open to all students regardless of sex, gender, or gender identity.

Come enjoy free noodles, play games, meet new people, and relax with other students. Bring your friends or come on your own, everyone is welcome!

Come hang out and watch the Michigan Men's Soccer team take on Penn State! We have 40 tickets for grad students, and they’re free (spots are limited, first come, first served). Make sure to sign up on sessions to claim your ticket.

It’s a great chance to take a break, meet other grad students, and watch some Friday night soccer together.

Event Details:
Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
Time: Meet up at 6:15 PM
Game starts at 7:00 PM
Location: U-M Soccer Stadium (2250 S State St)
Meetup Spot: Outside the main entrance gates

Meet us outside the main entrance gates at 6:15 PM so we can hand out the tickets. We’ll all head inside together around 6:45 PM to find seats as a group.

Elections
aren't just about what happens at the ballot box—they're about how
communities build power, hold leaders accountable, and drive systemic
change from the ground up.



Join Semester in Detroit and the Michigan Community Scholars Program for our 3rd Annual Day in Detroit, an immersive day trip to the city, where we will connect directly with the organizers who are reshaping electoral and community politics. On this trip we'll move past campaign headlines to explore the actual tools, strategies, and relationships that drive social change and policy.


The day includes:
Morning workshops w/local education justice coalition 482Forward and economic and housing justice organizers from Detroit ActionLunchtime Community Dialogue & Reflections at the U-M Detroit Center in MidtownHands-on Afternoon Excursion -- head to Greenfield Village at The Henry Ford to explore this collection of historic homes in

Day in Detroit is open to all students. Free roundtrip transportation, lunch, and museum admission is provided for registrants. We tentatively expect to leave Ann Arbor at 9 a.m. and return at 6 p.m.
Note: MCSP students may count this event for a PACS, PBU, or IRC event.

The Biostatistics Hackathon competition offers an exciting opportunity to learn about the field of Biostatistics through hands-on challenges that address real public health questions. Teams will use quantitative tools to develop innovative solutions for a pressing public health issue and present their findings. Faculty from the Department of Biostatistics will provide guidance throughout the day and select the best projects as winners. This event is a great way to experience the role of a Biostatistician and learn about career opportunities in the field. If you are interested in quantitative sciences (e.g., mathematics, computer science, statistics, engineering, etc.) and their potential to impact public health, this event is for you!
Basic programming skills in at least one language (e.g., Python, R, Matlab, C++, SAS, Stata) are required for participation in this event. No prior knowledge of Biostatistics is needed.


Registration is available for both teams and individuals.

Required orientation for newly joined members of Fraternity and Sorority Life in the Interfraternity Council

Join the Munger Community by attending events hosted by our Resident Advisors (RAs)! Feel free to select and attend as many events as you would like!

In order to access the Art & Architecture Shop, users must complete BOTH Orientation AND Woodshop Basics Proficiency Training. The Woodshop Basics Proficiency Training session covers the five most commonly used machines: miter saw, band saw, drill press, sanders, and scroll saw.

Access: The Shop is available to students, staff, and faculty from the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design and the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning for work on class projects and research only. Potential users from other academic disciplines must be receiving credit for a class taught by a faculty member from the Art or Architecture schools.

Learn more on the A&A Shop site here.

Sign up here for one of our info sessions about grad student arts research opportunities

Our meetings cover a wide range of topics, including proposal development, book discussions, and critical reviews of recent papers. We also host presentations by faculty and alumni. To enhance this interdisciplinary approach, our workshop is designed to foster collaboration by engaging students and professionals from diverse fields.

Join the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (OGPS) for our Wellness Week Series, featuring a variety of wellness-focused activities throughout the week. Taking time to rest, recharge, and care for your well-being is associated with improved productivity, reduced stress, and better physical health, yet many of us rarely have the opportunity to pause and simply be.
Graduate students, postbac learners, postdoctoral scholars, faculty, and staff are all invited to participate in this week of wellness. Join us for a meditation practice; enjoy snacks, puzzles, and visits with the Therapaws therapy dogs; learn strategies to feel more present and confident in your academic writing; explore ways to strengthen your financial wellness; or discover the benefits of expressive writing through journaling.

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 an inclusive search experience and 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.
If you need an accommodation for this training, please email the facilitators at StudentLifeSearchTraining@umich.edu at least 2 weeks before the date of your training. Search Training is offered monthly, so we encourage you to sign up for a future date if we can't meet your need.

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.

Are you trying to figure out which placement test might be right for you? Would you like to know more about what you can expect in your placement interview?

Interviewer Anna Vento, and MADS Admissions & Recruitment coordinator Kelly Barger co-lead an in-depth review of the standard and advanced standing placement test procedure, advanced interview process, and hold a live Q&A at the end. Please join us to get your questions answered, and benefit from the curiosity of like-minded peers!

Securing the Vote: Technology, Evidence, and Trust in the 2026 Midterm Elections
Register to join us for the SUMIT 2026 panel discussion “Securing the Vote: Technology, Evidence, and Trust in the 2026 Midterm Elections,” moderated by U-M Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer Ravi Pendse.

Panelists:
J. Alex Halderman, the Bredt Family Professor of Engineering and an election-cybersecurity researcher;
Walter Mebane, professor of political science and statistics and an expert in election forensics;
Mara Ostfeld, research associate professor of public policy and an expert in survey research and public opinion.

Monday, October 12, 2026 • 3:00–4:00 p.m.
University Hall, Alexander G. Ruthven Building
1109 Geddes Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48109

The moderated panel will be followed by an audience question-and-answer period.

The event is open to U-M students, faculty, and staff. Seating is limited to 120 people, and an RSVP is required. Refreshments will be provided.
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Dean Mike Solomon is pleased to invite you to the fall term meeting(s) of chairs and directors of Rackham programs. We hold these meetings in-person to facilitate discussion and feedback. The same agenda will be presented at both meetings. Please register for the date that works best with your schedule.

InSPIRE brings together graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from across the University of Michigan to engage with the intersection of science, technology, and public policy.

SCOR is hosting a bi-weekly coworking sessions as an avenue for students to study, write and build connections with the SCOR community. Light snacks will be provided. Please see our calendar for schedule.

This training is required for ALL Presidents, Social Chairs, Risk Managers, New Member Educators, and Council Executive Members in IFC, Panhel, NPHC, and MGC. You will get to choose from one of the ALL-COUNCIL training options.

Welcome, Cook Scholars! This page outlines engagement events scheduled for Cook Scholars and guests for the current term. Registration is necessary so that we can be sure to have the appropriate set up, resources, and food quantities for the group's size. Please let us know if you have accessibility requirements beyond what is listed; it is important to use that everyone have access to these programs (cookscholars@umich.edu).

Calling all OS students applying for internships! OS Seniors from a variety of pathways and an OS alum who now works in the LSA Opportunity Hub are excited to share advice on making the most of your OS degree and how to secure internship opportunities.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to hear what worked for others and ask questions to guide your own internship search.

Curious about the field of health informatics and how data, technology, and human-centered design can improve health and healthcare? This session offers a broad introduction to the University of Michigan Master of Health Informatics (MHI) program. We’ll explore what a health informatics degree is, who comes to the program, the MHI curriculum and student experience, and the career pathways pursued by alumni. You’ll also have an opportunity to ask questions and consider whether the MHI aligns with your interests and goals.
Students who attend a live session will receive an application fee waiver following the presentation.
This session is designed as a general program overview rather than an application workshop. For more in-depth guidance on the application process, prospective students are encouraged to attend an Apply to MHI session.
All listed Explore the MHI sessions feature the same presentation and are offered at different times for your convenience, so you only need to attend one.

A one-hour workshop for LSA staff to learn how to create and use Gemini Gems.

This workshop will provide an overview of the application process and requirements for graduate students interested in applying for a Rackham Public Scholarship Grant. These competitive awards provide funding for collaborative, mutually beneficial projects between Rackham students and community partners outside the university that use research to serve the greater public good.
During this session, Rackham staff will provide an overview of the guidelines, requirements, and application instructions to apply for a Rackham Public Scholarship Grant. The session will also include a panel of current and past grantees who will discuss their projects and their approach to submitting successful applications.
Community partners working with students are also welcome to attend the session.


Please note: Attending the workshop is strongly encouraged for students planning to submit an application. Please reach out to rackpublicscholarship@umich.edu if you have any questions.

Ioannis Chremos, U-M Medical School Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

Weekly gathering for students, staff, and faculty to build community with the Trotter/MESA team and discuss the week’s events. Organizations and units are encouraged to collaborate and offer light refreshments or share tea practices that center their cultural practices. Come join us for good conversation, food and fun!

Prioritize your work, research, and writing with dedicated quiet space, snacks, and coffee. Join us for this bi-weekly opportunity to meet other grad students and postdocs in STEM and stay ahead this semester. Each event will begin with 15 minutes to grab snacks/coffee, get settled, and set goals for the time block followed by 1.5 hours of quiet work time and conclude with partnered progress checks.

STEM equity for everyone needs everyone! WISE programming is open to all students regardless of sex, gender, or gender identity.

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.

Join members of the Student Life Human Resources team for informal "office hours" where we will share/review tools to support leaders and managers of USU employees and answer any questions you may have about your role.

Curious about the field of information and where a Master of Science in Information (MSI) degree can lead? This session offers a broad introduction to the University of Michigan School of Information and the MSI experience. We’ll explore what an information degree is, who comes to UMSI, the program’s structure and student experience, and the career pathways pursued by alumni. You’ll also have an opportunity to ask questions and consider whether UMSI could be a place where your interests and goals can grow.
Students who attend a live session will receive an application fee waiver following the presentation.

This session is designed as a general program overview rather than an application workshop. For in-depth guidance on the application process, prospective students are encouraged to attend an Apply to MSI session.
All listed Explore the MSI sessions feature the same presentation and are offered at different times for your convenience, so you only need to attend one.

You’re invited to join us for the U-M Chemical Engineering Fall Undergraduate Open House!

This event showcases the field of chemical engineering and the student experience in our department, and it's a great opportunity to explore what it's like to be a chemical engineer. You'll have the chance to meet faculty, connect with current students, learn about undergraduate research and career pathways, and get a feel for the ChE community. Whether you’re interested in energy, sustainability, biotechnology, materials, pharmaceuticals, or the many other areas where chemical engineers make an impact, we hope you’ll join us to discover the possibilities within ChE.

Drop in anytime between 3:30 and 5:30 pm. We hope to see you there!

Join the 2026-27 Frankel Institute Fellows for a series of public panels covering multiple various aspects of Antisemitism.