In This Edition:
  • Congratulations and Welcome!
  • Important Dates and Course Registration
  • Ann Arbor Housing and Transportation Information
Congratulations and Welcome!
You are not only joining a top-tier school of public health, but an academic powerhouse that’s consistently ranked as one of the best in the world. As a student at the University of Michigan, you will have access to a team of higher education professionals who are dedicated to supporting your success.

To help your transition to the University of Michigan School of Public Health, The Office for Student Engagement and Practice will be sending you monthly newsletters throughout the summer. We know that you have a lot to do to prepare for the fall, and we hope our newsletters will be your one-stop shop for resources, important dates, and reminders.

Going forward, summer correspondence will be sent to your University of Michigan email account ending in umich.edu. If you haven’t yet done so, please activate your uniqname to ensure you don’t miss out on important information next month.

If you have questions throughout the summer, please don't hesitate to reach out to your Departmental Program Coordinator or our office at sph-inquiries@umich.edu.

Sincerely,
The Office for Student Engagement and Practice
Important Dates and Course Registration
Mark Your Calendars!

  • 6/1 | Residential Masters and PhD Course Registration
  • Week of 8/16 | All-School Orientation (virtual) - Details coming soon
  • Week of 8/23 | Department Orientation Sessions - Details coming soon
  • 8/30 | First day of classes

Helpful Tip! The 2021-2022 Academic Calendar is a useful tool as you make plans for the upcoming school year. 
COVID-19 Vaccine Information & Resources

As we prepare for the fall semester, we encourage all members of the U-M community to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

To learn more about how U-M is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and preparing for a safe return to campus this fall, we encourage you to visit the Campus Maize and Blueprint website. Stay safe and be healthy!
Course Registration Opens June 1, 2021

Registration will open on Monday, June 1, 2021 at 8:00 am (EDT). This process is done via your Student Center in Wolverine Access.

You will be getting more detailed information about course planning and other registration details from your department’s program coordinator, but here are some helpful videos to get you prepared! If you have logistical questions, email sph.registrar@umich.edu.


Some important information to keep in mind during registration:

  • Class sections ending in 555, 333, or 777 are reserved for students in specific programs and are not open to students outside of those programs.
  • If you get an error message when registering that says you have a time conflict, you are able to override the time conflict by checking the "Time Conflict Okay" checkbox in the Class Enrollment Preferences page. You should speak to the instructors of both courses to be sure that this time conflict will not cause an issue. 
  • If a class requires permission, you need to contact the instructor to get approval. Their department then enters an electronic permission into the system that allows you to enroll in the class. Once the permission has been entered an email will be sent to notify you. You will then need to officially register for the class. 
  • If you are trying to register for a full or closed course, turn on the "add to waitlist" checkbox on the Enrollment Preferences page when adding it to your Backpack. You will still need to officially enroll in the course if a seat opens up and you are granted permission. To do this, you will drop your waitlisted course and re-register for it. The permission in the system will allow you to enroll in the class.

Helpful Tip! Would you like to receive notifications from Wolverine Access when changes are made to your academic record, such as a grade change or transfer credit is posted? You are able to "opt in" to those notifications through the Notifications Preferences in Wolverine Access. Check the "Enable Email Notifications" checkbox and don't forget to hit save!
Welcome to Ann Arbor!
Ann Arbor Convention and Visitor's Bureau

Ann Arbor is many things, including a bustling university town, culinary hotspot, and a tech hub with a walkable downtown that includes world-class arts and culture. Located in southeast Michigan's Lower Peninsula, Ann Arbor lies at the center of a greater collection of communities in Washtenaw County. With so many thriving communities nearby, Ann Arbor has become a cultural melting pot and urban oasis.
Ann Arbor Housing Options
On-campus Housing

On-campus housing consists of University owned and operated apartments and town homes. Students in on-campus housing are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or must request an exemption.
Off-campus Housing

Off-campus Housing consists of privately owned and operated houses and apartments. Off-campus does not necessarily refer to the location, but merely that it is not operated by the University.
Co-ops

College students established the first housing co-op in Ann Arbor in 1932. The Inter-Cooperative Council (ICC) is now the largest student housing co-ops in the country!
Getting Around Town
Michigan Blue Buses

Free University of Michigan blue buses typically run every 7-10 minutes and travel throughout campus. View blue bus route information, the user guide, and get real-time bus arrival information through the Magic Bus mobile app.
The Ride

The Ride is Ann Arbor's city bus system. The Ride buses are free to U-M students with their Mcard. The Ride buses travel around campus, throughout Ann Arbor, and to some of the neighboring communities.
Zipcar

For students who need occasional use of a car the University recommends enrolling in a car-sharing program, like Zipcar. Membership in a car-sharing program allows you on-demand use of vehicles that are parked at various lots across campus.
Please visit the University's Logistics, Transportation and Parking website for more resources about biking, parking, and other transportation information.
Resources to Help You Succeed
Wolverine Access


Wolverine Access is the main system for student services. In Wolverine Access, students manage bills, academic records, grades, address and contact information, student employment records, and more.
Canvas


Canvas is the U-M's learning management system. Instructors use Canvas to communicate important information about classes.
Student Employment


The U-M Student Employment Office is where students can search and apply for part-time Work-Study and regular (non-Work-Study) jobs. If you're looking for a job on campus, this is a great place to start!
Financial Aid Office


Paying for college is one of the biggest investments you’ll make in your future. The Financial Aid Office is a great resource for information on how to plan, budget, and manage your finances and financial aid.
Meet Our Team
Each month we will highlight leadership within the School of Public Health so you can put a face to the name! Click on each photo to view the full profile.
F. DuBois Bowman
Dean, University of Michigan School of Public Health
Lynda D. Lisabeth
Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs
John Meeker
Senior Associate Dean for Research
Angela Beck
Associate Dean for Student Engagement and Practice
Sharon Kardia
Associate Dean for Education
Matthew Boulton
Senior Associate Dean for Global Health