In This Edition:
  • Congratulations and Welcome!
  • Fall Planning
  • Resources to Help You Succeed
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
Fall Planning
Mark Your Calendars!

  • Week of 8/1 | Online Onboarding and Course Registration (Population and Health Sciences students only)
  • 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
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!
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.
UMICH Tech Guide


Information and Technology Services (ITS) is your IT provider. ITS has all your tech needs covered, from registering for classes, to email, WiFi, Wolverine Access, and videoconferencing.
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
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.