This section of the website is a snapshot of the multitude of resources available to students on campus. Look for this section to expand in the coming months.
Need to know? Ask a librarian! Ask a Librarian is a free service for sending library and research-related questions to U-M Library reference staff. Staff answer questions in person and by phone at the reference desk, and online through email, instant messaging and texting. The service also offers individual consultations by appointment.
The mission of CSP is to support, provide academic guidance for and retain undergraduate students from diverse populations. The Program offers academic advising, smaller-sized classes, tutoring and study groups, and financial aid counseling. These resources are limited to CSP students; however, students can apply to become a CSP affiliate to gain access to these resources.
Information and Technology Services provides technology and communications services in support of UM-Ann Arbor’s academic and research needs. For more information about the support provided, or for questions, contact the office at 734.764.HELP (4357) or email them at [email protected].
A unit of LSA, the Language Resource Center supports faculty, staff and students involved in the study of languages, literatures and cultures at the U-M. The LRC is located on the first floor of North Quad, where students can access the media library and other diverse resources for students, faculty and staff. There is also space for group and independent study, computer workstations and computer classrooms.
IGR Have meaningful intergroup dialogues, develop leadership skills, learn from others, and form authentic, community-centered relationships. The Program on Intergroup Relations blends theory and experiential learning to facilitate your transition to college and learning about social group identity, social inequality, and intergroup relations. Through courses, a minor, co-curricular workshops, student jobs, and facilitation opportunities, IGR offers you many paths to grow as an empowered leader, build your toolkit, and graduate from Michigan prepared to make a lasting impact in creating a more just and equitable world. IGR is a partnership between Student Life and the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts.
Stay connected to U-M with the official University of Michigan app. News, events, locations, class resources, and more are at your fingertips. Look up a person or bus route, find an available computer lab, and see what’s on the menu at your favorite dining hall.
OAMI supports and celebrates students’ unique experiences, backgrounds, communities, and identities. OAMI houses the SuccessConnects Program and the M-Connect program and supports the large events on campus, such as the MLK Symposium, Dance for Mother Earth Powwow, graduation celebrations, and cultural events. Individuals and students can apply for funding for events or projects through OAMI.
A unit of LSA, the Language Resource Center supports faculty, staff and students involved in the study of languages, literatures and cultures at the U-M. The LRC is located on the first floor of North Quad, where students can access the media library and other diverse resources for students, faculty and staff. There is also space for group and independent study, computer workstations and computer classrooms.
CEW+ supports the broader U-M community by advocating for all individuals from less traditional, less represented, and therefore under-resourced backgrounds, offering resources to help them achieve their academic, financial, and professional goals. The Center provides services and financial support, including career and education counseling, to ensure educational success and degree completion. CEW also serves those who encounter education and career obstacles based on their non-linear paths to, and experiences within, the University community. The Center also offers Critical Difference Grants to graduate students and nontraditional undergraduate students (including first-generation) for unexpected financial emergencies. All students are welcome to use CEW resources.
Spectrum Center is the first-ever campus gender and sexuality resource center. The center is a “home away from home,” where students can find friends, get support, and learn more about themselves and others. They offer events like Pride Outside and Lavender Graduation, as well as educational workshops, a campus-wide list of LGBTQIA2S+ student groups, and funding and leadership opportunities.
U-M students, faculty, and staff may report bias incidents. Incidents may also be reported directly to U-M’s Department of Public Safety & Security at 734-763-1131, or the Ann Arbor Police at 734-994-2911.
The University Career Center (UCC) inspires and supports students to transition confidently beyond college. Through professional development opportunities such as presentations and resume labs, the UCC helps students identify and pursue career pathways. The UCC also offers a broad range of resources, internship search support and networking opportunities.
CGIS provides undergraduate students with a wide variety of engagement and learning opportunities around the world. Programming features semester-long study abroad options (fall and winter terms), 3-10 week-long programs during spring and summer and academic- and calendar- year programs. CGIS offers a variety of financial aid options, and Pell Grant recipients receive an automatic waiver of the Global Intercultural Experience for Undergraduates (GIEU) program fee.
The Hub team works as partners with students on one of the most important projects of their lives: forming a professional identity. We do this through coaching, interactive classes, alumni-hosted internships, internship scholarships, and opportunities to build important relationships with alumni and employers. Through all of these we foster reflection and meaning making, so that students are empowered with the self-knowledge to take their next step forward.
UROP creates research partnerships between undergraduate students and University of Michigan researchers. The research ranges through multiple disciplines depending on the projects available (social science, humanities, biomedical, etc). The program is dedicated to providing advising support that helps in developing academic skills and research skills. The peer advisor component assists students with resume building, talking with faculty members and familiarizing students with resources across campus.Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP)
Emergency Funding is available through the Dean of Students Office for students who are unable to meet immediate, essential expenses due to temporary hardship related to an unforeseen or emergency situation. Students may generally receive this assistance one time for up to $500.
The LSA Emergency Scholarship has always been a resource for students facing unforeseen financial challenges outside of their control. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, many students are facing upheavals that will drastically impact how they live, learn, and work in the coming months. We want you to know that the LSA Emergency Scholarship remains open to all LSA students who are facing extraordinary financial situations as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
The Maize and Blue Cupboard is here to provide an immediate and comprehensive response for the U-M community. By offering resources, educational opportunities, compassionate support and more, we help students develop the skills to make informed decisions.
If you need assistance with your lease, Student Legal Services may be able to provide you advice.Student Legal Services
Trotter Multicultural Center and Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs is a co-curricular hub that equips, engages and empowers students to co-construct transformational learning experiences, fostering an environment where all students can thrive. Trotter/MESA opportunities include flexible meeting spaces, welcome programs, heritage months, student organization grants, workshops, and mentorship, and are open to students of all races and ethnicities.
The Ginsberg Center empowers students in collaboration with faculty and staff to engage in positive change through social justice education, leadership and meaningful service experiences with the community.
ONSP supports the continuous process of integrating and supporting students into the academic, cultural and social aspects of the University of Michigan. We sponsor a variety of programs to help new students engage in the U-M community.
U-M students have almost 1,500 student organizations to choose from. It’s easy to find the ones you’re interested in, because the MaizePages has a comprehensive listing of all of them, searchable/browsable by alpha, name, keyword or area of interest.Student Organizations
UHC offers extensive medical and mental health care designed especially for college students. From individual and group therapy options through Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) to robust primary care and specialty clinics, UHC is one of the most comprehensive college health centers in the country. All CAPS services and most medical services have no out-of-pocket cost.
Wolverine Wellness is the health promotion hub on campus, with programs, services, and resources that take a holistic approach to help students integrate the eight dimensions of well-being into their lives: intellectual, occupational, spiritual, environmental, emotional, physical, financial, and social.
SAAS provides the resources and support necessary for all students to have the opportunity to thrive in their academic and personal lives. SAAS supports students in their classes and in on-campus housing, offers workshops and other programs to support disabled students’ academic success, operates testing accommodation centers, and leads the university’s adaptive sports and fitness programs.
SuccessConnects is a holistic support program focused on ensuring your academic, personal, and social success at Michigan. SuccessConnects promotes opportunities to excel in the undergraduate experience, ranging from networking and professional development to study skills and study abroad opportunities, while giving students a community of scholars and leaders amongst whom they can thrive.These goals are achieved through dynamic customized components.
The University Mentorship Program provides an opportunity for new first-year students to connect with volunteer mentors who are knowledgeable about the University in order to ease the transition from high school to college. Mentorship helps to make the University a smaller place, and builds relationships between students, faculty, and staff. Open to all first-year students, the Mentorship Program is one of many Michigan Learning Communities available to students. Transfer students interested in a mentorship program should apply to Transfer Connections.
The office supports a year-long, student-led, peer mentorship program that prioritizes holistic well-being, retention, and success of University of Michigan students of any race/ethnicity, who are interested in issues that affect the Black community.