Going to college is an exciting and busy time for new students. Often, there is so much information coming from your new school that students become overwhelmed. The Office of New Student Programs has created this checklist for freshmen students to help remind you of important things to accomplish before classes begin. Items below in BOLD are required, all others are recommended.
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New Student Orientation is required. Sign up online for Orientation using Wolverine Access. (Under the “Students” heading, select “Undergraduate Orientation”. You'll need to sign in with your uniqname and password.)
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mid-April |
August |
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You should check your U-M Email Account frequently for important messages, including information from the Office of Financial Aid and University Housing, among others. Access your U-M Email Account.
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Now |
Ongoing |
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Practice using the U-M’s student database and registration system. Go to the Wolverine Access Tutorial.
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Now |
Before Your Orientation Date |
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You must take the Online Mathematics Placement Test before coming to campus for Orientation.
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June 1 |
3 Days Before Your Orientation Date |
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If you are a student in LSA (but not Honors or RC), Art & Design, Business, Kinesiology, Music, Theatre & Dance, or Nursing, you must complete the Sweetland Writing Center Self-Directed Placement online prior to orientation.
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June 1 |
3 Days Before Your Orientation Date |
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Students entering the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) need to fill out the Academic Integrity Quiz and the Academic Planning and Interest Survey.
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TBA |
Before Your Orientation Date |
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Visit U-M Housing website for more information about housing.
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TBA |
TBA |
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Student tickets may be purchased from the U-M Athletics website.
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Late June |
As Soon as Possible |
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Fill out and return the University Health Service (UHS) Immunization Form (PDF)
and Insurance Form (PDF)
preferably to arrive at least 30 days before your classes begin.
If you are less than 18 years old, have your parent or guardian complete and return the Authorization for Consent to Treatment of a Minor Form (PDF).
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TBA |
Preferably 30 Days Before Classes Start |
Student Interests Survey
Want to learn more about getting involved on campus? Please complete this short survey from the Office of Student Activities and Leadership, Division of Student Affairs, to receive information about campus organizations, religious communities, and recreation opportunities of interest to you!
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TBA |
Before Your Orientation Date |
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MyStudentBody Alcohol is an interactive online program for college students. Most students have questions about alcohol use on campus. Test your knowledge and get personalized feedback.
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Now |
September |
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If your parents or other family members are helping you financially, you may want to authorize them to view your student account information in Wolverine Access. Go to Wolverine Access to authorize parent access.
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Now |
September |
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Welcome to Michigan events are designed to help new students learn about and adjust to the University of Michigan. Events are fun and informative, as well as a great way to meet new people! Click here for more about Welcome to Michigan events.
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September |
September |
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Attend Winterfest to learn more about the U-M student organizations, or visit Maize Pages for more info.
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Festifall: September TBA
Northfest: September TBA
Maize Pages: Now |
September |
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Interested in getting a job on campus? Be sure to bring identification documents with you to campus in order to verify your eligibility to work.
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September |
When you Apply for a Job |
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After you have a local bank account, make sure you fill out the Direct Deposit Authorization form (PDF) and return it to the U-M Payroll Office. This will help you get any payroll checks from University jobs or any Financial Aid Refunds more quickly!
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Now |
10 days before receiving a Paycheck or Refund |
