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Orientation for Students Admitted to Fall TermThe purpose of orientation is to provide students with a smooth and helpful transition to college life. The University of Michigan expects undergraduate students who are admitted for the Fall Term to attend one of the many Summer Orientation Programs offered from June to early August. While at Summer Orientation, freshmen complete all necessary steps to register for Fall Term classes, including placement testing, group and individual academic advising, and course registration. Students leave orientation with a complete Fall Term schedule of classes, including sections and times. If you are unable to attend one of these sessions, then you must attend Fall Orientation.
Program DatesProgram Dates for 2008 range from June 9 - August 6, however students must select dates during which academic advising will be available for their school, college, or program (e.g., Literature, Science & the Arts, Art & Design, Honors Program, etc.). Information about Freshman Orientation is mailed in mid-April to all students who have paid their enrollment deposit. You then select an appropriate orientation session based on your academic unit and space availability Program ScheduleOn the first day of the program, students receive an introduction to orientation, learn about money management, take placement exams, and become familiar with the campus through a walking tour and theater presentation. The second day consists of programs on academic success strategies and skills, as well as academic advising and course registration information. Students participate in individual academic advising and register for classes on the third day of orientation. Program FeesThe fee for 2008 Summer Orientation is $242.85. The fee includes 2 nights and 8 meals in East Quad, and will be billed to the student's account in the fall; no payments are due at the time of orientation. AccommodationsSummer Orientation is a three-day program for students, and includes accommodations for two nights and eight meals in the orientation residence hall (East Quad). Students need to arrive at East Quad at 8 am to check-in for the program. If, due to travel distance or other circumstances, it will be necessary for you to arrive before your orientation date, you may check into the residence hall between 6 pm and 9 pm one night prior to your scheduled date. There is an additional fee for early arrival. If a student needs to arrive earlier or stay later, they must make their own arrangements for lodging. Additionally, we only provide lodging for incoming students registered for orientation or, in the case of a student with a disability, for their caregiver. We do not provide lodging for parents or other guests in East Quad. Students live on a floor with their orientation leaders and approximately 150 other new students in their orientation group. We strongly encourage all orientation participants to stay in the residence hall, as we feel it is part of the total learning experience. Students wishing to commute to orientation, however, may decline their orientation housing opportunity at the time of check-in. If student’s do not stay in East Quad during orientation, they will be charged a reduced fee which includes 8 meals but does not include overnight accommodations What to Bring to Orientation
Placement ExamsPlacement examinations administered at orientation are designed to assess your preparedness for particular subject areas at Michigan: languages, chemistry, and math. The math placement will be taken online before students come to orientation, while the chemistry and language tests will be administered during the afternoon of the first day of your orientation program.
Language Placement exams are given in French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Latin, Russian, and Spanish. If you are interested in taking an exam in a language that is not offered at orientation, you must contact the department directly to make these arrangements. Please do not schedul these exams during orientation. You will find a list of languages and their corresponding departments contacts here. Participants with Special NeedsIf you have a condition that might affect your participation in orientation, ONSP will coordinate any arrangements you may need while you are on campus. Services may include extended time testing and testing assistance, accessible rooms in East Quad, and refrigerators for medication. Please note: There will be walking involved in orientation. If you are using crutches or need the assistance of a wheelchair, we can make those arrangements as well. You can contact our office regarding necessary arrangements in two ways: First, you can mark the appropriate box during web registration, and we will contact you prior to your program to discuss your needs. You can also contact our office directly to indicate your needs. Because some arrangements take time to complete, please contact us at least two weeks in advance of your assigned date. Accommodations made during orientation do not reflect how those same accommodations will be made during the school year. It is important that students with disabilities contact the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities to discuss your school year needs. RegistrationOrientation information will be emailed in mid-April to all students who have paid their Enrollment Deposit. This email will direct students to Wolverine Access. Wolverine Access contains orientation information, including detailed instructions on how to register for orientation. In order to register for orientation, you will need your U-M uniqname and password. Information about your uniqname will be emailed to you by the Information Technology Central Services (ITCS) shortly after you pay your enrollment deposit. Within one week of completing the registration process, you will receive confirmation of your assigned orientation date via email. Your confirmation email will include specific information regarding check-in, travel and parking, and what to bring to orientation. Unless you have received a confirmation email with your orientation assignment, please do not come to orientation. Also, please DO NOT make travel arrangements prior to receiving confirmation of your assigned date. The University will not be responsible for the costs of travel arrangements made prior to receipt of your confirmation email. |
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