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Parents & Families

Student Life is here for you. We are ready and eager to help all students get the most out of their experiences at our great university and make Michigan home. With Student Life, you can find your own niche on campus; connect with fellow students within or beyond your residence hall, organization, or academic program; get involved in student organizations, leadership opportunities, and campus jobs and internships; and choose the housing, dining, and living options that work best for you. 

Not sure where to start? Let us know. We are here to help.

 

Around Student Life

Email to students: Welcome to Michigan

This message was sent to students on August 23, 2024. It is published here for your convenience. A slightly edited version was shared with first-year and transfer students with additional resources specific to the new student experience.

From students, for students: The Maize and Blue Cupboard

Reza (Ray) Azizan standing in The Maize and Blue Cupboard.

March 12, 2024 | The Maize and Blue Cupboard began as a student project and has evolved into a crucial resource for the University of Michigan campus community. Founded by Wesley Zhu and Forest Burczak, the cupboard's journey from pop-ups to a permanent location highlights the impact of student-led initiatives and community collaboration in addressing food insecurity on campus.

Feeding Our Wolverines

South Quad dining hall employees.

February 12, 2024 | How does Michigan Dining feed over 7,000 students daily at the South Quadrangle Dining Hall? CBS News - Detroit recently received a behind-the-scenes tour of MDining’s operations to find out.

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