Central Student Government
The University’s Primary Student Government Organization
Student Voices on Campus: Join a Student Advisory Board!
Gain incredible experiences and skills while giving back by joining one of Student Life's many student advisory boards.
Winter break information
Whether you will be leaving campus or staying in Ann Arbor, here are some tips to help you prepare for a safe winter break.
Student Emergency Funds
Students may experience unusual, unforeseen expenses while in school. The University offers several types of assistance for students in such special circumstances.
Faculty Partnership Opportunities
How faculty can partner with Student Life to educate or refer students, to pursue research interests, and to enjoy Student Life offerings.
Take Your Professor to Lunch
The "Take Your Professor or GSI to Lunch" program continues for the winter 2012 semester! The program offers students and faculty an opportunity to enjoy lunch together for FREE.
Show Your Spirit
Students can pick-up a FREE glow-in-the-dark Night Game t-shirt this week! You can collect yours as follows. Just tell us how you plan to Stay in the Blue and show respect to those different from you!
Supplies are limited.
On Wed Oct 4, Thurs Oct 5, or Fri Oct 6 (or until we run out!)
From 10 AM to 4 PM
At 4th Floor, University Health Service, 207 Fletcher St
Fire Safety Tips
Do you know what to do when a fire stikes? These fire safety tips can ensure that you know how to survive if the unthinkable happens.
FreshSpectives
New to campus? Looking to find and build community with other LGBTQIA and similarly-identified students? Want to know more about the Spectrum Center and how we can make your college experience even better? Check out FreshSpectives!
Information for Winter Break
Whether you will be leaving campus or staying in Ann Arbor, here are some tips to help you prepare for a safe winter break.
Center for Campus Involvement
Student Programs, Events, and Engagement
Travel Smart
Planning to be a Wolverine abroad? Travel smart by registering your plans in advance and securing international health insurance.
Find the Right Neighborhood for You
Locate your Ann Arbor neighborhood below to learn about what it has to offer!
Student Life Research
Student Life Research conducts research about students at the University of Michigan and serves as a consulting resource for many university departments and units – creating assessment tools, collecting data, disseminating results, and expanding knowledge about our students and their lives.
Messages of Hope
On the evening of August 30th, at Student Life Escapade! Event, CAPS kicked off a new effort for 2012-13 – Messages of Hope.
William DeHart Hubbard Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund
The William DeHart Hubbard Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund is an endowed scholarship fund created in 2012. The fund was established by the Brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. - PHI Chapter...
Ombuds Tom Lehker
Ombuds for Student Life, providing confidential service to help individual students solve specific problems, impartial advocate for fair and consistent treatment, and advice on formal and informal problem resolution possibilities.
Social Media
Any time you are using social media on behalf of the University, please remember to follow existing expectations outlined in other policies.
Ramadan 2020
This Spring Semester, many Muslims at U-M will abstain from food and drink for 16+ hours a day during the month of Ramadan. Here's how you can support them and help promote a more inclusive campus community.
The Spectrum Center
Inclusive Community for Students of All Sexual Orientations, Gender Identities & Gender Expressions
University Activities Center
What the Victors Do in their Spare Time
Michigan Dining’s holistic approach to food waste
The chefs of Michigan Dining are big proponents of "farm-to-table" philosophy: the idea that to achieve culinary excellence, you need to think about every step in the journey from ingredients to kitchen to plate.
So when it came to tackling the problem of food waste, it was natural for Michigan Dining to borrow from that same innovative approach. Because no single factor drives waste, explained Keith Soster, Sustainability lead for Michigan Dining and Student Life,
Fraternity and Sorority Life
Fraternities & Sororities at Michigan
SpeakABLE 2019
Organized by disabled students and students with disabilities from the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) Student Advisory Board, this annual event is a great way for individuals to share their experiences with members of the campus and Ann Arbor community. Come join us for a couple of minutes or a couple of hours!
Fan Behavior Tips
Be a positive fan. Avoid the use of foul language, obscene gestures/messages, and threats.
Don’t be a bystander. If one of your friends gets carried away, use your influence to discourage their inappropriate behavior.
The International Center
Resources for International Students and Global Education
Take the Stress Out of Move In
Here are our top tips for making your Move-In as smooth as possible, both on-campus and off.
"I Will" Campaign Addresses Sexual Assault
The I Will campaign is an entirely student-led initiative to start a campus-wide conversation surrounding sexual assault. Launched at U-M, "I Will" is working to end sexual violence at college campuses across the nation.
See the public service announcement, and to find out more, visit umichiwill.com and follow on Twitter @umichiwill
Become a Google Guide
The M+Google team is looking for U-M students to serve as Google Guides during U-M's Google transition. Interested in providing informal peer support for the Google platform? Apply today!
Don't Miss Breakfast on Game Day!
Michigan Dining is proud to partner with Central Student Government (CSG) to open dining centers earlier on noon game days.
Check out this timeline to view 100 years of recreational sports history!
2013 marks the centennial celebration of recreational sports at the University. In order to commemorate this milestone, RecSports is taking a look back on the past century of rich University history. Illustrated by historical photographs spanning from 1888 to today, the 100 Years of Recreational Sports timeline tells the story of the exciting evolution of collegiate recreation at the University of Michigan.
Early Departure Planning
Dear U-M Student,
With the recent Stay in Place Order for undergraduate students and the shift to move most in-person classes to remote instruction for the remainder of the semester, we understand that some of you may change your plans for remaining in Ann Arbor.
While there is no public health or university requirement for students to leave campus at this time, we would like to provide information to help you prepare for returning to your permanent residence, whenever that may be.
If you plan to return to your permanent residence, here are important things to do:
Share Your Story
Every Wolverine has a unique story, why not share yours? We'd love to hear about what led you to U of M, what your first year experience was like, your summer internship, life in the dorms, your student organization(s), or advice to incoming students.
Urban Gardens Get Ready to Pop Up around Campus
Community pop-up gardens are taking root again, thanks to the passionate gardening corps on a variety of missions. This spring, at least seven city gardens are planted around campus, as well as the campus farm at the University of Michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens.
View a map of pop-up gardens at the end of the article.
Leadership Assembly
Student Life Leadership Assembly is comprised of the Senior Lead Team and senior directors within the division. The Assembly meets once a month during the academic year and holds an annual retreat in the spring. Working with the Vice President, the group helps ensure that divisional efforts are in keeping with the Student Life overall mission, goals and objectives.
Vice President’s Message: Reflecting on our Five-Year Strategic Plan and Focusing on the Finish Line Ahead
Student Life has achieved significant progress in Years One, Two, Three, and Four of our Five-Year Plan to improve Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Michigan. Beginning in 2015, Student Life engaged a broad cross-section of students, staff and research to ensure a grounded and informed plan to be implemented over the next five years. Connections were made early in the planning process, including town halls and individual and group sessions with students, student leaders, student organizations, student employees, and with our staff. Building off this strong foundation of stakeholder involvement, our plan continues to be inspired by ongoing student and staff insights and has shaped our strategic and iterative priorities to improve diversity, equity and inclusion at Michigan as are summarized in the Student Life DEI Plan framework of Strengthen, Innovate, Assess, Enhance and Engage.
University Launches Bike Rental Program on Campus
Thirty blue bicycles, featuring a "blue bike" decal, are available to students, faculty and staff for daily, weekend and semester rentals. Rates begin at $5 for a daily rental, $11 for the weekend. The bikes are available at two campus locations: Outdoor Adventures and the North Campus Recreational Building.
Operated by Outdoor Adventures within Recreational Sports, the program was developed in collaboration with Parking & Transportation Services, the Office of Campus Sustainability and the University Planner's Office.
Michigan LeaderShape® Cluster Facilitators
Be a Cluster Facilitator today! Be a part of a "Family Cluster" as a resource, catalyst, and facilitator in this week long leadership experience. Help students navigate having a healthy disregard for the impossible by creating relationships and connections.
The Challenge Program
Activity-Based Teambuilding & Leadership Development
Ginsberg Center for Community Service Learning
Community & Civic Engagement
