Find Community

• Visit the Student Life Employment page to see all the different jobs available to you.

• Compete against other schools and colleges through Recreational Sports Club Teams.
   
• Have some fun and join a league at Recreational Sports Intramurals.
   
• Get out in the fresh air with Recreational Sports Adventure Leadership.

Please note: Some boards offer sign ups seasonally, which means you might be interested in joining them when they are not openly taking on members. It’s still worth reaching out! Email the organization you are interested in to get more information about opportunities.
 

• Support the University Unions by joining an advisory committee. Choose from Pierpont Commons, the Michigan League or Michigan Union.
   
• Contribute to the student experience on the Center for Campus Involvement (CCI) Advisory Board.
   
• The Counseling and Psychological Services Student Advisory Board (CAPS SAB) is for students who are passionate about student mental health.
   
• Connect with others and get involved right where you live! Become a member of your Hall Council, Multicultural Council or Residence Hall Association (RHA).
   
• Spectrum Center Advocacy Board members serve as a voice for students on issues of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.
   
• Enhance U-M’s global community on the International Center Student Council (ICSC).
   
• Serve the needs of first-year students on the First Year Experience (FYE) Student Advisory Board.
   
• Promote/encourage social change on campus through the Ginsberg Student Advisory Board.
   
• Support the mission and needs of the Club Sports’ program and staff on the Club Sports Council Executive Board.
   
• Positively impact the health and wellbeing of students on the Dean of Students Student Advisory Board.
   
• The Division of Public Safety and Security Student Advisory Board is for students who want to help identify and remedy campus safety concerns.
   
• Michigan Dining Food Advisory Committee members work with the Michigan Dining lead team to enhance services and build new programs.
   
• University Health Service Student Health Advisory Council members help to advance the quality of health care and services provided to students.
   
• Connect with a diverse group of undergraduate and graduate students to discuss pressing student issues on the Vice President for Student Life Student Advisory Board.
   
• Encourage student civic engagement, give voice to student concerns, and enhance student welfare as a member of Central Student Government (CSG).
   
• Promote a sustainable campus culture by joining the Student Sustainability Coalition.

• Build your friendships and skills while competing against other schools in the Michigan Debate Program.
   
• The Blavin Scholars Program is for students who have experienced foster care.
   
• Choose from undergraduate and graduate community engagement programs at the Ginsberg Center.
   
• Join other leaders for a variety of opportunities at MLEAD.
   
• Form a team and compete in your favorite Recreational Sports Club Sport.
   
• Passionate about social justice and equity? See how you can get involved at the Spectrum Center.
   
• Visit Maize Pages to explore over 1,600 student organizations!
   
• Learn how you can live into our campus sustainability goals by connecting with Student Life Sustainability and/or becoming a Planet Blue Ambassador.
   
• Envision what food justice could look like in our community with a U-M Sustainable Food Program (UMSFP) working group. More information and meeting times are available in the UMSFP newsletter.
   
• Join one of the 100+ student organizations doing sustainability work.
   
• If you’re in recovery from alcohol or other drugs, get holistic, tailored support through the Collegiate Recovery Program.

• Serve as a volunteer doing conflict resolution work at the Office of Student Conflict Resolution (OSCR).
   
• Support the community through social change programs offered at the Ginsberg Center. They have undergraduate and graduate programs.
   
• Complete volunteer training at the Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center (SAPAC) and participate in one of their many support programs.
   
• Volunteer at the Campus Farm. Workday sign-ups and special events are in the Friends of the Campus Farm weekly newsletter.
   
• Support student food access by volunteering at the Maize and Blue Cupboard.
   
• Find local volunteer opportunities with nonprofits, schools and government at Connect 2 Community.

• The Trotter Multicultural Center offers a variety of programs centered around global and inclusive initiatives.
   
• Participate in a workshop or week-long retreat through leadership opportunities with MLEAD.
   
• The Career Center hosts a variety of workshops and events.
   
• See what’s happening at the Center for Campus Involvement (CCI).
   
• First-year students adjusting to university life can take advantage of online opportunities through First Year Experience (FYE) Virtual Programs.
   
• Interested in diversity and social justice through the lens of race and ethnicity? Attend events and programs offered through Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs (MESA).

• Contact the Dean of Students Office for assistance with emergencies, housing, academics and more.
   
• Find support at Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), including urgent help if you need to talk to someone right away.
   
• Take care of your medical needs at University Health Services (UHS). Nurse Advice and TeleHealth services are available day and night.
   
• The Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center (SAPAC) offers a variety of programs and resources to help you process your experience.
   
• The Spectrum Center provides safe healing spaces through the LGBTQ+ Sexual Violence Peer Led Support Group.
   
• Wolverine Support Network (WSN) is a student-led peer support group.
   
• At the Office of the Ombuds, students can talk in confidence about any campus issue, concern, problem or dispute.
   
• Academic Coaches are available through the Services for Students with Disabilities to provide support and help you reach your potential.
   
• Student Legal Services offers legal advice, negotiation strategies and legal representation in Washtenaw County courts.
   
• Get answers to all your questions by calling, emailing or messaging the Campus Information Center.
   
• Get free, holistic support from Wolverine Wellness.

• Join the Spectrum Center’s GPS Program for peer mentorship in the LGBTQ community. You can also become a mentor!
   
• Get involved right where you live! Become a member of your Hall Council, Multicultural Council or Residence Hall Association (RHA).
   
• The CAPS Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) program trains students to help people who feel distressed or suicidal.
   
• Strengthen your skills as both a student and leader on the Michigan Debate Team.
   
• Encourage change for U-M’s global community by serving on the International Center Student Council (ICSC).
   
• Learn how you can become a Student Resolution Panelist through the Office of Student Conflict Resolution (OSCR).
   
• The Trotter Multicultural Center offers a variety of leadership programs centered around global and inclusive initiatives.
   
• Contribute to the student experience on the Center for Campus Involvement (CCI) Advisory Board.
   
• Check out the welcome programs and mentor programs offered at Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs (MESA).
   
• Bring awareness to global opportunities available to students by serving on the Global Engagement and Education Abroad (GEEA) team.
   
• Join other leaders through a variety of opportunities at MLEAD.
   
• Develop your leadership skills and promote social change through undergraduate and graduate opportunities at the Ginsberg Center.
   
• Promote a sustainable campus culture by joining the Student Sustainability Coalition.
   
• Advocate for a more just and sustainable food system on University of Michigan Sustainable Food Program’s Leadership Team.
   
• Engage your peers in sustainable behavior change as a Planet Blue Student Leader.
   
• Learn the skills needed to solve interdisciplinary sustainability problems, become a Graham Sustainability Scholar.

If you’re not ready to reach out, consider signing up for a newsletter. It’s a great way to see what opportunities are available.

• Get a weekly event round-up by signing up for the Center for Campus Involvement newsletter.
   
• See what events are happening by signing up for the Ginsberg Center’s newsletter.
   
• Get up-to-date information on leadership programs from the MLEAD newsletter.
   
• Find out what’s going on at the Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs (MESA) office by signing up for the MESA newsletter.
   
• Learn about sustainability opportunities on campus by signing up for the Student Sustainability Coalition’s newsletter.