Parents & Families

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College is a major transition - for students, as well as for parents and families. However, plenty of information is available to make the transition as easy as possible.

The U-M Parents website is a detailed resource that provides information specifically designed to support parents and families. It contains information about academics, student life, health, safety, and financial, other many other topics. Student Life's Parents & Families works in partnership with the U-M Parents website to provide an up-to-date quarterly newsletter, Family Matters.

Parents and incoming students who don't know their way around campus, will benefit from visiting Campus Information Centers (CIC). CIC offers maps and directions around campus, a building search, an acronym decoder, and plenty of other tools and resources for helping you find your way on campus. They are open 19 hours every day and are ready to answer any type of question you may have!

Our Family Matters Newsletter offers current information about campus life and challenges. To receive it via e-mail ask your son or daughter to register your e-mail address. The student must go to the Student section of the Wolverine Access website, click on Alerts, Bulletins and Newsletters, and enter your e-mail address(es). It will take only a minute to fill out and it takes effect immediately. To learn more about subscribing or unsubscribing view the subscription options.

University Health Service (UHS) offers a tuition refund insurance plan . The cost of education today is a substantial investment. Students and parents may face significant financial loss if students are unable to complete a term due to illness (physical or psychological). Student health and travel abroad insurance plans are also available through UHS.

If you are just interested in happenings around campus, check out the University Record, which puts out a daily newsletter containing University news.

Lastly, take a look around the Student Life website. You'll find information about all of the resources the University offers its students. If it's relevant for your student, it's relevant for you as a parent.

Student Jobs Plentiful on Campus

Whether earning income to help pay for their education or to augment campus living expenses, or gaining new career skills, thousands of students are employed by the University of Michigan. And there are always more jobs to be filled.

Our Time with Your Student

It’s only been a few weeks since move-in, but for students and parents it's already a different world. That’s especially true if this is your student’s first year, or your first student off to college. And while your student is taking in a million new experiences and asking questions, I know that as parents you have plenty of questions of your own. And most likely topping that list is the question, "Is my student getting to feel at home?"

Home SAFE Home

The University of Michigan provides the important resources to help ensure a safe environment, and we encourage you to discuss these resources with your student.

The Insider's Guide to Parents & Family Weekend

Parents & Family Weekend will be November 4-6. Registration takes place September 21-30. For those of you planning your first Parents & Family Weekend experience, here are a few insider tips to making the most of your weekend.

A family enjoys Parents & Family Weekend

Setting up for Success with Your Student with a Disability

Do you know that U-M was ranked as the best disability-friendly college or university in the U.S. by the College Choice 2016 rankings? We are committed to giving students with disabilities an equal opportunity to succeed at the university.

Parent to Parent - The Important Role of Casting a Ballot

Earlier this month at the New Student Convocation ceremony, U-M President Schlissel reminded students: "Decisions are made by those who show up. Get out and vote in November." Are you talking with your student about the importance of voting this year?

Making Connections with the University Career Center

Fall semester has begun and it's time for students to get started on achieving their career goals. You can try these conversation starters to help your student learn about and use the extensive resources available through the University Career Center.