A new way to get engaged: Introducing the MFamily Program

The Dean of Students Office within the U-M Division of Student Life is thrilled to announce MFamily, the parent and family engagement program. MFamily offers more ways to connect, engage and communicate, both with campus leaders and other families. 

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Q: When is Parent & Family Weekend 2023?

A: Friday, November 3rd through Sunday, November 5th

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A COVID Update (latest)

Today, University of Michigan President Mark S. Schlissel, Provost Susan M. Collins, and Vice President for Student Life Martino Harmon provided the Campus COVID-19 Briefing, where they were joined by campus leaders to provide updates and information about campus conditions and resources. 

Spotlight on Health Care and Health Insurance for Students

With health insurance reform in the news, parents may wonder how to make sure that their students have access to quality health care and health insurance while at school. The University of Michigan offers basic health care at the University Health Service (UHS) and several insurance options to help students get the care they may need outside of UHS.

University Health Service: Students’ Campus Health Resource
Basic health care as well as some specialized services are available through UHS, which is conveniently located on the U-M central campus.

Where to live next year... what's the rush?

Soon your student will be talking about living arrangements for next year. It’s a Michigan tradition, in the fall college friends (who may have only known each other for a few months) begin planning where they want to live nine months from now. What’s the rush? Well, off-campus apartment and rental property owners are marketing their student housing, and there is a long-held – and misleading – perception that all the good places to live off-campus are signed early.

Services for Students with Disabilities - Fact Fund

When students walk onto the University of Michigan campus, most know that they have found a community that cares and one in which they can thrive.  However, students with a learning disability can often be concerned about fitting in and wonder if they can manage the rigorous academics, one of the hallmarks of the Michigan student experience.