With the Michigan Union closed for renovations this year, students have a great opportunity to explore other dining options. Convenient alternatives on central campus include:

When students work, they can earn an income and gain valuable work experience. And when they work on campus, they don't have to look far for a job that’s flexible and can help make a difference.

One of the biggest employers on campus is MDining, which offers high starting wages and most positions require no prior experience. With over 1,500 student employees, from all majors and around the world, MDining offers plenty of opportunities to connect.  MDining jobs offer flexible schedules and convenient locations that mesh well with students' schedules.

College students will make hundreds of financial decisions that impact their day-to-day life and financial wellness for years to come. Gaining skills for managing money can help. 

By keeping some basics in mind, your student can get off to a good start, which can carry them through college, and set them on the right financial path as they graduate.

In 1985, a car accident changed the late Craig Neilsen’s life forever by injuring his cervical spinal cord, leaving him permanently paralyzed. Yet his injury never impeded his success in the real estate development, construction and gaming industries. Neilsen’s experiences ignited his passion to support scientific research and quality of life for people affected by spinal cord injuries, and in 2002, he launched the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation.

Finding your first apartment can be an adventure.

Michigan Housing prioritizes housing for first-year students, which means most but not all students will move off-campus their second year and continue to live off-campus through graduation.

While students are able to find off-campus housing throughout the year, most students secure housing for the next academic year before the current fall semester ends. 

Below are some things your student should consider as they begin to navigate their off-campus housing search.

How do you think about success?  Many people think of success as an achievable state, or at least an aspiration. For college students and their parents, success often means good grades. But what appears to be success in college, or feels like success, is actually a balancing act.

Sometimes students do it with grace and ease, making small adjustments along the way. They may notice that their energy wanes mid-morning if they don’t eat breakfast, so they get up 15 minutes earlier to eat, then they can be more attentive in class. Just a tiny shift, but it can pay off.

Parents & Family Weekend is November 2-4, 2018. Registration takes place September 13-21, 2018. For those of you planning your first Parents & Family Weekend experience, here are a few insider tips for making the most of your weekend.

It may be hard to believe that your student is nearly a month into the new school year. Wasn’t it just a few days ago that your student was moving into their new residence hall, house or apartment? With classes now in full swing and student groups holding their first meetings of the year, life for your student is thrilling—and busier than ever.

Whether students are leaving Ann Arbor during the Thanksgiving recess or staying local, Student Life offers information that may be helpful to you and your student.

For students traveling home for the holiday:

Lock up

The majority of all thefts happen through unlocked doors and windows. Before your student leaves for the long weekend, remind them to: