U-M students now have access to a regularly staffed and accessible food pantry on campus, thanks to the initiative of their fellow students.

For years student volunteers with the Maize and Blue Cupboard have addressed food insecurity among U-M students by arranging for food donations and distributing them on campus.  

Alex Bryan, U-M Sustainable Food Program Manager, explains the evolution:

Winter semester finals are ahead, and students often feel like they have a foot in two worlds during this term. They aspire to complete the semester well and are simultaneously looking forward to what comes afterward.

As a result, students may experience significant pressure and stress. Fortunately, students tend to develop better self-management skills and academic strategies as they progress through college.

Exams are underway, plans are being made for move-out, and the summer spans before your student with endless possibilities.

If your student is still unsure about their plans, a great starting point might be to ask, If you could do anything this summer, what would it be? 

Here are ideas for keeping minds fresh and moving towards goals this summer. Your student may want to:

It's that time of year again. Spring is here, and summer is coming, though the snow that fell on campus in early March would've had us believing otherwise. You may be focused on your student's return home for the summer (for students who live in University Housing, see 2019 Move Out). There's so much to hear from them about how the academic year went—what they learned, what they loved, what they've become. Right now, students are still facing the final stretch.

It may surprise you to know that job and internship recruitment activities will begin as soon as your student arrives on campus for Fall semester 2019.

The University Career Center offers many opportunities for students to learn about various internships and jobs, and many of these take place early in the Fall semester. During upcoming events, students can engage with different employers to discuss opportunities for all majors.

Please encourage your student to attend any of these important 2019 Fall semester recruitment events:

Have a question? Here are some frequently requested phone numbers for offices within Student Life. Please make a note!

College students typically make most of their health-related decisions on their own. As a parent, the following information may be of use to you as you offer practical support and helpful suggestions for their choices regarding health insurance and immunizations. 

Do you plan to attend a U-M football game this fall? This football season is especially exciting because of the number of big home games.

If you plan to attend the night game on August 31, the game during Parents & Family Weekend or any of the other games, you'll want to keep a few things in mind such as:

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 convenient and flexible. 

One of the biggest employers on campus is MDining, which is part of Student Life. MDining 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. They offer flexible schedules and convenient locations.

Getting ready to help your student make the move to the University of Michigan? Here are the top tips for a smooth on-campus move-in:

1. Check out traffic and construction

There is a lot of repair work being done to Ann Arbor streets. To get around safely and smoothly, check out the latest Road and Lane Closures. 

2. Stick to your time slot