Parents and Families

Two new vaccines have recently been approved. Should your student get them?

Welcome to Michigan! Join us for our various welcome events in September and note upcoming academic and other deadlines.

Here are our top tips for making your student's move in as smooth as possible, both on-campus and off.

Welcome back to all our students, parents, and families. And if your family is new to the University of Michigan – welcome to Student Life!

Some parents worry about the risks of alcohol, others about sexual assault prevention. What advice do you have for parents who'd like to raise these issues, but maybe don't know how to start the conversation? Share your thoughts here.

What started out as an opportunity to earn money with a short commute for one student, turned out to be a chance to build "soft skills" that employers highly value. 

Most students registered with Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) have invisible or hidden disabilities that your family may not have considered. 

Now that the school year has started, what's the best way to communicate with your student? Many parents prefer phone and email, but is that how students want to communicate? Exploring a variety of communication options may increase your odds of finding the best solution for staying in touch.

Conflict is a normal part of the human experience.  And college is a common time in which students learn to navigate conflicts in ways that may be new to them.

Have you ever been concerned about a situation and wanted to help... but didn't? You're not alone! That's called being a bystander: someone who's watching, but not involved. Change it Up! is giving students the tools & confidence to make a difference in all sorts of situations.