The cost of tuition can be substantial, and students may need to withdraw from a term due to an injury, illness, or flare-up of a chronic condition. The U-M Tuition Insurance Plan is a voluntary insurance available to students on the Ann Arbor campus that can assist in these circumstances.
Your student’s life Beyond the Diag
Is your student living in an off-campus apartment this year? If so, you might want to encourage them to look into renter’s insurance. According to Student Life’s Student Legal Services, renter’s insurance is a bargain, helping students in the event of an unexpected event in their apartment such as a fire or theft.
Campus Jobs: The shortest commute on campus
Campus jobs offer flexible schedules and convenient locations all across campus that mesh with students' schedules, helping redefine what it means to work from home. Learn more about opportunities available for your Wolverine to join the Michigan Housing or Michigan Dining teams and gain valuable time-management skills.
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Important information regarding ongoing labor negotiations at U-M
As you may already know, the university is in contract negotiations with the union representing graduate student instructors (GSIs) and graduate student staff assistants (GSSAs). The union has voted to authorize a strike, empowering the union’s leadership to call a work stoppage at any time. Earlier today, U-M undergraduate students received the below message from Provost Laurie McCauley. Your Wolverine’s education remains a priority and classes and instruction will continue. Additional updates from ongoing negotiations can be found on the University Human Resources website.
Update from U-M Provost regarding ongoing labor negotiations at U-M
Following continued contract negotiations with the union representing graduate student instructors (GSIs) and graduate student staff assistants (GSSAs), the union has communicated that they will begin a strike on the morning of Wednesday, March 29. Earlier today, your student received a message from Provost Laurie McCauley.
Our time with your student
President Ono’s inauguration. Celebrations recognizing the 50th anniversary of several Student Life programs and centers that help build community and belonging. A new partnership that offers students greater access to, and options for, mental health care.
Vice President for Student Life Martino Harmon reflects on highlights from the 2022-23 academic year and shares what he’s looking forward to in Fall 2023—and yes, he’s already eagerly awaiting your Wolverines’ return to campus.
Update on labor negotiations
The University of Michigan has submitted a petition to the state to initiate the fact-finding process in an effort to resolve its ongoing contractual dispute with the Graduate Employees’ Organization. The university’s petition for fact finding comes six months after bargaining began and five days after its negotiating team provided GEO with a comprehensive package in response to all outstanding issues.