Parents and Families

Do your students have a burning desire to take on the injustices in the world and seek to meld activist pursuits with a university degree? If so, they are in the right place!

Is your student considering participating in a global volunteer opportunity, such as the Peace Corps, after graduation? If so, they may be interested in Peace Corps Prep, a no-cost certificate program through the Peace Corps, new to the University of Michigan this past Fall.

As the weather warms, the U-M Recreational Sports offers numerous options for students to exercise, learn new outdoor skills and get moving.

You can share these tips with your student to help them put their best foot forward on social media. 

If your student lives within University Housing, it is important to remind them of a few helpful steps that need to be completed before they fully kick back into summer.

Congratulations if your student is graduating this spring! This guide can help make the big day (or days) easier, so you and your student can enjoy this momentous occasion.

To encourage students to vote and provide them the tools to participate in the democratic process, U-M has launched the Big Ten Voting Challenge. 

Does your student feel lonely? If so, they are not alone. Here are reasons why students feel lonely and how can you help.

Is your student undecided about a major? They are not alone. Most students enter U-M undecided about their  major. Even those who initially think they know what they want to study often change their plan.

This spring the iconic Michigan Union will temporarily close for a significant renovation project to address aging infrastructure, improve safety, enhance student spaces, and restore the beautiful architecture.