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Discover Our University Unions Spaces & Places

As your student begins to explore U-M, they will discover that University Unions is an important part of their Michigan experience. The Michigan Union (Central Campus - State Street), the Michigan League (Central Campus - North University Ave), and Pierpont Commons (North Campus - Bonisteel Boulevard): Collectively known as the University Unions, these much-beloved spaces bring students, faculty, staff and the community together to connect, learn and thrive. Read on to learn how these spaces can help your students connect, discover, and learn.

Tuition insurance available for the 2021-22 academic year

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 all Ann Arbor students, including in-state and out-of-state undergraduate, graduate and professional students. The tuition insurance significantly extends the university’s withdrawal policy and can help to pay back loans, grants, and scholarships, and can help students continue their education at a later time.

The Fall/Winter coverage purchase deadline is Sept. 10, 2021. Additional details are available on the University Health Service website.

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Is your student covered? Domestic Student Health Insurance Plan now available

The University of Michigan encourages all students to have health insurance for life’s unexpected events. If your student needs insurance coverage, the U-M Domestic Student Health Insurance Plan (DSHIP) through Blue Care Network of Michigan (BCN) has generous benefits at a very reasonable cost. Insurance cost for an individual student for the 2021-22 insurance plan year (coverage dates 8/24/21 – 8/23/22) is $1,929. Deadline for annual purchase is Sept. 30, 2021. Read on for highlights of the program.

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Dining updates: Fall 2021

Michigan Dining is continuing our work with university and Michigan Medicine experts and our partners in Housing to determine safety measures that will be in place to ensure your student’s health and safety. Read on to learn more about Dining safety measures in place and deadlines for adjusting your student's meal plan.

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Housing updates: Fall 2021

Move-in 2021 is underway and we’re thrilled to welcome home students who are living in an M Housing residence hall this fall. We look forward to providing your student with a Housing experience that more closely resembles those of a traditional semester. Face coverings are required (for vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals) during move-in from August 25-29 due to the high volume of people in the halls. The regular face covering policy resumes August 30. All students (and guests) should also use the ResponsiBLUE screening check tool once on campus.

You and your student can visit the Housing FAQ webpage to learn more about Fall 2021 public health guidelines for living on campus. 

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What’s New? Stay Up-to-date...

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we are committed to providing you and your student with up-to-date information on current campus life and opportunities that will make an education at U-M a safe, positive experience. These include updates on the fall—a more traditional in-person and residential fall semester for the Ann Arbor campus—as well as vaccines, protocols, and upcoming events.  

If you miss any of these updates, you can view President Mark S. Schlissel’s most recent message at any time during the week. You also can stay informed on a daily basis by visiting the Campus Maize and Blueprint page.

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Our Time With Your Student

Dear Wolverine Families, 

It’s officially Move-In time, and from Central to North Campus, Ann Arbor is filled with movement and the laughter and excitement of students reuniting with friends. After more than a year of remote and hybrid interactions, my schedule is now packed with opportunities to meet students, parents, and families in person, and I am reveling in it. 

A Message From The President

Dear Wolverine Families,

It’s a pleasure to welcome everyone in the Michigan Family to a new academic year – and I thank you and your student for choosing the University of Michigan. We appreciate your trust and confidence in us.

My wife, Monica, and I sent four kids off to college, and I know it’s a time of great excitement and mixed emotions. From the time we let go of their hands before their first day of elementary school to opening that college acceptance letter from our admissions office, we all want the very best for our children – in academics, activities and safety.

I can assure you that we will provide the very best education and college experience for your students. We are grateful that your students will add their talents and ambitions to our rich history, to our academic community, and to the top public research university in the nation.

A COVID Update

Dear Parents and Families,

As the fall semester approaches, we are committed to providing you and your student with up-to-date information on current campus life and opportunities that will make an education at U-M a safe, positive experience. 

Earlier today, your student received this emailed update from President Mark Schlissel, which includes information about vaccine requirements and the health and safety measures in place for the fall semester. Earlier this week, Vice President for Student Life Martino Harmon shared information about student accountability measures for vaccine requirements with your student.

Our top priority is ensuring the health and safety of your student and our broader University of Michigan community. The increasing number of regional COVID-19 cases and a greater risk of transmission due to the more infectious Delta variant have necessitated that we continue to strengthen our approach to keeping our community safe.

To stay up to date throughout the week, you may also view the Campus Maize and Blueprint site. 

A COVID Update

Dear Parents and Families,

As the fall semester approaches, we are committed to providing you and your student with up-to-date information on current campus life and opportunities that will make an education at U-M a safe, positive experience. Earlier today, your student received this emailed update, which includes information about the new mask requirement inside campus buildings or on campus transit, regardless of vaccination status. 

Exceptions will include students inside their own residence halls, including common areas, and while eating and drinking. We’ll continue to assess conditions as they evolve and revisit this policy once the semester begins. 

Our top priority is ensuring the health and safety of your student and our broader University of Michigan community. The increasing number of regional COVID-19 cases, a greater risk of transmission due to the more infectious delta variant, and our inability to vaccinate the young children of students and employees and those who are immunocompromised have necessitated that we continue to strengthen our approach to keeping our community safe.

To stay up to date throughout the week, you may also view the Campus Maize and Blueprint site. 

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