Parents and Families

This fall, your student’s Housing experiences will more closely resemble those of a traditional semester. Read on for the most up-to-date public health guidelines for Fall 2021. We also will continue to be informed and implement safe practices as recommended by the CDC and public health guidance.

Each fall, our campus community hosts a collaboration of events and activities to both welcome our new students to U-M, their home-away-from-home, and help them make a successful transition to the university community. 

We designed these events and activities—collectively known as our “Welcome to Michigan” program—with your student in mind: we expose our newest Wolverines to our traditions and values, and introduce them to campus resources and spaces. Most importantly, these on-campus events offer students an opportunity to build social connections within their communities. 

Some students (and families) worry that part-time work will detract from time needed for academics and co-curricular activities.  Student employees often note, however, that having a part-time job hones their time-management skills and helps them better allocate time appropriately for study and relaxation. 

Do you have more questions about what the Fall 2021 semester will look like? Do you want to learn about student support resources on campus? Are you curious about what it means to be a U-M student? Designed for both students and families, the Getting to Know Michigan webinar series includes 25 different webinars featuring presentations and Q&A sessions with more than 20 offices on campus. All webinars—hosted by First Year Experience in partnership with the Office of New Student Programs—are posted online after they happen.