Whether your first loved one has left for Ann Arbor or you know a pack of current Wolverines, we recognize that navigating changes can be hard.
The University of Michigan Division of Student Life designed our Family Matters Newsletter to help you feel more connected to your Wolverine and give you a glimpse of campus life.
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. Read on to learn how renter’s insurance can provide your student with a layer of protection in the event of an unexpected event and tips to help you support your Wolverine in their insurance search.
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. 9, 2022. Additional details are available on the University Health Service website.
Michigan Dining is offering parents, families and supporters of Wolverines a new way to send sweet relief throughout the academic year. Surprise your student with a SnackMagic box! With a wide variety of products, including pre-assembled themed boxes, and countless ways to customize, help fuel your student’s success.
If your student is in the exploration stage of their education and career planning, they may want to use i-plan from the U-M Career Center to explore interests and much more. Consisting of three areas of focus -- Your Story, Your Community, and Your Presentation -- the i•plan™ represents the many small things your student can do throughout their time at U-M that build toward a fulfilling career. The Career Center also offers a number of services and opportunities for your student.
February is a good time to inquire about your student’s summer or after graduation plans, and the University of Michigan Career Center has many tips and programs that can help your student make the most of this time. From exploring interests to planning the future to networking resouces, the Center can assist your student.
It may just be the beginning of Winter semester, but if your student is thinking of looking to live off campus next year, it is never too early to start the process. Beyond The Diag, Student Legal Services, First Year Experience and Fraternity & Sorority Life have teamed up to put together an eye-catching and informative campaign -- The Take Time Before You Sign -- to help students successfully navigate the house-hunting process.
If you, as a parent, have experienced online meetings, you can imagine online classes and student organizational meetings can be more exhausting than in-person classes due to reduced body movement. Here are some tips from the First Year Experience on how to relieve Zoom fatigue that you can share with your student,
Although several weeks remain before Thanksgiving, when most students will return to their permanent residences to finish the semester remotely, it’s never too early to start planning. Have you discussed preparations for when and how your student will return home?
U-M students who have encountered unexpected financial costs due to the COVID-19 pandemic are eligible to apply for emergency funding from the Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
This Congressional relief package is intended to address the economic fallout from the pandemic, and can be applied for on Wolverine Access.
As the fall term approaches, the Office of Financial Aid, Student Financial Services, and the Registrar’s Office are committed to serving your student in convenient, efficient, and safety-conscious ways. Did you know your student can conduct most of their business online and on-demand? As your student starts to make their plans to return to campus, we encourage everyone to learn more about these online alternatives to conducting student business in person.
