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About Us

Our Mission

Since conferring its first doctoral degree in 1876, the University of Michigan has advanced the value of graduate education in meeting society's needs. In 1935, donor Mary Rackham worked with President Alexander Ruthven to endow the Graduate School with the means to support graduate education at Michigan.

Today, the Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies is a community of scholars, researchers, and students in 130 programs at the University of Michigan, joined together by the rigors of their academic pursuits and housed in the magnificent Rackham Building. The Rackham community is engaged in the creation of new knowledge, new discoveries, and perhaps more important, in the formation of our future leaders. More than 85,000 Rackham alumni all over the world bring their talent and training to the problems they encounter and can claim important accomplishments within their professional and personal lives.

Contact Us

For specific office mailing addresses, phone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses please visit our contacts page.

The Dean's Office

The Dean's office includes the Dean, Associate Deans, Assistant Deans, and supporting staff. All of us work with faculty, staff, and students from around the campus and with other University offices to ensure the excellence of graduate education at the University of Michigan. learn more

The Rackham Building

Planning an Event?

To request space for your event or learn more about our facilities and services, please visit the Rackham Facilities Office.

The History of the Rackham Building

The historic Rackham Building at the northern edge of Central Campus is the heart of graduate education at the University of Michigan. First opened in June 1938 and extensively renovated in 2000-2003, the Rackham Building houses the administrative offices of the graduate school.