Student Services

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

CSCAR (Center for Statistical Consultation and Research)

Get professional assistance when your research requires presenting statistical data. CSCAR offers workshops and seminars on how to properly present information in your research. There is a fee for these workshops.

Sweetland Writing Center

The Sweetland Writing Center offers free, individual writing conferences for graduate students who are working on course papers, conference presentations, dissertations, grant proposals, resumes, and other writing for academic or employment purposes.

ACADEMIC APPEALS SERVICES

Graduate Student Affairs (GSA)

The staff of GSA can assist with questions regarding Graduate School and University policies and procedures, complaints, concerns and advocacy. The office offers formal and informal dispute resolution services, provides resources and referrals, and can offer alternative resolutions in consultation with other offices as appropriate. Students can expect confidentiality in a safe environment.

Ombuds Office

This office offers informal dispute resolution services, provides resources and referrals, and helps students consider the options available to them.

Student Legal Services

Services provided by Student Legal Services are funded through a student fee which you pay at the time of enrollment. There are no additional fees charged for the services of the attorneys.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

International Center

The International Center provides a variety of services to assist international students, scholars, faculty and staff at the University of Michigan, as well as U-M domestic students seeking opportunities to study, work, or travel abroad.

Rackham I-Connect Program

The Rackham I-Connect Program provides an opportunity for new international graduate students to connect with current graduate students who are experienced and knowledgeable about the University and the United States in general.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Services for Students with Disabilities

This resource assists students in negotiating disability-related barriers to the pursuit of higher education and works to improve access to university programs, activities, and facilities for students with disabilities.


Graduate Student Affairs

Graduate Student Affairs is dedicated to providing students with the support they need at each stage of their graduate experience. We offer a wide range of programs and workshops throughout the year. These are designed to enhance graduate education outside the classroom, featuring such topics as time management, the academic and nonacademic job search, and dealing effectively with a dissertation committee. We provide individual support and advocate for policies and programs that best help students meet their educational goals. Sometimes certain questions or concerns arise for graduate students and they wish to seek confidential advice from a person outside their departments. The Rackham Conflict Resolution Officer and the Director of Graduate Student Affairs are available for private meetings whenever needed. Students also can look to Rackham for social events during which they can meet other graduate students from a wide spectrum of disciplines and backgrounds. Our office also provides a variety of on-line resources and publications that will help students navigate policies, find an organization, and stay informed about the many events on our campus.

Your graduate student experience is important to us. Please contact Graduate Student Affairs if we can answer any questions or to find out more about our services.