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Student Organizations and Volunteer Opportunities
Here's an opportunity where you can volunteer to meet other graduate students and have fun too, by volunteering to help out with Rackham sponsored events.
The Ginsberg Center offers several opportunities to learn while serving the community.
RSG is the student governing body representing the interests of students enrolled in the Rackham Graduate School through representatives on various University committees. RSG is a potential source of funding for other graduate student groups or organizations affecting graduate students.
SCOR is a network for Rackham graduate and professional students at the University of Michigan. SCOR is dedicated to the social, cultural, and academic well-being of students of color of African, Asian, Latino, and Native American descent, and also welcomes students of other cultures, ethnicities, and international origins.
The University has more than 1100 student organizations. Visit this site to see the variety offered at the University.
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.