Student Resources

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Keeping a Work/Life Balance

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Rackham's Health and Wellness Initiative

Rackham's definition of wellness includes more than just physical health: there are the psychological, spiritual, vocational, intellectual and cultural parts of your life, too. Balance within and among these is essential to your success in graduate school and throughout your professional career.

University Health Services

The University Health Service is committed to promoting and protecting the health of students so that they may achieve their educational and personal goals. Various services are available by appointment.

Counseling and Psychological Services

Free services aimed at helping students resolve personal difficulties and develop the knowledge that will enable students to take full advantage of their experiences at the University.

ADVOCACY

Center for the Education of Women

CEW provides counseling and educational programs to women and men regarding academic, career and life issues; conducts social research on policy and gender issues; and advocates for improved policy and practice.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Affairs Office

This office provides a comprehensive range of education, information and advocacy services working to create and maintain an open, safe and inclusive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students, faculty, and staff, their friends and families, and the campus community at large.

SAFETY

Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center (SAPAC)

SAPAC offers support and educational services to students, faculty and staff and their families, related to sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, sexual harassment and stalking.

Transportation at Night

Both the University of Michigan and the City of Ann Arbor offer evening transportation services to assist faculty, students, and staff in remaining safe and secure.

Department of Public Safety Escort Service

The Department of Public Safety provides escort service to all members of the University community in an emergency situation when other resources are not available or not appropriate for a particular situation. Upon receipt of a call, a uniformed Public Safety Officer will respond. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 763-1131.

STUDENT PARENTS AND FAMILY RESOURCES

Work/Life Resource Center

Can assist with locating child and elder care services, balancing work and personal responsibilities, and much more.

Students with Children

This site provides a comprehensive list of family and parenting resources available at U-M.

Public Schools and Private Schools

This link provides a listing of the Ann Arbor public schools and location information.

Child Care

This part of the Work/Life Resource Center website can help you identify a childcare program that fits your family's specific needs.


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.