Deciding to Enroll
Getting Started
Arriving on Campus
Preparing to Register for Classes
Resource Guides
- International Students and International Travel Resources
- Additional Student Information and Resources
Getting Started
Tuition and Fees
Graduate tuition is based on whether a student is a Resident or a Non-Resident of the State of Michigan.
The amount you owe for tuition will depend on the number of credit-hours you elect and the school/college in which you are enrolled. You are not required to pay at the time of registration. The registration fee, tuition assessment, and residence hall charges are due in full by September 30 for Fall Term, January 31 for Winter Term, May 31 for Spring Term, and July 31 for Summer Term. Credit card payments are not accepted for tuition and student fees. Consult Student Financial Operations for an estimate of fees. If you have payment questions you can call the Student Financial Operations at 734-764-7447 or toll free 877-840-1316.
Note
Students who withdraw from a term may be refunded all or a portion of their tuition and fees (depending on when they withdraw). Students may also have to repay financial aid they received for the term; see the tuition refund policy for more information.
Contact Information
Office of the Registrar
500 South State Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1382
Housing
Family Housing and Single Graduate Student Housing is intended for single graduate students and students coming with a spouse, same-sex domestic partner and/or child(ren). Many single graduate students live off-campus. The University is not able to accommodate graduate students in the residence halls.
Parenting Resources
There are several resources available to University of Michigan students who have children or elder care responsibilities. The following links will take you to websites that will provide more detailed information on these resources:
Students with Children
Resources for Students with Parenting Responsibilities
Arriving on Campus
New Graduate Student Orientation
The Rackham Graduate School has a New Graduate Student Orientation at the beginning of the Fall and Winter Terms for new graduate students. Most programs of study also have orientation programs for new graduate students. The structure and content of those programs vary widely because of significant differences among departments (e.g., the size of the entering cohort of students). For more information, check your program of study’s website.
Campus Maps: Campus Information Center
The Campus Information Center provides maps and directions for the University of Michigan Campus, the Ann Arbor area, and nearby attractions.
Preparing to Register for Classes
Uniqname and Computer Access Information
When you indicate that you will be attending the University of Michigan as a student, you will receive an e-mail from the University of Michigan that will provide you with a One Time Identifier (OTID) and instructions on how to create your U-M uniqname and establish your computer access.
Academic Calendar
The Registrar’s Office provides an Academic Calendar for each term. Click here to obtain important dates for class registration and information for each academic term.
Registration
Once you have created your U-M uniqname you will be able to register for classes unless your program of study provides you with a date when registration will begin.
- Contact your program of study for registration instructions.
- Late registration incurs a $50 late fee, which increases by $25 at the beginning of each subsequent month.
Resource Guides
Information for New Graduate Students
The Guide to Campus and Community and Information for New Graduate Students offer listings of community resources and services that can help new graduate students prepare for study at the University of Michigan.
International Students and International Travel Resources
Additional Student Information and Resources
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