Student Life
Get Involved
Find opportunities to explore new interests, develop skills, enhance your academic program, and have an impact on the University community. Explore a new activity or continue with an old favorite, enlarge your circle of friends, or work for a cause, with over 800 registered campus organizations, there is probably one that suits your interests.
Living in Ann Arbor
Contrary to the popular belief of many students, there is more to Ann Arbor than just the University. With about 110,000 residents, Ann Arbor combines big city excitement with small town charm. Many of the recreational and educational facilities provided by the city are described in detail later. Ann Arbor has a lot to offer, and you are encouraged to get off campus and explore the city.
Health and Wellness
To address your needs, Rackham offers a variety of health and wellness activities for students, and provides information to faculty, staff, and students to help you navigate the resources available to support you in graduate school. Rackham also advocates for graduate students in policy and planning across campus.
Diversity Resources
The Rackham Graduate School values the diversity of its students as an essential dimension of excellence in graduate education. The University of Michigan’s commitment to diversity is long-standing, and we are proud of our graduate students who over the years have gone on to assume national leadership in many fields.
Graduate Students with Children
Graduate parents constitute a vibrant part of our learning community at the University of Michigan. Rackham believes in supporting graduate parents both academically and socially. Because each graduate parent has distinct needs, Rackham has designed a rich variety of programs and events, such as get-togethers, childcare information, and support groups. Abundant resources exist for parents in the Ann Arbor area; however, finding them can be a daunting task. Rackham Graduate School provides information to help parents quickly transition into life at the University of Michigan and in Ann Arbor.
International Students
The University of Michigan has welcomed international students from the earliest days of its graduate programs. Today, more than 2,400 Rackham students are citizens of more than 90 countries.
The Guide to Campus and Community
To be good stewards of the environment and of University resources, the Rackham Graduate School is now offering information from The Guide to Campus and Community for Graduate and Professional…
