Graduate Students with Children
Graduate students with children constitute a vibrant part of our learning community at the University of Michigan. Rackham believes in supporting graduate students with children both academically and socially. Because each parent has distinct needs, Rackham has designed a variety of programs and events, from childcare information and parenting resources to support groups and social events. 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. We also offer a downloadable guide to Resources for Graduate Student Parents.
Rackham Graduate Parents Quarterly Newsletter
The Rackham Graduate Parents Quarterly Newsletter keeps parents updated about community events and resources.
Events and Workshops
Each semester, Rackham provides several social events and workshops for students with children. In the fall, Rackham sponsors the Graduate Parent Workshop and Resource Fair, a fun-filled day offering informational programs and activities for graduate/professional student parents and their children. In addition, several social events are planned to exciting places such as the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum and Domino's Petting Farm. Many of the activities do require pre-registration.
Join Our E-mail List!
If you would like to be added to Rackham's Graduate Students with Children e-mail group to receive information about upcoming events and programs please contact Graduate Student Affairs
Useful Links
Ann Arbor is a wonderful place to raise children, and resources abound for child-care, education, health, culture, and recreation. Information for parents and families can be found here.
Contact
If you have any questions about anything related to graduate student parent issues, please feel free to contact Graduate Student Affairs or call (734) 615-3682.