Welcome

History of the University

The University of Michigan was founded in Detroit in 1817 as one of the first public universities in the nation. It moved in 1837 to Ann Arbor, a new town with a population of 2,000. The town was named to honor the founders’ wives, Mary Ann Rumsey and Ann Allen, and the natural arbor created by massive oaks in the area. In its first year in Ann Arbor, the University had two professors and seven students. Its buildings consisted of four faculty homes and one classroom/dormitory building.

The University remained an all-male college until 1870 when the first female student, Madelon Stockwell, was admitted as an experiment. By the turn of the century, women made up about 46% of the student population. Even with these large numbers, it was not until 1954 that women were allowed through the front doors of the Michigan Union without an escort.

Throughout its history, the University has had many ‘firsts.’ From John F. Kennedy’s announcement of the Peace Corps on the front steps of the Michigan Union to the six U-M alums who have received Nobel Prizes, the University has been a leader in education and research. It is an institution respected throughout the world and is rich in tradition and resources.

Who Runs the University?

The University of Michigan is comprised of the nineteen schools and colleges on the Ann Arbor campus, plus campuses in Flint and Dearborn. One third of the 40,000 students on the Ann Arbor campus are graduate students. You are admitted not to the University at large but to one of the schools or colleges, and your degree requirements are determined by your specific school or college. Decision-making on most academic policies is decentralized among the faculties from each of the schools or colleges.

The schools and colleges on the Ann Arbor campus are each headed by a dean, and are then subdivided into departments or divisions which manage specific curricula. A department’s teaching staff is composed of a variety of tenured and non-tenured faculty members and graduate students.

Each school or college outlines its rules, regulations, and academic policies in its official Bulletin. Bulletins will describe the unit, its admissions procedures, courses, degree programs and requirements, and list faculty members. You should read your own school’s Bulletin for the exact regulations that apply to you.

Major administrative, financial, and University-wide policies are decided by the President and other administrative officers, who report to the eight-member Board of Regents. Ultimate legal authority is vested in the Board of Regents, who are elected directly by the citizens of the state of Michigan. The Regents convene each month, and their meetings are open to the public.

Graduate Student Orientation

Rackham Graduate School offers an orientation specifically tailored to the needs and interests of new graduate students. Held prior to the fall and winter semesters, the program features welcome remarks from University officials; a resource fair with representatives from numerous University and community departments, organizations and agencies; as well as workshops with topics related to academic and personal issues.

The Rackham Orientation is designed to complement the orientation activities of individual graduate and professional schools. Please contact the Event Coordinator at 647-2644 for exact dates and times of orientation activities.

  • Graduate Students in Medicine, Dentistry, Law, Social Work, and Business Administration Evening Programs:
    The first time you register it will probably be during an orientation program at your school immediately preceding the start of your first term, and subsequent registrations will be towards the end of each term. You should check with your school for details on when and where to register.
  • All Other Graduate Students:
    If you are a graduate student in any other field (except Business Administration), you may complete your first-time registration during the term preceding the one for which you intend to enroll; if your program starts during the fall term, you may register beginning in May, and if you will enter during the winter term, you may register starting in December. By coming to campus and completing your registration process early, you will avoid the crowds that clog many University offices at the start of the term. Before coming to town, however, contact your department for special instructions and make sure that your advisor will be in town when you arrive.

Academic Advising for Graduate Students

Academic advising for graduate students varies widely from school to school and from program to program. Some of you have little choice about what classes or sections to take--the course of study is pre-determined and prescribed. In many fields, however, you have quite a bit of choice about courses. You usually see an advisor in your program or department to discuss course elections and progress towards a degree, and are usually expected to consult with your advisor before each term’s registration. Make certain you find out what kind of academic advising is available to you.

Support for Teaching

The Center for Research on Learning and Teaching
1071 Palmer Commons
Phone: 764-0505

The Center for Research on Learning and Teaching (CRLT) has a GSI Training and Development Program which provides several services to graduate student instructors. For more information about any of the services listed below, please call 764-0505.

Teaching Orientations for New GSIs are held before both the fall and winter semesters. The programs are designed to help prepare GSIs for their first teaching experiences.

Teaching Workshops for GSIs are held throughout the fall and winter semesters and cover a wide range of topics (for example, discussion, critical thinking, speaking skills, testing, questioning, using visual aids, lecturing).

Individual Consulting is available for all GSIs, including observation of a class and consultation afterwards, videotaping of a class, collection of mid-semester feedback from students, discussion of problems, and help with innovative ideas. A Guidebook for University of Michigan Graduate Student Instructors is available upon request to all GSIs. It contains articles on preparing to teach, teaching diverse learners, getting students involved in learning, asking questions, giving lectures, testing, improving your teaching, and other topics. It also contains a list of resources for instructors. Also available for lab instructors is a Guidebook for Teaching Labs for University of Michigan Graduate Student Instructors.

The International Graduate Student Instructor (IGSI) Workshop (co-sponsored by CRLT and the English Language Institute) is available specifically for non-native graduate students to prepare for their roles as GSIs.

A resource room with relevant books, articles, and videotapes on teaching and learning topics is located in CRLT.

Student Evaluations of instructors are administered through the Office of Evaluations and Examinations located at 200 Hill Street, 763-6943.

Alternative Courses and Programs

The University offers a number of alternative courses and program options in addition to your regular classes. Volunteering and service projects are great ways to develop your skills beyond your academic programs. Check with your academic advisor.

The Edward Ginsberg Center for Community Service and Learning
1024 Hill Street
Phone: 647-7402

The Center for Community Service and Learning offers several opportunities to learn while serving in the community, as well as a multitude of resources.

Project Community has programs which include education, health care, criminal justice, chemical dependency, environmental advocacy, women’s issues, and organizational leadership. The office works with about 60 different institutions, including schools, prisons, and hospitals. Many of the programs offered by Project Community are available for sociology credit and some for education credit. The benefits these service-learning programs offer you include experiential and academic learning, service to the community, and career exploration/enhancement. Contact the office at 647-8771 for registration information.

Project SERVE works with students who wish to volunteer without academic credit. Project SERVE offers individuals and student groups access to information about both ongoing and one-day service projects in over 150 community agencies and University departments. The office also has information about long-term national and international service opportunities as well as careers in non-profit and social change agencies; additionally, SERVE sponsors a volunteer opportunities fair, SERVE Week, Community Plunge, Acting on the Dream, Alternative Weekends, and Alternative Spring Break. Call 936-2437 or stop by for more information.

Registering for Classes

Wolverine Access

The University of Michigan’s web-based class registration process (Wolverine Access) gives you the ability to search for the classes you want. For specific information on class registration procedures, check Wolverine Access Online Help, the printed schedule of classes, or the Registrar’s Office website.

To register for classes, you need a University uniqname and password. You will also need an appointment -- you will receive an e-mail notification for your appointment time on Wolverine Access.

Before your registration appointment time, be sure you have a list of the classes you want and some alternatives. You can check the open/closed status of a class and look to see if the class has enrollment restrictions/reserve capacities on Wolverine Access.

You will need the Class Number (a unique identifier for each section and component of a class within a term) of each class for which you register. Courses may have multiple components, which consist of a Primary component (such as lecture) and a Secondary/Auto-enroll component (such as a discussion or lab). You will be prompted to add a Secondary component after you register for the Primary component. Auto-enroll components are automatically added to your schedule.

If a course has entry restrictions (e.g., permission of instructor, CEW, etc.), you should contact the department or program office to obtain an electronic override.

After registering, be sure to check over your schedule on Wolverine Access to make sure that you have elected all the components of a course, that there are no time conflicts, and that the correct modifiers are indicated.

The University student system stores various types of information including:

  • Student information: student name, ID number, school or college, number of credits toward program, etc.
  • Course information: course titles, times, locations, number of spaces available, prerequisites, wait-lists for some courses, etc.
  • Student Accounting Information: students with outstanding bills, plus amounts and sources of each bill.
  • Each student's course selections after he or she has registered.

Closed Courses

If a course or section is closed and a wait-list is available, you can be put on the wait-list through the registration system. If Wolverine Access does not handle the wait-list, the department may. Find out from the department how it handles a wait-list because procedures differ. If a wait-list is not available, check Wolverine Access to see if the course opens up or if the department has added new sections. You may also try to obtain special permission to register for the class. If you obtain permission, you must access registration and then add the course. Even if you can’t get on the wait-list ahead of time, you should attend the first day of class. Some professors will give registration permission to students who attend the first lecture.

Financial Holds

You will not be allowed to register if you have any financial holds (outstanding fees or bills owed to the University). Several offices (Health Services, University Libraries, Student Financial Operations, Student Loans, Telecommunications, etc.) report outstanding bills to the Cashier’s Office, and these charges are placed on the computer.

If you owe money, you must pay your bill at the Cashier’s Office at either 777 North University, Central Campus or B430 Pierpont Commons, North Campus. Be sure to TELL THE CASHIER YOU ARE PAYING A FINANCIAL HOLD. The Cashier’s Office will then enter your “paid” status in the computer so you can register. If you do not mention that you are paying a financial hold, the payment will not be credited to your account immediately; it may take as long as a week before the payment appears on the computer and the financial hold is removed.

If you are unable to register because your term has not been activated, you must contact your school or college. This usually happens when you are not making satisfactory academic progress or have been suspended or dismissed. Only the school or college can re-activate your eligibility. This may appear on your official transcript as a notation that the faculty has taken an action on your record.

Changing Your Schedule

You may change your schedule by dropping, adding, or modifying a course or changing sections at any time after you register until the drop/add deadline for your school (if your school permits drop/add). Deadlines and procedures may vary from school to school, so check with your advising office for details.

To drop/add, you should access the registration system, select add a class, drop a class, or swap a class (in which dropping one course or section depends on successfully adding another course or section).

You may add “modifiers” to your class elections after registering. A modifier indicates your intention to take a class under special circumstances (pass/fail, ULWR). Be aware of the restrictions on modifiers and realize that they are often school-specific. For more information, check with your academic advisor and/or school Bulletin. Be sure the modifier appears on the printed schedule you see on Wolverine Access.

Remember, to receive most types of financial aid each term, the Office of Financial Aid requires you to carry a full academic load (8 credits for graduate students and 6 credits for graduate students with a GSI appointment). If you are not registered full-time at the time the payment is to be processed, you will not be able to receive your aid. Also, your enrollment will be monitored throughout the term, not just at the beginning. Check your financial aid award notice, or for further information, contact the Office of Financial Aid at 763-6600.

The Registrar’s Office has a deadline for drop/add fee adjustments. If you drop or add a course by the end of the third week of classes (second week for spring and summer half terms), your fees will be based on the hours for which you are registered on that date. If you drop a course after that, however, there will be no reduction in fees. You will have to pay for those course hours even though you dropped the course. If you add another course after that, your fees will be based on the total hours for which you are registered. Check the Registrar’s Office website for dates and procedures.

If you process any course changes after the third week of a term (second week of the half term), authorization is needed. Check with your school or college for details. If you drop a class after the drop/add deadline, a “ W” (for “withdrawal”) will permanently appear on your transcript for the dropped class. Do not depend on a department to drop or add you to a class; process the change yourself to make sure the change is done officially.

Early Registration

You can register in November/December for winter term and in March/April for spring half, spring-summer, summer half, or the following fall term. Continuing students are issued registration appointments during these times. You will receive e-mail notification when appointments become available on Wolverine Access. Since most continuing students go through early registration, this is a busy time. Also, there will probably be more open courses during early registration. If you are eligible to register early, it is certainly to your advantage to do so.

Correcting the Official Record

To change any of the following parts of your official record, go to one of the Registrar’s Student Service Sites (1210 LSA Building or B430 LL North Pierpont Commons):

  1. Address: Permanent, current, and billing addresses should be changed through Wolverine Access. Your current address is used by the Registrar for mailing of official University information during the term (e.g., student statements of accounts, grades, etc.). It will automatically be listed in the student directory, unless you specifically request to have it unlisted. Be sure to update your current address each time it changes. Billing address should be used only if you want your tuition bill sent to a location other than your current address.
  2. School or College: (e.g., Rackham, Law, Social Work) This should be corrected automatically. If there is an error or you need the record updated immediately, such as to register for classes, you will need your letter of admission as proof.
  3. Name: Bring appropriate supporting documentation showing the change in name.
  4. Class Year: This should change automatically, but if there is an error, go to a Registrar’s Student Service Site.

The following process must be handled at the location indicated:

  • Residency determinations for Tuition and Admission Purposes. Applications and information are available in the Residency Classification Office, 1210 LSA Building, 764-1400.

How to Disenroll

In order to disenroll (drop all classes prior to the first day of the term), you must contact the Registrar’s Office. Once the term begins, you must obtain a withdrawal notice from your school or college. Depending on when you decide to disenroll, you may be eligible for a fee adjustment. The assessment policy is as follows: if you withdraw from the University prior to the first day of classes, you will be assessed no fees. If you withdraw within the first three weeks of the full term (two weeks of spring and summer half terms), you will be charged a disenrollment fee plus a registration fee. If you withdraw between the end of the third week and the end of the sixth week (or during the third week of spring or summer half terms), you will be charged 50% of your course fees and the registration fee. If you withdraw anytime after the sixth week (third week of spring or summer half terms), you will be charged the full amount of your course fees. Note that Housing leases are not automatically canceled when you disenroll. If you live in University housing, you must notify your hall desk and turn in your keys. Charges continue until then. Also, note that if you have been awarded financial aid, you may need to repay some of it if you do not complete the term. Be sure to notify the Office of Financial Aid if you plan to disenroll.

Unless specifically stated otherwise by your academic unit, any graduate student who is eligible to re-enroll in the same school or college of the University may do so without applying for readmission, provided that the term of re-entry begins within twelve months from the last completed term. If you are not enrolled for more than twelve months, you must apply for readmission through the appropriate admitting office.

 

Computing on Campus

From term papers to the Internet, you will find that computers play an important role in your education. U-M offers extensive computing resources for this purpose.

Information Technology Central Services (ITCS)
Consulting: 764-HELP
E-Mail:
Site Information: 64-SITES
Account Information: 764-8000

General computing services are coordinated by the Information Technology Central Services (ITCS) for all students, faculty, and staff. Additional computing services are provided by individual schools, colleges, and units.

The University’s Information Technology Central Services (ITCS) provides students, faculty, and regular staff on U-M’s Ann Arbor campus with a Basic Computing Package at no charge, which includes use of e-mail with 1 gigabyte of mail storage, the Login Service, the Web and Conferencing On the Web (COW), 1 gigabyte of file storage on the Institutional File System (IFS), and Usenet news. It also includes 400 pages of black and white laser printing in the Campus Computing Sites. There is no cost for use of the Statistics and Computation service when required for class, but students must register for this service.

ITCS also provides additional quantities of some services for a charge. These include additional laser printing, and IFS space. See ITCS’s website for details.

Here are computing services that you may want to use:

Campus Computing

Over thirty sites, equipped with computers, printers, and a wide range of software, are conveniently located throughout the campus. You will need a uniqname and UMICH password to use these services. Several sites require you to swipe your Mcard through a card reader in order to gain entry.

E-Mail and Conferencing

Electronic mail (e-mail) and online conferences are available for sending messages and holding discussions with colleagues at U-M or any place in the world that is connected to the Internet. You receive these as part of your Basic Computing Package.

File Storage Space

Networked file space, called Institutional File Space or IFS, allows information storage online rather than on disks or hard drives. This space can also be used to store personal web pages.

Consulting and Documentation
Phone: 764-HELP
E-Mail:

Help with using services in the Basic Computing Package is available from consultants over the phone, by e-mail, or in person at the Angell Hall Courtyard site.

 

Computer Sales and Services
Phone: 64-SALES

U-M students can purchase hardware, software, and computer supplies at educational prices, with the help of knowledgeable sales staff at the U-M Computer Showcase, ground level of the Michigan Union. The Showcase is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Workshops

Over 150 workshops are held each term. A complete list of offerings is available online.

Wolverine Access

Wolverine Access is an electronic information service you may use to access your academic record and general University information. You can use Wolverine Access on any computer that has access to the internet.

Getting Started

Getting Started
To use Wolverine Access, you will need a Uniqname and a UMICH (Kerberos) password. If you did not receive these at Orientation, stop by the following locations:

• ITCS Accounts Office, Michigan Union Computing Site, 764-8000

• CAEN Hotline Office, 2320 Duderstadt Center, 763-5041 (Engineering students
only)

Information Available

  • Class Registration
  • Grades
  • Class Schedule
  • Academic Report (Unofficial Transcript)
  • Class Search (Course Availability)
  • Registration Appointment
  • Address Updates
  • Account Information
  • Disbursed Aid
  • Financial Aid
  • Transcript Request

Ending a Session

Be sure to log out of the system to end your session. This will prevent anyone from viewing your record. Be sure to read the security guidelines for more information on protecting your records.

Printing

Choose PRINT from the file menu in your web browser to print the information from Wolverine Access that you have displayed on your screen. Since printing is handled by the web browser, your printouts may look different when you print from different browsers and on different platforms.

Sending Messages

If you have a question or a comment to make, choose one of the e-mail addresses at the bottom of the page. If your question is about your record, use the e-mail address of the department responsible for that page. Always include your e-mail address at the bottom of the message.

Hours Available

Information can be accessed through Wolverine Access from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m., Monday through Friday; Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday noon to midnight.

Libraries on Campus

The University of Michigan Library is a system of nineteen libraries that includes a graduate, an undergraduate, science, health sciences, and several other specialized libraries. Five independent libraries are also housed on campus. With more than 7 million volumes, the University Library, including the independent libraries, is the eighth largest academic library in North America and is considered one of the top research libraries in the U.S. The Library’s online catalog, MIRLYN, can be accessed via three different methods, all available on the Library homepage. The Knowledge Navigation Center (KNC), located in the Hatcher Graduate Library, is an important technology site for students to explore, evaluate, and apply innovative information technologies. For more information visit the KNC. The Adaptive Technology Computing Site, located in the Shapiro Undergraduate Library, houses specialized hardware and software that facilitates access to a variety of computer programs and other electronic resources for library users with disabilities. Study carrels, copying machines and microfilm readers are located throughout the library system.

Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library
Diag
Circulation: 764-0400
Information and Reference: 764-9373

The Graduate Library houses the general collection and is the primary research collection for the humanities and social sciences. The collection contains approximately 2.7 million titles written in several hundred languages and covering a broad range of subjects. The library also houses U.S. and foreign government publications, an outstanding collection of maps and related materials and a comprehensive collection of publications written in the language groups of East Asia. In addition, there are over one million items in microformat, and a large collection of print and electronic reference and bibliographic resources.

The Graduate Library provides study carrels, copying machines and microfilm readers to all of its patrons, and the stacks are open for browsing. There are library orientation programs and tours available at the beginning of each term.

Health Sciences Libraries

The Dentistry Library, Public Health Information Services & Access (PHISA), and Taubman Medical Library support the teaching, research, and clinical services of the health science disciplines at U-M. The Dentistry Library has one of the most comprehensive dental collections in the country; PHISA is noted for its extensive collection of publications from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, the World Health Organization, and the Pan American Health Organization; and the Taubman Library is one of the largest medical libraries in the country.

Art, Architecture, and Engineering Library
2281 Bonisteel Boulevard
Phone: 647-5735
E-Mail:

The Art, Architecture, and Engineering Library offers access to collections and services supporting art, architecture, design, engineering, and urban planning. The engineering collection is one of the largest in the U.S. including well over a million technical reports, all U.S. and some foreign patents; the Visual Resources Collection supports slide and digital images primarily in architecture and contemporary art. The Library is housed in the Duderstadt Center, an innovative mixed-use facility with hundreds of work-stations in open areas and offers programs supporting instructional technology.

Shapiro Undergraduate Library
919 South University Avenue
Circulation: 764-7490
Reference: 763-4141

The Shapiro Undergraduate Library is designed to enhance the unique undergraduate experience offered by the University of Michigan by providing its students with an array of innovative programs and resources. The library offers more than 190,000 books and periodicals, access to a multitude of electronic information resources through its homepage, and a small collection of leisure reading materials. Undergraduate library staff are specialists in teaching and assisting students as they navigate the new global knowledge environment.

Shapiro Science Library
919 South University Avenue
Circulation: 764-3442
Reference: 936-2327
E-Mail:

The Shapiro Science Library offers information resources to support teaching, research, and scientific inquiry in the fields of astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, mathematics, natural resources and the environment, physics, and statistics. Resources include a print collection of over 400,000 volumes, and a wide variety of electronic sources provided, via MIRLYN, the Web, and CD-ROM. Services include reference assistance, research consultation, individual and group user instruction, photocopying, and computer laboratories.

Divisional Libraries

Area Programs
110 Hatcher Graduate Library North
Phone: 936-2347

Dentistry Library
1100 Dental Building
Circulation and Reference: 764-1526
E-Mail:

Documents Center
203 Hatcher Graduate Library North
Reference: 764-0410
E-Mail:

Film and Video Library
2002 Shapiro Library Building
Phone: 764-5360
E-Mail:

Fine Arts Library
260 Tappan Hall
Circulation and Reference: 764-5405
E-Mail:

Information and Library Studies Library
300 Hatcher Graduate Library North
Circulation: 764-0400
Reference: 764-3166

Map Library
825 Hatcher Graduate Library South
Reference: 764-0407
E-Mail:

Museums Library
2500 Museums Building
Circulation and Reference: 764-0467

Music Library
3239 Moore Building
Circulation and Reference: 764-2512
E-Mail:

Near East Library
110D Hatcher Graduate Library North
Phone: 764-7555

Papyrology Collection
807 Hatcher Graduate Library South
Phone: 764-9369
Fax: 763-5080

Public Health Information Services & Access (PHISA)
M2030 School of Public Health Building II
Circulation: 936-1391
Reference: 763-5109
E-Mail:

Slavic and East European Library
110F Hatcher Graduate Library North
Phone: 936-2349

Social Work Library
B700 School of Social Work Building
Circulation and Reference: 764-5169
E-Mail:

South Asia Library
110I Hatcher Graduate Library North
Phone: 936-2346

Southeast Asia Library
110G Hatcher Graduate Library North
Phone: 764-7523

Special Collections Library
Seventh Floor, Hatcher Graduate Library South
Reference: 764-9377
Fax: 764-9368
E-Mail:

Taubman Medical Library
1135 East Catherine Street
Circulation: 764-1210
Reference: 763-3071
E-Mail:


Independent Libraries

Bentley Historical Library
1150 Beal Avenue, North Campus
Phone: 764-3482
Fax: 936-1333

William L. Clements Library
909 South University Avenue
Phone: 764-2347
Fax: 647-0716
E-Mail:

Gerald R. Ford Library
1000 Beal Avenue, North Campus
Phone: 205-0555
Fax: 205-0571
E-Mail:

Kresge Business Administration Library
K3330 U-M Business School
701 Tappan Street
Circulation: 764-1375
Reference: 764-9464
E-Mail:

Law Library
Law Quadrangle
801 Monroe Street
Reference: 764-9324
Circulation: 764-4252

Getting Involved

Student Organizations

Being a member of a student organization enriches your life at the University of Michigan in many ways. Student organizations also give you opportunities to explore new interests, develop skills, enhance your academic program, and have an impact on the University community.

Whether you wish to 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. Most student organizations recruit new members through “mass meetings” at the beginning of each term. In addition, Festifall, which is held during the first week of school on the Diag, and Winterfest, which occurs during the month of January in the Michigan Union, provide an opportunity for you to meet the members of groups in which you are interested. Another source of information for involvement opportunities is Synergy, the guide to student organizations and opportunities. You can also look on the web at http://www.umich.edu/~maizepgs/ for a complete list of student organizations. Organization contact information is available through the Michigan Student Assembly, 763-3241, or the Student Activities and Leadership office, 763-5900.

Performance ensembles sponsored by the School of Music are offered as classes and are available for credit. All students are encouraged to audition. Except for Marching Band auditions which take place during summer Orientation, auditions for all choirs, orchestras, and bands take place during fall registration. Call the School of Music Information Office at 764-0583 for specific information.

The Michigan Student Assembly (MSA)
3909 Michigan Union
Phone: 763-3241

The Michigan Student Assembly (MSA) is the central student government at the University of Michigan, representing students from every school and college. It is the official student voice at the University. MSA facilitates communication between students and the University Administration and advocates student issues and concerns. It works in cooperation with the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs to represent the student concerns and opinions to the Board of Regents. MSA is committed to protecting students’ rights. MSA is an important part of student involvement in the University’s decision making process. MSA is also responsible for registering and recognizing the over 800 student organizations on campus.

Rackham Student Government
E-Mail:

Established in 1954, Rackham Student Government is the elected body representing the needs and concerns of the 7,000+ graduate students enrolled in the Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies. RSG meets the needs of its constituents in three principle ways:

• By representing the concerns and interests of Rackham students to the University Administration,

• By providing for graduate student organizations and events, and

• By appointing graduate student representatives to the Committees which oversee both the University and Rackham.

For meeting minutes, election information and more visit the RSG website.