You Belong Here Welcome to the community of Rackham graduate students and alumni. Fall Welcome Fall Welcome will take place on Friday, August 28. There will be a Welcome Ceremony in Rackham Auditorium at 1:00 p.m. followed by an Info Fair from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. How Rackham Helps Rackham Graduate School is home to nearly 10,000 students, about half the graduate students on campus. We offer centralized services and special opportunities for all Rackham students. Living in Ann Arbor Find information on housing, transportation, arts and culture, and more. Academic and Professional Resources Learn about the people, offices, and tools that can help you thrive academically and stand out professionally. Support System Where to get help with challenges or problems either academically or in your personal life if the need arises. Stay Connected U-M is a big place, but you are never alone as a Rackham student. Stay connected to Rackham and to fellow students during your time here. Rackham Graduate School Fall Welcome Fall Welcome 2026 is an exciting afternoon designed to officially welcome newly admitted graduate students to Rackham and the University of Michigan community. Fall Welcome Ceremony Friday, August 28, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.Rackham Auditorium Kick off your graduate journey at Rackham with our official Fall Welcome Ceremony, featuring remarks from Dean Mike Solomon and student leaders. Info Fair Friday, August 28, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.Rackham Building (Lobby, 2nd and 4th Floors) Rackham’s Fall Welcome Info Fair helps newly admitted graduate students learn about the many opportunities available to them through Rackham and across the university. Over 40 campus partners and student organizations will share resources and information designed to support students’ academic, professional, and personal success. Rackham Student Organizations Fall Welcome Event Friday, August 28, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.Rackham East Lawn Join us for boba, ice cream, a live DJ, and a photo booth at the Rackham Student Organizations Fall Welcome Event! Connect with fellow graduate students and discover what our campus communities have to offer. Participating groups include the Rackham Student Government(RSG), Graduate Rackham International (GRIN), Students of Color of Rackham (SCOR), and Researchers Expanding Lay-Audience Teaching and Engagement (RELATE). We can’t wait to kick off the new academic year with you! Register for Rackham Graduate School Fall Welcome Register for the Rackham Student Organizations Fall Welcome Event Rackham Fall Welcome 2026 Info Fair Campus Partners OrganizationFloorRoom Development and Alumni Relations1st FloorLobby Graduate Student and Program Consultation Services (GSPCS)1st FloorLobby GRIN (Graduate Rackham International)1st FloorLobby Rackham Building & Facilities1st FloorLobby Rackham Dean’s Office1st FloorLobby Rackham Finance and Fellowships1st FloorLobby Rackham Professional Development and Engagement1st FloorLobby Rackham Researchers Expanding Lay Audience Teaching Engagement (RELATE)1st FloorLobby Rackham Student Government (RSG)1st FloorLobby Students of Color Rackham (SCOR)1st FloorLobby University Career Center 1st FloorLobby University of Michigan Career Center1st FloorLobby African Graduate Student Association2nd FloorCentral Reading Room Black Graduate Student Association at the University of Michigan2nd FloorCentral Reading Room Bujinkan Budo Club2nd FloorCentral Reading Room Center for Research on Learning and Teaching (CRLT)2nd FloorEast Lounge Center for the Education of Women+2nd FloorEast Lounge Center for World Performance Studies2nd FloorEast Lounge Digital Studies Institute2nd FloorEast Lounge Energy Club at Ross2nd FloorWest Study Hall Engaging Scientists in Policy and Advocacy2nd FloorEast Lounge English Language Institute (ELI)2nd FloorEast Lounge FEAST (Arts Initiative)2nd FloorEast Lounge Grads Out in STEM (GoSTEM)2nd FloorEast Lounge GradTONES2nd FloorEast Lounge Graduate Employees Organization2nd FloorCentral Reading Room Information and Technology Services – University of Michigan2nd FloorWest Study Hall International Center2nd FloorCentral Reading Room LSA Language Resource Center2nd FloorCentral Reading Room Michigan Ballroom Dance2nd FloorCentral Reading Room Michigan Institute for Computational Discovery & Engineering (MICDE)2nd FloorWest Study Hall Michigan Institute for Data & AI for Society (MIDAS)2nd FloorWest Study Hall MiSciComm (MiSciWriters)2nd FloorWest Study Hall Museum Studies Program2nd FloorWest Study Hall Puentes2nd FloorCentral Reading Room Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)2nd FloorCentral Reading Room Translation Studies2nd FloorCentral Reading Room Umich China Friends2nd FloorCentral Reading Room University Musical Society (UMS)2nd FloorWest Study Hall University of Michigan Credit Union (UMCU)2nd FloorEast Lounge University of Michigan Equity, Civil Rights, and Title IX Office 2nd FloorEast Lounge University of Michigan Libraries2nd FloorCentral Reading Room University of Michigan Solar Car Team2nd FloorWest Study Hall William L. Clements Library2nd FloorCentral Reading Room Women in Science & Engineering2nd FloorWest Study Hall Bridges International4th FloorEast Conference Room Campus Chapel and Center for Faith & Scholarship4th FloorEast Conference Room Child and Family Care, including the U-M Children’s Centers4th FloorAssembly Hall Ginsberg Center4th FloorAssembly Hall Graduate Christian Fellowship4th FloorEast Conference Room Lord of Light Lutheran Campus Ministry4th FloorEast Conference Room Maize & Blue Cupboard, University of Michigan4th FloorAssembly Hall Maize and Blue Cupboard4th FloorAssembly Hall Mary A. Rackham Institute (MARI)4th FloorAssembly Hall Michigan Dining4th FloorAssembly Hall Michigan International Student Ministry4th FloorEast Conference Room Planet Blue Ambassador program4th FloorAssembly Hall Ratio Christi at the University of Michigan4th FloorWest Conference Room Redeemer Ann Arbor Student Group4th FloorWest Conference Room Religious Secular and Spiritual Life (RSSL)4th FloorWest Conference Room Services for Students with Disabilities4th FloorAssembly Hall St. Mary’s Student Parish Grad/YP Group4th FloorWest Conference Room Sweetland Center for Writing4th FloorAssembly Hall UKirk @ UMich4th FloorWest Conference Room University Health and Counseling: Counseling and Psychological Services4th FloorAssembly Hall University of Michigan Judiac Studies4th FloorEast Conference Room Wesley Foundation at the University of Michigan4th FloorWest Conference Room Wolverine Wellness4th FloorAssembly Hall Michigan Hillel Living in Ann Arbor Getting Around Check out your options for bikes, buses, and cars around town and on campus, as well as transportation to take you to and from Ann Arbor. Housing Planning to live in University housing, in a co-op, or a rental off campus? See resources to help you find a place to call home while you study here. Healthcare Here’s an overview of nearby hospitals, clinics, and urgent care centers, and information on healthcare insurance options and more. Groceries An easy guide to some of the area’s grocery stores and places to get those international food items you’re craving. Arts and Culture An introductory guide to music, art fairs, performance venues, film festivals, cinemas, museums, and libraries fun for children and grown-ups alike. Sports and Recreation U-M and the City of Ann Arbor have countless ways to help you stay active and fit, whether it’s indoors or outdoors, in groups or on your own. Employment A starting place to find work opportunities and to understand your benefits as a graduate student employee. And More See more from our Student Experience section, including safety, finances, religion and spirituality, and volunteering. Academic and Professional Resources Computing and Technology Do you know all the computing and technology centers and services available to you as a student? Now’s a great time to get acquainted. Libraries The U-M Library system includes 20 libraries and access to many more through Inter-Library Loan. Five independent libraries add to the wealth of material at your fingertips. Mentoring and Advising Read “How to Get the Mentoring You Want” and find campus resources to strengthen your relationship with faculty and others who mentor you. Professional Development and Paths to Careers Rackham has multiple ways you can engage in professional development and explore careers, no matter what stage you are in of your graduate education. Research Assistance and Support Find information on statistical consulting, data services, and funding especially for doing research abroad. Communication, Writing, Language Expand your training as an instructor in any course and get support for your writing. Non-native speakers of English can also find an array of English language support. How Rackham Helps Rackham Graduate School is home to over 9,500 students, and our teams offer tailored resources and services available to all. Academic Records and Dissertations Provides information and support to students and programs, and provides guidance regarding Rackham and university policies and procedures. Finance and Fellowships Administers student awards, grants, and fellowships, supporting diversity in graduate education, presenting research at professional conferences, emergency aid, and more. Graduate Student and Program Consultation Services (GSPCS) Advises students and programs on matters related to emergencies, crisis situations, student progress, and more in a safe and confidential environment. Partnerships for Access, Community, and Excellence Focuses on creating vibrant climates in Rackham programs to advance the scholarship and experience of students. Professional Development and Engagement Prepares graduate students to access the wide range of careers available to them through programs including our DEI Certificate, Program in Public Scholarship, and internships. Stay Connected Make sure your voice is heard, plus plug into Rackham’s many information channels for real-time updates. There are lots of ways to stay engaged. Student Stories Everyone has a different story and journey on their way through graduate school. Read about other grad student stories on the Rackham website. Social Media Follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. You can share with us using #IChoseUMich, #RackhamGrad, or #IAmRackham. Events Check out our events calendar for upcoming social events, networking opportunities, and professional development workshops. Newsletter We send you a weekly newsletter to make sure you don’t miss any essential information, like funding opportunities, important deadlines, and major events. Share Want to share photos of campus or your graduate school experience with Rackham’s social media audiences? You are always welcome to submit your images to [email protected] for editorial consideration. Please include your name, your U-M affiliation, any social media tags you’d like us to include, and a brief description of your photo.
Fall Welcome Fall Welcome will take place on Friday, August 28. There will be a Welcome Ceremony in Rackham Auditorium at 1:00 p.m. followed by an Info Fair from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
How Rackham Helps Rackham Graduate School is home to nearly 10,000 students, about half the graduate students on campus. We offer centralized services and special opportunities for all Rackham students.
Academic and Professional Resources Learn about the people, offices, and tools that can help you thrive academically and stand out professionally.
Support System Where to get help with challenges or problems either academically or in your personal life if the need arises.
Stay Connected U-M is a big place, but you are never alone as a Rackham student. Stay connected to Rackham and to fellow students during your time here.
Getting Around Check out your options for bikes, buses, and cars around town and on campus, as well as transportation to take you to and from Ann Arbor.
Housing Planning to live in University housing, in a co-op, or a rental off campus? See resources to help you find a place to call home while you study here.
Healthcare Here’s an overview of nearby hospitals, clinics, and urgent care centers, and information on healthcare insurance options and more.
Groceries An easy guide to some of the area’s grocery stores and places to get those international food items you’re craving.
Arts and Culture An introductory guide to music, art fairs, performance venues, film festivals, cinemas, museums, and libraries fun for children and grown-ups alike.
Sports and Recreation U-M and the City of Ann Arbor have countless ways to help you stay active and fit, whether it’s indoors or outdoors, in groups or on your own.
Employment A starting place to find work opportunities and to understand your benefits as a graduate student employee.
And More See more from our Student Experience section, including safety, finances, religion and spirituality, and volunteering.
Computing and Technology Do you know all the computing and technology centers and services available to you as a student? Now’s a great time to get acquainted.
Libraries The U-M Library system includes 20 libraries and access to many more through Inter-Library Loan. Five independent libraries add to the wealth of material at your fingertips.
Mentoring and Advising Read “How to Get the Mentoring You Want” and find campus resources to strengthen your relationship with faculty and others who mentor you.
Professional Development and Paths to Careers Rackham has multiple ways you can engage in professional development and explore careers, no matter what stage you are in of your graduate education.
Research Assistance and Support Find information on statistical consulting, data services, and funding especially for doing research abroad.
Communication, Writing, Language Expand your training as an instructor in any course and get support for your writing. Non-native speakers of English can also find an array of English language support.
