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Hi, and welcome to the University of Michigan’s  College of Engineering. I’m Raul and I’ll be your tour leader today. I hope you’ll enjoy  the video we’ve created especially for you.  

Right now what we’re looking at is the Duderstadt  Center. The Duderstadt library is one of our more popular libraries here on North Campus  and is fondly referred to as The Dude.

It is open 24/7 throughout the year, which  means whether you like studying at 2 p.m. or 2 a.m., The Dude can be a great place for you.

There are so many more things to do than  just study in our libraries. For example, our Fabrication Studio is available where you’ll  be able to work on class and personal projects, and you’ll be able to use different  laser cutters, 3D printers and tools.  

We are now at the Bob and Betty Bester  Building. Right now our CS faculty and students in cyber security are working  to make our election systems more secure.  

This building is an excellent example of  demonstrating the progression of engineering.

At our entrance, we have a  very small piece of the ENIAC, one of the first digital computers ever  built. On the other side, we have a completely programmable staircase that  our students can explore and hack into.  

You can see art sculptures all over North Campus  and we love to showcase our students creativity and projects. This is believed to be the world’s  largest stationary, hand-solvable Rubik’s cube. 

It was imagined, designed  and built by two teams of engineering undergraduate students  over the course of three years.

Here are some examples of our classrooms.  We try to create a dynamic and interactive learning environment. Most of our classes are  recorded making it extremely easy for our students to review and study. You’ll be raising intriguing  questions in lecture and following discussions  with professors that have the potential to  transform into your own research projects.

What we’re looking at right now is the structures  lab. It’s one of our testing facilities.  

Our engineers use a combination  of the strong wall, floor, hydraulic pumping mechanisms and computerized  models to simulate real world conditions inside.

We have strong connections with industry here at  Michigan and the FXB atrium is a shining example.  

In 1965, NASA sent Gemini 4 into space which had  the first all-Michigan crew. One of our alumni was the first American to perform a spacewalk. A  few years later as part of the Apollo 15 mission an all-Michigan crew was the fourth team to land  on the moon. Next time you’re here on campus you’ll have a chance to see a small piece of  outer space in the form of our very own moon rock.

Right around the corner from the FXB we have  M-air, a 10,000 square foot, four-story netted scientific facility that enables the study of  autonomy and collaborative robotics in the wild, with emphasis on dealing with the  full range of Michigan weather.

This is the Ford Robotics Building. It’s the  home of Michigan Robotics. The 140,000 square  foot complex will house classrooms, offices, a  startup-style open collaboration area and tailored lab space for a variety of robotic technologies.  The building will include a three-story fly zone for autonomous aerial vehicles, an outdoor  obstacle course for self-driving cars and  

dedicated space for rehabilitation and mobility  robots, such as prosthetics and exoskeletons.

And if that wasn’t enough for you, just down the  road we have Mcity, our own advanced mobility research center! Michigan created Mcity to realize  the potential for emerging mobility technologies.  

Our partners in industry, government  and academia are Mcity’s foundation and the reason it has become a leader  in connected and autonomous vehicles.

This is the Wilson Student Team Project  Center. It empowers student teams by providing a facility in which they  can experience hands-on development and fabrication. It allows members to use  a practical application of engineering.  

The Wilson Center provides groups with a unique  opportunity to interact with one another, share ideas and showcase their projects — like our Solar  Car team, M-Fly, Baja Racing and so many more.

We are now inside the Lurie  Nanofabrication Facility, where our researchers work on the  nanometer scale. If you’re wondering, one nanometer is about the length that your fingernails will grow in one second. The LNF is here to provide our faculty and students  access to advanced nanofabrication equipment.

The last thing I wanted to show you is our  electrical engineering and computer science building. Here we are creating the technology  that puts the smart into smart electronics and constantly pushes the boundaries of  research. One of our more recent projects showcases this very principle. This  is Michigan Micro Mote — M3 for short.  

M3 is the world’s smallest computer and has opened  the door to a completely new class of computing.

Thank you so much for watching! Whether you’re exploring the cutting edge  of research, solving giant Rubik’s cubes or just studying at The Dude, this is just  a small sample of what we have to offer.  

We hope to see you on campus soon!

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Our departments invite selected prospective graduate students for an in-depth visit to campus to meet with faculty in their area of interest each February or March. These exclusive weekend visits give you a realistic perspective on what your graduate student career at Michigan will look like.

Many students say this experience was key in their eventual choice to study at Michigan. While you’re here you’ll have the opportunity to:

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• Evening: Individual department dinner and activities determined by department
• 9:30-11:00 am: Farewell breakfast
• Noon-Onward: Activities for select departments
• 12:00 pm-Onward: Depart for Detroit-Metro Airport

NOTE: A detailed schedule for the entire weekend will be emailed to you prior to your visit.

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U-M – Ann Arbor has two main campuses: Central Campus and North Campus.

Engineering classes are held primarily on North Campus, but many students live on Central Campus, so take both tours if you have time.

• To schedule a tour of North Campus,  visit the Michigan Engineering website .
• For a tour of Central Campus,  visit the U-M Undergraduate Admissions website .

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If you are a prospective graduate student and want to visit our department, you should feel free to contact  faculty members  directly to arrange times to visit their labs. In addition, you should  email our graduate programs office  so that a graduate program coordinator can meet with you while you are on campus.

Application information for our graduate programs  can be found here .

During the fall semester, the College of Engineering organizes the Engineering Graduate Symposium, which provides an opportunity to meet with current students and learn about graduate research at Michigan.  Learn more  about the symposium and register.

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If you are a prospective undergraduate student seeking information, our  undergraduate programs page  is the best resource to begin learning about about our programs. For additional assistance, you are welcome to contact the  Undergraduate Advising Office .

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U-M – Ann Arbor has two main campuses: Central Campus and North Campus. Engineering classes are held primarily on North Campus, but many students live on Central Campus, so take both tours if you have time.

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Hi, S was accepted to LSA and we are visiting campus next week for the first time. As we are OOS this will probably be the only visit we make before we deposit somewhere. We are signed up for the standard admissions information session and tour. S is also going to reach out to the department he is interested in to try to set something up there.

Does the standard admissions tour visit a dorm? I’d like to see one.

Is there anything else we should make sure we see while we are visiting, that may not be on the standard admissions tour? TIA.

Hi, When we toured we saw the beautiful, recently renovated common areas but only saw the sample room and sample bathroom. I am hoping that we see an actual dorm room when we go back for the Campus Day visit. That is supposed to include a residence hall and dining hall. The tour did not include a dining hall either nor were we given a voucher to eat in the dining hall as with other schools. The groups are probably too large for that so we ate in the Union in an effort to get a feel for student life.

Just ask to see a dorm and most likely a student rep can accommodate. This would have to be outside of the tour. Also email a professor or department, they have been very accommodating especially since you were accepted. They all love to talk about what they do and your interests.

They have switched to model dorm room last year instead of a real dorm room. I remember we toured a real dorm room a few years ago while a girl came our from the bathroom wrapped in towel. She was embarrassed while walking thru a couple dozen visitors in the hallway. It will need a special arrangement if you want to see a real dorm room now if it is possible.

I can live with a model dorm room, but my S knows someone from HS who is there now so maybe we can figure out a way to see a real one, dirty laundry and all.

He is able to go up and visit his friend. That should not be an issue at all. Buyer beware… My son is in west quad and got a corner room that is usually a triplet but only him and his roommate. The dorm is like a nice hotel and the room is so large he bought a full couch futon to put in there. Most of the dorms are not that nice but typical college dorms.

The model room is pretty representative except for the extra door for tour purpose, while the model bathroom is totally misleading.

Thanks. I just realized his friend is currently a junior. Do most upperclassmen live off campus?

@billcsho misleading in what way? (Besides cleaner, of course!). Is it bigger than most? Newer?

The model bath room looks like a private bathroom instead of a community bathroom.

There is a lot of variation in the dorms too. The model room used to be in South Quad, which has been renovated in the public spaces and food service (pretty good, actually) but is close to original (1960’s) in the rooms. West Quad was recently completely renovated and is really nice. Most of the hill dorms have been renovated too. Bursley on north campus is pretty old. Unfortunately you don’t have much say in your dorm unless you select a learning community.

I suggest spending some time on some of the cultural attractions around Ann Arbor, eating in some of the local restaurants, and attend a game or two or concert (see the University Record for a schedule of events), and mgoblue.com for games/meets. I’d stay near campus if possible and walk everywhere. Downtown hotels include the Residence Inn and the Graduate, on campus Michigan League or Bell Tower.

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How Michigan State Football Coach Jonathan Smith Can Take over the Big Ten with His Spartans

Jack lintner | may 5, 2024.

Jonathan Smith has a game plan to turn Michigan State football into a Big Ten powerhouse. It's all about getting the right players on board and winning more games each year. This season is just the start of something big for him. Over the next five years, Coach Smith has a strong chance to flip the script on the Spartans' story, making them a team to be feared.

Recruiting is key for Smith. He's hustling to bring in top talent, the kind of players who can make a real difference on the field. He's not just looking for good players; he's building a whole squad of winners who can take Michigan State to the top. And it doesn't just have to bring in talent; it also prevents losing talent.

But it's not all about signing day glory. Smith knows that what really matters is what happens between the sidelines. That's why he's all about steady improvement. Sure, winning games now is great, but Smith's got his eye on the long game. Each season, he's pushing his players to get better, to learn from their losses, and to come back stronger. And you can see the progress. The Spartans are starting to practice better and better as the weeks go on and the coaches seem pleased with the progress,.

This year is crucial for Smith and his squad as it is their first impression in East Lansing. It's the time to show what they're made of, to prove that they can hang with the big dogs of the Big Ten. And they're planning on doing just that. With each game, they need to be building momentum and showing the conference what they're capable of.

Looking down the road, the future's looking bright for Coach Smith and the Spartans. With his reputation on the rise, more top recruits will want to play for him, and that means even more success on the field. Smith's got his sights set on the top of the conference, and he's got the plan to get there. So watch out, Big Ten—Michigan State's coming for you, and they're not backing down.

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By Michael R. Malone and Robert C. Jones, Jr. 05-10-2024

Elizabeth Alexander, the president of the Mellon Foundation, the nation’s largest funder of the arts, addressed 766 new graduates of the University of Miami College of Arts and Sciences and Division of Continuing and International Education in the first of three undergraduate ceremonies on Friday. 

Alexander applauded the graduates’ resilience to earn their degrees despite the unprecedented challenges prompted by the pandemic and the turbulent state of the world. 

“What I hope for you and what I have faith you will do is to continue to show the courage you have already demonstrated,” Alexander said. “Be brave every day. Keep using your voices, keep stepping into your responsibilities, and keep exercising your leadership which we are waiting for.” 

In the second address David Brooks , a New York Times columnist, author, and founder of a national initiative to foster inclusive civic leaders, noted that with their degrees now in hand, graduates are embarking on their “second education.”

“Your relationship to information changes. As a student you’re mostly receiving information,” Brooks said. “In the decades ahead, you also will have to create and present information. In school you had teachers to guide you through the world of knowledge. After school you have to become really good at being your own teacher.” 

In the final ceremony of the day, Kimberly Stone, an alumna and chief executive officer of the National Women’s Soccer League’s Washington Spirit, shared her experience as a global leader in sports business and arena management, which includes a stint with the NBA’s Miami Heat organization.

She said that working in “the toy department of life”—the sports industry—has taught her a multitude of lessons she has taken to heart.

In the morning ceremony, Alexander noted that the immediate future with its “entrenched conflicts, new wars, climate emergency, and growing turmoil around books and academic courses” may seem complex and daunting. 

Yet she reminded students that the University has established a strong precedent for embracing “great change and great challenges” and listed a range of historic achievements for fomenting racial and gender integration and creating new educational models, especially during the socially turbulent decades of the 1960s and 1970s. 

“In that time of great change, the University of Miami’s response was not to turn away, in fear, from the great challenges before it, but to turn towards them, with openness,” Alexander said. “It was to bring in more people, try new ideas, give them more resources, and more broadly, and to open the doors, and then to open them wider.” 

She urged new graduates to continue the tradition of building “not walls, but openings." 

“And one of the tasks you will need to take up in the time to come is to make sure that others have access to the same kind of education that you were able to earn here, so that they, too, can do their part to contribute to—and meaningfully participate in—the future of our richly diverse American society,” Alexander said. 

“Meeting this challenge will require of you your ingenuity, service, creativity, vision, and readiness,” she added. 

It will require, too, that students build “your own, new communities, wherever and however you choose to work and live. And, crucially, it will require that you do your part to keep those communities strong.” 

Alexander highlighted that the community of poetry and poets has been central to her life and recognized the first inaugural poet in the United States, Robert Frost, who began a long association with the University as a lecturer during the Great Depression. 

She cited a pivotal line from Frost’s “Mending Wall” poem: “Something there is that doesn’t love a wall.” 

“Whatever the communities are that you choose to create in the challenging future ahead, I ask you to remember the lessons of that earlier community here at this University, back in the 1960s and 1970s: ‘not fear, but openness,’” Alexander said.    

“For inspiring generations of students and advocating for justice and understanding through the arts,” Alexander received Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa , from University President Julio Frenk.

Brooks, the New York Times columnist, addressed the largest audience of the day, 917 graduating students from the University of Miami School of Architecture, the School of Communication, the School of Education and Human Development, the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, the Frost School of Music, and the School of Nursing and Health Studies.

Brooks urged students to remain curious and to become lifelong explorers. 

“The older I get the more I conclude that the key trait in life is not intelligence, which you all have; it’s the hunger for wisdom,” Brooks said. “It’s the ability to just keep on learning up until the moment you die. When you apply for jobs at the really good workplaces, they will be less interested in what you know than in what you can learn tomorrow.” 

Lifelong learning begins with curiosity, and curiosity is a form of love, Brooks said. 

“When you love somebody, you want to know everything about them. When you’re curious about some subject you have an obsessive enthusiasm to understand,” he noted. 

Life transitions such as the “second education” have a certain shape—an ending of something, time in the neutral zone, and then a new beginning, Brooks said. 

“Many of you are about to enter the neutral zone. The next few years will involve a lot of wandering,” he said. “You’re going to drift around trying to figure out where you fit into this big world of ours, trying to figure out what you love spending time on. You’ll worry that you haven’t yet found your place.” 

He encouraged students to be patient and kind to themselves during this time because deep down their minds are evolving to a new reality and a new consciousness is emerging. He urged them to be “explorers” of the world around them. 

The veteran columnist said he hoped to persuade the new graduates that this “second education” that begins with their graduation would be even more fun than their first education. 

“Human learning is not like machine learning. Human learning is nonlinear, emotional, hormonal, self-conscious, brave, embodied, curious, ambitious, and unpredictable,” he said. “AI will probably be the defining technology of your lives, but it will not replace you. AI will offer us a different kind of intelligence, but it won’t be our kind of intelligence. We will learn what makes us human by observing what AI can’t do.”

Frenk presented Brooks with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree for “using your communication skills and your quest for illumination to inspire others to pursue purposeful lives.”

In the final ceremony, Stone—the Washington Spirit executive—shared with graduates of the Miami Herbert Business School and College of Engineering advice as they embark on what she called the “next chapter of your lives.”

“I’ve been lucky to work in what [Miami Heat team president] Pat Riley famously calls the toy department of life. And it’s been my privilege to navigate this exhilarating playground alongside some of the brightest stars and minds in the industry,” said Stone, who earned an M.B.A. from the University in 2003 and is now CEO of the Washington Spirit women’s professional soccer club. 

“From the Miami Heat, where I spent 23 incredible years learning from luminaries like Riley, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, and Eric Woolworth, to the Golden State Warriors, where I had the honor of working with Steph Curry, Steve Kerr, and Hall of Fame executive Rick Welts, each experience has enriched me with invaluable lessons in professionalism, grit, and determination. You’ll need a lot of that in life,” she told graduates. 

Named a Woman of the Year by WISE—Women in Sports and Events—Stone began her storied career in the industry right out of college, working as a sports information assistant in the University’s Department of Athletics. During her commencement address, she recalled how during a preseason football media day she organized, a confident Hurricanes freshman lineman proclaimed to a group of reporters that it was his goal not to become an NFL player after his college football career ended but to make a name for himself as one of professional wrestling’s biggest stars. 

“That was no average freshman,” Stone recalled of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who would go on to become a World Wrestling Entertainment icon and movie star. “He knew at a young age what he wanted to do, and I’d say he has certainly surpassed even his loftiest aspirations.” 

Stone imparted four nuggets of advice to graduates, first telling them to judge people by their actions, not their words. “In a world filled with noise and empty promises, it’s actions that truly speak volumes,” she said. “Look beyond the rhetoric and pay attention to what people do, for their deeds will reveal their character far more eloquently than any words ever could.” 

Stone urged students to venture beyond their comfort zone. “It’s easy to settle into the familiar and the safe,” she said. “But growth and opportunity lie in venturing beyond the boundaries of what you know. Embrace challenges, embrace uncertainty, and embrace the discomfort that comes with pushing yourself to new heights.” 

She challenged graduates to be decisive when placed in positions of leadership. “Leadership isn’t about waiting for permission or hoping someone else will step up—it’s about seizing the reins and guiding your team toward success,” Stone said. 

And she encouraged the University’s newest alumni to pursue their passions, telling them that if they did so, work would never become dull and tiresome. “When you’re driven by passion, work ceases to be a chore; it becomes a labor of love, a journey of discovery and fulfillment,” Stone said. “Whether it’s engineering marvels or building businesses from the ground up, let your passion be the driving force behind everything you do.”

Stone told the Class of 2024 to “dare to dream, dare to lead, and dare to push the boundaries of what’s possible.” 

Earlier in the day, student speakers shared their insights.

Alex Westover, a graduate of the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, credited his professors for inspiring his “boundless enthusiasm to pursue the impossible.” 

“You not only shared your knowledge with us—everything from the history of surfing to how not to titrate hydrogen chloride in a chemistry lab—you also shared your passions, pushing us to find our own and act upon them. 

“Your education goes far beyond the classroom,” Westover continued. “You sent us into the real world with more than just textbooks, and we came back with experiences we would have never believed.” 

Westover is believed to be the first “Sebastian” to offer a student commencement address. An hour before taking the podium, he astonished his parents by letting them know that he’d be giving the student address and also revealing his identity as the University’s mascot. 

Westover, who along with other athletes will represent the United States in the World Triathlon Multisport Championships this August in Townsville, Australia, encouraged his graduating classmates to “be fearless.” 

“The pursuit of the impossible is intoxicating. It drives us to be the best version of ourselves, to push boundaries, to chart new paths through the unknown,” Westover said. 

Graduate speaker in the first ceremony, Adriana Ramirez, who earned a bachelor’s degree with a major in biology and minor in chemistry and psychology, acknowledged the sacrifices that her parents, who emigrated eight years ago from Cuba, made toward her education. 

“It takes a village to survive, and it takes a village to accomplish great things,” said Ramirez, who was chief of staff to the student government president, football chair of Category 5, and a member the Latin Leadership Council, as part of her student involvement. 

Ramirez especially celebrated her father who originally gave up his dental career to support the family when he came to the United States, then returned to college and in six days will receive his doctorate in dental science degree.

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Campus Day offers you the unique opportunity to experience campus as an admitted student. Join us for Campus Day to tour campus, learn more about what it means to be a Wolverine, and have your questions answered by current students, faculty, and staff before deciding to Go Blue!

The daylong event includes presentations on what makes U-M unique, an overview of housing and student life on campus, a tour of campus, lunch in a residence hall, sessions with your particular school or college, and optional sessions on financial aid and Michigan Learning Communities. Campus Day begins at 8 a.m. ET and concludes around 3-4 p.m. ET depending on your academic unit’s schedule.

Dual applicants: To sign up, you’ll need to pick which school or college session you'd like to attend for Campus Day. Log in to Enrollment Connect or, if already logged in, click App Details and select the application associated with the Campus Day event for the school or college you'd like to attend.

Can’t find a Campus Day date that works with your schedule or unable to attend a full-day event? For another opportunity to visit campus, we welcome you to register for one of our 75-minute  Admitted Student Tours , which are tailored specifically for admitted students. Sign up for an Admitted Student Tour by visiting the Campus Day page linked from Enrollment Connect. (Note: You will only be able to sign up for either an Admitted Student Tour or Campus Day, not both.)

Find more details below and visit our  Frequently Asked Questions webpage. If you cannot find your answer, email  [email protected] .

• Admitted student only: $15
• Admitted student and up to three guests: $35

The fees cover the entire cost of the program. This includes parking, light morning refreshments, and lunch in the dining hall.

Fee waivers are available to those who qualify and in most cases will be automatically applied when you register for Campus Day.

We encourage parents or guardians to visit with their students, but it is not required and some admitted students choose to participate on their own. Campus Day is for admitted students and their parents or guardians only. Due to limited space, we are not able to accommodate parties larger than four.

Morning Schedule

Check-in will begin at 7:30 a.m. and continue through 8:30 a.m. Most Campus Day events begin at the Michigan Union, 530 S. State St. If you're attending on March 30 or April 20, Campus Day will begin at Rackham Auditorium, 915 E. Washington St. At check-in, you will receive an information packet and have the chance to chat with students and staff.

Campus Day kicks off at 8 a.m. with an optional financial aid presentation and one-on-one advising and a Michigan Learning Community fair. For those who choose not to attend these events, the welcome presentation will begin at 8:40 a.m.

This is an optional event.

Need more information about costs, the kinds of aid available, and how to apply for aid? A  financial aid advisor will take you through this important process.

Want to learn about ways to make Michigan feel smaller or how to get involved on campus? Come to the optional Michigan Learning Community fair and chat with current students who are involved on campus.

Learn about the unique opportunities, resources, and support services that are available to U-M students.

Find out more about on-campus  housing options and the learning communities that help new students connect and find a second home at U-M.

What’s the first year like at Michigan? What’s there to do outside the classroom? Current students will answer your questions during this panel so you can learn what it’s really like to be a Wolverine.

The best way to get a feel for the University of Michigan is to experience it firsthand on a student-led tour of Central Campus. The tour includes lunch in a residence hall. After your walking tour, we will drop you off at your academic unit for the rest of the day.

Afternoon Schedule (By School or College)

1-2:30 p.m.  Visit Michigan Engineering: Tour or Department Highlight 

Engineering Campus Day participants will select either the North Campus Engineering Tour or a department highlight for their afternoon activity. 

• The North Campus Engineering Tour gives a broad overview of Michigan Engineering and shows off multiple facilities across North Campus. 
• Department highlights give guests the opportunity to learn more about a specific Engineering department by viewing individual department facilities and learning about a specific academic program.

Engineering Campus Day concludes outside of the Engineering undergraduate recruitment offices, where students will have the opportunity to speak with Michigan Engineering staff.

1-3 p.m. - Students will spend their afternoon at the Marsal Family School of Education in Ann Arbor where they will:

• Meet LEAPS faculty and staff
• Learn more about the unique opportunities and curriculum within the LEAPS program
• Hear the latest about renovations at the Marygrove campus
• Tour the School of Education Building

1-1:45 p.m. - LSA Overview : Discover how Michigan’s liberal arts curriculum prepares you to succeed in an ever-changing world. 

1:45-3 p.m. - Choose from the following options: 

1:50-2:30 p.m. - LSA Honors Program and the LSA Residential College : Learn about the admission procedure, curriculum, and program requirements, as well as housing and student activities for each of these LSA-only programs. 

2-2:30 p.m.   - Michigan Learning Communities: Session 1 (Multipurpose Room, Room 1055, West Quad)

2:30-3 p.m. - Michigan Learning Communities: Session 2 (Multipurpose Room, Room 1055, West Quad)

Open to first-year students in any college/school. Meet with program staff and students and learn about the requirements and activities for: 

• Health Sciences Scholars Program 
• Living Arts Engine 
• Lloyd Scholars for Writing and the Arts
• Michigan Community Scholars Program 
• Michigan Research and Discovery Scholars 
• Women in Science and Engineering Residence Program 

2-3 p.m. -  Explore Engaged Learning/Support Services : These programs will be open for visitors as noted. Each offers an individualized tour of the facility and/or information regarding the program and/or services provided. Please note that all of the options below are only available on  Mondays and  Fridays . 

• LSA Opportunity Hub  1200 LSA Building  500 S. State St. 
• Science Learning Center - Main Branch 1720 Chemistry Building  930 N. University Ave. 
• Comprehensive Studies Program (CSP)  1139 Angell Hall  435 S. State St. 
• Language Resource Center  1500 North Quad  105 S. State St. 
• Sweetland Center for Writing  1310 North Quad 105 S. State St.

1-3:30 p.m. -  Visit the Ross School of Business: 

• Learn about the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) classroom experience by listening to a mock lecture by a faculty member and connect with current BBA students about their Michigan Ross experiences. 
• Tour the Ross School of Business.

1-3 p.m. - Visit the School of Kinesiology: 

• Meet Kinesiology staff 
• Learn more about unique opportunities within the School of Kinesiology 
• Engage with current students and alumni 
• Tour the School of Kinesiology

1-4:30 p.m.  - You will receive a personalized schedule for the afternoon from SMTD in the days leading up to your campus visit. If you have questions, you can contact Trang Vo at 734-763-6677 or [email protected] .

1-3 p.m. - Visit with current students and staff from the School of Nursing where you will: 

• Mix and mingle with fellow members of the Class of 2028 
• Learn about the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program and the opportunities that await you in the School of Nursing
• Speak with current nursing students during a candid student panel 
• Explore the School of Nursing academic facilities, including an interactive tour of our state-of-the-art Clinical Learning Center

After a morning tour of Central Campus, take a bus ride to North Campus and join us for the afternoon. Visit Stamps to see firsthand the exciting resources available to art and design students at one of the best public universities in the country! 

1-3 p.m. - The Stamps School and the Interarts Program invite you to: 

• Take a guided tour of our Stamps studio spaces 
• Engage with a panel of current Stamps students

1-4 p.m. - Meet at the Taubman College Commons in the new wing of the Art & Architecture Building. 

Experience life as a Taubman College student: 

• Take a tour of Taubman’s world-class studios, classrooms, and labs.
• Learn about the opportunities available for architecture students, including career development and spring travel courses abroad. 
• Enter North America's largest single studio space to talk with current students and faculty.
• Learn about how diversity, equity, and inclusion are embedded into our culture.

Travel Arrangements

Students should make travel arrangements after receiving email confirmation of their visit date. Space is limited, and we may not be able to accommodate a student's first choice.

Ann Arbor is 28 miles west of Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW). For more information, visit the Campus Information Center .

Amtrak trains and Greyhound buses also serve Ann Arbor. Visit the Amtrak website or call 800-872-7245 for train reservations. Visit the  Greyhound website or call 800-231-2222 for bus reservations.

There are special Campus Day rates available for students and families through Destination Ann Arbor. For the best rates and availability, please contact them at 800-888-9487 or visit the Destination Ann Arbor website .

Maps and Directions

Find  maps and directions to campus.

Parking for Campus Day is available in the Maynard Parking Structure (324 Maynard St.), which is just a short distance from the Michigan Union (530 S. State St.) and Rackham Auditorium (915 E. Washington St.). You will receive a validation ticket to pay for parking at registration. Unfortunately, the Maynard Parking Structure cannot accommodate vehicles taller than 6’ 6”. If you park in the Maynard Parking Structure, please remember to bring your parking ticket with you to the Michigan Union or Rackham Auditorium (March 30 and April 20 dates only) to receive your parking validation.

Accessible parking is available in all lots and structures. Display of an appropriate parking permit and payment of the hourly fee are required unless free parking is stipulated on that permit.

Visitors should be aware that the accessible, faculty/staff, metered, and loading zone parking spaces are enforced at all times.

Inclement Weather

Campus Day is offered regardless of weather as long as the university is open. If you are unable to keep your appointment due to inclement weather, please email [email protected] .

Appointments With Upper-level Units

After attending Campus Day, you may be able to schedule afternoon appointments with the upper-level units below by using the contact information provided. All visits are by appointment only and must be scheduled in advance.

School of Information

Email School of Information Admissions at [email protected] .

Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

Visit the  Ford School website or contact them at [email protected] or 734-764-0453.

Marsal Family School of Education

Contact the Marsal School at [email protected] or 734-615-1528.

Dental Hygiene Program

Call Lisa Dodge at 734-763-3392 to make arrangements.

College of Pharmacy

Contact  [email protected] or 734-764-7312.

School of Public Health

Contact School of Public Health Admissions at [email protected] .