LSA Academic Advising Resources
Academic Resources in LSA
Assistant Dean for Student Academic Affairs
Handles student academic and personal matters that have an impact on the educational mission of the College, e.g., grade grievances, academic misconduct issues, disruptive students, etc. Provides support and advice to instructors and advisors regarding all matters pertaining to the students’ matriculation in the College.
1213 Angell Hall, 764-7297
Tutoring Resources Website
A listing of tutoring opportunities available to LS&A students.
http://www.lsa.umich.edu/lsa/students/resources/academics/tutors/
Newnan LSA Academic Advising Center
Handles drop/add forms, late drop/add requests, requests for time extensions for incompletes, diploma applications, LS&A Bulletins.
1255 Angell Hall, 764-0332
General Advisors
Available to discuss general degree requirements, rules, deadlines, procedures, and academic plans and options; as well as concerns about an individual student’s performance or behavior.
1255 Angell Hall, 764-0332
Concentration and Program Advisors
Available to discuss particular requirements of each department’s concentration. Contact department in question.
ICP Advisors
Available to discuss the Individual Concentration Program (a major specifically designed by the student).
1255 Angell Hall, 764-0332
BGS Advisors
Available to discuss requirements and the design of a Bachelor in General Studies degree.
1255 Angell Hall, 764-0332
Specialty Advisors
Pre-business, pre-engineering, and School of Education advisors are available to LS&A students who are interested in these programs.
1255 Angell Hall, 763-0332
Pre-Professional Advisors
Pre-law, pre-med, and pre-business advisors are available to discuss options, and entrance requirements for these graduate programs (and Business at the undergraduate level as well).
1255 Angell Hall, 764-0332
Academic Standards and Academic Opportunities
Handles probation, dismissal, and reinstatement actions; considers requests for exceptions to LS&A regulations, degree requirements; and time extensions for incompletes.
1255 Angell Hall, 764-0332
LSA Website
Provides online access to academic information and course descriptions.
http://www.lsa.umich.edu/lsa/students/
Residence Hall Advising
An LS&A academic advisor is assigned to each residence hall.
Comprehensive Studies Program
Program for students desiring special support services such as advising, tutoring, and mentoring.
G155 Angell Hall, 764-9128
Honors Office
Handles all advising for students in the LS&A Honors Program.
1330 Mason Hall, 764-6274
Residential College (RC) Advising Office
Handles all advising for students in the RC.
134 Tyler, East Quad, 763-0032
Sweetland Writing Center (SWC)
1139 Angell Hall, (734) 764-0429
http://www.lsa.umich.edu/swc/
The Sweetland Writing Center helps students write successfully in their undergraduate courses. One of the most valuable services offered by SWC is the Writing Workshop. Any LS&A student, any student enrolled in an LS&A course, or any graduate student may schedule an appointment with an experienced SWC faculty member to obtain help with writing assignments, from finding a topic and developing an argument to polishing a paper.
Students may also obtain assistance with choosing their first writing course at UM, working on personal statements for graduate or professional schools, or tackling a specific writing problem (e.g., writer’s block). Students may drop in or schedule an appointment by calling (734) 764-0429 to meet individually with a faculty member. The Writing Workshop is also available in some residence halls on a few evenings.
Because students often feel most comfortable talking about their writing with peers, many prefer to visit the peer writing tutors rather than faculty in the Writing Workshop. Peer tutors, upper-level undergraduates who have completed the seminar in peer tutoring, are located in a computer classroom adjacent to the Angell Hall Computing Site and are available during Fall and Winter Terms on a walk-in basis Sunday–Thursday from 7-11 pm.
Language Resource Center
2018 Modern Languages Building, (734) 764-0424
http://www.umich.edu/~langres/
The LRC allows students to practice the skills needed in all introductory language and literature classes. It also houses a variety of state-of-the-art multimedia equipment that enables students to further develop language skills. A large number of materials—particularly international television programming brought in from one of the LRC’s three satellite dishes, as well as computer-based programs—are available for students to browse.
Math Lab
B860 East Hall, (734) 936-0160
http://www.math.lsa.umich.edu/undergrad/mathlab/index.html
The Math Lab is a free walk-in tutoring service for students enrolled in mathematics courses through Math 216. Math Lab tutors are advanced undergraduates in mathematics and math-oriented fields who are selected for their expertise and ability to explain mathematics. Graduate student instructors and faculty volunteers also participate. Hours are 10am-4pm and 7-9pm Monday through Thursday; 10am-2pm Friday; and 2-4pm Sunday.
Science Learning Center
1720 Chemistry Building, (734) 764-9326
http://www.umich.edu/~slc/
The Science Learning Center (SLC) is an interdisciplinary resource center provided by LS&A to support teaching and learning in the five natural science departments: astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, and physics. Located in the Chemistry Building, the SLC facilities include computer labs, graduate student instructors and study group meeting alcoves, and a loan desk for reserve and research materials. SLC programs are designed to improve student learning and involvement in the sciences, particularly in the introductory courses.
Comprehensive Studies Program (CSP)
G155 Angell Hall, (734) 764-9128
http://www.lsa.umich.edu/csp/
The Comprehensive Studies Program (CSP) provides support services to over 2,000 UM undergraduates, 500 of them first-year students. Intensive course sections, smaller than most classes, are enriched classes that meet an additional hour each week. CSP introductory classes are offered in biology, chemistry, English, mathematics, physics, and Spanish. In addition, CSP provides tutorials for several LS&A courses in which students can benefit from personal attention, such as courses in foreign language, the natural sciences, economics, math, and accounting. Academic advising and personalized counseling occurs frequently for CSP students. Each student will be assigned an advisor who will help him/her explore interests, aptitudes, needs, academic goals, and career objectives, and who will likely continue to advise the student from orientation through to graduation. CSP advisors have specialized training so they can help on a wide range of practical and personal issues.
Honors Program
1330 Mason Hall (734) 764-6274
http://www.lsa.umich.edu/honors/
Honors is a four-year program that provides opportunities to students with superior ability for greater depth of study throughout the undergraduate years. Among the features of the Honors Program are special honors courses and honors sections in regular courses, opportunities to participate in the research projects of faculty members or in individual research, faculty-student seminars, special academic advising, and summer independent reading for academic credit. Students are admitted to the Honors Program by invitation of the Director, though inquiries are welcomed from any highly motivated student.
Residential College (RC)
133 East Quad, (734) 763-0176
http://www.rc.lsa.umich.edu/
The Residential College (RC) is an academic unit within the College of LS&A, with over 50 faculty and about 900 students, which offers a four-year liberal arts education in the context of a unique living-learning experience. RC students are encouraged to develop their individual interests and talents while pursuing academic excellence; they benefit from being members of a small college community with full access to the resources of a world-class university. RC courses tend to be small and informal, with free and lively exchanges of ideas between faculty and students. RC first-year and second-year students live and learn in East Quadrangle.
The Career Center
(734) 764-7460
http://www.careercenter.umich.edu/
The Career Center serves both undergraduate and alumni/ae on career counseling and planning issues. The following are services and resources to be obtained from this office.
• Reference letter services • Library of career related materials
• Occupational information • Self-assessment inventories
• Resume and cover letter writing • Summer jobs and internships
• Career exploration • On-campus recruitment
• Career Fairs • Career courses
• On-line Job Bulletin • Graduate/professional school preparation/application
These materials enable students to make informed decisions about career options, and ways in which to prepare for success. Valuable information is also available via the Career Center’s website.
Counseling and Psychological Services
3100 Michigan Union
(734) 764-8312
http://www.umich.edu/~caps/
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides confidential and personal counseling, free of charge, to all currently enrolled University of Michigan students regardless of race, gender, ethnic background, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, religion, or physical status. Services include individual, couple, and group therapy, as well as consultation, referral, and crisis intervention. The counseling process is aimed at helping students resolve personal difficulties and acquire the skills, attitudes, abilities, and knowledge that will enable them to take full advantage of their college experience.
International Center
(734) 764-9310
http://www.umich.edu/~icenter/
The International Center provides information, advice, and referrals for those in the University community who are participating in or considering an international experience. American and international students, faculty, staff, visiting scholars, and alumni may obtain information regarding options for overseas study, scholarships, internships, work, volunteering, travel, and international careers through individual consulting and informational programs.
University of Michigan international students and scholars can rely on the International Center for support services, general information, orientation, and advice about visa and immigration issues, employment, cross-cultural issues, taxation, health insurance, and other practical concerns important to the successful program completion and quality of life of international students.
Services for Students with Disabilities
G664 Haven Hall
(734) 763-3000
http://www.umich.edu/~sswd/ssd/index.html
Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) provides services to students with visual impairments, learning disabilities, mobility impairments, or hearing impairments. We also work with students who have chronic health problems or psychological disabilities. SSD offers services which are not provided by other University offices or outside organizations. We provide such services as accessible campus transportation, adaptive technology, sign language and oral interpreting, readers and other volunteers, guidance for course accommodations, and requests to modify degree requirements. Our services are free of charge.
Before and after a student enrolls at the University, SSD staff are available to answer questions and provide referrals concerning admission, registration, services available, financial aid, etc. In addition, SSD can help assess the need for modified housing, attendants, interpreters, transportation, classroom accommodations, note-takers, and adaptive equipment.
Some might be particularly interested in the Volunteer Reader Program, which is run by SSD. It consists of students reading material onto cassette for use by students with visual impairments or print disabilities. The primary qualification the reader must have is a clear speaking voice. Volunteers are also needed to edit scanned printed materials to be put onto disk. The primary qualification for this task is strong text editing skills.
To request additional information call (734) 763-3000 (Voice/TDD)
Student Employment Office
2503 Student Activities Building
(734) 763-4128
http://www.studentemployment.umich.edu/
The Student Employment Office keeps an up-to-date listing of Work-Study and non Work-Study positions, on and off campus. Students can view the positions available on the Student Employment website at: http://www.finaid.umich.edu/employ/.
To apply for a position, the student should contact the person listed for that particular job. The Student Employment Office also processes the student‚s employment forms, once they have been hired for a position. This office is an excellent resource for students investigating short-term employment opportunities.
Student Legal Services
2304 Michigan Union
(734) 763-9920
Student Legal Services, which is supported by student fees, provides legal advice and representation to currently enrolled University students in the following areas: landlord/tenant disputes, divorce and family law, criminal defense, consumer issues, and wills. Notary and true copy services are also available. Student Legal Services cannot assist in disputes with the University or other enrolled students. Please call to schedule an appointment to meet with an attorney because legal advice is not given over the phone.
