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Transition Resources

The Office of New Student Programs is a central point for new students to receive information about the University. It serves as a referral place for new students, directing them to the support services and resources on campus. The components of this office, collaboratively serving new students, are:

Orientation Programs
Ann Hower, Coordinator

All incoming first-year and transfer students attend orientation either during the summer or immediately before the start of the term. Orientation begins the introduction to the educational, cultural, and intellectual opportunities of the University. During orientation students take placement tests, receive academic advising, and register for classes.

Welcome to Michigan Program
Jennifer Cross, Coordinator

Welcome to Michigan is a week of programs and activities (Fall Term) designed to welcome and introduce new students to the University and the surrounding community. The primary goals of the program are to assist students in making meaningful, smooth, and enjoyable transition to college life and to help students become familiar with, and feel connected to, the campus as a learning community.

University Mentorship Program
Peggy Harless, Coordinator

The University Mentorship Program provides incoming first-year students with a unique opportunity to build a relationship with a faculty or staff volunteer. Incoming students who apply and are accepted into the program are matched by academic and/or career interests with a faculty or staff mentor and a peer undergraduate mentor. Three other first-year students will round out the group. The mentors provide students with guidance and support for a successful experience at the University of Michigan.