Welcome to Michigan Program Highlights for Parents and Family Members

The Welcome to Michigan Program consists of over 200 events that offer something for everyone—even parents and family members! Your student will receive a detailed program of events when they move into their residence hall or can pick one up at one of the Campus Information Centers if they live off campus.

If you will be in Ann Arbor helping your student move in, we invite you to attend the events featured below. For a complete list of all events and descriptions offered to your student, visit UM*Events.

2008 Featured Parent & Family Events

View a PDF of the mailing sent to parents this summer.

Pre-Convocation Dinner - Thursday, August 28, 5-6pm, Michigan League
Enjoy dinner with members of the University community
at the Michigan League prior to Convocation. The League will feature a buffet for $15.95 per person ($10.50 for children 12 and under). Students and their families and guests are invited to attend the dinner in the historic League. Call (734) 763-4648 or e-mail league.scheduling@umich.edu to make your reservations now. Tickets will be mailed for orders received by August 17. After that date, tickets will be held at the door. Seating is limited, so orders are taken on a first-come basis.

New Student Convocation - Thursday, August 28, 7pm, Crisler Arena
This is the official kick-off to Welcome to Michigan and an introduction to the academic community. This ceremony is a Michigan tradition that includes messages from the president of the University, student government president, and several other representatives. Following the ceremony, students will head to Central Campus for Escapade & Artscapade.