Welcome to the University of Michigan family!

Thank you for supporting your student’s decision to attend the University of Michigan. We believe that parents and family members are an important source of encouragement and support as students enter the university.

Parent & Family Virtual Orientation Course - Spring

Please check back here in April for more details and resources.

Parent & Family Orientation - Summer & Fall

Starting in April, your student will be able to register up to two guests for the Parent and Family Orientation program that will occur on the same day as their one-day On-campus Experience. Please check back here in April for more details and resources.

Orientation Timing

Orientation registration will launch for students in late April.

Students will complete pre-advising activities and online placement exams before their Virtual Academic Advising.

Your student will see On-campus Experience dates based on their school or college and when they begin classes. Students starting in the summer 2023 term will attend on June 27. Students starting in fall 2023 will register for a date in July or August.

Parent & Family Virtual Orientation Course - Winter

Please check back here in November for more details and resources.