Go Blue Orientation: On-campus Experience Student Schedule

8-9 a.m. — Check-in

Start your orientation day and get energized for the day ahead.

8-9 a.m. — Eat and Greet at the Alumni Center

Visit the Alumni Center to enjoy a special treat from Zingerman’s Delicatessen and learn how the Alumni Association supports students on campus.

9-9:15 a.m. — Go Blue Welcome

Join your parents and fellow new Wolverines for the kickoff to your in-person orientation activities. During this session, you will meet our orientation leaders (OLs), learn about our campus values and traditions, and find out more about the opportunities and activities that will occur today.

9:15-9:30 a.m. — You’ve Arrived: Welcome to Student Life at Michigan

Join Student Life leaders and learn ways to make the most of your campus experience. We’ll cover how to: meet people and build community, find ways to get involved, and how to get help when things don’t go as planned. You don’t have to figure out Michigan on your own. We’re here to help you find your people, your path, and the support you need so you feel at home from day one.

9:30-9:45 a.m. — Division of Public Safety and Security

The University of Michigan Division of Public Safety & Security is dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment for all U-M students, faculty, and staff, with an emphasis on community outreach, prevention, and education.

9:45-10 a.m. — Michigan Housing: Preparing To Move to Your New Home

The logistics of moving to a new home may seem complicated or overwhelming. This presentation will answer some of the common questions new residents (and their families) have as they prepare to move to Ann Arbor.

10-10:15 a.m. — Student Small Group Dismissal

You will be dismissed according to the small group number which is listed on your name tag. Please remain seated until your number is called.

10:15-10:30 a.m. — Travel to Life as a Victor

Walk with your OL and group to a Central Campus classroom.

10:30-11:10 a.m. — Life as a Victor

In this interactive session led by OLs, you will discover the ins and outs of life at Michigan. The session is designed to familiarize you with living on campus, navigating Ann Arbor, and making the most of your student experience.

11:10-11:20 a.m. — Travel to Community at Michigan

Follow your OL and group to gather with all of the new students.

11:20 a.m.-noon — Community at Michigan

Connect with your OL and other new students through small-group activities focused on Michigan traditions, building connections, getting involved, and supporting your well-being.

12:15-12:30 p.m. — Travel to Lunch

Some OLs will lead groups to walk to a nearby dining hall, while North Campus students will travel with OLs on buses to their dining hall.

12:30-1:15 p.m. — Lunch in Dining Hall

Enjoy lunch as you meet others from your school and college.

1:15-1:30 p.m. — Travel to Academic Unit Time

Follow OLs to specific rooms to hear directly from your school or college.

1:30-2:50 p.m. — Academic Unit Time

Meet representatives and other new students from your school or college. This time is planned by your school or college to welcome you and introduce you to the spaces, people, and resources that will make your academic experience at Michigan unique.

2:50-3 p.m. — Break and Travel to Resource Sessions

OLs will direct you to where Campus Resource Sessions will take place.

3-4:30 p.m. — Campus Connections

For the remainder of the program, we invite you to use the time to attend our resource fair and campus resource sessions. Remember to pick up your MCard!

3-4:15 p.m. — Resource Fair / MCard Pickup

3:30-3:50 p.m. — Campus Resource Sessions I

3:55-4:15 p.m. — Campus Resource Sessions II

4:15-5 p.m. — Wolverine Experiences

Use the final portion of the day to tailor your orientation experience. You may attend a campus tour, visit campus offices during open houses, meet with the Office of Financial Aid, take a North Campus bus tour, or explore campus on your own. Once you’ve completed your activities, you are free to depart. Most offices close at 5 p.m.