MParents: For Parents and Families of U-M Undergraduates

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How did you first find out about the M-Parent website?

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Michigan is their future.

Sending a student to college is a major life event for families as well as students. The University of Michigan is committed to helping you and your student make the most of the Michigan years by providing information about campus life, important undergraduate milestones, and newsworthy events.


Important Dates

  • Friday, May 11 | Check Wolverine Access for Student Invoice
  • Monday, May 28 | Memorial Day; No Classes
  • Monday, June 11 | Check Wolverine Access for Student Invoice
  • Friday, June 18 | Spring Half Term Classes End
  • Tuesday, June 19 - Wednesday, June 20 | Spring Half Term Study Days
  • Thursday, June 21 - Friday, June 22 | Spring Half Term Examinations

Campus News

CENTER FOR RESEARCH ON LEARNING AND TEACHING TO CELEBRATE 50 YEARS
Established in 1962, the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching (CRLT) was the first teaching center in the world. Learn more about the anniversary celebration here.

VISIT SPRING COMMENCEMENT FACEBOOK PAGE
Check out the Spring Commencement Facebook page to find out how your graduating student will spend his or her last few days on campus! Check out last minute information on tickets and how to get special Michigan roses for your new grad. https://www.facebook.com/umspringcommencement

 

SPRING COMMENCEMENT
The University of Michigan will host Spring Commencement on Saturday, April 28 at 10:00 a.m. at Michigan Stadium. Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN chief medical correspondant and U-M alumnus will deliver the address. Click here for more information.

 

FIVE U-M FACULTY MEMBERS AWARDED PRIZE FOR TEACHING INNOVATIONS
The 4th annual Provost's Teaching Innovation Prize has been awarded to five faculty members who have demonstrated new and creative approaches to student learning. Click here to learn more.

 

U-M TO OFFER FREE ONLINE COURSES THROUGH COURSERA
Several U-M professors will offer free online courses through a new web-based platform called Coursera. Click here to learn more.

 

PARENTS & FAMILY WEEKEND 2012
Parents & Family Weekend 2012 will be November 9-11, 2012. Information about events and registration will be available this summer at www.parents.umich.edu/weekend/. Make your hotel reservations now! Hotel information is online at www.visitannarbor.org.

 

EAST STADIUM BLVD. BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
The city of Ann Arbor will close East Stadium Blvd., between Kipke Dr. and S. Industrial, beginning November 28 and continuing through November 2012. Click here to learn more.