MParents: For Parents and Families of U-M Undergraduates

Survey of the Month

mParents survey:

Students often change during college, and these changes are sometimes big surprises for their family when the student returns home for the Thanksgiving or Winter Break. What change in your student would you be the most unhappy about?

A new tatoo
A new body piercing
A change in religious beliefs
A change in political beliefs
A change in hair style or color
A change in major/intended area of study

Care Packages

Michigan is their future.

Sending a son or daughter to college is a major life event for parents 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

  • Wednesday, November 25| Thanksgiving Recess, 5:00 p.m.
  • Monday, November 30| Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m.
  • Monday, December 14| Fall Classes End
  • Monday, December 14| Check Wolverine Access for Student Invoice
  • Tuesday, December 15, and Saturday-Sunday, December 19-20| Study Days
  • Wednesday-Friday, December 16-18 and Monday-Wednesday, December 21-23| Examinations
  • Sunday, December 20| Winter Commencement
  • Wednesday, December 23| Residence halls close at 7:00 p.m.

Campus News

WINTER COMMENCEMENT INFORMATION
Winter Commencement will be Sunday, December 20. Learn more here.

 

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS APPLIES TO JOIN THE COMMON APPLICATION SERVICE
The Common Application is an online college application services used by nearly 400 schools around the country, including many Ivy League schools. According to Ted Spencer, associate vice provost and executive director of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, the Common Application is "an excellent resource that will increase access for prospective students and broaden the university's geographic reach." Click here to learn more.

 

THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MAKES PLANS TO BECOME SMOKE-FREE BY 2011
President Mary Sue Coleman announced in April that the University would become smoke-free by 2011. Campus wide informational meetings are being offered to inform students about the University's plans. Click here to learn more.

 

SWINE FLU PREPAREDNESS AT U-M
Learn more about U-M's plans for possible swine flu outbreaks.