Transfer Students

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2026 Leadership Crisis Challenge
Application Window opens on Wednesday, January 7
LCC is a premier action-based learning experience that immerses participants in a simulated business and media crisis, powered by the Sanger Leadership Center at Michigan Ross. Students play the part of executives responding to the issues as they unfold, while leveraging the expertise of communication coaches, faculty, and a board of directors made up of esteemed U-M alumni, to prepare for a press conference attended by real members of the media.

This year's LCC will be held on January 29-30 and is open to ALL U-M students. There are two levels of competition—graduate and undergraduate. Two undergraduate teams and two graduate teams will receive a scholarship, split among participants. In addition to the competition, there will be educational workshops, a networking session, and access to the Big House field.
Apply by January 21.

Newnan Open House
Thursday, January 8 from 1:30 - 3:30pm in 1255 Angell Hall
Welcome to a new semester! The start of the term is always hectic, and it's important to take breaks. Join your advisors in the LSA Newnan Advising Center for some snacks, swag, and on the spot advising!

LSA Internship Scholarship Office Hours
Friday, January 9 from 12 - 2pm - virtual
Do you have questions about the LSA Internship Scholarship? Drop in during our virtual office hours! Whether you need help with your application or have any other questions, we’re here to help. Pop into our Zoom session at a time that works for you. These drop-in style office hours are designed for students who have questions regarding the LSA Internship Scholarship Application or internship eligibility requirements.
Click Here to Sign Up for your timeslot today! Be sure to toggle to 1/9/2026.
The final deadline for the scholarship is April 15!

Mid-Day Morsel | Drop-In Tour
Friday, January 9 from 12:30 - 1pm in the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Looking for something to feed your brain on your lunch hour? The Mid-Day Morsel tour at the Kelsey Museum is a 30-minute taste of ancient Mediterranean history and artifact highlights in the Kelsey collection. Mid-Day Morsel tours begin at 12:30 PM. No registration is needed. Tour participants should gather at our Maynard Street entrance a few minutes before the tour is scheduled to start.
This event is free and open to all visitors. If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessing this event, please visit our accessibility page at https://myumi.ch/zwPkd or contact the education office by calling (734) 647-4167. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

Winterfest Central
Monday, January 12 from 4 - 7pm in the Michigan Union
Also on January 13 from 4 - 7pm
Kick off the winter term by finding your people, your passions, and your next big campus adventure at Winterfest Central! Meet student organizations, explore new interests, and get involved in campus life all in one place. Whether you’re looking to join a club, try something new, or reconnect with your community, Winterfest has something for everyone. We will have performances from student organizations in the Courtyard of the Michigan Union, don’t miss your chance to connect, discover, and make winter semester unforgettable!

aMplify: New Year, New Connections!
Monday, January 12 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm in 1040 LSA
Your aMplify community is here to kick-off the new year with you! For those of you who are not familiar with aMplify, we’re a student-led cohort that creates bi-weekly events specifically for transfer students. We’re here to make your transition easier by providing you all with resources, support, connections, and community. Join us for fun, food, and community.
RSVP here!!
Begin your year with a spark of new ideas at this aMplify! Join us for vision board making to dream up your goals, get creative with creating bingo cards, and snag a wellness goodie bag as a warm welcome back to campus. Have any questions? Please let us know!

REMINDERS:
RSVP before 12/08 at 10:00PM to be given first priority for food if you come by 6:30pm!!
You are more than welcome to join us at any time :))
Please bring your MCard as the doors to LSA will be locked
Check out our Instagram: @amplifyumich to be kept updated on our future events!
Looking for even more connections or have any questions? Join our GroupMe!

Study Abroad Info Sessions: CGIS Advanced Spanish Program Offerings
Tuesday, January 13 from 10 - 11am (Drop-in Group Advising)
Join CGIS Advisor Juliana Mesa to learn more about the Spanish-language programs in Spring/Summer 2026.
These program offerings are pre-approved by the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures (RLL). Students can earn 300- and/or 400-level Spanish credits depending on the program. Please visit the program brochure to learn more about course pre-requisites and other eligibility criteria.
CGIS: Advanced Spanish in Alicante, Spain
CGIS: Advanced Spanish in Santiago de Compostela, Spain
CGIS: Public Health in Santiago, Dominican Republic
CGIS: Spanish in Madrid - 300/300
Register for this event.

Learn to Meditate in 3 days
Starts Tuesday. January 13 from 12 - 1pm - virtual
Make meditation part of your goal to strengthen your mental well-being. Discover three core practices—meditation, rejuvenation, and inner connect in just three session.

Meditation is a mindful journey for regulating your mind. It’s like a mental workout, training the mind to focus on a single thought amid the 60,000 that pass through daily. With 3 core practices it cultivates effortless concentration, heightened awareness, and presence in the moment, allowing a shift from thinking to feeling. Meditation also leads to a deeper state of relaxation, regulating the stress response and promoting numerous health benefits.
The session will be guided by a trainer via Zoom meeting for all 3 days from noon to 1 p.m. All U-M students, faculty, and staff are welcome to join at no cost. No prior experience with meditation is required.

Event Details:
When: Every month for 3 days (attending all 3 sessions is recommended)
The session is Remote over Zoom and upon registration you will have the Zoom Meeting Id and Passcode
This wellness program is coordinated by Information Technology and Services (ITS) Teaching & Learning, and is provided at no cost by heartfulness.org.

Winterfest Central
Tuesday, January 13 from 4 - 7pm in the Michigan Union
Kick off the winter term by finding your people, your passions, and your next big campus adventure at Winterfest Central! Meet student organizations, explore new interests, and get involved in campus life all in one place. Whether you’re looking to join a club, try something new, or reconnect with your community, Winterfest has something for everyone. We will have performances from student organizations in the Courtyard of the Michigan Union, don’t miss your chance to connect, discover, and make winter semester unforgettable!

Pre-Health 101: Getting Started On Your Pre-Health Journey!
Wednesday, January 14 from 1 - 2:30pm
Join us for "Pre-Health 101: Getting Started On Your Pre-Health Journey!" This informative presentation delves into the process of being a pre-health student and developing the core competencies essential for success in the healthcare field. Explore the abundance of departmental resources available to support your academic and professional growth. Learn how to leverage the Career Center for personalized career development, gaining insights into internships, networking opportunities, and the path to your dream healthcare profession. Whether you're just starting on your pre-health journey or looking to enhance your skills, this event offers invaluable guidance and connections to propel you forward in your healthcare career aspirations.
Register on the Sessions site.

Transfer Transitions Resource Fair
Wednesday, January 14 from 1 - 4pm in the LSA Multipurpose Room 1040 LSA
The Transfer Transitions series is aimed at supporting your transition to U-M by hosting events with different offices and organizations on campus; we hope these events will help you to connect with resources, opportunities, peers, and staff and contribute to a positive first-semester experience on campus. We are glad you are here!

Our Transfer Transitions kickoff event is the Transfer Transitions Resource Fair, where a number of campus partners will be ready to greet you and chat with you about resources they offer to transfer students. Come to connect with Center for Global and Intercultural Study (CGIS), English Language Institute, LSA Honors, LSA Opportunity Hub, Language Resource Center, LSA Scholarships, Math Learning Center, Newnan Academic Advising, Non- and Post-Traditional Student Community Group (NPTCG), Science Learning Center, Services for Students with Disabilities, Sweetland Center for Writing, Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP), University Career Center, and more.

While this event is geared toward new LSA transfer students, all U-M transfer students are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please register through the Sessions link and come anytime between 1-4 PM. We look forward to seeing you at the Transfer Transitions Resource Fair!

Searching for a Summer internship? Register for Internships Unlocked to amplify your search strategy! (Sophomores and Juniors)
The UCC is here to help you get the most out of your internship search. In this series of community-based workshops, you'll learn more about key internship search strategies and resources, and employer recruiting trends. There will be additional time built in to actively work on your search and ask questions. Sophomores and Juniors can sign up for one of the series options:

Wednesdays, 1-2pm (1/21, 1/28, 2/11)
Fridays, 11am-12pm, (1/23, 1/30, 2/13)

No sessions will take place the week of February 2nd to account for the UCC's Job and Internship Fairs on Feb. 3rd, 4th, and 5th
REGISTER HERE by Wednesday, January 14. Please contact Cierra Sutherland at cierrasu@umich.edu with questions

Winterfest North
Thursday, January 15 from 1 - 4pm in Pierpont Commons
Kick off the winter term by finding your people, your passions, and your next big campus adventure at Winterfest North! Meet student organizations, explore new interests, and get involved in campus life all in one place. Whether you’re looking to join a club, try something new, or reconnect with your community, Winterfest has something for everyone. Don’t miss your chance to connect, discover, and make winter semester unforgettable!

Virtual Transfer Student Panel
Thursday, January 15 from 7 - 8pm
Join a panel of LSA Transfer Student Ambassadors to learn more about the transfer student experience. The Ambassadors will be chatting about the academic transition to U-M, how to get involved on campus, housing, all the amazing programs and support for transfer students, and any other questions that you have. Join us even if you don't have specific questions.
Please register with this link. After you register you will receive the Zoom login.

Sustainability Coffee Chats: Free coffee and good conversation!
Friday, January 16 from 3 - 4pm in the Maizes Cafe in the Michigan League
The Student Sustainability Coalition will be hosting our coffee chats throughout the semester and we want you to join us! Passionate about sustainability?--water conservation, AI, carbon neutrality, transportation, ANYTHING!--come chat with us, share your passion(s) and interests, all while helping contribute to a more sustainable University of Michigan! Not to mention: WE WILL BUY YOUR DRINK!

40th Annual MLK Memorial Keynote Lecture
Monday, January 19 from 10 - 11:30 in Hill Auditorium
This year's MLK Memorial Keynote Lecture will feature two distinguished speakers: Donzaleigh Abernathy, acclaimed actress, author, civil rights activist, and goddaughter of Dr. King; and Derrick Johnson, 19th president and CEO of the NAACP, a leading force in advancing civil rights nationally.
Donzaleigh Abernathy brings firsthand experience as an eyewitness and participant in major civil rights moments, including the Freedom Rides, the March on Washington, and the Selma to Montgomery March. Derrick Johnson’s transformational leadership of the NAACP represents a steadfast dedication to change, advocacy, and justice for all.
The keynote event is coordinated by the Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives and co-sponsored by the Stephen M. Ross School of Business and Michigan Engineering.
The 2026 symposium theme, "Unbowed and Unbroken – The Enduring Struggle for Justice,” draws from Dr. King’s legacy of perseverance and hope, highlighting the courage to face injustice and the commitment to lasting change.
For more information on this event and others being held, visit https://oami.umich.edu/mlk-symposium/

U-M History Film Series: I'm Still Here
Tuesday, January 20 from 5:30 - 8:30pm in the State Theater, 233 S. State St.
BRAZIL, 1971 - Brazil faces the tightening grip of a military dictatorship. Eunice Paiva, a mother of five children is forced to reinvent herself after her family suffers a violent and arbitrary act by the government. The film is based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva's biographical book and tells the true story that helped reconstruct an important part of Brazil’s hidden history. Join us for a FREE film screening and discussion with Dr. Victoria Langland and PhD Candidate, Ana Guimarães.

2026 Leadership Crisis Challenge
Application Due January 21
LCC is a premier action-based learning experience that immerses participants in a simulated business and media crisis, powered by the Sanger Leadership Center at Michigan Ross. Students play the part of executives responding to the issues as they unfold, while leveraging the expertise of communication coaches, faculty, and a board of directors made up of esteemed U-M alumni, to prepare for a press conference attended by real members of the media.

This year's LCC will be held on January 29-30 and is open to ALL U-M students. There are two levels of competition—graduate and undergraduate. Two undergraduate teams and two graduate teams will receive a scholarship, split among participants. In addition to the competition, there will be educational workshops, a networking session, and access to the Big House field.
Apply by January 21.

Résumé/Cover Letter Workshop
Wednesday, January 21 from 3-4pm in the LSA Opportunity HUB 1040 LSA
This dynamic workshop will have you prepared to create both of your essential application materials. Learn the basics of résumé and cover letter development, their purpose, and how to tailor each to a specific opportunity or position. Look forward to receiving answers to the following questions:

How should I structure these documents?
What is the difference between a Master résumé and a Tailored résumé?
Should I write a different cover letter for each application?
How can I speak to past/relevant experiences?

Register Here!

Housing Information

University Resources

The University’s Housing website is the perfect place to start your housing search and they have a section for transfer students

If you’re interested in off-campus housing, check out Beyond the Diag (BTD). BTD is a program based in the Dean of Students Office that helps you in your off-campus housing search, while keeping you connected with campus life with their twelve neighborhoods on both the North and Central campuses.

You can also check out the Inter-Cooperative Council (ICC) Co-Ops which offer housing by the semester.

Internet Resources to Search for Housing

Washtenaw Area Apartment Association listings
http://www.wa3hq.org

MI Live listings
http://realestate.mlive.com/for-rent

Other listing services

http://www.apartmentguide.com/apartments/Michigan/Ann-Arbor/

https://www.rentcafe.com/

Places to Heat up Food

LSA Transfer Student Center - 1180 LSA Building. This space is just for Transfer students and has a small kitchen area where you can heat up food, store food in a refrigerator, or just hang out with other Transfer students. There are also lockers you can use for the day near the front of the building.

The Dana Building (School for Environment and Sustainability) has a small kitchen with two microwaves and a small sink that anyone can use. The kitchen is just off of their atrium space on the first floor of the building. If you come into the building from the Diag side, go up the front steps and turn left after you enter, and then make an immediate right into the Atrium. The kitchen is on the left.

The Ginsberg Center is located at the corner of Hill and East University, just behind the Ross School of Business. It has a microwave anyone can use, as well as lots of study space. Additionally, if you are part of a student group and looking for a space to meet, they do have rooms available to use.

Connect with Nature

Nichols Arboretum (the Arb) is a great park-like area located by the hospitals. There are lots of trails for walking and jogging and many places to just sit and relax. You can walk to the Washington Heights entrance in about 15 minutes from the center of the Diag.

Outdoor Adventures provides outdoor educational and recreational opportunities for all students, regardless of prior experience. Outdoor equipment from camping gear to snowshoes to tug-of-war ropes can be borrowed from their Rental Center. They offer classes in wilderness medicine and outdoor skills such as backcountry cooking and building outdoor shelters. If you just want to get outside, they offer a variety of trips during weekends and breaks. Past destinations have included dogsledding in the Upper Peninsula, canoeing and kayaking the Huron River, and backpacking the Grand Canyon.

Academic Resources

Center for Global and Intercultural Study (CGIS) provides all undergraduate students a wide variety of global engagement and learning opportunities around the world. CGIS currently offers more than 90 programs in 40 different countries that span the globe. CGIS programming features semester-long study abroad options, 3–10 week long programs during spring and summer, and academic- and calendar-year programs.

Econ Tutoring and Other Support Services - This site lists a variety of resources for econ students or students taking an econ class. Go to this link to request a tutor for your econ class.

Language Resource Center offers language tutors and conversation partners along with many other resources to help you.

LSA Academic Calendar shows you the dates for registration, when classes start, drop deadlines, and many other dates and deadlines.

LSA Transfer Student Center lists a wide range of academic and non academic resources available to transfer students.

The Math Lab located in B860 East Hall, offers free walk-in tutoring services to students taking math classes numbered through 217. Their current walk-in schedule is posted on their website.

Newnan's Plan Your Time at Michigan page. This page provides many tools for helping you achieve your academic goals from basic time management skills to specific studying tools.

Office of National Scholarships and Fellowships. This page lists the top national scholarships and fellowships that are avilable to our students.

Physics Help Room and Tutoring is located in 1416 Randall and provides help to students taking the introductory physics classes. To see the schedule, and to see the other tutoring help available, check out their website.

The Science Learning Center (SLC), located in off of the atrium in the Chemistry Building, offers resources such as study groups to students taking science classes. Note that their Satellite Location, in 2165 Undergraduate Science Building (USB), houses a study lounge, team rooms, and computers. The SLC also offers appointment-based peer tutoring for transfer students.

Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) provides services for note taking, document delivery services, testing accommodations and guides on how to approach University faculty and staff regarding student disability paperwork. You can stop by their office in G-664 Haven Hall, call them at (734) 763-3000, or go to their website to register with them online.

The Sweetland Center for Writing offers a wide range of resources to help students with writing. Note, their resources are there to support you in any class, not just your
writing classes. When you are ready to take your ULWR, be sure to check out the Writing 350 class that comes highly recommended by other transfer students as not only a way to help you in your ULWR, but to also help you transition to UM. Are you an International Student? Check out the many writing courses Sweetland offers to help you.

University Libraries provide many services for students including one-on-one appointments with a librarian to help you with your research, understanding what is needed for a writing assignment for a class, study spaces, free non-credit workshops about using technology, such as Excel, and of course access to books, journals and databases. Not sure where to get started, call or email: Jesus Espinoza ejesus@umich.edu for help. You can also visit their webpage for Transfer students

Academic Opportunities and their Application Deadlines

New England Literature Program (NELP)
Applications due 1st week in January
UM Study Abroad - CGIS
GIEU (Global Intercultural Experience for Undergraduates) - Applications are due November 1
GCC (Global Course Connections) - Applications are due December 1
Intensive Spanish/French/Italian 230, Mandarin 203 due January 15
Spring/Summer Terms - Applications due February
For questions/concerns, contact cgis@umich.edu

Michigan in Washington
Applications due end of September for the Winter and Fall semesters
UM Biological Station
Applications due by March 30th in order to receive priority conisderation for financial aid.

Camp Davis
Applications due by April 1, in order to be considered for financial aid

Study Spaces on Campus

Campus Libraries:

Shapiro Undergraduate Library & Shapiro Science Library (aka the UGLI)
- 15 study rooms on 2nd and 3rd floors, which you can request
- For reservations and other questions, you can also call the circulation desk at: (734)764-7491
Hatcher Graduate Library
Study carrels are available for reservation either weekly or by semester. You can reserve them online or you can call the circulation desk at: (734)764-0401
Art, Architecture & Engineering Library (North Campus)
18 study rooms on the second floor, which you can request
The Law Library
Not only is Michigan’s Law Library one of the coolest buildings on campus, but it’s a great, quiet place to get your work done. However, if you prefer to chat with friends or eat during your study sessions, steer clear as students here require a noiseless environment.

Study Spaces you can reserve:

You can reserve study space on campus through this link, https://studyspaces.umich.edu/

Study Spaces in the Schools:

Each building and specific school on campus have designated study spaces. As you adjust to the new campus and get a feel for you class schedule, don’t be afraid to explore the buildings and find your favorite spot. But to start you off, we’ve shared some of our favorites:

School of Education
- The Brandon Center and Study Lounge
The School of Social Work
- The basement of the SSW offers students a computing site. Although it may be restricted to social work students at specific times, there are plenty of tables and comfortable individual seating for a quiet study session.
Ross School of Business
- The Davidson Winter Garden is a wide and open place to study with a Starbucks for study snacks and a way to keep that steady flow of caffeine pumping for those late night study sessions.
Atriums in East Hall
Both atriums are located on the East side of the Building. The northern one is the Psychology atrium, and the southern one is the Math atrium. Both can be used by students of any major.

Other Campus Resources

Non-Academic Resources

Basic Needs has a document that is is a first step in accessing support for students at U-M experiencing food, housing, or financial insecurity. It lists resources, contact information, and how to access the resource for those who could use assistance in these or other areas.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides a wide array of resources including, individual, couple, and group counseling services for enrolled University of Michigan students. CAPS recognizes that stress management among the student body is extremely important. Their wellness zone includes three massage chairs, yoga and meditation tools, seasonal affective disorder light therapy and much more. Crisis Services are also offered through CAPS and information on them can be found on their website.

Health Services Call 734.764.8320 to schedule or talk about a health concern.

The International Center (IC) helps international students to navigate immigration regulations and provides workshops on U.S. academic and cultural issues. The IC also is where students would go for an I-20 extension, reduced course load requests, and OPT and CPT requests.

LSA Opportunity Hub helps LSA students find ways to enhance their liberal arts education, both inside and outside of the classroom, through courses and opportunites. The Hub helps students connect with alumni and find internships as a few examples of what they offer.

Mindfulness Sessions on campus.

Transfer Tips information for new Transfer Students from the Office of New Student Programs. You can also access past newsletters which contain a variety of information.

The University Career Center offers both online and in-person resources to help you explore, decide, and prepare for your career following your time as a student at the University of Michigan. With career guides, assessment tools, alumni profiles, and more, you can check out the Career Center website for online guidance and information on possible events and presentations that can increase your knowledge about your options. Furthermore, there are online resources available to help you find jobs, internships, enhance your networking skills and practice interviewing.

Veteran & Military Services help veterans, military members and their dependents navigate the university and to provide resources they may need. On their website, youcan find resources on how to use your veteran benefits to pay for education, links to scholarships, veteran-friendly contacts within the university and other valuable resources.

Wellness Coaching through Wolverine Wellness - Work with a Wellness Coach to address some of the following:
Examine personal values and motivation for change,
Address stressors from a variety of sources, from adjusting to life on campus to experiences of social injustice, changes in our political environment (e.g., Roe v. Wade) and environmental concerns, etc.
Learn new skills and coping strategies such as time management, mindfulness, moving your body in enjoyable ways, having difficult conversations, and intuitive eating.
Set and accomplish goals

Groups and Opportunities for Transfer Students

LSA Transfer Student Center lists a wide range of academic and non academic resources available to transfer students.

Transfer Connections (TC) is a mentorship program for LSA transfer students’ that connects you with peer mentors (former transfer students) and faculty/staff mentors in order to ease your transition to Michigan. TC designs programs around YOUR interests! Every month you can count on us to provide a wide array of activities, from recreation-based to visual and performing arts activities. The program is voluntary and selective. All new LSA transfer students admitted for fall or winter term are eligible to apply.

Transfer Connections Groups are made up of 8-12 Mentees (new transfer students) that share a peer mentor and faculty/staff mentor -- you'll get to know other students and faculty/staff members with similar and different interests. Being in the program will allow you to take advantage of great opportunities that most transfer students don’t notice until at least a year or more on campus. Transfer Connections helps build networks with other students, faculty and staff who can help you make the most of your remaining undergraduate career.

To find out more visit onsp.umich.edu/transfer-connections or https://www.facebook.com/TransferConnections/. Please contact Sarah St. Amie (saralavo@umich.edu) if you have any questions.

UROP Changing Gears (CG) is a program designed for community college transfer students who will be attending the University of Michigan in the Fall or Winter semesters. Become a part of an ongoing research project in your field of interest and work alongside UM Faculty and Scholars on groundbreaking research. You learn valuable academic skills, applying these skills to your research project, academics, and future career and opportunities, while receiving academic credit or compensation for your efforts in research work.

First Generation Students is a website devoted to first generation students attending UM. U-M faculty, students and staff who are first-generation students and graduates proudly share their stories here, but you can also find resources specifically for first generation students.

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