The Comprehensive Studies Program (CSP) promotes the academic excellence and intellectual curiosity of scholars within our learning community. We provide academic support through intensive sections of LSA courses, holistic academic advising, academic and co-curricular programming, and student support services that utilize high-impact, inclusive practices to encourage student agency and engagement.
We appreciate your interest in affiliating with the CSP community. Please review the information below on the affiliation process and requirements.
If you have any questions please email us at csp-4info@umich.edu.
Affiliation Requirements
- You must be currently enrolled at the University of Michigan.
- Attend an affiliation information session (see below) and complete the application.
- Take the CSP 101: "Exploring Academic Success" course (1 credit) in your next semester of enrollment (Winter 2026 course description is here for your reference).
- Meet with your assigned CSP advisor to discuss academic interests and goals.
Affiliate Information Sessions
Fall 2026
Students interested in affiliating with CSP will need to attend one of the Fall 2026 affiliation information sessions on the dates listed below (Virtual or In-person).
Virtual: Please click on the date to register for the session taking place via Zoom.
In-person: This fall semester, there is also an option to attend an in-person CSP affiliation information session in the CSP Suite, 1144 Angell Hall. The date, time, and sign-up form can be found at the link below.
Please note:
- You must register for an affiliation information session or express a course conflict using the form below in advance of the scheduled session.
- You may register for the session of your choice by clicking on your preferred date above and completing the registration form. Once you register for a Zoom session, you will be sent a confirmation via email. We encourage you to click the link in the email that allows you to add the meeting to your Google Calendar. If you register for the in-person session, you will receive a Google Calendar invitation within 72 business hours of submitting your RSVP.
- Attendance is required in order to access the affiliation application.
- Please allow two weeks for membership processing once your application is complete.
- If you are not able to attend either session due to a course conflict, please complete this form. We will verify your conflict and then share information with you about how to proceed with affiliation.
If your primary interest is to register for a CSP course section, affiliation may not be the best route for you. Please refer to the Courses section of our website to learn more about our course offerings and registration policies.
