Resources for Students

• The Newnan Advising Center supports students as they make decisions about their LSA education. Through individual advising conversations, online resources, workshops and programs, Newnan advisors are dedicated to helping students develop an academic plan, set professional goals, and foster personal and intellectual growth from orientation through graduation.

• The Comprehensive Studies Program (CSP) is a community of scholars - students, faculty, advisors and staff - organized around the principles of diversity, access, equity and inclusion. CSP academic advisors develop strong working relationships with students. Through consistent on-going interaction, students and advisors forge a lasting relationship that is the foundation for personal guidance based on detailed familiarity with students’ intellectual strengths, needs, interests, and goals.

• The Honors Program is a four-year program that provides an especially rich and challenging set of academic offerings to talented and highly motivated students in LSA. Conversations with Honors advisors focus on students’ academic direction and goals, their understanding of the value of a liberal arts education, and post-graduation plans.

• The Residential College (RC) is a four-year undergraduate liberal arts program with about 900 students and 60 faculty, situated within LSA. All RC advisors are RC faculty members and are available to meet with students to discuss RC and LSA requirements, possible majors, graduation requirements, etc…

• Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) provides services to students with visual impairments, learning disabilities, ADHD, ASD, mobility impairments, and all chronic health and mental health conditions. SSD provides such services as accessible campus transportation, adaptive technology, sign language interpreting, classroom accommodations, note-takers, and more, all free of charge and confidential.

• The Sweetland Center for Writing exists to support student writing at all levels and in all forms and modes. Sweetland offers one-to-one consultations to undergraduate students in faculty-led Writing Workshops and at Peer Writing Centers and the Online Writing Lab (OWL). In addition, Sweetland offers a range of credit-bearing courses and one-to-one consultations at Writing Workshop and Peer Writing Centers for all multilingual and international undergraduate students.

            Check out these additional resources they provide:

               1. Beyond Plagiarism

               2. Sweetland Writing Guides

               3. Writing Support

• The Science Learning Center (SLC) is an interdisciplinary resource center that supports teaching and learning across the natural sciences of astronomy, biology, biophysics, chemistry, earth and environmental sciences, and physics. The SLC provides out-of-classroom learning opportunities such as study groups, tutoring, mentoring, GSI office hours, and workshops.

• The Math Lab is a walk-in tutoring service available free to all U-M students. Tutoring is available for mathematics courses numbered through MATH 217. Though help is not regularly available for other courses, the Math Lab will attempt to answer questions of any U-M student who comes to us for mathematics help.

• The Language Resource Center (LRC) serves, supports, and promotes the study and instruction of languages, cultures, and literatures at all levels within the University of Michigan Community. It offers a multitude of resources and services to students in support of learning languages and culture on the U-M campus. They include, but are not limited to collections of digital and print media focused on language learning, recommendations for language learning apps, conversation partners, language audio material, vocabulary tools, and tutors.

• The Physics Help Room was created to help students in Introductory Physics classes. Help Room staff are available to answer questions related to introductory physics courses through walk-in tutoring. Services are free to all U-M students; no appointments are needed.

• The University’s GenAI Guidance website provides assistance on how students can responsibly use this technology to assist with their assignments.

• Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides multicultural, multi-theoretical, and multidisciplinary expert and caring mental health support to currently enrolled students at no charge. Common reasons students seek CAPS services include: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, academic concerns, and self-esteem/self confidence. CAPS hosts an after-hours urgent support line: 734.764.8312.

• Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center (SAPAC) is the designated office at the University of Michigan to provide services around issues of sexual assault, interpersonal violence, stalking and sexual harrasment. SAPAC’s services are confidential and free of charge. They also host a 24-hour Crisis line: 734.936.3333.

• University Health Services (UHS) is a healthcare clinic and wellness resource. Medical services are confidential, and provided by licensed, credentialed health care providers.

• Wolverine Wellness nurtures a healthy campus community with coaching and educational programs on wellness, tobacco cessation, safer sex, alcohol and drugs, healthy eating and body image, and much more. They can help students individually or in a support group.

• Student Life’s Well-Being Collective page provides a comprehensive list of the most often used resources for U-M students. It includes resources for personal well-being, identity based support, and student engagement.

• The Office of Financial Aid helps maintain multiple financial aid resources that are used to help pay for tuition, books and other cost of living expenses.

• The LSA Scholarships Office matches eligible students to specific LSA scholarships. Admitted Students can apply for a Renewable Scholarship or an International Student Scholarship before deciding to enroll. Students who complete either application will be considered for all scholarships available to them through LSA – whether they qualify for need-based awards, merit awards, or both. LSA also provides scholarships for current students that cover everything from tuition support to study abroad to completing an internship.

• The Center for the Education of Women (CEW+) helps women and underserved communities navigate circumstantial barriers by providing academic, financial, and professional support to help you reach your personal potential. Offers career and education counseling, funding, workshops, events, and a diverse, welcoming community.

• The Maize and Blue Cupboard is a food pantry that provides crucial support to students struggling with hunger and food insecurity. It’s hard to get a full “Michigan Education” if you’re worrying about where your next meal is coming from. Funds are used to help purchase food, student programming, and facility use.

• The International Center (IC) provides a variety of services to assist international students, scholars, faculty and staff at the University of Michigan, as well as U-M American students seeking opportunities to study, work, or travel abroad.

• The LSA Transfer Student Center provides a home on campus for transfer students. The goal of the Transfer Student Center is to help students connect to the university community and provide students with the tools and resources they need to achieve their goals at Michigan and beyond.

• The Center for the Education of Women (CEW+) helps women and underserved communities navigate circumstantial barriers by providing academic, financial, and professional support to help you reach your personal potential. Offers career and education counseling, funding, workshops, events, and a diverse, welcoming community.

• The Spectrum Center is a campus resource center dedicated to serving and supporting members of the U-M LGBTQIA2S+ communities. Through education, advocacy, and community building, the center works to enhance campus climate, increase students’ sense of belonging, and help students thrive.

• The Office of Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI) works collaboratively with campus and external partners to develop strategic programs that provide students resources, opportunities and experiences that enrich their academic, social, cultural, and personal development at the University of Michigan. 
  • OAMI serves as one of the spaces on campus for undocumented and DACAmented students of all ethnicities and nationalities to find a safe environment and supportive community at the University of Michigan. Regardless of the situation, OAMI is here to help students transition to and succeed at UM.
  • The First-Generation Gateway Office serves as a starting point to get connected to resources for first-generation students. Housed in the Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI), the Gateway is linked to several partner offices and is a home for support for first-generation students. The Gateway is for all first-generation undergraduate and graduate students and their allies.

• The Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs (MESA) provides support and programming through celebrations, educational offerings, and building social capital through the lens of race and ethnicity. In addition, they also provide consultation on various student social, cultural, and educational programming that foster diversity and inclusion, particularly through the lens of race and ethnicity.

• The Trotter Multicultural Center is a national leader in promoting an inclusive campus climate, the Trotter Multicultural Center serves as a campus facilitator, convener, and coordinator of intercultural engagement and inclusive leadership education initiatives for University of Michigan students.

• Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) is a campus wide community of faculty, staff and students that work together to ensure all women and non-binary students and postdoctoral scholars at U-M have the support they need to thrive in STEM. Our programs are designed for girls, women and non-binary individuals but are open to all. 

• English Language Institute (ELI) provides language, academic, and intercultural instruction which enables all members of the University of Michigan community, regardless of the language in which they were raised or educated, to fully participate in the life of the University, and to excel in their scholarly, instructional and professional endeavors throughout their academic careers.

• The Athletic Success Program (ASP) provides services to support, direct, and promote student-athlete development, academic achievement, academic athletics eligibility, and progress toward graduation. The Stephen M. Ross Academic Center provides academic study space for more than 800 U-M student-athletes: individual and group study areas, computer labs, meeting rooms for tutorial work, a large meeting room and assembly areas for group projects, as well as offices for instructional support staff.

• The Veteran and Military Services Program (VMS) provides advocacy and assistance services to military-connected students, including: assistance on applying to the University of Michigan, other educational options and accessing their VA educational benefits. Resources and referrals to help them understand and access all services and options available to them.

• The Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) is a vital resource for promoting diversity and equal opportunity at U-M. OIE provides support for issues involving discrimination, discriminatory harassment or sexual misconduct, and can assist individuals with filing a complaint.

• The Office of Student Conflict Resolution (OSCR) provides a safe and scholarly community in which students navigate conflict in a peaceful, socially just, and self-reflexive manner. OSCR provides a variety of programs and services designed to support a safe, just and peaceful community, and to help Michigan students learn how to manage and resolve conflict peacefully.

• The Office of the Student Ombuds is where students can discuss current or anticipated disputes and conflicts with the University, as well as concerns and complaints in a confidential, informal and safe environment. The Office offers informal dispute resolution services, provides resources and referrals and helps the University’s diverse students understand their rights as they consider available options.

• The LSA Opportunity Hub supports students’ professional exploration and career development. Its team of coaches, coordinators, and instructors empower students to identify how they want to use their liberal arts education, then connect them with opportunities to apply their classroom learning to in-the-field experiences. Through the Hub, students access one-on-one and group coaching, workshops, courses, internships, funding, and connections with alumni and employers, so that they can enter the workforce and thrive.

• The University Career Center (UCC) works with students from all schools/colleges and leverages its relationships with employers, alumni/ae, and graduate/professional schools to support students as they make meaningful connections and career decisions. The UCC helps students develop their career plans, seek full-time jobs/internships, and prepare for graduate/professional school.

• The Center for Global and Intercultural Study (CGIS) provides LSA students with a wide variety of global engagement and learning opportunities. With 130 programs in over 45 countries, CGIS offers students with diverse academic interests an opportunity to pursue an international experience while earning in-residence LSA credits. Through the LSA Study Abroad Scholarship, 95% of students receive anywhere from $1,000 to $10,000 depending on program costs and financial need.

• The Student Employment Office is an excellent resource for students investigating temporary part-time employment opportunities. This office maintains an up-to-date listing of work-study and non-work-study positions, both on- and off-campus.

• The Dean of Students (DoS) Office is responsible for overall management of critical incidents and emergencies across the university. Students, parents, faculty, and staff can contact DoS if they identify a student struggling with a challenge or unmet need.

• LSA Honor Council is a student organization that promotes a culture of integrity on campus and collaborates with faculty and students to encourage discussions about academic integrity and prevent academic misconduct.

• Student Legal Services can advise students regarding their legal rights and represent them in court if needed.

• Grade Grievance Procedures outline a policy which provides students a means to contest a final course grade received in a credit-bearing course if a student believes fair and consistent grading procedures have not been followed. A final grade is only subject to review when 1) a procedural error has been discovered in the calculation of recording of a grade, or 2) there is a concern that the grade was not fairly given. Please note disagreeing with grading policies or an instructor’s assessment of work is not a basis for a grade grievance.

• Our Student Rights document oultines the rights that students are afforded to ensure procedural fairness through the resolution process. 

• Unsure what constitutes an academic integrity violation? Consider the following cases adjudicated by the Office of Student Academic Affairs (SAA) and what those students could have done differently: Cheating, Unauthorized/Inappropriate Collaboration, Submitting Identical Work, Plagiarism, Falsifying and Misrepresenting Academic Materials or Documents, Contract Cheating, and Aiding in Academic Dishonesty.