Information for Parents and Families

Financial Questions

• Does the RC have an additional cost?
  Nope! RC students pay the same tuition as all LSA students.

• Where can I find information about my student’s bill?
  The Office of Financial Aid provides resources to estimate costs, make payments, and understand billing details.

• When are Housing and Tuition payments due?
  Due dates and payment details are listed in your student’s Wolverine Access financial account.

Roommates & Housing

• When will my student find out about their roommate?
  Housing will send an email in early August with roommate contact information and room assignments. All first-year RC students live in East Quad!

• What if my student has a roommate issue?
  Students complete a Roommate Agreement with their Resident Advisor (RA) at the start of the year. If conflicts arise, they should first talk to their RA. If needed, a Hall Director can step in to help resolve issues.

• Is East Quad safe?
  Yes! Since East Quad’s 2013 renovation, security features include restricted residential access—only EQ residents can enter living areas.

• Is there extra storage in EQ?
  No, storage outside of student rooms isn’t available, so plan accordingly.

• Can my student bring additional furniture?
  Yes, but they cannot remove university-provided furniture (e.g., mattresses, chairs, ladders).

Course Registration & Academics

• How does my student register for classes?
  During orientation, students meet with an RC advisor to register based on their schedule.

• How many credits do students take in their first semester?
  We recommend 14-16 credits, typically including:

  • RC First-Year Writing Seminar

  • 8-credit RC Intensive Language course

  • One additional course (often outside the RC)

• What if my student didn’t get into a class they wanted?
  First-year students don’t always get their top choices due to upper-level students registering first, but RC advisors help students find great alternatives that fit their goals.

• Will taking an 8-credit language course put my student behind?
  Not at all! In fact, they’ll finish the LSA language requirement twice as fast as their peers, giving them more flexibility later on.

• Why is my student waiting until winter to take language?
  Fall language courses are for students with prior experience. If your student is a true beginner in Spanish, German, or French, they’ll start in the winter term.

Campus Employment

• How can my student find a job?
  They can search UM Student Employment or check the RC Student Affairs weekly newsletter for job openings, including those within the RC!

RC Move-In & Orientation

• When does my student move in?
  Move-in happens in late August. M-Housing will send an email with exact dates and instructions over the summer.

• How is UM handling student health and safety in the dorms?
  For up-to-date policies on vaccinations and health measures, visit M-Housing’s website.

Starting college is a big step, but the RC community is here to support your student (and you!). If you have any other questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re excited to welcome your student to East Quad soon!