Workshop / Seminar:Rackham Graduate School Fall Welcome
2025-08-22 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | Concourse, & Michigan, Kalamazoo, Hussey, Vandenburg rooms
Welcome to Rackham Graduate School! We’re thrilled to invite our newly admitted graduate students to this exciting event designed to connect you with the resources, people, and opportunities that will empower your experience at the University of Michigan.

The day kicks off with a special Ceremony at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre in the Michigan League. Join us to hear inspiring remarks from Dean Mike Solomon and student leaders. You'll gain valuable insight into the vibrant community and extensive offerings at Rackham Graduate School.

Immediately following the ceremony, proceed down the hall to the Info Fair, featuring over 30 campus partners, resources, and organizations committed to supporting your academic and personal journey. Rackham's Info Fair provides the premier opportunity for newly admitted graduate students to learn about the many resources and organizations available to them at Rackham and around the university.

At the same time, enjoy the Rackham Student Organization Lunch on Ingalls Mall North (just across from Rackham Graduate School). Connect with fellow students while enjoying music from a live DJ, refreshments, and lawn games—and learn about the many student organizations that enrich campus life.

We can’t wait to welcome you to Rackham! This ceremony and info fair will be an exciting first step in your graduate school journey—and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

We want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote your full participation in this event, please follow the registration link to indicate your accommodation requirements. Please let us know as soon as possible in order to have adequate time, preferably one week, to arrange for your requested accommodations or an effective alternative.

Other:Study Abroad Drop-in Advising Sessions: CGIS: Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) - Winter 2026
2025-08-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Off Campus Location
Come join us to learn more about University Study in Spain at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain (UC3M)

Join CGIS Advisor, Cierra Murphy, alongside 2 staff members from the provider, CEA CAPA, to ask questions about Winter 2026, the application process and timeline, academics, finances and other important considerations.

These sessions are designed for students to ask questions. There will be no presentation.

Register on Sessions at Michigan: https://myumi.ch/15g2R

Film Screening:T.REX
2025-08-22 14:00 - 14:30 | Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater
With stunning CGI visuals and the latest research from leading paleontologists, the film offers audiences a fresh perspective on the GOAT (Greatest Of All Tyrants): Tyrannosaurus rex. Anchored by the true story of the young fossil hunters who made the discovery of a lifetime when they spotted a large fossilized leg bone on a walk on public lands in North Dakota, T. REX intercuts the remarkable fossil dig, with cutting edge computer graphics that bring the iconic T. rex to life—from hatchling to hulking adult. Narrated by Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill, T. REX explores the newest science that has helped reinvent our understanding of the iconic predator.

Social / Informal Gathering:Welcome to Michigan: Go North! Block Party
2025-08-22 14:00 - 17:00 | The Grove
Come celebrate the start of the semester at the block party on North Campus. Explore our spaces and meet campus partners while enjoying a variety of outdoor lawn games, inflatables, and arts & crafts. Don't miss out on free food samples and giveaways inside Pierpont Commons. Complete the scavenger hunt for a chance to win custom limited U-M merchandise and other prizes!

Careers / Jobs:Girls Who Invest Information Session
2025-08-22 15:00 - 15:45
Join us for an information session as we kick off our recruitment season for the 2026 Girls Who Invest (GWI) Intensive Program! Our session will cover program details and our application process.Eligible students for the 2026 Intensive Program are those graduating between December 2027 and spring 2029. Come with your questions - we're happy to answer them!Note: you must submit the GWI-specificregistration link to attend this event.For any event or application-related questions, reach out to application@girlswhoinvest.org.

Workshop / Seminar:Summer 2025 Birthday Celebrations
2025-08-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Student Activities Building Courtyard

Tours:Guided Tour of the Clements Library
2025-08-22 16:00 - 17:00 | William Clements Library
Join us to learn more about the history of the Clements Library, its programs, and collections. Highlights include Benjamin West's iconic painting "Death of General Wolfe," a Revolutionary War-era trunk that once housed General Thomas Gage's papers, and the current exhibit.

Recreational / Games:Campus Kickoff BBQ
2025-08-22 16:30 - 21:00 | Wheeler Park
Join us at Wheeler Park to play outdoor games, make bracelets and eat free food with other students.

Rally / Mass Meeting:International Student Welcome Night
2025-08-22 18:00 - 20:30
Join our International Student Welcome Night for a chance to meet other international students, enjoy a free dinner, and discuss the Bible together!

Rally / Mass Meeting:International Student Welcome Night
2025-08-22 18:00 - 20:30 | Michigan Union
Join our International Student Welcome Night to meet other international students, enjoy a free dinner, and discuss the Bible together!
