YouTube Series

Getting to Know Michigan

Have lots of questions about coming to campus? No worries! You’ll get lots of answers from our Getting to Know Michigan webinar series, which are recorded during the Office of New Student Programs sessions with the same title. The entire summer 2023 series is here, so you can tune in when it's convenient. You can also find them on Michigan Student Life YouTube. Still have questions? Chat, email, or call us and we’ll be happy to help.


Community and Civic Engagement at U-M

YouTube Ready | At the Ginsberg Center, we support students and student organizations in creating positive social change through multiple forms of community engagement. As part of this webinar, students will learn about the many different opportunities available to them to get involved with social change and community engagement efforts along pathways like volunteerism, community organizing & activism, voter engagement, philanthropy, and more! [From Friday, 5/12/23 11am EST]

Go Blue! Mental Health Tips for Surviving and Thriving at U-M

YouTube Ready | Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) provides free and confidential short-term counseling to help enrolled students manage and navigate mental health concerns. CAPS strives to provide services in an atmosphere that is welcoming and culturally sensitive for all students. [From Monday, 5/15/23 1pm EST]

Getting to Know Beyond The Diag: U-M's Off-Campus Housing and Support Program

YouTube Ready | Beyond The Diag is UM's Off-Campus Housing Program within the Dean of Students Office. Beyond The Diag was developed to improve off-campus safety resources, communication, and education for UM students living off-campus. The program delivers programming and informational events, and also provides support and resources, for students living off-campus. [From Wednesday, 5/17/23 11am EST]

Getting Connected: Technology Support at U-M from Information and Technology Services (ITS)

YouTube Ready | Information and Technology Services (ITS) provides technology and communications services designed to ensure students' academic success and support U-M Ann Arbor's academic and research needs. In our session, we will provide an overview of the ITS services and software available to U-M students, how to get help when you need it, and introduce you to Tech Shop, our campus technology store. [From Thursday, 5/18/23 10am EST]

Getting to Know the First Gen Gateway at Michigan

YouTube Ready | The First Generation Student Gateway 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. [From Thursday, 5/18/23 3:30pm EST]

Getting to Know the International Center

YouTube Ready | The International Center provides a variety of services to assist both international students and students from the U.S. We organize a wide range of social, cultural and educational events, such as our monthly international coffee hour and the Intercultural Leadership Seminar. In addition, we offer individual advising on opportunities to study, intern, or travel internationally - including resources on post-graduate options such as teaching English abroad and the Peace Corps. [From Friday, 5/19/23 9:00am EST]

Academic English Courses and Resources for U-M International Students

YouTube Ready | The English Language Institute (ELI) provides language and academic support to students and scholars in all U-M schools and colleges. ELI’s offerings include credit-bearing academic English courses for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as non-credit workshops, intensive summer programs, and one-on-one tutoring in ELI’s Graduate Language Clinics and Undergraduate Speaking and Writing Studio. [From Monday, 5/22/23 9:00am EST]

Go Blue! Go Abroad!

YouTube Ready | Join the Center for Global and Intercultural Study (CGIS) to learn the steps to study, research, and/or intern abroad! We will talk about choosing a program, how to earn credit towards your degree, funding your experience, and more! [From Wednesday, 5/24/23 2:00pm EST]

Getting to Know the University Career Center

YouTube Ready | The University Career Center (UCC) team are experts in connecting students to opportunities. Want to get a summer internship? Be a standout medical school applicant? Develop professional skills? UCC has got you covered! [From Thursday, 5/25/23 2:00pm]

Starting or Continuing Key Conversations with Your Student

YouTube Ready | The Key Conversations webinar will cover important topics related to student life and well-being on campus and address top public health concerns for college students, including healthy relationships, alcohol and other drug use, and mental health and well-being.

Getting to Know the Spectrum Center

YouTube Ready | With sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as our framework, the Spectrum Center is committed to enriching the campus experience and developing students as individuals and as members of communities. [From Friday, 6/2/23 2:30pm EST]

Wolverine Wellness: A Holistic Well-Being Approach

YouTube Ready | We are committed to partnering with students to integrate all aspects of their well-being including: intellectual, occupational, spiritual, environmental, emotional, physical, financial, and social. [From Friday, 6/9/23 10am EST]

Living in Michigan Housing

YouTube Ready | Michigan Housing is home to 9,000 Wolverines — most of the new incoming students! This webinar will walk you through the basics of getting your room assignment, the amenities in each space, items you shouldn't bring, and a breakdown of fall move-in. [From Friday, 6/9/23 3:00pm EST]

Getting to Know Michigan Dining

YouTube Ready | Michigan Dining has nine dining halls and multiple retail locations across campus. We provide delicious food and create memorable experiences for the campus community. [From Monday, 6/12/23 2:00pm]

Next Steps for Financial Aid: Maintaining Eligibility

YouTube Ready | Now that you have received your financial aid package, what comes next? Financial aid eligibility is an ongoing process, and understanding the steps to maintaining your eligibility is fundamental to your continued success as a student. [From Wednesday, 6/14/23 11:00am EST]

This is Your Rec Sports!

YouTube Ready | Recreational Sports provides a human-centric approach to healthy lifestyles through well-being, fitness, competition and adventure for all skill levels. You will find exceptional and fulfilling experiences within a supportive community that embraces diversity and inclusion, engagement, activity, connection, discovery, leadership, and fun. [From Friday, 6/16/23 2:00pm EST]

Getting to Know MESA (Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs)

YouTube Ready | 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. [Tuesday, 6/20/23 11:00am EST]

Transitions: Ready, Set, Letting Go!

YouTube Ready | Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) provides free and confidential short-term counseling to help enrolled students manage and navigate mental health concerns. CAPS strives to provide services in an atmosphere that is welcoming and culturally sensitive for all students. [From Wednesday, 6/21/23 1:00pm EST]

Getting to Know Trotter Multicultural Center

YouTube Ready | This session will focus on the history of Trotter Multicultural Center, its programs and services we offer to the diverse University of Michigan community. [From Friday, 6/23/23 10:00am EST]

Getting to Know Fraternity & Sorority Life

YouTube Ready | The fraternity and sorority community at Michigan has provided opportunities for students outside of the classroom for more than 175 years. The more than 50 organizations on our campus promote scholarship, leadership, friendship, and community. During the session you will learn more about what the community has to offer and how interested students can join. [From Monday, 6/26/23 4:30pm EST]

Getting Involved: Student Organizations and Events

YouTube Ready | Center for Campus Involvement (CCI) serves as the headquarters for involvement for students across the University. Through campus programs and student organizations, CCI is a fantastic jumping-off point for students who are looking to get involved right away, or who need some information and guidance to figure out where to start! [Thursday, 6/29/23 3:00pm EST]

Getting Involved with the arts at Michigan

YouTube Ready | The arts at Michigan can be a meaningful part of every student's Michigan experience, whether you're a dancer or writer, or you're someone who just wants to go check out a few concerts or exhibitions. [From Friday, 6/30/23 11:00am EST]