Join us Thursday, August 21, 2025
New Student Orientation is the official welcome and orientation to your academic program. Join us to learn important details about your first year of school, meet your classmates and advisors, and learn how you can become an active member of the Marsal School community. All incoming Marsal School students should plan to join. Watch your umich.edu email for further details.
Welcome from the Dean
Welcome to the Marsal Family School of Education! We are thrilled to welcome you to our school and to the University of Michigan.
Here you will study in top-ranked academic programs with some of the world’s leading education scholars and practitioners. From day ONE, you will have opportunities to learn in real-world settings, doing the work while learning with, in, and from multiple communities.
You also will be part of our incredible Marsal community of peers and leaders in our school, the university, and beyond, working together to boldly transform education so that all people can flourish and thrive. Our values are central in our pursuit of this vision, and we are steadfast in our commitments to educational access, opportunity, and quality.
As you engage in these opportunities, we are committed to helping you explore your interests deeply, even as we challenge you to broaden your horizons. We are honored to support your academic journey and look forward to your role in shaping the future of our community and education.
Undergraduate Agendas
- Events on the Marygrove Campus will be held at 8425 W. McNichols Road, Detroit, MI 48221
- Events on the Ann Arbor Campus will be held in the School of Education Building (SEB) at 610 East University, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
- Learning, Equity, and Problem Solving for the Public Good (LEAPS) Agenda
DAY 1: Thursday, August 21, 2025 Time Activity Location 5:00–7:00 p.m. - Welcome BBQ dinner
- LEAPS Cohort Photo
Madame Cadillac,
Marygrove Campus8:00 p.m. Student residence hall meeting (mandatory) with a focus on residence hall norms, safety, transportation, etc. Madame Cadillac,
Marygrove CampusDAY 2: Friday, August 22, 2025 Time Activity Location 1:30–2:50 p.m. Welcome to the Marsal School & LEAPS SEB Room 2202, Prechter Lab
Ann Arbor Campus
Master's Agendas
- Educational Studies (ES) Master's Agenda
Thursday, August 21, 2025 Time Activity Location 8:00–9:00 a.m. Check-in and Continental Breakfast School of Education Building (SEB) Entrance Hall, First Floor 9:00–9:20 a.m. Ed. Studies Program Welcome and Opening Remarks- Dr. Calabrese Barton, Program Chair
SEB Room 2202,
Prechter Lab9:20–10:00 a.m. Making the Most of Your Ed Studies Experience- Program Overview
- Advising Support
- Resources
SEB Room 2202,
Prechter Lab10:00–11:00 a.m. Conversations with Current Students- Belonging at Michigan
- Navigating Higher Education
- Work Life Management
- SEB Room 2228
- SEB Room 2229
- SEB Room 2225
11:00-11:30 a.m. Optional Marsal Building Tour in small groups SEB 11:30-11:45 a.m. Ed. Studies Cohort Photos Meet outside SEB Room 1322, Tribute 11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Lunch SEB Courtyard 12:30-12:45 p.m. Break 12:45–1:30 p.m. Marsal Family School of Education Welcome Remarks- Dean Moje
- Office of Student Affairs (OSA)
SEB Room 1202,
Schorling Auditorium1:30-2:45 p.m. Ed Studies Scavenger Hunt SEB Room 2202,
Prechter Lab2:45-3:00 p.m. Break 3:00-4:00 p.m. Drop-In Advising with Adam McChesney, Academic Advisor
Stop in if you have a question related to course registration or your course plan.Location TBD - Higher Education (CSHPE) Master's Agenda
DAY 1: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 Time Activity Location 9:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:30 a.m. Welcome and Morning Icebreaker SEB Room 2202,
Prechter Lab10:00 a.m. Planning Your Fall Course Schedule–and Beyond- Adam McChesney, Academic Advisor
SEB Room 2202,
Prechter Lab10:30 a.m. Professional Practice in the Field of Higher Education and Student Affairs- Dr. Martino Harmon, Vice President for Student Life
SEB Room 2202,
Prechter Lab11:00 a.m. Cohort Photo SEB Room 2202,
Prechter Lab11:30 a.m. Current Student Panel SEB Room 2202,
Prechter Lab12:15 p.m. Lunch SEB Room 2202,
Prechter Lab1:00 p.m. Afternoon IcebreakerSEB Room 2202,
Prechter Lab1:30 p.m. Final Reflection and Community Building Activity SEB Room 2202,
Prechter Lab3:00 p.m. Wrap-Up and Reset Room (Conclude by 3:15 p.m.) DAY 2: Thursday, August 21, 2025 Time Activity Location 9:30–10:15 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast Location TBD 10:15–11:00 a.m. CSHPE Welcome with Faculty Introductions SEB Room 2202,
Prechter Lab11:00–11:45 a.m. Activity with Faculty: Expectations as Readers and WritersSEB Room 2202,
Prechter Lab11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunch 12:30-12:45 p.m. Transition to the Marsal School Welcome 12:45-1:50 p.m. Marsal School Welcome SEB Room 1202,
Schorling Auditorium1:50-2:00 p.m. Break 2:00-3:00 p.m. Faculty Advisor Meetings (Small Groups) Locations to be determined 3:00-4:00 p.m. Optional Drop-In Advising with Adam McChesney
Stop by if you have a question related to course registration or your course planSEB Room 2225
Doctoral Agendas
- Educational Studies (ES) Doctoral Agenda
DAY 1: Thursday, August 21, 2025 Time Activity Location 8:00–9:00 a.m. Check-in and Continental Breakfast School of Education Building (SEB) Entrance Hall, First Floor 9:00–9:20 a.m. Ed. Studies Program Welcome and Opening Remarks- Dr. Calabrese Barton, Program Chair
SEB Room 2202,
Prechter Lab9:30–11:00 a.m. Ed. Studies PhD Student Orientation Session, Day 1- Dr. Jon Wargo, ES PhD Faculty Lead
- Dr. Lisa Hawkins, ES PhD Program Manager
SEB Room 4212 11:00-11:30 a.m. Conversations w/Current ES PhD Students SEB Room 4212 11:30-11:45 a.m. Ed. Studies Cohort Photos Meet Outside SEB Room 1322,
Tribute11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunch (w/ES PhD Student Ambassadors) SEB Courtyard 12:30–12:45 p.m. Break 12:45-1:30 p.m. Marsal Family School of Education Welcome Remarks- Dean Moje
- Office of Student Affairs (OSA)
SEB Room 1202,
Schorling Auditorium1:30-2:45 p.m. Ed. Studies Scavenger Hunt SEB Room 2202,
Prechter Lab2:45-4:00 p.m. Session TBD SEB Room 2202,
Prechter LabDAY 2: Friday, August 22, 2025 Time Activity Location 9:00-9:45 a.m. Welcome Back and Continental Breakfast- Graduate Employees
- Organization (GEO) Overview and Q&A
School of Education Building (SEB) Room 4020, Ed. Studies Conference Room 9:45 –11:45 a.m. Making the Most of Your Ed. Studies PhD Experience - Getting Started on the Right Foot w/Dr. Lisa Hawkins, ES PhD Program Manager- ES PhD Program Overview
- Accessing the Tech We Use
- PhD Program Manager Office Hours
- Program Funding Overview
SEB Room 4020,
Ed. Studies Conference Room11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Lunch SEB Room 4030,
Ed. Studies Grad Lounge12:15–1:00 p.m. Grad Lab & Office Keys Key Office: 525 Church Street, Rm 1103
(sidewalk level of the Church Street parking structure)Time TBD OPTIONAL: Rackham Graduate School’s Fall Welcome - Welcome Ceremony Location TBD Time TBD OPTIONAL: Rackham Graduate School’s Fall Welcome - Info Fair Location TBD - Higher Education (CSHPE) Doctoral Agenda
Thursday, August 21, 2025 Time Activity Location 9:30–10:15 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast Location TBD 10:15–11:00 a.m. CSHPE Welcome with Faculty Introductions SEB Room 2202,
Prechter Lab11:00-11:45 p.m. Doctoral Timeline with Lisa Lattuca SEB Room 2114,
CSHPE Conference Room11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Lunch 12:30-12:45 p.m. Transition to the Marsal School Welcome 12:45-1:50 p.m. Marsal School Welcome
Dean Elizabeth Moje and Shamille McDaniel, Director of Office of Student AffairsSEB Room 1202,
Schorling Auditorium1:50-2:00 p.m. Break 2:00-3:00 p.m. Current Student Panel with Q&A SEB Room 2114,
CSHPE Conference Room3:00-3:30 p.m. Faculty Advisor Meetings (One-on-One) - Joint Program in English and Education (JPEE) Doctoral Agenda
Thursday, August 21, 2025 Time Activity Location 10:00 a.m. Welcome packet School of Education Building (SEB) Main Hall, First Floor 10:10 a.m. English and Education Program Meeting SEB Room 4202 11:00 a.m. Marsal School Cohort Picture SEB Room 1005 11:45 p.m. Lunch and Break SEB Courtyard 12:45 p.m. Welcome from Dean Moje SEB Room 1202,
Schorling Auditorium2:00 p.m. English Department Orientation Angell Hall Room 3222 3:30 p.m. English Department 24 Cohort Pictures Angell Hall Room 3222 5:00 p.m. Dinner 2106 Vinewood Blvd,
Ann Arbor, MI 48104- Combined Program in Education and Psychology (CPEP) Doctoral Agenda
Agenda will be added at a later date
Additional Information
- Parking
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The Marsal Family School of Education Building is located at 610 East University Avenue. Metered street parking around the building and throughout the University of Michigan campus is typically limited, but a parking structure with public access is available at the Forest Structure (650 S Forest Ave., $1.20 per hour). Some parking is available in the residential area directly south of campus, with a 4-hour limit. Students will be moving into residence halls on these days, so please allow extra time for parking on and near campus.
- Building Maps
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Please refer to the map of the Marsal School to navigate the interior; physical maps are also posted on the walls inside the building near entrances and staircases.
Rackham Fall Welcome
Join your fellow newly admitted graduate students at Rackham Fall Welcome on Friday, August 22.
International Center Orientation
Congratulations on your acceptance to University of Michigan! International Center staff is excited to welcome you to campus.
The International Center remains committed to serving and supporting new international students. You are welcome here! Please check the International Center Orientation website periodically for updates.
Connect with us
New Student Orientation
(734) 615-1528
[email protected]
Marsal Family School of Education
610 East University Avenue
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1259
(734) 764-9470
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