New Student Orientation

Join us Thursday, August 27, 2026

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, with the exception of those in Educator Preparation Programs (EPP), 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.

Elizabeth Birr Moje

Dean, School of 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: Agenda coming soon.

Master's agendas

Educational Studies (ES) Master's Agenda

DAY 1: Thursday, August 27, 2026
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 Lab
9:20–10:00 a.m.	Ed. Studies MA Students: Building Community Rachel Davis, ES MA Program Manager	SEB Room 2202, Prechter Lab
10:00–10:30 a.m.	Option: Building Tour or Break	SEB
10:30–11:30 a.m.	Student Panel with Continuing Students Second-Year ES MA Students	SEB Room 1315, Whitney Auditorium
11:30–11:45 a.m.	Ed. Studies Cohort Photos	Meet outside SEB Room 1322, Tribute
11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.	Lunch	SEB Courtyard
12:45–1:30 p.m.	Marsal Family School of Education Welcome Remarks Dean Moje Office of Student Affairs (OSA)	SEB Room 1202, Schorling Auditorium
1:30-3:00 p.m.	Ed Studies Scavenger Hunt	SEB Room 2202, Prechter Lab
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.	SEB Room 2202, Prechter Lab

DAY 2: Friday, August 28, 2026
Time	Activity	Location
8:30–9:00 a.m.	Continental Breakfast and Overview of Program Resources Rachel Davis, ES MA Program Manager	SEB Room 1315, Whitney Auditorium
9:00–10:00 a.m.	What to Expect and How to Succeed in Graduate School Dr. Rebecca Quintana, Associate Professor	SEB Room 1315, Whitney Auditorium
10:00–10:20 a.m.	Opportunities and Offerings at the English Language Institute (ELI) Angela Garner, Associate Director, ELI	SEB Room 1315, Whitney Auditorium
10:20–10:30 a.m.	Break
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.	Listening for Understanding:Navigating Differing Views in Classroom Conversations Dr. Erin Flynn, Associate Professor	SEB Room 1315, Whitney Auditorium
End of ES Programming
1:00–2:00 p.m.	OPTIONAL: Rackham Graduate School’s Fall Welcome - Welcome Ceremony Kick off your graduate journey at Rackham with our official Fall Welcome Ceremony. Hear inspiring remarks from Dean Mike Solomon and student leaders as they share insight into the vibrant Rackham community and the many opportunities ahead. This celebratory gathering marks your formal welcome into the University of Michigan graduate community. Register HERE	Rackham Graduate School, 1st Floor Rackham Auditorium
2:00–4:00 p.m.	OPTIONAL: Rackham Graduate School’s Fall Welcome - Info Fair Rackham's Fall Welcome 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 across the university. The Info Fair will take place immediately following the Fall Welcome Ceremony. Join us at Rackham Graduate School in the lobby on the 2nd and 4th floors, where you’ll have the opportunity to connect and network with Rackham core teams and over 40 campus organizations and resources eager to support your personal and academic growth. We look forward to seeing you there! Register HERE	Rackham Graduate School Lobby 2nd Floor 4th Floor

Higher Education (CSHPE) Master's Agenda

DAY 1: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Time	Activity	Location
9:00-9:30 a.m.	Registration and Continental Breakfast	SEB Room 2202, Prechter Lab
9:30-10:00 a.m.	Welcome and Morning Icebreaker	SEB Room 2202, Prechter Lab
10:00-10:30 a.m.	Planning Your Fall Course Schedule–and Beyond	SEB Room 2202, Prechter Lab
10:30-11:00 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 Lab
11:00-11:45 a.m.	Current Student Panel	SEB Room 2202, Prechter Lab
11:45-12:15 a.m.	Cohort Photo	SEB Room 2202, Prechter Lab, and Outdoor Locations
12:15-1:00 p.m.	Lunch	SEB Room 2202, Prechter Lab
1:00-1:30 p.m.	Afternoon Icebreaker	SEB Room 2202, Prechter Lab
1:30-3:00 p.m.	Afternoon Activity
3:00-3:15 p.m.	Wrap-Up and Reset Room

DAY 2: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Time	Activity	Location
9:00-10:00 a.m.	Registration and Continental Breakfast
10:00-10:45 a.m.	CSHPE Welcome with Faculty Introductions	SEB Room 2202, Prechter Lab
10:45-11:45 a.m.	Expectations as Readers and Writers	SEB Room 2202, Prechter Lab
11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	Lunch
12:30-12:45 p.m.	Transition to the Marsal School Welcome
12:45-1:30 p.m.	Marsal School Welcome	SEB Room 1202, Schorling Auditorium
1:30-1:45 p.m.	Break
1:45-2:00 p.m.	Transition to Faculty Advisor Meetings
2:00-3:00 p.m.	Faculty Advisor Meetings (Meet in Small Groups)	Location TBD
3:00-4:00 p.m.	Optional Drop-In Advising with Adam McChesney	SEB Room 2202, Prechter Lab

Doctoral agendas

Educational Studies (ES) Doctoral Agenda

DAY 1: Thursday, August 27, 2026
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 Lab
9:30–11:00 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 4020, ES Conference Room
11:00-11:30 a.m.	Conversations w/Current ES PhD Students ES PhD Student Ambassadors panel	SEB Room 4020, ES Conference Room
11:30-11:45 a.m.	Ed. Studies Cohort Photos	Meet Outside SEB Room 1322, Tribute Room
11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.	Lunch (w/ES PhD Student Ambassadors)	SEB Courtyard
12:45-1:30 p.m.	Marsal Family School of Education Welcome Remarks Dean Moje Office of Student Affairs (OSA)	SEB Room 1202, Schorling Auditorium
1:30-2:45 p.m.	Ed. Studies Scavenger Hunt	SEB Room 2202, Prechter Lab
3:00pm - 4:00pm	Ed.Studies PhD Year 1: FLOWN Deep Work Coaching Kick-Off	SEB Room 4020, ES Conference Room

DAY 2: Friday, August 28, 2026
Time	Activity	Location
9:00-9:30 a.m.	Welcome Back and Continental Breakfast Graduate Employees Organization (GEO) Overview and Q&A	SEB Room 4020, Ed. Studies Conference Room
9:30 –11:30 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 Room
11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.	Lunch	SEB Room 4030, Ed. Studies Grad Lounge
12:00–1:00 p.m.	Grad Lab & Office Keys	Key Office: 525 Church Street, Rm 1103 (sidewalk level of the Church Street parking structure)
1:00-2:00 p.m.	OPTIONAL: Rackham Graduate School’s Fall Welcome - Welcome Ceremony Kick off your graduate journey at Rackham with our official Fall Welcome Ceremony. Hear inspiring remarks from Dean Mike Solomon and student leaders as they share insight into the vibrant Rackham community and the many opportunities ahead. This celebratory gathering marks your formal welcome into the University of Michigan graduate community. Register HERE	Rackham Graduate School, 1st Floor Rackham Auditorium
2:00-4:00 p.m.	OPTIONAL: Rackham Graduate School’s Fall Welcome - Info Fair Rackham's Fall Welcome 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 across the university. The Info Fair will take place immediately following the Fall Welcome Ceremony. Join us at Rackham Graduate School in the lobby on the 2nd and 4th floors, where you’ll have the opportunity to connect and network with Rackham core teams and over 40 campus organizations and resources eager to support your personal and academic growth. We look forward to seeing you there! Register HERE	Rackham Graduate School Lobby 2nd Floor 4th Floor

Higher Education (CSHPE) Doctoral Agenda

Thursday, August 27, 2026
Time	Activity	Location
9:30-10:00 a.m.	Registration and Continental Breakfast
10:00- 10:45 a.m.	CSHPE Welcome with Faculty Introductions	SEB Room 2202, Prechter Lab
10:45-11:45 a.m.	Doctoral Timeline with Lisa Lattuca	SEB Room 2114, CSHPE Conference Room
11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m.	Lunch
12:30-12:45 p.m.	Transition to the Marsal School Welcome
12:45-1:30 p.m.	Marsal School Welcome	SEB Room 1202, Schorling Auditorium
1:30-1:45 p.m.	Break
1:45-2:00 p.m.	Cohort Photo
2:00-3:00 p.m.	Current Student Panel with Q&A	SEB Room 2114, CSHPE Conference Room
3:00-3:30 p.m.	Faculty Advisor Meetings (One-on-One)	Faculty Offices

Joint Program in English and Education (JPEE) Doctoral Agenda

Thursday, August 27, 2026
Time	Activity	Location
8:00-9:00 a.m.	Breakfast and Building Tour	SEB Room 1322, Tribute Room
9:00-9:30 a.m.	Mackensi check-in with JPEE Program Manager Zhanar Tuleutayeva	SEB First Floor, Zhanar’s office
9:30-10:00 a.m.	Break
10:00-10:30 a.m.	Chat with JPEE Chair Ebony Thomas, JPEE Chair	SEB Room 1322, Tribute Room
10:30-11:00 a.m.	Johana check-in with Program Manager Zhanar Tuleutayeva	SEB First Floor Zhanar’s office
11:00-11:15 a.m.	JPEE Cohort Photos	Meet Outside SEB Room 1322, Tribute Room
11:15-11:45 a.m.	Chloe check-in with JPEE Program Manager Zhanar Tuleutayeva	SEB First Floor Zhanar’s office
11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.	Lunch	SEB Courtyard
12:45-1:30 p.m.	Marsal Family School of Education Welcome Remarks Dean Moje Office of Student Affairs (OSA)	SEB Room 1202, Schorling Auditorium
1:30-2:00 p.m.	Walk over to Angell Hall Ebony Thomas, JPEE Chair
2:00-2:10 p.m.	Welcome and Faculty Administrator Introductions Megan Sweeney, English Department Chair English Department Faculty Administrator Jennifer Buckley, Director of Graduate Studies	3222 Angell Hall, Robert Hayden Room
2:10-2:20 p.m.	English Department Staff Introductions Jennifer Buckley, Director of Graduate Studies English Department Staff Rebecca Manery, Hopwood Program Manager Ellannee Rajewsky, Student Services Manager Senia Vasquez, Graduate Program Coordinator
2:20-2:30 p.m.	Welcome Remarks and Incoming Student Information Jennifer Buckley invites students to introduce themselves
2:30-2:40 p.m.	General Program/Campus Information Ellannee Rajewsky, Student Services Manager
2:40-3:10 p.m.	General Information Sigrid Anderson, Librarian - English Department Joel Iverson, Information Technology Services Madeline Fox & Sam Wood, English Graduate Group Representatives Renee Wehrle & Jace Jung, Critical Conversations Representatives Maggie Vanderford, Librarian Instruction & Engagement - William L. Clements Library
3:10-3:20 p.m.	Break/Cohort Photos
3:20-4:00 p.m.	Program Specific Information Ellannee Rajewsky - Program Requirements Jennifer Buckley - Ways to Approach Your Time in the Program
4:00-4:30 p.m.	GEO Presentation Madeline Hennessey & Daniel Weaver, English Department GEO Representatives
6:00-7:00 p.m.	JPEE Dinner at Dr. Anne Gere’s house Current Students and PhD Faculty	2106 Vinewood Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Combined Program in Education and Psychology (CPEP) Doctoral Agenda

DAY 1: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 (Psychology Day)
Time	Activity	Location
8:45-9:15 a.m.	Check-in and Breakfast	448 East Hall
9:15-9:45 a.m.	Welcome! Priti Shah, Psychology Department Chair Jacinta Beehner, Associate Chair and Associate Professor Kevin Cokley, Associate Chair for Diversity Initiatives & Space Management, P&SC Area Joseph Ballard II, Director Student Academic Affairs
9:45-10:00 a.m.	Student Introductions: 2026 Cohort
10:00-11:15 a.m.	Graduate Program and Student Academic Affairs Megan Wolgast, Graduate Program Coordinator Angela Rivera, Graduate Program Coordinator Luca Borntrager, Graduate Program Coordinator
11:15-11:25 a.m.	BREAK
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	Facilities, Chair’s Office and Business Office Presentations Chris Buck, Building Manager - East Hall Jaime Howe, Administrative Supervisor, Department of Psychology Julie Feldt, Ann Speigle, Lisa Raymond
12:30-1:30 p.m.	Lunch with Current Graduate Students & Directory Photos	3rd Floor Terrace, East Hall
1:30-2:30 p.m.	Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Patricia O'Malley, Clinical Psychologist and Coordinator for Eating and Body Image Issues Kayla Douglas, LMSW	448 East Hall
2:30-3:30 p.m.	East Hall Building Tours

DAY 2: Thursday, August 27, 2026 (CPEP Day)
Time	Activity	Location
8:00-9:00 a.m.	Breakfast and Building Tour	SEB Room 1322, Tribute Room
9:00-9:30 a.m.	Chat with CPEP Chair Allison Ryan, CPEP Chair	SEB Room 1322, Tribute Room
9:30-10:00 a.m.	Tiffani check-in with CPEP Program Manager Zhanar Tuleutayeva, CPEP Program Manager	SEB First Floor Zhanar’s office
10:00-10:30 a.m.	Joel check-in with CPEP Program Manager Zhanar Tuleutayeva, CPEP Program Manager	SEB First Floor Zhanar’s office
10:30-11:15 a.m.	BREAK
11:15-11:30 a.m.	CPEP Cohort Photos	Meet Outside SEB Room 1322, Tribute Room
11:30-11:45 a.m.	BREAK
11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.	Lunch	SEB Courtyard
12:45-1:30 p.m.	Marsal Family School of Education Welcome Remarks Dean Moje Office of Student Affairs (OSA)	SEB Room 1202, Schorling Auditorium
2:00-3:00 p.m.	SAPAC ERC with Psychology Department	4448 East Hall

DAY 3: Friday, August 28, 2026 (Psychology Day)
Time	Activity	Location
9:30-11:30 a.m.	Grad Student Panel: Life as a Grad Student & Brunch	448 East Hall
11:30-11:45 a.m.	BREAK
11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	Psychology Student Organization and Affinity Groups Presentations
12:30-1:00 p.m.	Walk over to Rackham Fall Welcome	Meet at bottom of stairs in EH Atrium
1:00-2:00 p.m.	Rackham Graduate School’s Fall Welcome - Welcome Ceremony Kick off your graduate journey at Rackham with our official Fall Welcome Ceremony. Hear inspiring remarks from Dean Mike Solomon and student leaders as they share insight into the vibrant Rackham community and the many opportunities ahead. This celebratory gathering marks your formal welcome into the University of Michigan graduate community. Register HERE	Rackham Graduate School, 1st Floor Rackham Auditorium
2:00-4:00 p.m.	(Optional) Rackham Graduate School’s Fall Welcome - Info Fair Rackham's Fall Welcome 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 across the university. The Info Fair will take place immediately following the Fall Welcome Ceremony. Join us at Rackham Graduate School in the lobby on the 2nd and 4th floors, where you’ll have the opportunity to connect and network with Rackham core teams and over 40 campus organizations and resources eager to support your personal and academic growth. We look forward to seeing you there! Register HERE	Rackham Graduate School Lobby 2nd Floor 4th Floor

Additional Information

Parking: 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: 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.
M-Card Required: The School of Education Building (SEB) is restricted to MCard access only. Please plan to get your MCard before the event.

Rackham Fall Welcome

Join your fellow newly admitted graduate students at Rackham Fall Welcome on Friday, August 28.

Students walk in front of Hill Auditorium

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.

International Center Orientation