New Student Orientation

Welcome from the Dean

Welcome to the world-class University of Michigan Marsal Family School of Education! We are thrilled to welcome you to our school.

Here you will study with some of the world’s leading scholars and practitioners, while engaging in top-ranked academic programs. You will have wide-ranging opportunities to learn, reflect, and grow with the support of a robust network of peers and leaders in our school, the university, and beyond.

You will be part of a community working together to boldly transform educational systems through teaching, learning, and policy so that all learners can to thrive—in education and in society.

We do this by connecting research on teaching and learning with humans and real-world scenarios; by learning in, with, and from our communities in partnership with public schools; and by promoting and embodying diversity, inclusion, justice, and equity in all that we do.

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 of education writ large.

Elizabeth Birr Moje

Dean, Marsal Family 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

DAY 1: Thursday, August 22, 2024
Time	Activity	Location
5:00–7:00 p.m.	Welcome BBQ dinner with neighborhood community members LEAPS Cohort Photo	Madame Cadillac, Marygrove Campus
8:00 p.m.	Student residence hall meeting (mandatory) with a focus on residence hall norms, safety, transportation, etc.	Madame Cadillac, Marygrove Campus

DAY 2: Friday, August 23, 2024
Time	Activity	Location
1:30–2:50 p.m.	Welcome to the Marsal School & LEAPS	SEB Room 2202, Prechter Lab Ann Arbor Campus

DAY 3: Saturday, August 24, 2024
Time	Activity	Location
1:30–3:00 p.m.	City Institute bus tour and orientation to neighborhoods surrounding the Marygrove campus	Madame Cadillac, Marygrove Campus

Master's Agendas

Educational Studies (ES) Master's Agenda

Thursday, August 22, 2024
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.	Making the Most of Your ES Experience Program Overview Advising Support Resources	SEB Room 2202, Prechter Lab
10:00–11:00 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
12:45–1:45 p.m.	Marsal Family School of Education Welcome Remarks Dean Moje Associate Dean for Diversity, Inclusion, Justice, & Equity Office of Student Affairs (OSA)	SEB Room 1202, Schorling Auditorium
2:00-3:30 p.m.	Ed. Studies Justice-Oriented Work and How to Sustain Yourself - RSJI Panel	SEB Room 2202, Prechter Lab
3:30-4:30 p.m.	Ed. Studies Wellness Resources Scavenger Hunt	SEB Room 2202, Prechter Lab

Higher Education (CSHPE) Master's Agenda

DAY 1: Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Time	Activity	Location
9:30 a.m.	Registration and continental breakfast	School of Education Building (SEB) Room 2202, Prechter Lab
10:00 a.m.	Welcome and morning Icebreaker: Link Up, Speed Networking	SEB Room 2202, Prechter Lab
10:30 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 Lab
11:00 a.m.	Cohort photo	SEB Room 2202, Prechter Lab
11:30 a.m.	Current student panel	SEB Room 2202, Prechter Lab
12:15 p.m.	Lunch	SEB Room 2202, Prechter Lab
1:00 p.m.	CommonGround Workshop Intergroup Relations (IGR) student facilitators	SEB Room 2202, Prechter Lab
2:30 p.m.	Break
3:15 p.m.	Gallery Walk Activity	SEB Room 2202, Prechter Lab
3:45-4:00 p.m.	Wrap-up	SEB Room 2202, Prechter Lab

DAY 2: Thursday, August 22, 2024
Time	Activity	Location
9:00–10:15 a.m.	Continental breakfast
10:15–11:00 a.m.	CSHPE Welcome and Faculty Introductions	School of Education Building (SEB) Room 2202, Prechter Lab
11:00–11:30 a.m.	Planning your fall course schedule–and beyond Adam McChesney, CSHPE academic advisor	SEB Room 2202, Prechter Lab
11:30–11:45 a.m.	Break
11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	Lunch	SEB Courtyard
12:30-12:45 p.m.	Transition to the Dean’s Welcome
12:45-1:45 p.m.	Welcome by Dean Moje and Associate Dean, Debbie Rivas-Drake	SEB Room 1202, Schorling Auditorium
1:45-2:00 p.m.	Break
2:00-3:00 p.m.	Faculty advisor meetings (Meet in 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 plan.	SEB Room 2225

Doctoral Agendas

Educational Studies (ES) Doctoral Agenda

DAY 1: Thursday, August 22, 2024
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
9:30–9:45 a.m.	Introductions	SEB Room 4212
9:45–10:15 a.m.	Expectations of a PhD Program	SEB Room 4212
10:15-10:45 a.m.	Ways to Manage Time Strategically	SEB Room 4212
10:45-11:00 a.m.	Program Supports	SEB Room 4212
11:00-11:30 a.m.	Conversations w/Current Students (ES PhD Ambassadors panel + PALLs team)	SEB Room 4212
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 (w/ES PhD Ambassadors + PALLs team)	SEB Courtyard
12:30–12:45 p.m.	Break
12:45-1:45 p.m.	Marsal Family School of Education Welcome Remarks Dean Moje Debbie Rivas-Drake Office of Student Affairs (OSA)	SEB Room 1202, Schorling Auditorium
1:45-2:00 p.m.	Break
2:00-3:30 p.m.	Ed. Studies Justice-Oriented Work and How to Sustain Yourself - RSJI Panel	SEB Room 2202, Prechter Lab
3:30-4:30 p.m.	Ed. Studies Wellness Resources Scavenger Hunt	SEB Room 2202, Prechter Lab

DAY 2: Friday, August 23, 2024
Time	Activity	Location
9:00-9:30 a.m.	Welcome Back and Continental Breakfast	School of Education Building (SEB) Room 4020, Ed. Studies Conference Room
9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.	Making the Most of Your Ed. Studies PhD Experience Accessing the Tech We Use: Wolverine Access, ES Calendar, Google Drive, Dropbox, IT Support) UM Canvas 101 Grad School ES Doctoral Milestones Additional Tools: Zotero FLOWN PhD Program Manager Office Hours GradLab & Office Keys	SEB Room 4020, Ed. Studies Conference Room
12:00-12:45 p.m.	Lunch	SEB Room 4030, Ed. Studies Grad Lounge
12:45–1:00 p.m.	Break
1:00-2:00 p.m.	Rackham Graduate School’s Fall Welcome - Ceremony Join us at Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre for Rackham Graduate School’s Fall Welcome Ceremony—an inspiring event where you’ll learn about the incredible offerings of Rackham from Dean Mike Solomon and student leaders. Get ready to be motivated, gain valuable insights, and discover the resources that will shape your academic journey at the University of Michigan. Registration is required at https://myumi.ch/5yqwM	Michigan League, Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre, First Floor
2:00-4:00 p.m.	OPTIONAL: Rackham Graduate School’s Fall Welcome - Info Fair The Info Fair will take place immediately after the Fall Welcome Ceremony. Make your way upstairs to the second floor of the Michigan League to the Ballroom, Hussey, and Vandenberg rooms. There, you’ll be able to connect and network with Rackham core teams and over 75 campus organizations and resources that are eager to support your personal and academic growth. Registration is recommended at https://myumi.ch/ZD78N	Michigan League, Second Floor Ballroom Hussey Vanderberg

Higher Education (CSHPE) Doctoral Agenda

Thursday, August 22, 2024
Time	Activity	Location
9:30–10:15 a.m.	Continental breakfast
10:15–11:00 a.m.	CSHPE Welcome and Faculty Introductions	School of Education Building (SEB) Room 2202, Prechter Lab
11:00-11:45 p.m.	Doctoral Timeline with Director 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 Dean’s Welcome
12:45-1:45 p.m.	Welcome by Dean Moje and Associate Dean Debbie Rivas-Drake
1:45-2:00 p.m.	Cohort photo
2:00-3:00 p.m.	Current student panel and Q&A	SEB Room 2114, CSHPE Conference Room
3:00-3:30 p.m.	Faculty advisor meetings (one-on-one)

Joint Program in English and Education (JPEE) Doctoral Agenda

Thursday, August 24, 2023
Time	Activity	Location
10:15 a.m.	Welcome packet	School of Education Building (SEB) Main Hall, First Floor
10:30 a.m.	Cohort Picture	SEB Room 1005
10:45 a.m.	English and Education Program Meeting	SEB Room 4202
11:45 p.m.	Lunch and Break	SEB Courtyard
12:45 p.m.	Welcome from Dean Moje	SEB Room 1202, Schorling Auditorium
2:00 p.m.	English Department Orientation	Angell Hall Room 3222
3:15 p.m.	Break
3:30 p.m.	English Department 24 Cohort Pictures	Angell Hall Room 3222
5:30 p.m.	Dinner for all JPEE Students and their families	2106 Vinewood Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Combined Program in Education and Psychology (CPEP) Doctoral Agenda

Note: The following agenda is for Marsal Family School of Education orientation activities only. See the CPEP Graduate Orientation Schedule for the full list of events starting August 21.

DAY 1: Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Time	Activity	Location
11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m.	Return to School of Education to get office keys	School of Education Building (SEB) Room 1400

DAY 2: Thursday, August 22, 2024
Time	Activity	Location
8:00-9:00 a.m.	Check in & Breakfast	SEB near Room 1005
9:00-9:45 a.m.	Chat with CPEP Chair/Grad Coordinator	Meet in CPEP Office
10:15-11:00 a.m.	Meet with Current CPEP Students
11:00-11:15 a.m.	Walk back to Marsal School
11:15-11:30 a.m.	Cohort Photo	Meet in CPEP Office
11:30-11:45 p.m.	SHORT BREAK
11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	Lunch	SEB Courtyard
12:45-1:30 p.m.	Welcome Remarks from Dean Moje, Associate Dean Debbie Rivas-Drake, and Office of Student Affairs	SEB Room 1202, Schorling Auditorium
PENDING 1:30-2:00 p.m.	Presentation from Karina Forsythe	CPEP Office

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.

Rackham Fall Welcome

Join your fellow newly admitted graduate students at Rackham Fall Welcome, in person at Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre in the Michigan League or via live-stream, on Friday, August 23 from 1–2:00 p.m..

You'll hear from Rackham Graduate School's dean and student leaders and connect with campus resources and organizations that will enhance your experience at the U-M.

Register to attend

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