Campus Day offers you the unique opportunity to experience campus as an admitted student. Join us for Campus Day to tour campus, learn more about what it means to be a Wolverine, and have your questions answered by current students, faculty, and staff before deciding to Go Blue!

The daylong event includes presentations on what makes U-M unique, an overview of housing and student life on campus, a tour of campus, lunch in a residence hall, sessions with your particular school or college, and optional sessions on financial aid and Michigan Learning Communities. Campus Day begins at 8 a.m. ET and concludes around 3-4 p.m. ET depending on your academic unit’s schedule.

Dual applicants: To sign up, you’ll need to pick which school or college session you'd like to attend for Campus Day. Log in to Enrollment Connect or, if already logged in, click App Details and select the application associated with the Campus Day event for the school or college you'd like to attend.

Can’t find a Campus Day date that works with your schedule or unable to attend a full-day event? For another opportunity to visit campus, we welcome you to register for one of our 75-minute Admitted Student Tours, which are tailored specifically for admitted students. Sign up for an Admitted Student Tour by visiting the Campus Day page linked from Enrollment Connect. (Note: You will only be able to sign up for either an Admitted Student Tour or Campus Day, not both.)

Find more details below and visit our Frequently Asked Questions webpage. If you cannot find your answer, email [email protected].


Cost

  • Admitted student only: $15
  • Admitted student and up to three guests: $35

The fees cover the entire cost of the program. This includes parking, light morning refreshments, and lunch in the dining hall.

Fee waivers are available to those who qualify and in most cases will be automatically applied when you register for Campus Day.

We encourage parents or guardians to visit with their students, but it is not required and some admitted students choose to participate on their own. Campus Day is for admitted students and their parents or guardians only. Due to limited space, we are not able to accommodate parties larger than four.

Morning Schedule

Check-in (Begins at 7:30 a.m.)

Check-in will begin at 7:30 a.m. and continue through 8:30 a.m. Most Campus Day events begin at the Michigan Union, 530 S. State St. If you're attending on March 30 or April 20, Campus Day will begin at Rackham Auditorium, 915 E. Washington St. At check-in, you will receive an information packet and have the chance to chat with students and staff.

Campus Day kicks off at 8 a.m. with an optional financial aid presentation and one-on-one advising and a Michigan Learning Community fair. For those who choose not to attend these events, the welcome presentation will begin at 8:40 a.m.

Financial Aid and Michigan Learning Community Fair (8-8:30 a.m.)

This is an optional event.

Need more information about costs, the kinds of aid available, and how to apply for aid? A financial aid advisor will take you through this important process.

Want to learn about ways to make Michigan feel smaller or how to get involved on campus? Come to the optional Michigan Learning Community fair and chat with current students who are involved on campus.

Welcome: Uniquely Michigan and Housing Presentations (8:40-9:40 a.m.)

Learn about the unique opportunities, resources, and support services that are available to U-M students.

Find out more about on-campus housing options and the learning communities that help new students connect and find a second home at U-M.

Information Panel: Student Life at Michigan (9:50-10:25 a.m.)

What’s the first year like at Michigan? What’s there to do outside the classroom? Current students will answer your questions during this panel so you can learn what it’s really like to be a Wolverine.

Walking Tour (10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.)

The best way to get a feel for the University of Michigan is to experience it firsthand on a student-led tour of Central Campus. The tour includes lunch in a residence hall. After your walking tour, we will drop you off at your academic unit for the rest of the day.

Afternoon Schedule (By School or College)

College of Engineering

1-2:30 p.m. Visit Michigan Engineering: Tour or Department Highlight 

Engineering Campus Day participants will select either the North Campus Engineering Tour or a department highlight for their afternoon activity. 

  • The North Campus Engineering Tour gives a broad overview of Michigan Engineering and shows off multiple facilities across North Campus. 
  • Department highlights give guests the opportunity to learn more about a specific Engineering department by viewing individual department facilities and learning about a specific academic program.

Engineering Campus Day concludes outside of the Engineering undergraduate recruitment offices, where students will have the opportunity to speak with Michigan Engineering staff.

Learning, Equity, and Problem Solving for the Public Good (LEAPS) Program

1-3 p.m. - Students will spend their afternoon at the Marsal Family School of Education in Ann Arbor where they will:

  • Meet LEAPS faculty and staff
  • Learn more about the unique opportunities and curriculum within the LEAPS program
  • Hear the latest about renovations at the Marygrove campus
  • Tour the School of Education Building
College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA)

1-1:45 p.m. - LSA Overview: Discover how Michigan’s liberal arts curriculum prepares you to succeed in an ever-changing world. 

1:45-3 p.m. - Choose from the following options: 

1:50-2:30 p.m. - LSA Honors Program and the LSA Residential College: Learn about the admission procedure, curriculum, and program requirements, as well as housing and student activities for each of these LSA-only programs. 

2-2:30 p.m. - Michigan Learning Communities: Session 1 (Multipurpose Room, Room 1055, West Quad)

2:30-3 p.m. - Michigan Learning Communities: Session 2 (Multipurpose Room, Room 1055, West Quad)

Open to first-year students in any college/school. Meet with program staff and students and learn about the requirements and activities for: 

  • Health Sciences Scholars Program 
  • Living Arts Engine 
  • Lloyd Scholars for Writing and the Arts
  • Michigan Community Scholars Program 
  • Michigan Research and Discovery Scholars 
  • Women in Science and Engineering Residence Program 

2-3 p.m.Explore Engaged Learning/Support Services: These programs will be open for visitors as noted. Each offers an individualized tour of the facility and/or information regarding the program and/or services provided. Please note that all of the options below are only available on Mondays and Fridays

  • LSA Opportunity Hub 
    1200 LSA Building 
    500 S. State St. 
  • Science Learning Center - Main Branch
    1720 Chemistry Building 
    930 N. University Ave. 
  • Comprehensive Studies Program (CSP) 
    1139 Angell Hall 
    435 S. State St. 
  • Language Resource Center 
    1500 North Quad 
    105 S. State St. 
  • Sweetland Center for Writing 
    1310 North Quad
    105 S. State St.
Ross School of Business

1-3:30 p.m. - Visit the Ross School of Business: 

  • Learn about the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) classroom experience by listening to a mock lecture by a faculty member and connect with current BBA students about their Michigan Ross experiences. 
  • Tour the Ross School of Business.
School of Kinesiology

1-3 p.m. - Visit the School of Kinesiology: 

  • Meet Kinesiology staff 
  • Learn more about unique opportunities within the School of Kinesiology 
  • Engage with current students and alumni 
  • Tour the School of Kinesiology
School of Music, Theatre & Dance

1-4:30 p.m. - You will receive a personalized schedule for the afternoon from SMTD in the days leading up to your campus visit. If you have questions, you can contact Trang Vo at 734-763-6677 or [email protected].

School of Nursing

1-3 p.m. - Visit with current students and staff from the School of Nursing where you will: 

  • Mix and mingle with fellow members of the Class of 2028 
  • Learn about the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program and the opportunities that await you in the School of Nursing
  • Speak with current nursing students during a candid student panel 
  • Explore the School of Nursing academic facilities, including an interactive tour of our state-of-the-art Clinical Learning Center
Stamps School of Art & Design

After a morning tour of Central Campus, take a bus ride to North Campus and join us for the afternoon. Visit Stamps to see firsthand the exciting resources available to art and design students at one of the best public universities in the country! 

1-3 p.m. - The Stamps School and the Interarts Program invite you to: 

  • Take a guided tour of our Stamps studio spaces 
  • Engage with a panel of current Stamps students
Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning

1-4 p.m. - Meet at the Taubman College Commons in the new wing of the Art & Architecture Building. 

Experience life as a Taubman College student: 

  • Take a tour of Taubman’s world-class studios, classrooms, and labs.
  • Learn about the opportunities available for architecture students, including career development and spring travel courses abroad. 
  • Enter North America's largest single studio space to talk with current students and faculty.
  • Learn about how diversity, equity, and inclusion are embedded into our culture.

Travel Arrangements

Students should make travel arrangements after receiving email confirmation of their visit date. Space is limited, and we may not be able to accommodate a student's first choice.

Travel

Ann Arbor is 28 miles west of Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW). For more information, visit the Campus Information Center.

Amtrak trains and Greyhound buses also serve Ann Arbor. Visit the Amtrak website or call 800-872-7245 for train reservations. Visit the Greyhound website or call 800-231-2222 for bus reservations.

Lodging

There are special Campus Day rates available for students and families through Destination Ann Arbor. For the best rates and availability, please contact them at 800-888-9487 or visit the Destination Ann Arbor website.

Maps and Directions

Find maps and directions to campus.

Parking

Parking for Campus Day is available in the Maynard Parking Structure (324 Maynard St.), which is just a short distance from the Michigan Union (530 S. State St.) and Rackham Auditorium (915 E. Washington St.). You will receive a validation ticket to pay for parking at registration. Unfortunately, the Maynard Parking Structure cannot accommodate vehicles taller than 6’ 6”. If you park in the Maynard Parking Structure, please remember to bring your parking ticket with you to the Michigan Union or Rackham Auditorium (March 30 and April 20 dates only) to receive your parking validation.

Accessible parking is available in all lots and structures. Display of an appropriate parking permit and payment of the hourly fee are required unless free parking is stipulated on that permit.

Visitors should be aware that the accessible, faculty/staff, metered, and loading zone parking spaces are enforced at all times.

Inclement Weather

Campus Day is offered regardless of weather as long as the university is open. If you are unable to keep your appointment due to inclement weather, please email [email protected].

Appointments With Upper-level Units

After attending Campus Day, you may be able to schedule afternoon appointments with the upper-level units below by using the contact information provided. All visits are by appointment only and must be scheduled in advance.

School of Information

Email School of Information Admissions at [email protected].

Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

Visit the Ford School website or contact them at [email protected] or 734-764-0453.

Marsal Family School of Education

Contact the Marsal School at [email protected] or 734-615-1528.

Dental Hygiene Program

Call Lisa Dodge at 734-763-3392 to make arrangements.

College of Pharmacy

Contact [email protected] or 734-764-7312.

School of Public Health

Contact School of Public Health Admissions at [email protected].