Check this out!The LSA Peer Academic Office has copies of old exams turned in by students, for other students to look over.
From being admitted to academic advising to figuring out the best places on campus to study, academic issues cover a broad range of topics. This section can help you figure out where to study abroad, find a great Kinesiology class to take, or learn how late in the term you can drop that class.
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So you'd like to be a Wolverine? Although some may think the application process is complicated, it can actually be pretty easy if you're careful to read all the materials and follow the deadlines.
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There are a number of different schools and colleges to which you can apply at U-M: the undergraduate program; the Rackham graduate schools; and several different professional schools including Medical, Law, Social Work, and Business schools. You can also browse the complete list of U-M's schools and colleges.
Acquiring an application for your intended program is the first step in the process. Applications are available to you at the various offices of admissions, by mail, or on the World Wide Web. Before you begin filling out anything, make sure to read the entire application booklet. Information regarding financial aid will automatically be included in your admissions packet. It's also a good idea to keep files on all your application materials and to make copies for yourself of everything you submit and receive. Many students apply to a number of different colleges and universities and find it helpful to keep a binder containing all their materials. Also, be sure to note all deadline dates in your calendar. It may be helpful to plan a little extra time to write your essays, proof-read them, and have others give you feedback, as well.
Once you submit your application, you'll begin receiving lots of information from the University. Make sure you read all your materials carefully and keep them in your files in case you need to refer back to them. Once you are accepted and have paid an enrollment deposit, you will then be placed on the mailing lists for Orientation and Housing information.
Good luck and GO BLUE!
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Ann Arbor is home to many unique and interesting bookstores
If you love books, you are going to be very happy in Ann Arbor. We are the home to many used bookstores, specialty bookstores and national chains. You can sip an espresso and listen to a CD while you browse. You can also plan on seeing all of your friends (and making new ones) ... quite a social event!
First, textbooks. The main bookstores that professors send their textbook requests to have hours of operation that pretty much reflect the academic year; in other words, when every other student is buying books, they'll have longer hours and more register lines open. Many of the bookstores even have popcorn and show movies while you wait in line as well! These bookstores sell a variety of Michigan memorabilia, school supplies and other sundries.
The Student Book Exchange is a student-run organization that will allow you to drop off your books for three days at the beginning of fall and winter terms. The next two days, students line up to see if the books they need are stocked. If your book is needed, the SBE will sell it for you. You then pick up your money after the last day of sales. Let them know if you're interested in volunteering for the organization!
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Student directories can be picked up at residence halls, Campus Information Centers and the Fishbowl at the end of Ocotber. Once the locations have run out of directories, you may pick one up at the Student Publications Building. Faculty/Staff directories may be purchased online through Marketing Communications, or in person at their office.
Also, you can look for an individual's information using the University's online directory.
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The front desk of every University residence hall has a fax machine. Faxes cost $1.00/page to send but only residents of that hall can receive faxes.
Most copy centers as well as the Student Organization Resource Center (SORC) will have a fax machine you can use.
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If you are worried about a student or face an emergency in which you need someone on campus to contact or locate a student, two departments on campus are ready to assist you.
For those cirmstances in which you need a student located due to an emergency, you can request that a Department of Public Safety officer do so. You will need to call the department at (734) 763–1131. Officers are available 24 hours a day.
There are times as well that you might need someone to call to check on your student to ensure his or her well-being. You can call the Dean of Students Office and ask that one of their staff speak with your student. For example, if you have not been able to get in touch with your student and are worried, a staff member will assist you.
As well, the Office of the Dean of Students has launched a new point of access for help with problems affecting students. You can access the Dean of Students and the University Ombuds through e-mail by sending a message to assist-me@umich.edu or by calling (734) 764–7420.
Requests for assistance are handled by the University Ombuds who can confidentially assess a problem, give advice, make a plan, or take action to help a student resolve it on the spot. The Ombuds will work with the student and academic, administrative, and student affairs units as appropriate to see that each situation is assessed for financial, personal, and academic imiplications as a plan for resolving a problem is developed.
The following sorts of problems may appropriately be brought to the office: physical or mental health problems that impact a student's functioning in the university, financial issues, disputes with any person or unit within the university, housing, accusations of academic dishonesty or honor code violations, concerns or questions about any university policy or procedure.
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Study materials
There are plenty of great places to study on and around campus. However, be warned that some of these places remain at a cool temperature all year round, so dress appropriately. Below are some suggestions for study locations.
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Come visit us in the Michigan Union or Pierpont Commons,
e-mail us at info@umich.edu, or give us a call at (734) 764-INFO (4636).We're open 19 hours a day to answer your questions.
