SEAS New Student Orientation 2026

REQUIRED FOR ALL GRADUATE STUDENTS

Request your campus ID (MCard)

The MCard is your official University of Michigan identification card. The UMID is the cardholder's eight-digit student number listed on the card. 

MCards are required to access the Dana Building for class and can be used as a bus pass on campus.

GET YOUR MCARD HERE

Vaccines

Follow the U-M Vaccination Policy. 

SUBMIT YOUR VACCINATION INFORMATION

PEERS-RCRS Training

All graduate students are required to take the PEERS Responsible Conduct of Research and Scholarship (PEERS-RCRS) online training. 

• Masters students only need to do the online training. It is approximately 3 hours. This course introduces the key concepts and elements that foster ethical research and scholarship practices.
• PhD students need to complete the online training and a minimum of 8 instructor-led contact hours of training before advancing to candidacy.

GO TO ONLINE TRAINING

Necessary Resources

Our Incoming Student Guide contains resources to help you during your first semester at the University of Michigan. You can find information about Advising Resources, Curriculum, Housing, International Student Resources, Student Organizations, Transportation, and more. 

Make sure you are signed into your U-M email account to view the guide.

GO TO GUIDE

Student Leadership

Each specialization elects two or three student representatives every year. You will get emails from the track leader for your specialization over the summer and can reach out to them at any time with questions about starting at SEAS. 

Their names are listed here:

SEAS Track Leaders put together their "SEAS Top 3s" – their favorite restaurants, bars, stores, and more. They also have this recommendation map, with places you may want to visit.

Quantitative Review with Dana Jackman**

**Dates are TBD, but will be updated when confirmed

Are you interested in brushing up on your skills in mathematics, data analysis, and statistics before starting at SEAS in Fall 2026? Then consider joining the Quantitative Skills Workshop (QSW) before classes begin!

What is the Quantitative Skills Workshop?

The QSW is OPTIONAL for all incoming Master's and Ph.D students. These two workshops will guide you through a review of mathematics and statistics fundamentals; data management, analysis, interpretation, and communication; and frameworks for solving problems and building models. 
 

These sessions are not cumulative, so you may choose to attend one or both. Dr. Dana Jackman, a SEAS alum, will be teaching both QSW's.

Who should attend?

Any incoming students that do not have a strong quantitative background or that have been out of school for a while. Anyone who would like a refresher is welcome and will likely learn something new. 

When is quant review?

A series of videos (see the asynchronous recorded lessons below) covering topics in mathematics, modeling, data, and statistics. SEAS relevant examples will be used throughout. In addition, Dana will hold two virtual, two-hour meetings during which we will work in large and small groups to set up and solve complex problems. Each meeting will be followed by an office hour with Dana. You can ask your questions in a group setting or or work one-on-one with Dana.

In preparation for meetings, please do the following:

• Complete the following two short surveys before .

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• View asynchronous recorded lessons posted here:  Lessons will be posted throughout the week.
   

Session 1 - Building Skills in Mathematics and Modeling

Time: TBD

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Session 2 -  Building Skills in Data Analytics

Time: TBD

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