Home Student Experience Student Experience Pursuing a graduate degree is an endeavor that brings unique challenges and rewards. Rackham serves as a vital resource for our students in that pursuit, in ways both big and small. On this page, find links to information on a range of topics that we hope will enhance your time at Michigan and help you find assistance when you need it, from connections to graduate student groups to tips on living in Ann Arbor and resources for your personal well-being. Rackham also offers an array of events and programming designed specifically for graduate students. You can find details about all of our upcoming events through the Rackham Events Calendar. Gradwell Podcast This limited series podcast explores various ways the University of Michigan can support its graduate students in their journey to greater well-being in their everyday lives. Created for graduate students, by a graduate student—brought to you by the Rackham Graduate School. Explore the different dimensions of well-being and their effect on grad students with Sam Hobson, a Ph.D. candidate and a graduate student assistant in Rackham’s Professional Development and Engagement Office, as they interview university staff and faculty about resources on campus that can help you thrive a little better. Listen to the GradWell Podcast Student Communities Graduate Students with Children Rackham believes in supporting graduate students with children both academically and socially. Because each parent has distinct needs, Rackham has designed a variety of programs and events. Students with Disabilities The University of Michigan is committed to ensuring that graduate students receive appropriate and reasonable accommodations so that all students are supported in all aspects of their educational experience. Student Military Service Members & Veterans Student veterans will find a welcoming campus environment, an active and involved community, and campus resources and contacts to help you navigate your U-M experience. International Students U-M has welcomed international students from the earliest days of its graduate programs. Today, more than 2,400 Rackham students are citizens of more than 90 countries. LGBTQ+ Students The graduate school joins the larger U-M community in working toward enhancing the campus climate and support services for LGBTQ+ students, staff, and faculty through education, advocacy, and community building. Students of Color Rackham sponsors numerous activities aimed at providing intellectual, social, emotional, and financial support so that students from groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education feel welcome and thrive in their studies. First-Generation Students Resources for first-generation graduate students at the University of Michigan. Undocumented and DACAmented Students Rackham and the university community support and advocate for the many undocumented or DACA students who attend, or hope to attend, the University of Michigan. Health and Well-Being Physical and Mental Health Religion and Spirituality Safety Get Involved and Find Your Community Sports and Recreation Living in Ann Arbor Arts and Culture Groceries Housing Transportation Campus Services Computing on Campus Employment Finances Libraries Study Spaces Help and Support Conflict Resolution and Student Grievances Rackham’s Leave of Absence Coordinator Counseling and Psychological Services Discrimination and Harassment Physical and Mental Health Resources Legal Assistance Emergency Financial Support Mental Health Crisis or Emergency? If you are in crisis, there is a counselor-on-duty at CAPS in the Tappan Auxiliary Building, 609 Tappan Street, during business hours. If this is an urgent after hours matter, please call CAPS at 734.764.8312 and select "0" to be connected with a crisis counselor. If it is an emergency, please call Psychiatric Emergency Services at 734.936.5900 or dial 911. Counseling and Psychological Services Psychiatric Emergency Services
Graduate Students with Children Rackham believes in supporting graduate students with children both academically and socially. Because each parent has distinct needs, Rackham has designed a variety of programs and events.
Students with Disabilities The University of Michigan is committed to ensuring that graduate students receive appropriate and reasonable accommodations so that all students are supported in all aspects of their educational experience.
Student Military Service Members & Veterans Student veterans will find a welcoming campus environment, an active and involved community, and campus resources and contacts to help you navigate your U-M experience.
International Students U-M has welcomed international students from the earliest days of its graduate programs. Today, more than 2,400 Rackham students are citizens of more than 90 countries.
LGBTQ+ Students The graduate school joins the larger U-M community in working toward enhancing the campus climate and support services for LGBTQ+ students, staff, and faculty through education, advocacy, and community building.
Students of Color Rackham sponsors numerous activities aimed at providing intellectual, social, emotional, and financial support so that students from groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education feel welcome and thrive in their studies.
First-Generation Students Resources for first-generation graduate students at the University of Michigan.
Undocumented and DACAmented Students Rackham and the university community support and advocate for the many undocumented or DACA students who attend, or hope to attend, the University of Michigan.
