First Year Orientation – Get Ready for Fall
We wanted to provide additional information about the BBA program and learning opportunities. This page will be updated throughout the summer with additional information and events.
Additional Orientation Opportunities
Summer Events
Check the drop downs below to see the virtual events available to you this summer. These event include information about Minors/Dual Degrees, Career Resources, Students Clubs and Orgs, and Study Abroad options. There will also be several events hosted by the Ross Academic Peer Advisors (RAPAs) to help you navigate Ross and get ready for your first year (more information coming soon)!
Events will be updated throughout the summer so be sure to revisit this page for details.
Math Placement Advising
If you have questions regarding your math placement or which math course would be the best fit for you to start with you will be able to Schedule a virtual appointment with a Math department advisor. Stanley Jian will be the Math GSI working with Ross students this summer. He will be holding appointment times specifically for Ross students on Wednesday evenings from 8:00pm – 10:00pm Eastern Time. Students can sign up for appointments with him here: Ross Math Advising.
Additional Information for BBA Students
BBA Curriculum
BBA Curriculum Requirements
BBA Business Coursework
BBA Curriculum Graphic
The components of the BBA degree
More specific information is available here: https://rossweb.bus.umich.edu/academics/curriculum/core-curriculum/bba/
The core are fixed and floating requirements. The fixed core are pre-selected for you each semester. The exception is Junior Winter, where there are no fixed core requirements, so many students consider studying abroad that term. The floating core are four courses (BE 300, FIN 300, MKT 300, and TO 300) that are available starting in Sophomore fall and must be completed by the end of Senior fall.
BBA electives are the courses the business courses you take based on your personal and professional interests to reach at least 61 business credits. You can start taking these courses in Sophomore fall, though most will not become available to you until your Junior year. They need to be completed prior to graduation.
The final course that BBA students complete in their Senior winter semester which is designed so students will need to apply the knowledge and skills they accumulated during their time at Ross.
ILP is a degree requirement that is designed to introduce Ross students to the concepts of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the contexts of their business education and roles as future business leaders. Students must complete all four components of the milestone requirement to receive the BBA degree. This includes successfully completing all milestone assignments embedded in the Ross Signature Learning Experiences or other delivery methods.
During your BA 100 class, you will complete your first Inclusive Leaders Pathway milestone.
The BBA program requires students to complete at least 54 credits of non-business coursework to ensure students develop a broad base of knowledge. Included in these credits are the FY required courses, courses counting toward distribution categories, and any additional non-business coursework a student takes.
Navigating Ross iMpact
iMpact is the Ross intranet system which houses many resources students use during their pursuit of their BBA. These include the BBA Bulletin which houses all the information on program curriculum, rules and policies for earning a BBA. Students are responsible for knowing the policies outlined in the BBA bulletin, we encourage you to acquaint yourself with it. Other often used resources are the Ross course descriptions, official forms, academic calendars, and much more. Students use this site to schedule appointments with their Ross Academic Advisor and Ross Academic Peer Advisors as well.
Navigation pathways
- Class Registration Pages: Academics Tab -> Registration -> Registration Information -> Click on “Rising First year BBAs” or Rising First Year PAs” to find your classes’ current information
- BBA Bulletin: Academic Tab -> Resources -> Student Resources -> Bulletins -> BBA Program Bulletin
Navigating Videos
- Course Evaluations
- Course Descriptions
- Kresge Syllabi Archive
- Dual Degree and Special Program information
- Capstone Information
Connecting with Ross Academic Advising
Starting later this summer, you will be able to schedule an appointment with academic advisors.
There are a few ways in which you can engage with our office during the academic year:
- Schedule a 30 minute one-on-one appointment to discuss degree planning, goal setting, and other academic related topics. (Starting in July)
- Attend daily Drop-In Hours for quick 10-15 minute questions (Monday – Friday, times posted on iMpact. Fall 2025 schedule is TBD)
- Meet with a Ross Academic Peer Advisor in an appointment or during scheduled drop-ins throughout the semester
- Attend various workshops and extra drop-in hours held by our team
How to Schedule an Academic Advising Appointment:
Here is a recap on how to schedule a one-on-one Academic Advising Appointment. To make an appointment, navigate to Academics > Academic Advising, then select the appropriate appointment type based on your advising needs.
Rules & Regulations (including GPA Scale and Ross Grade Distribution)
Specific information regarding all the rules and regulations can be found in the BBA Bulletin and here: https://rossweb.bus.umich.edu/academics/degree-status/rules-regulations/
