Senior BBAs, Class of 2026: Registration Information for Winter 2026

As you prepare for the upcoming registration process, we expect you to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor to discuss your academic goals and plan for Winter 2026, and to ensure you are meeting degree requirements.  Please be sure to review all of the information below carefully!

Winter 2026 business elective options can be found here!

Degree Requirements: Avoid the Final Semester Surprise

It is YOUR responsibility to make sure you complete the appropriate courses and credits (e.g., distribution, business electives, non-business credits, etc.) for your degree. If you have not fulfilled your requirements by the end of Winter 2026, including any remaining floating core, you will not graduate. Don’t get caught with a missing requirement halfway through your last term – make sure that you are aware of your remaining requirements and register for them in advance.

Q. How do I know which degree requirements I have or haven’t completed?

A. Review the BBA core curriculum, track your progress using the Degree Requirements Checklist, and access a degree audit of your record under “Academic Requirements” in your Student Center on Wolverine Access. Be sure to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor periodically to discuss your academic plan and ensure you are on track for graduation. Dual Degree students will need to schedule a “BBA Dual Degree Advising/Issues” appointment with their advisor.

Q. If I don’t complete the IDO/ILP requirement, will I graduate?

A. No. You must complete your final BBA  milestone in order to graduate. If you entered Ross during the 2022-2023 academic year, the official transcript description of this milestone is ILP Milestone 4. If you entered Ross before the 2022-2023 academic year, the official transcript description of this milestone is the Organizations Milestone. Regardless of these descriptions, all Ross Seniors will participate in the Final Milestone Programming this Fall called ILP Milestone 4. The Organizations/ILP 4 Milestone is not complete unless you have accessed the pre-work module in the BBA Milestone Canvas site, completed the required quiz, signed up for and attended a peer-facilitated ILP Milestone 4 Session, and completed the required reflection. Students can verify their completion by viewing their ILP Milestone 4 Reflection and “Comments on This Attempt” feedback in the BBA Milestone Canvas site. If you have not yet completed the ILP Milestone 4 pre-work or attended a session, it is imperative that you do so as soon as possible. The session registration link is not available until you have completed the pre-work and the quiz. The ILP Milestone 4 module and sessions will only be offered during the Fall term, so be sure you have completed the module and attended a Fall session in order to complete this graduation requirement on time. If you have any questions about the IDO/ILP requirement, email BBAMilestone@umich.edu.

Q. What steps do I need to take to ensure completion of my minor or dual degree?

A. You should check in with your minor or dual degree advisor(s) to clarify the remaining requirements for your program.  If you are pursuing a minor, you will need to request a Minor Release be submitted prior to graduation, confirming that all minor requirements are complete or in progress. Your BBA degree will not be awarded if we do not have confirmation that your minor or dual degree is also complete.    

Course Selection: What, When, & How

Course selection for the Winter term will consist of two steps: Capstone Ranking and General Registration.

Q. What is Capstone Ranking?

A. Capstone Ranking is a process by which you will indicate the 10 capstone courses in which you would most like to enroll, ranking them according to preference.  You will be awarded a maximum of one seat in a capstone course through this process.  A video describing the Capstone Ranking process in more detail will be posted here as soon as it is available.  The list of capstone courses can be viewed here.  Capstone Rankings will be processed and finalized before General Registration opens. You will participate in Capstone Ranking via an online ranking system, which you can access here.  

Q. When is Capstone Ranking?

A. Capstone Ranking will be open from noon on Friday, November 7 until noon on Thursday, November 13. You will know your assigned capstone course shortly after. Students with a hold can be awarded a capstone through the ranking process, but cannot be added to a waitlist.

General Registration: What Happens After Ranking?

After the Capstone Ranking process, you may use the University’s general registration process on Wolverine Access to add additional open courses to your schedule and make any desired adjustments.

Q. When is my appointment time?

A. The University assigns registration appointment times for undergraduate students between November 20 and December 5. The times are determined by the credits completed, and then are randomly assigned. You can view your assigned time on Wolverine Access starting November 10.

Q. Do I need to use backpack before registration opens?

A. It’s typically helpful to backpack any classes you want to take using Wolverine Access and beginning on November 10. Be aware that backpacking does not reserve a seat for you in the class – it is simply a way to put the course in your “shopping cart” so that you can “check-out” quickly. If a class in your backpack is full when your registration time opens, you may waitlist yourself, and/or select an alternate open section at that time.

Q. Do I have to register exactly at my appointment time? When does my registration close?

A. Some classes will fill quickly, or seats may be opened to non-Ross students after registration has been open for a week or more, so it is to your advantage to register when your appointment time opens. Once your appointment time opens, you can continue to make changes until the drop/add deadlines for Winter 2026.

Q. How can I learn more about business elective options?

A. The Elective Options page is a valuable resource for learning more about courses you are considering and includes links to course descriptions, syllabi archives, information published by the academic departments, and course evaluations.  A list of Winter 2026 business elective options can be found here – please note that course offerings are subject to change so the list may be updated periodically.

Q. How do I find out what non-Ross courses are being offered?

A. You can view the full University schedule (including Ross and non-Ross courses) on Wolverine Access, or via the Office of the Registrar. Also refer to the LSA Course Guide if you are looking for courses to fulfill distribution.

Important Rules and Policies: What You Need to Know

It is each student’s responsibility to review the course registration rules and policies carefully.

Q. I still have questions. Is there someone I can talk to?

A. If you have questions regarding course selection or degree requirements, please schedule an appointment with your academic advisor through our academic advising appointment system. Academic advisors are also holding virtual drop-in hours during the Fall semester, Monday-Friday from 2-3:30 p.m. for quick advising questions or urgent issues.  Please review this page for information on how to join the drop-in advising queue.

You can also schedule a Peer Academic Advising appointment to meet with one of the Ross Academic Peer Advisors or visit them during their drop-in hours (check iMpact for current information).

For assistance with forms and letter requests, permissions, registration troubleshooting, and other processes, please contact the Ross Registrar’s Office by phone (734-647-4933) or email (rossregistrarsoffice@umich.edu). 

Q. When and how should I apply for graduation?

A. You can apply for graduation through Wolverine Access at any time during your Senior year.  The system will allow you to apply to graduate even if you have not yet registered for your final requirements. More information on applying for graduation can be found here.

Q. When is commencement?

A. Ross Commencement will be held Friday, May 1, 2026. UM’s Spring Commencement will be held Saturday, May 2, 2026.